Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)

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St. Benedict, pray for us!

Jesus challenges the faith of the disciples as they cry out in fear of drowning during a storm.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year (#378)

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First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church, pray for us!

The Lord’s victory over sin and death gives us hope to embrace our faith in Christ to face our fears.

Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year (#94)

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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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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!