Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a
Abraham offers hospitality to three strangers with food that Sarah prepares. The strangers foretell that she will have a child within a year. Psalm – 15:2-5
“He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.” The fear of the Lord guides us to act in a holy and virtuous manner. 2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28
Our suffering allows us to participate in the afflictions of Christ. When we unite our lives to the Lord, we draw strength from him. Gospel – Luke 10:38-42
Martha, burdened with much suffering, complains to Jesus about her sister, Mary. Jesus addresses Martha’s worries and tells her that Mary has chosen the better part. Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus offers a parable when asked to clarify what we must do to enter eternal life. May we actively respond with compassion and mercy to the “neighbors” in our lives!
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Having called and empowered the Twelve Apostles, Jesus exhorts them to cast aside fear in the face of difficulty and duress.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, pray for us!
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Continuing from the call of the Twelve and the explanation of their mission, Jesus now prepares his followers for the difficulties that are part of the path of discipleship.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Jesus gives instructions to the Twelve in preparation for their mission, reminding them that they have received the the truths of salvation without cost…and thus without cost they give them to others.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name and empowers them to carry out his earthly ministry. Their efforts, fortified by the Holy Spirit, would change the world and leave us a legacy of faith. May we continue this ministry today!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
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We glimpse the compassion of Christ as he pities the people who come to him with their suffering and pain. May the Lord’s mercy inspire us to run to him in our needs, as we share his kindness and love.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony Zaccaria & St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us!
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The two miracles in the Gospel of Matthew encourage us to look at how we both receive and share the healing power of Christ in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
The Lord enjoins the people to keep the commandments and statutes set before them. These commands are not mysterious; rather, they are in their mouths and hearts…they only need to carry them out. Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
“Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.” The Lord hears the poor and afflicted who call upon God’s mercy. Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.” The law of the Lord is perfect, giving wisdom and joy. 2nd Read – Colossians 1:15-20
Christ is the image of the invisible God, the head of the body, the church. All things have been reconciled in Jesus, who makes peace through the blood of his cross. Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
Jesus affirms the teaching of loving God and neighbor. When asked, “Who is my neighbor?” the Lord responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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As Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, he empowers them to carry on his earthly mission. Their efforts inspire us to consider how the Lord directs and sends us out into the world to offer our lives today.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Three Great Things 