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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:10-13
Jeremiah hears the whisperings of those who seek his downfall.
The prophet puts his hope in the Lord.
Psalm 69:8-10,14,17,33-35
“Lord, in your great love, answer me.”
The Psalmist prays for God’s help in times of suffering.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:12-15
Through the sin of Adam, sin and death entered the world.
Through the death of Jesus on the cross, the grace of God overflows us all.
Gospel – Matthew 10:26-33
Christ tells the Twelve to “fear no one” and “do not be afraid.”
God, who knows even the hairs on our heads, invites us to follow the Lord Jesus with fervent faith.
Those who acknowledge Jesus before others will be acknowledged by him before God the Father.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year (#94)
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Paul is directed by the Lord to cast out fear and continue speaking the Good News to the people.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of the Year (#295)
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St. Isidore, pray for us!
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches to crowd with boldness and conviction.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)
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This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service.
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Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#324)
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St. Blaise & St. Ansgar, pray for us!
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The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214)
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St. Raymond of Penyafort, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a warning against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the difference between a physical and a spiritual death.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year (#471)
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St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!
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As Jesus speaks again of his approaching Passion, the fear of the disciples reveals those moments when we are afraid, and it challenges us to embrace our faith in Christ for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year (#454)
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
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Walking on water, Peter drowns in his own fear until he calls upon the Lord Jesus to save him.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year (#408)
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On this Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Holy Mary, pray for us!
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The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year (#406)
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 