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Let’s take a look at the themes in the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23
David and Abishai come upon Saul at night as he is sleeping in the midst of his soldiers.
David spares Saul’s life and declares that he would not harm the Lord’s anointed.
Psalm – 103: 1-4,8,10,12-13
“The Lord is kind and merciful.”
The Lord has compassion for us, pardoning our iniquities and redeeming our lives.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:45-49
The first man, Adam, is earthly; the second man, Jesus, is heavenly.
Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one.
Gospel – Luke 6:27-38
The Lord teaches his disciples to love their enemies and do good to those who hate them.
Jesus adds that his disciples be merciful, stop judging and condemning, and forgive one another.
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year (#81)
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Four men bring a paralytic on a stretcher to Jesus, who rewards their faith by forgiving sins and miraculous healing.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year (#309)
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St. Anthony Abbot, pray for us!
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John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah to prepare the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#6)
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Jesus speaks of the need to choose sides in the spiritual life, showing us how forgiveness and grace will be offered in our tough times.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year (#472)
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St. John de Brebeuf, St. Isaac Jogues & Companions, pray for us!
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This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. It includes three presentations:
An overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
The homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
A reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.
Presentation #1 – Overview about marriage and the crucial role of forgiveness
Presentation #2 – Homily from the Gospel of John 3:13-17
Presentation #3 – Reflection about how to renew and strengthen marriage throughout life
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Psalm 79 invites us to recognize our sins and turn to the Lord for the grace we need for repentance, reconciliation, and newness of life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 17th Week of the Year (#402)
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St. Peter Chrysologus, pray for us!
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The Lord’s Prayer is a gift from Christ to help us pray in direct and focused language. May we use it often!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year (#368)
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Continuing the call to a higher standard in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers a couple of spiritual insights regarding our response to others when life gets messy.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 11th Week of the Year (#365)
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Jesus teaches that reconciliation is a non-negotiable commandment for the Christian life. It begs the question: who do I need to forgive in my life today?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 10th Week of the Year (#362)
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St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us! (And please help us find whatever we’ve lost today…!)
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Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 10th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 3:9-15
Adam and Eve hide from God after they have eaten the fruit of the forbidden tree.
When confronted by God, the serpent is banished and forced to crawl on its belly.
Psalm – 130:1-8
“With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption.”
From the depths we cry to God who offers kindness and forgiveness.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 4:13-5:1
We believe that the one who raised Jesus from the dead will also raise us.
We are not discouraged; rather, as our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed.
Gospel – Mark 3:20-35
In response to the scribes, Jesus teaches that by his divine power he drives out demons.
When his family tries to meet him, the Lord says that whoever does the will of God is part of his family.
Mass Readings – 10th Sunday of the Year (B, #89)
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Three Great Things 