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Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46
Moses and Aaron are instructed by God how to assess and decide if someone has leprosy.
Once a person is named a leper, he must live apart from others, declaring he is “unclean!”
Psalm – 32:1-2,5,11
“I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.”
Blessed are those who acknowledge their guilt; the Lord has taken their faults away.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 10:30-11:1
Whatever we do, we do for the glory of God.
We avoid giving offense to anyone; rather, we imitate Christ.
Gospel – Mark 1:40-45
When a leper approaches Jesus and begs for healing, the Lord is moved with pity and makes him clean.
The man (now healed) goes away and begins telling everyone about the miracle.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (B, #77)
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In light of the two miracles that Jesus performs in Mark’s Gospel, the words of Psalm 86 stir our souls to seek God’s healing and renewal in our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#324)
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After driving out a demon, Jesus sends the restored and healed man back to his family to announce what God has done in his life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year (#323)
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Capernaum, St. Peter’s Church (built over his house); photo by Bill Miller
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Job 7:1-4,6-7
Job laments that much of human life is drudgery, misery, and restlessness.
He doubts that he will ever see happiness again.
Psalm – 147:1-6
“Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.”
God’s goodness brings healing, wisdom, and sustenance to those in pain.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23
Paul has an obligation to preach, and his recompense is to do so free of charge.
He has become weak to win over the weak, striving to save souls for the sake of the gospel.
Gospel – Mark 1:29-39
In Capernaum, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law, and when many people from around the town arrive after sunset, he heals them and drives out demons.
The Lord then invites the disciples the next day to go to the nearby villages to continue this ministry.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (B, #74)
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Through the extraordinary faith of four friends, a paralytic is healed, revealing to the crowd that Jesus is more than just a man…he is God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year (#309)
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The healing of the leper underscores the deep desire in human life for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year (#308)
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Photo by Archie Binamira on Pexels.com The prophecy of Isaiah and the earthly ministry of Jesus reveal God’s power and authority in our lives, both on earth and in heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. Nicholas, pray for us!
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A Roman centurion accepts the authority of Jesus to heal his slave, revealing his profound faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 24th Week of the Year
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Photo by Temo Berishvili on Pexels.com Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 56:1,6-7
All who observe what is right and do what is just, even foreigners from distant lands, will serve and follow the Lord.
God will bring all who follow him to the holy mountain, and there will be a house of prayer for all peoples.
Psalm – 67:2-3,5-6,8
“O God, let all the nations praise you!”
May God’s ways be known to all peoples, and all the ends of the earth fear the Lord.
2nd Reading – Romans 11:13-15,29-32
Paul, a minister to the Gentiles (non-Jewish people), gives glory that he can do his ministry to make his own race jealous and thus save some of them.
Paul’s hope is that as God’s gifts to the Jews are irrevocable, the Lord’s mercy will extend to those who have rejected Jesus.
Gospel – Matthew 15:21-28
Jesus, traveling through the region of Tyre and Sidon, encounters a persistent Canaanite woman who is calling for help for her daughter who is tormented by a demon.
Through their dialogue, Jesus heals the girl on account of her mother’s faith.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Joseph reveals his identity to the brothers who sold him into slavery, initiating an experience of healing and forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Henry, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 