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Generated with ChatGPT Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 5:14-17
At the word of Elisha, Naaman plunges himself seven times in the Jordan river.
Cleansed of his leprosy, Naaman desires to give a gift to Elisha in gratitude for his healing.
Psalm – 98:1-4
“The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.”
We joyfully sing, praising God for his justice, kindness, and faithfulness.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 2:8-13
We bear our sufferings with the strength of the unchained power of the word of God.
“If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him.”
Gospel – Luke 17:11-19
Ten lepers call out to Jesus for mercy, and the Lord heals them all with a word of command.
One of them, a Samaritan, returns to Jesus to give thanks for his healing.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (#144)
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Crowds gather in Capernaum as Jesus heals, drives out demons, and proclaims the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#433)
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!
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Filled with pity, Jesus ministers to the crowds even as his own heart is filled with sorrow at the death of John the Baptist.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 18th Week of the Year (#407)
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St. John Vianney, pray for us!
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Jesus heals two women, and in doing so reminds us to pray with fervent faith for healing all afflicted in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year (#383)
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The Holy Spirit directs and empowers Peter, who does mighty miracles in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#278)
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St. John of Avila and St. Damien de Veuster, pray for us!
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Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Saul proclaims the faith that he formerly persecuted, and Ananias overcomes fear to bring God’s healing.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#277)
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United in their faith in Jesus Christ, the early Christian community was of one heart and mind.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#268)
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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!
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In the Acts of the Apostles a crippled man begging for alms gets far more than he asks for from Peter and John as he is healed in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the Octave of Easter (#263)
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Let’s explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16
The apostles, esteemed by the people, perform signs and wonders of healing.
Great numbers of men and women become believers in the Lord.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
Our strength and our courage come from the Lord, and we are glad and rejoice.
2nd Reading – Revelation 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19
John experiences a glorious vision of the son of man who tells him to not be afraid, and says, “I once was dead, but now I am alive forever.”
John is commanded to write down what he has seen, including what is yet to come.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
Jesus passes through locked doors and appears to the disciples saying, “Peace be with you.”
Thomas is absent from the meeting, and one week later Jesus appears to him and tells him to not be unbelieving, but believe.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#45)
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The question Jesus asks to the sick man at the pool of Bethesda reveals a deeper issue, for it includes not only the miracle of a moment but the transformation of our lives that brings lasting health in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#245)
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Three Great Things 