On this Memorial of the Guardian Angels, we pause to rejoice that the Lord offers heavenly help, and pray that we have the humility to receive it!
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Guardian Angels
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Guardian Angels, pray for us!
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The Guardian Angels invite us to humbly ask for the help we need. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7
- The prophet uses the example of a vineyard for the house of Israel, citing the planning, work, and preparation that are necessary to make it happen.
- When the vineyard does not produce fruitful grapes, it becomes a ruin that is overgrown with thorns and briars.
Psalm – 80:9,12-16,19-20
- “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.”
- The Psalmist calls upon God for help to save and strengthen the “vine” of Israel.
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:6-9
- Have no anxiety, but rather make all prayers and petitions to God with thanksgiving.
- Keep doing all things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, gracious, excellent, and praiseworthy!
Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43
- Jesus offers a parable of a vineyard where the tenants reject the servants and even the landowner’s son.
- The Lord then applies this parable to the chief priests and the elders, showing how they have rejected the kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (A)
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26th Sunday of the Year: To do the will of God. Catholic Inspiration
Both Ezekiel and Jesus offer a teaching about the crucial need to carry out God’s will, inviting us to discover how we can follow the Lord through the patterns and opportunities of daily life.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (A)
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Daily Mass: A sober reminder about the gift of faith and life. Catholic Inspiration
In the midst of healings, miracles, driving out demons, and transfigured glory, Jesus reminds his disciples that he will be handed over and killed.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Jerome, pray for us!
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The Archangels remind us that we all fight a spiritual battle. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael we recall that all of us are part of a great spiritual battle as we follow Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
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Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: When we follow Jesus Christ, we will get noticed. Catholic Inspiration
Hearing reports about Jesus, Herod becomes curious and perplexed as he seeks for a way to meet the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends us to witness the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus gives power and authority to the Twelve so that they can continue his earthly mission to drive out demons, heal the sick, and proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We hear the Word of God and act on it. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus welcomes us into his family when we hear the Word of God and act on it.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Cosmas and St. Damian, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We shine with the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord reminds us that light is meant to shine so we can find our way. May we cultivate the light of faith, to guide and strengthen us for the journey of life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 25th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
- When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
- When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
- God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
- We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
- Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
- Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
- The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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