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The Letter to the Hebrews reveals how the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ takes away sin, inviting us to call upon the Lord’s grace as we offer our sacrifices in his name.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#317)
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St. Angela Merici, pray for us!
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Let’s review the themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:1-4
The Lord is sending his messenger to prepare the way.
He will purify and refine the sons of Levi, and they will offer sacrifice to the Lord.
Psalm – 24:7-10
“Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!”
We welcome the Lord, strong and mighty, to enter the hearts of all who seek him.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 2:14-18
Jesus became like us in every way but sin, to free us from the fear of death and the devil.
Christ was tested by what he suffered, and so he is able to help those who are being tested.
Gospel – Luke 2:22-40
Mary and Joseph take Jesus to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
In the temple area they meet Simeon and Anna, who give praise to God and bless the child.
Mass Readings – The Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians teaches us that we are part of one body in Christ, and we all have a unique part to play as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#69)
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The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul offers us tremendous hope that God can touch even the hardest heart and bring about a life-giving transformation.
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul (#519)
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Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name, empowering them with his authority and sending them forth to proclaim Good News.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#315)
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St. Francis de Sales, pray for us!
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The Letter to the Hebrews outlines the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ that saves us through the Lord’s role as eternal high priest.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#314)
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St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
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The Lord’s response to the Pharisees directs us to keep our love for God and one another at the heart of everything that we say and do.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#313)
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On this Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children , we call upon the Holy Spirit to strengthen our resolve to promote a Culture of Life.
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In his response to the Pharisees, Jesus states that he is Lord of the sabbath, and in doing so invites us to claim him as Lord of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#312)
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St. Agnes, pray for us!
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Jesus Christ, our high priest, suffered for us and is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#311)
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St. Fabian & St. Sebastian, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Nehemiah 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10
Ezra the priest reads from the book of the law of God from daybreak until midday.
Nehemiah joins Ezra and the Levites to proclaim to the people to rejoice in the Lord who is their strength.
Psalm – 19:8-10,15
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.”
The law of the Lord gives wisdom and joy, refreshing the heart and enlightening the eye.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 12:12-30
Just as a body has many parts but comprises a unity, so also the Church to Christ.
As individual parts of the body of Christ, we all have purpose and work together.
Gospel – Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
The beginning of Luke’s Gospel introduces his work to a person named Theophilus.
Jesus comes to the synagogue in Nazareth, where he proclaims to the people present that the prophecy of Isaiah (61:1-2) is fulfilled.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#69)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 