Jesus teaches that his flesh is real food and his blood is real drink, and the Real Presence of Christ is apparent whenever we gather at the altar to receive the Lord at Mass.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year (B – #119)
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20th Sunday of the Year: Our Holy Communion reveals the Real Presence of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Let the children come to Jesus! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus blesses the children and invites them to draw near, encouraging us to remove the obstacles that keep our kids from encountering the Lord’s love.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 19th Week of the Year (#418)
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Daily Mass: Jesus teaches about divorce. Catholic Inspiration
When tested by the Pharisees about divorce, the words of Christ invite us to consider how we support marriage and help heal those who have been wounded when it fails.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 19th Week of the Year (#417)
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St. Steven of Hungary, pray for us!
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary’s “Magnificat” reveals her focus on the Lord, and she provides us with an example of how we keep our gaze fixed on her Son in the ups and downs of life.
Mass Readings – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#622)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A practical guide to dealing with conflict. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a simple, practical guide to solving conflict and reconciling with others through straightforward conversation.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 19th Week of the Year (#415)
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St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We aspire to greatness through a humble heart. Catholic Inspiration
When the disciples ask who will be great in heaven, Jesus teaches that the path is found in a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year (#414)
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St. Pontian & St. Hippolytus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Facing our grief with the strength of faith. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus speaks of his upcoming suffering and death, his disciples are overcome with grief.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year (#413)
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St. Jane Frances de Chantal, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 20th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Proverbs 9:1-6
- Wisdom is described as a woman who has built her house and prepared a banquet feast.
- All are invited to forsake foolishness and come and eat and drink at her table.
Psalm – 34:2-7
- “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
- We give praise to God who saves us in our moments of distress.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 5:15-20
- This passage offers an exhortation to avoid foolish people and live with wisdom.
- We are called to live in the Spirit and give thanks for everything in the name of Jesus.
Gospel – John 6:51-58
- The crowd is now quarreling about how Jesus can give his flesh to eat.
- The Lord teaches that his flesh gives them life, and it is true food.
- The life that Jesus has from the Father will also be given to those who feed on him.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year (B, #119)
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19th Sunday of the Year: Christ gives his flesh for the life of the world. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus addresses the murmuring of the crowd and reiterates that he is the bread of life, the living bread that came down from heaven, and the bread that he gives is his flesh for the life of the world.
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (B, #116)
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Daily Mass: Like a grain of wheat, we die to ourselves and rise to newness of life. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses the example of a grain of wheat to help us understand how we die (to sin, self, life) so that we can rise to new life in Christ.
Mass Readings – St. Lawrence (#618)
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
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