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Let’s take a look at the key themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10
Jeremiah’s life hangs in the balance as he is thrown into a cistern for his preaching. Psalm – 40:2-4,18
“Lord, come to my aid!” We call upon the Lord for help in times of affliction. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 12:1-4
Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, we run our race with our eyes fixed on Jesus. Faith gives us strength to endure opposition and sin. Gospel – Luke 12:49-53
The Lord comes to set the earth on fire as he fulfills his mission on earth. The presence of Jesus brings a challenge and division that will touch all people. Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord exhorts the disciples to be prepared and ready to act. For those to whom much has been given, much is expected!
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
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As Jesus is transfigured before their eyes, the disciples hear the voice of the Father, “This is my chosen Son, listen to him.” May we drawn near and take the Lord’s words to heart as well.
Mass Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord
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The Lord exhorts his disciples to take up their Crosses and follow him. Crosses come in all sizes; may the Crosses we carry become a worthy offering to the Lord as we put his example into daily practice.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. Peter gets it right…then he gets it wrong. Yet in the end we know that Peter will not only understand who Jesus is, but he will have the courage to follow the Lord, carrying the Cross from this life to the next. We, too, are works in progress; may we strive to learn from our successes and failures as we journey with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. John Vianney, pray for us!
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The Canaanite woman in Matthew’s Gospel refuses to take no for an answer; instead she persistently seeks the Lord’s help to cure her daughter…offering us a great example of faith.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Jesus responds to Peter’s cry for help, reminding the disciples that faith in him empowers us to face our fears.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli and St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
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Following the death of John the Baptist, Jesus goes to a deserted place, only to find a vast crowd in need of his teaching and guidance. There he nourishes body and soul as he takes, blesses, breaks and gives the bread and fish to feed the 5000.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us!
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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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In the face of a family, financial conflict, Jesus offers a parable that warns about the danger of greed. May we use the wealth we have wisely and well in this life…for we cannot take it with us in the next!
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
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Three Great Things 