Let’s take a look at some of the key themes in the Mass Readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 18:6-9
During the first Passover (in Egypt) the people awaited the salvation of the just. Their faith gave them courage in the face of their adversaries. Psalm 33:1,12,18-22
“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.” We rejoice and place our hope in God who has delivered us from death. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” The example of Abraham’s faith is offered to inspire us as we place our hope in Christ. Gospel – Luke 12:32-48
Jesus offers two examples of servants who are prepared and are doing what the master orders. “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” “Be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus urges the disciples to stay awake and be prepared for the day of the Lord’s return.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches his disciples to be ready – vigilant and prepared – so that we can respond immediately when God calls us to offer our lives for service in the world.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year
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The Lord exhorts the disciples to be ready and prepared. Each day is a precious gift, calling us to be present to the people in our lives as we strive to take care of any unfinished business. That way, when the Master calls, we will be quick to respond.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year
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The Lord urges his disciples to be awake and prepared. Every day we have opportunities to stay “spiritually fit” as we call upon God’s grace for the demands we encounter.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year
The wise women in the Gospel today remind us that we are called to be prepared to live our faith for the long haul. Saying yes to the Lord is a crucial step, but it is reaffirmed moment-by-moment as we keep true every day to the teaching and example of Jesus.
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