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Capernaum, St. Peter’s Church (built over his house); photo by Bill Miller
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Job 7:1-4,6-7
Job laments that much of human life is drudgery, misery, and restlessness.
He doubts that he will ever see happiness again.
Psalm – 147:1-6
“Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.”
God’s goodness brings healing, wisdom, and sustenance to those in pain.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23
Paul has an obligation to preach, and his recompense is to do so free of charge.
He has become weak to win over the weak, striving to save souls for the sake of the gospel.
Gospel – Mark 1:29-39
In Capernaum, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law, and when many people from around the town arrive after sunset, he heals them and drives out demons.
The Lord then invites the disciples the next day to go to the nearby villages to continue this ministry.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (B, #74)
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The authority and power of Jesus are revealed in his ministry at Capernaum, as he teaches in the synagogue and drives out a demon.
Mass Reading – 4th Sunday of the Year (#71)
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David acknowledges his sin when confronted by the prophet Nathan, inviting us to seek the courage to account for our sins before the Lord.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#322)
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St. Angela Merici, pray for us!
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On this feast of St. Timothy and St. Titus, we discover that these two studied and learned about Jesus while following St. Paul, so that they could one day lead others to the Lord.
Mass Readings – St. Timothy & St. Titus (#520/321)
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St. Timothy & St. Titus, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that reveals both what we need to reject and what we need to do to cultivate a fruitful spiritual life.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#319)
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St. Francis de Sales, pray for us!
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Jesus offers us all a profound hope, that through our desire to do God’s will, the Lord adopts us into his family.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#318)
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St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
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Photo by 4FLY RJ on Pexels.com Through his interaction with the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus reveals his authority over evil in the world.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#317)
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Note: On this day we pray for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
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Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 18:15-20
God will raise up a prophet after Moses for the people; if anyone does not not listen to him, the Lord will make him answer for it.
If someone presumes to speak as a prophet in God’s name with a message not from God, he will die.
Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
We joyfully draw near to the Lord in worship with thanksgiving.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 7:32-35
Paul encourages the people to be free from anxieties and things of the world.
Paul’s intention is to encourage our lives to serve the Lord without distraction.
Gospel – Mark 1:21-28
While teaching at the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus rebukes an unclean spirit and orders it come out of the afflicted man.
Those present are amazed at the authority of the Lord, where even evil spirits obey Jesus.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year (B, #71)
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The Lord’s call to Peter, Andrew, James, and John is an invitation that will change their lives forever.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#68)
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As Jesus is engulfed by the crowds and his disciples, his family is confused by the transformation as they try to seize him.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#316)
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St. Fabian & St. Sabastian, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 