Christ nourishes body and soul as he feeds the 5000 following his time teaching and healing. As the crowd’s hunger is satisfied with the Lord’s abundance, we gain spiritual insight into how we generously give and gratefully receive the blessings of life.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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Moses relates to the people the teachings and commandments of the Lord, forging a covenant in the blood of a sacrifice that binds the children of Israel with the Almighty.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 16th Week of the Year
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The Ten Commandments have been a source of profound insight for thousands of years, guiding both spiritual and cultural precepts for human hearts. May we put this teaching into practice today, directing our lives in service for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Mary Magdalene is the first person to meet the Risen Lord. Her life – a testament to God’s grace – inspires us to confront our own weaknesses and draw strength from the healing love of Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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Hungry and grumbling, the people complain to Moses that they will die in the wilderness without food. The response? God feeds them with quail and manna.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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As Moses stretches out his hand, God swept back the sea so that the people could pass through on dry ground; just as quickly, the waters covered Pharaoh’s army and saved the children of Israel.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Today’s first reading shows how Pharaoh pursued the Hebrews after they left Egypt. Despite the fear of the people, God promises to defend them in their moment of need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Let’s take a look at some of the key themes that surface in the readings for this 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 4:42-44
Responsorial Psalm – 145:10-11,15-18
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel – John 6:1-15
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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The time honored words of Psalm 23 have inspired and sustained countless souls throughout salvation history. The images of shepherds and sheep continue to offer insight today as we consider how our faith in Jesus Christ challenges us at times to lead and follow.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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As the people of Israel begin their journey out of Egypt they will experience the awkward sense of being unsettled as they make the transition from slavery to freedom. Transitions are part of our experience, and this passage from Exodus invites us to trust in the Lord as we face the uncertainty of life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 15th Week of the Year
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