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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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Jesus calls forth the Twelve and empowers them with authority to preach and drive out demons in his name.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#315)
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Jesus calls, empowers and sends the Twelve Apostles to carry out his ministry. We, too, have been chosen by the Lord to offer our lives for service in the world.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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St. Fabian & St. Sebastian, pray for us!
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The call of Andrew, along with Peter, James and John reveals God’s initiative in our lives. As St. Paul reminds us, we are all called and sent by the Lord so that others may hear the Good News.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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St. Andrew, pray for us!
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The photo is taken from the Church of St. Andrew – Capri, Italy As Jesus calls Andrew to follow after him, we are reminded that the Lord’s call echoes in every generation…inviting us to draw near to Christ as we invite others to join us along the way.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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St. Andrew…pray for us!
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With just two words Jesus calls Matthew and changes his life forever. The Lord continues to call us by name; may we listen and respond!
Mass Readings – St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
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St. Matthew…pray for us!
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The readings today reveal how God chooses and empowers us so that we might offer our lives for service in the world. Everyday the Lord invites…how will we respond?
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for this 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Amos 7:12-15
Amos is rejected by Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, to be a prophet far away in the land of Judah. Amos admits that he was a shepherd; it was God who called him to prophesy to the people of Israel. Psalm – 85:9-14
“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.” God is the source of blessings and graces…and we will hear what God proclaims. 2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:3-14
This hymn of praise gives glory to Christ, the source of our redemption. We have been chosen by the Lord to hear his word of truth, the gospel of salvation. Gospel – Mark 5:7-13
Jesus summons the Twelve apostles and sends them out two by two with a sense of urgency and trust. They are empowered to continue his earthly ministry: preaching repentance, driving out demons, and curing the sick. Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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The Letter to the Ephesians beautifully illustrates how we are directed to live according to the manner of our call to follow Jesus Christ. Simply put, if we have been given gifts, then may we joyfully offer them to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle
Note: Today is my birthday, and I give thanks to God for the gift of my life!
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Both the Letter to the Ephesians and the Gospel of Matthew offer insights into how the Lord calls us (with all our imperfections) in various ways, giving us the grace we need for the work entrusted to our care.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 24th Week of the Year
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Three Great Things 