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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of the Year

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Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 18:15-20

  • God will raise up a prophet after Moses for the people; if anyone does not not listen to him, the Lord will make him answer for it.
  • If someone presumes to speak as a prophet in God’s name with a message not from God, he will die.

Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9

  • “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
  • We joyfully draw near to the Lord in worship with thanksgiving.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 7:32-35

  • Paul encourages the people to be free from anxieties and things of the world.
  • Paul’s intention is to encourage our lives to serve the Lord without distraction.

Gospel – Mark 1:21-28

  • While teaching at the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus rebukes an unclean spirit and orders it come out of the afflicted man.
  • Those present are amazed at the authority of the Lord, where even evil spirits obey Jesus.

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year (B, #71)

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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us each by name. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus calls forth the Twelve and empowers them with authority to preach and drive out demons in his name.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#315)

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Daily Mass: We fight the presence of evil with the grace of God. Catholic Inspiration

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Driving out a demon, Jesus teaches the crowd about the ongoing need for vigilance in the spiritual battle against evil.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Jesus heals, drives out evil, and proclaims Good News. Catholic Inspiration

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In Capernaum, Jesus heals the sick, drives out demons, and tells the people that he must travel to the other towns, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Jesus drives out evil. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus drives out a demon and then he uses the opportunity to teach about his power to destroy the bondage of evil.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Prayer strengthens our faith for the challenges of life. Catholic Inspiration

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After the disciples fail, Jesus drives out a demon from a little child. He later explains to them about the crucial role of prayer in the life of faith.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Living our faith in the midst of our family. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus drives out many demons from a man and sends him home to his family to announce what the Lord has done. May we be a living witness to our families as we authentically live our faith in the context of daily life.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Christ calls and sends us on a mission. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus calls, empowers and sends the Twelve Apostles to carry out his ministry. We, too, have been chosen by the Lord to offer our lives for service in the world.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Jesus heals and drives out evil. Catholic Inspiration

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As the crowds flock to Jesus, he cures the sick and rebukes the evil spirits that recognize he is the Son of God.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Jesus reveals his authority to teach and drive out demons. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus reveals his authority in Capernaum through his teaching and ability to drive out demons. May we pledge our allegiance to Christ and submit to his rule of our hearts.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year

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