The Lord reveals the powerful way that possessions can dominate our lives, inviting us to detach from “stuff” so we can draw near to Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 8th Week of the Year (#347)
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Daily Mass: We detach from possessions to draw near to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Lent
Let’s examine some of the main themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 26:4-10
- Moses recalls God’s mighty works that freed the people from slavery in Egypt.
- Inspired by this memory they now bring forth the firstfruits of their produce to honor the Lord in the Promised Land.
Psalm – 91:1-2,10-15
- “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.”
- We place our trust in God, who sustains us when we are in distress.
2nd Reading – Romans 10:8-13
- If we confess with the mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised him, we will be saved.
- This salvation in Christ is available to all, there is no distinction between Jew and Greek.
Gospel – Luke 4:1-13
- Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, is led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days to be tempted by the devil.
- The Lord responds to the devil’s temptations, quoting Scripture until the devil departs for a time.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Lent (#24)
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8th Sunday of the Year: We know the tree by its fruit. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers a rich spiritual insight to help us discern human hearts by the fruitfulness of our lives.
Mass Readings – 8th Sunday of the Year (#84)
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Daily Mass: We bless our children with faith and life. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus commands that the children come to him for a blessing, inspiring us to engage our kids with time, attention, and good example.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of the Year (#346)
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Daily Mass: The precious gift of friendship. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Sirach offers practical spiritual advice regarding the precious gift of friendship.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of the Year (#345)
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Daily Mass, We root out the destructive power of sin. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches about the destructive consequences of sin, inviting us to turn away from it corrosive power.
Mass Readings, Thursday of the 7th Week of the Year, No. 344
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Daily Mass: We are either for or against the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Christ corrects the apostle John, reminding him that no one can do a mighty deed in the Lord’s name and at the same time speak ill of him. In the end, we are either for or against Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#343)
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Daily Mass: We commit our lives to the Lord for the help we need. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 37 offers us a prayerful reflection to place the Lord at the center of our lives as we face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#342)
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Daily Mass: In prayer we call upon the Lord for added strength. Catholic Inspiration
After casting out a demon that the disciples were unable to remove, the Lord teaches them that there are times when we need to pray with added fervor in the face of evil.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of the Year (#341)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 8th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 8th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 27:4-7
- Our speech reveals our inner thoughts and the direction of our actions.
- When we are tested, our speech uncovers our faults and personal care.
Psalm – 92:2-3,13-16
- “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
- When we stay close to the Lord we flourish and bear fruit.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:54-58
- The sting of death is sin, and we give thanks to God for the victory through Jesus Christ.
- We remain steadfast and devoted to our work for the Lord.
Gospel – Luke 6:39-45
- Before we point out the faults of others, we first acknowledge our own.
- Good or bad, a tree is known by its fruit; in the same way, we are known by the fruitfulness of our lives.
Mass Readings – 8th Sunday of the Year (#84)
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