Psalm 139 reveals the awareness that God searches and knows our hearts, inspiring us to embrace the depth of the Lord’s love and respond with joyous faith.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are known and loved by the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Passion of John the Baptist
The cruelty and injustice of John’s death remind us that such forces are ever-present in our world. In our times of suffering, we look to the Cross of Christ for the grace and strength we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Living our lives for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
In his First Letter to the Thessalonians, Paul gives thanks to God for the people’s faith response to the Good News. May their example inspire us to do the same!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Augustine, pray for us!
Note: St. Augustine is the patron for my local Church – the Diocese of Superior. Happy feast day!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 22nd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the central themes in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:7-9
- Jeremiah is duped by the Lord, who overwhelms the prophet with a message for the people which often causes him derision and reproach.
- Even though Jeremiah attempts to avoid his calling, God’s word is burning within him, and he must cry out.
Psalm – 63:2-6,8-9
- “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
- Our soul sees God’s goodness, and we long to give praise and blessing to the Lord who upholds us.
2nd Reading – Romans 12:1-2
- Paul urges us to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.
- Rather than conform to this age, we are called to be transformed by the renewal of our mind to the will of God.
Gospel – Matthew 16:21-27
- Jesus speaks about his coming Passion, and then he rebukes Peter for attempting to avoid it.
- The Lord then teaches that anyone who wishes to come after him must take up his cross and follow.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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21st Sunday of the Year: We have been given the keys of faith. Catholic Inspiration
Following his profession of faith, Peter is given a new name, authority, and keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. May we accept the keys of faith that we have received from the Lord and use them wisely for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year
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St. Monica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches us to serve one another with humility. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord takes a teachable moment to direct his disciples to seek greatness through the service of others with a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Jesus teaches the Greatest Commandments. Catholic Inspiration
When tested by a scholar of the law, Jesus quotes Scripture and offers two Commandments as a summary of all the rest. Our task? To love the Lord and one another!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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St. Louis of France and St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord knows our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Nathanael is brought to Jesus, and through the discussion he acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God.
Mass Readings – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God’s generous grace. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable to illustrate God’s generous grace in our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 20th Week of the Year
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God guides our use of wealth in the world. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches a tough message, that “it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.” Yet when we focus on our faith in Christ, God makes it possible for us to use the gifts of wealth and power as wise stewards who promote the Good News in the world.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us!
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