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The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year (#335)
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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites, pray for us!
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Let’s take a look at the themes in the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23
David and Abishai come upon Saul at night as he is sleeping in the midst of his soldiers.
David spares Saul’s life and declares that he would not harm the Lord’s anointed.
Psalm – 103: 1-4,8,10,12-13
“The Lord is kind and merciful.”
The Lord has compassion for us, pardoning our iniquities and redeeming our lives.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:45-49
The first man, Adam, is earthly; the second man, Jesus, is heavenly.
Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one.
Gospel – Luke 6:27-38
The Lord teaches his disciples to love their enemies and do good to those who hate them.
Jesus adds that his disciples be merciful, stop judging and condemning, and forgive one another.
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year (#81)
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The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (C – #78)
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The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)
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The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year (#333)
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St. Cyril & St. Methodius, pray for us!
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Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year (#332)
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Photo by Vojtech Okenka on Pexels.com Christ teaches that it is what comes out of our hearts that can defile, reminding us to honestly assess the spiritual battle within and acknowledge our sins before the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#331)
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Psalm 8 offers us a glorious reflection on the grandeur of the natural world, inspiring us to give thanks to the Creator as we humbly acknowledge our place in creation.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#330)
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Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
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The crowds gather around Jesus bringing those who are sick, inspiring us to draw near to the Lord as well for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year (#329)
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St. Scholastica, pray for us!
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Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 17:5-8
People are cursed when they turn away from the Lord and put their trust in others.
People are blessed when they put their trust in the Lord, and they are sustained in times of distress.
Psalm – 1:1-4,6
“Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”
Those who delight in the Lord will be strengthened like a tree planted near running water.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:12,16-20
The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith and the source of our hope.
Raised from the dead, Christ is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
Gospel – Luke 6:17,20-26
Luke’s “Beatitudes” have many similarities to those found in Matthew 5:1-12.
However, Luke also offers a list of “woes” that offer a somber reminder to keep ourselves fixed on the Lord.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (#78)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 