Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9

• The Lord has delivered his people, the remnant of Israel, and will gather them from the ends of the earth.
• The blind and the lame will be in their midst, and they will be consoled by God.

Psalm – 126:1-6

• “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
• The Lord will bring back the captives of Zion; those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6

• Jesus Christ is our patient high priest who made a sin offering for the people.
• The Father reveals that he is the Son, begotten by God.

Gospel – Mark 10:46-52

• Bartimaeus, a blind man, begs Jesus to have pity and cure him.
• Immediately Jesus heals him, and Bartimaeus now follows Jesus.

Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (B, #149)

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