The Gospel of Matthew reveals a couple of examples of things that distract us from the Lord. When Christ is the center and priority of our lives, however, everything else comes into focus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Jesus heals two people, encouraged those present to have faith in him. May we pray for the needs in our lives as we follow Christ today and learn the lessons the Lord is teaching in our hearts.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus heals many people, including a soldier of the Roman Empire, and in so doing teaches us about God’s desire for all of creation to flourish in faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year
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The compassion of Christ is revealed as the Lord heals a leper who asks for help. May we approach Jesus with the same trust whenever we encounter a time of need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year
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John the Baptist plays a crucial role in salvation history as the one who comes “to prepare the way of the Lord.” His example inspires us to continue to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives today.
Mass Readings – The Birth of John the Baptist
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We conclude the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful spiritual principle to help us in our decision making and discernment.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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The “Golden Rule” is taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount today. Now for the hard part: putting it into daily practice!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Jesus offers practical wisdom about the need to stop judging as we reconsider the measure of our words and actions with one another…knowing that one day it may be applied to our own hearts.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the major themes in the readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24
Psalm 30:2,4-6,11-13
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 8:7,9,13-15
Gospel – Mark 5:21-43 (long version)
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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As Jesus calms the storm (and the fears of the disciples!) we recognize the Lords power to help us face the storms that surface in our lives. May we call upon Christ for the hope, wisdom and courage we need each and every day.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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