Jesus offers a couple of illustrations that help us understand that as we embrace a new life in Christ we turn away from old practices and embrace new changes in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#311)
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Daily Mass: Making a change to live for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3
- The Gentiles who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
- The people have abundant joy, and the rod of their taskmasters has been broken.
Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
- The Lord’s strength gives us courage; we are no longer afraid.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17
- Paul urges the people to be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
- Christ is the source of our unity, and all our efforts give glory to him.
Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23
- Jesus, preaching repentance, fulfills the words of Isaiah the prophet.
- The Lord calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John to follow him.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#67)
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2nd Sunday of the Year: Behold, the Lamb of God! Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist points out Jesus to the crowds and declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (#64)
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Daily Mass: Jesus calls Levi
Jesus calls Levi and then dines with him and the “sinners” that are his friends.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year (#310)
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St. Anthony Abbot, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We foster our faith in Christ and help one another. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus exerts his power to forgive sins and bring healing to a paralytic, revealing that he is God among us.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year (#309)
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Daily Mass: Christ seeks our healing and peace. Catholic Inspiration
The compassion of Christ is revealed as he takes pity on a leper and wills his miraculous healing.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year (#308)
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Daily Mass: Our prayer life drives our action in the world. Catholic Inspiration
The intensity of the earthly ministry of Jesus is guided by his focused and intentional prayer.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#307)
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Daily Mass: The teaching and authority of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
The authority of Jesus is revealed through his teaching and ability to drive out demons.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#306)
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St. Hilary, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Christ calls us to follow him. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord continues the message of John the Baptist to repent, and then he begins to call the first disciples: Peter, Andrew, James and John.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of the Year (#305)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6
- The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
- They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10
- “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
- We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3
- Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
- He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.
Gospel – John 1:29-34
- John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
- John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (64)
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