Let’s take a look at the themes in the readings for the 8th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 27:4-7
The quality of something (be it grain, pottery or fruit) is revealed when it is tested. When people speak, their speech offers a fitting test of what they think and believe. Psalm 92:2-3,13-16
“Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.” Those who are close to the Lord flourish and are fruitful. 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:54-58
The sting of death is sin, which has been conquered through the victory of Jesus Christ. We remain steadfast and devoted to the Lord, knowing that our hard word is not in vain. Gospel – Luke 6:39-45
Through humble adherence to Christ we “remove the splinter from our eye” as we acknowledge our sins and seek to help others. We can discern the content of a person’s heart by the fruit of their words and actions. Mass Readings – 8th Sunday of the Year
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year (Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian)
Through a series of illustrations Jesus points out that our faith is witnessed through our action. Our words can indicate the state of our hearts, but the actions we carry out reveal the depth of our conviction.
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year
The Lord’s practical wisdom “to know a tree by it’s fruit” is immensely useful for our daily interactions with others. We don’t judge people, but we are called to acknowledge good and bad thoughts, words, and actions – recognizing that the “fruit” of our lives can be either wholesome or destructive.
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