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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Zechariah 9:9-10
The prophet invites the people of Zion to rejoice as their gentle savior comes among them riding a colt.
Banishing war, the savior will proclaim peace to the nations and his dominion will reach the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 145:1-2,8-11,13-14
“I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
We give glory to God for his merciful and gracious works that bless us.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:9,11-13
As the Spirit of God dwells in us we are united to Christ and renewed by his resurrection.
We no longer live according to the flesh, which leads to death, but in the Spirit that brings us life.
Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30
Jesus offers a prayer of praise to the Father for all that has been accomplished by his gracious will.
The Lord then invites all who labor and are weary to come to him and rest.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord exhorts his apostles to put him first and center in their lives. This challenging admonition requires us all to look at our lives with honesty and humility as we discern the values we hold by the sacrifices we make.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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The Trinity, Andrei Rublev, 1411, Tempera, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Moscow. Upon their approach to Abraham and Sarah, three men receive their hospitality and announce that in their old age they will have a son.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year
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1st Martyrs of the Roman Church, pray for us!
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On this Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, we recognize the powerful proclamation of their faith in Christ, and we also acknowledge the many sufferings they endured as witnesses for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
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Jesus offers classic spiritual advice regarding how we conduct our lives and interact with one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
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The Lord offers three admonitions of spiritual advice, challenging his disciples to embrace the difficult path of holiness as we live the precious treasure of our faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord invites us to abandon judging others and instead discern our own sinfulness and need for God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Let’s explore some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 4:8-11,14-16a
Elisha is befriended by a childless couple who make a place for him to stay in their home.
The prophet foretells that she will be holding her own baby in the following year.
Psalm – 89:2-3,16-19
“For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
The people rejoice and proclaim the blessings that they have received from God.
2nd Reading – Romans 6:3-4,8-11
Baptized into Christ Jesus, we have been baptized into his death on the Cross.
Having died with Christ, we also believe that we will rise with him.
Gospel – Matthew 10:37-42
Whoever loves anything in this life more that Jesus, will lose everything.
Whoever receives a disciple of Jesus, receives Jesus, and will receive a reward from the Lord.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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Fear affects us all in unique and powerful ways, yet the Lord exhorts his disciples to confront our fears and embrace our faith in God’s loving grace.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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Three Great Things 