The two Great Commandments show us our path through this life, and at the same time reveal just how far we have to go to arrive at the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (B, #152)
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31st Sunday of the Year: Where are we headed? Catholic Inspiration
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)
On this day we pray for all our beloved dead, and keeping in mind the somber thought of mortality, we reflect on our lives and make whatever adjustments are necessary for the day the Lord calls us out of this world.
Mass Readings – Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (#668)
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Eternal rest, grant unto them O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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The Solemnity of All Saints. Catholic Inspiration
The have gone before us through the struggles of life and have reached the gates of Heaven. From there they cheer us on until the day we join their ranks. All you saints of God, pray for us!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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All you holy men and women, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We engage in a daily spiritual battle. Catholic Inspiration
The end of the Letter to the Ephesians urges us to engage in spiritual battle by calling upon the Lord for power and strength.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year (I, #482)
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Daily Mass: Strive to enter through the narrow gate. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a question about salvation with a clear teaching about the consequences of our actions.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 30th Week of the Year (I, #481)
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Daily Mass: Learning from the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers two parables to explain the Kingdom of God, helping us to apply the lesson to our own journey of faith.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year (#480)
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us each by name. Catholic Inspiration
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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Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year
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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30th Sunday of the Year: What will we choose to do with our life? Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: Jesus teaches about the need to repent. Catholic Inspiration
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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