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The Lord calls the Twelve by name from all his disciples, reminding us that in every generation Christ continues to call people to follow him. May we accept his invitation with eager hearts!
Mass Readings – St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (#666)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:2-6
Moses calls upon the people to fear the Lord and keep his statutes and commandments.
They will love the Lord God with all their heart, soul, and strength.
Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51
“I love you, O Lord, my strength.”
The Lord is our rock of refuge who keeps us safe from our enemies.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 7:23-28
Jesus remains forever, and his priesthood does not pass away; thus, he is able to save those who approach God through him.
He offered himself once for all the sins of all people.
Gospel – Mark 12:28b-34
Jesus is asked by a scribe what is first of all commandments.
The Lord replies by quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18 – to love God and love your neighbor as yourself.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (B, #152)
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After Bartimaeus was given his sight and freedom to live his life, his response to follow Jesus inspires us to reflect on how we will choose to live for the Lord each and every day.
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (B, #149)
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Jesus refers to a couple of public incidents and concludes with a parable, all pointing out the crucial need to repent of our sins.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year (I, #478)
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The Letter to the Ephesians begins with a beautiful reminder to live the gift of our faith in a worthy manner of life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year (#477)
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Jesus speaks of the sobering division that will follow as people make their choice to choose or reject him.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #476)
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St. Anthony Claret, pray for us!
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Jesus tells a parable about a good and prudent steward, and he ends with a sobering point for those who have been abundantly blessed. It begs the question: what are we doing with what we’ve been given?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #475)
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St. John of Capistrano, pray for us!
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Jesus reminds his disciples to be ready and vigilant, always prepared to respond to God’s call.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #474)
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St. Pope John Paul II, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a parable, revealing how we guard against riches so that we may do what matters to God.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 29th Week of the Year (#473)
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Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9
The Lord has delivered his people, the remnant of Israel, and will gather them from the ends of the earth.
The blind and the lame will be in their midst, and they will be consoled by God.
Psalm – 126:1-6
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
The Lord will bring back the captives of Zion; those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6
Jesus Christ is our patient high priest who made a sin offering for the people.
The Father reveals that he is the Son, begotten by God.
Gospel – Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus, a blind man, begs Jesus to have pity and cure him.
Immediately Jesus heals him, and Bartimaeus now follows Jesus.
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (B, #149)
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Three Great Things 