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Jesus offers practical wisdom about the need to stop judging as we reconsider the measure of our words and actions with one another…knowing that one day it may be applied to our own hearts.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the major themes in the readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24
God creates a world filled with good and wholesome things, including humanity. Through the envy of the devil, death enters the world. Psalm 30:2,4-6,11-13
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” We rejoice over the saving power of God in our times of distress. 2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 8:7,9,13-15
Chapter 8 in this letter pertains to a special collection Paul is taking for the Church in Jerusalem. Out of our abundance we supply the needs of those less fortunate. Gospel – Mark 5:21-43 (long version)
There are two miracles here: 1. Jairus’ daughter and 2. the woman with the hemorrhage. Christ’s healing power is connected to the faith of those present. Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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As Jesus calms the storm (and the fears of the disciples!) we recognize the Lords power to help us face the storms that surface in our lives. May we call upon Christ for the hope, wisdom and courage we need each and every day.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord repeatedly reminds his disciples not to worry and give in to the stressful distractions of the world. Perhaps it’s easier said than done, yet when we let go of useless worry we are free to extend our hands to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
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The Lord reminds us that our values will be revealed by the treasures we keep. May our eyes be fixed on the things of Heaven and we offer our lives for the Lord here on earth.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year
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These fifty-five words in English form a powerful part of our prayer practice. Coupled with the injunction to forgive one another, the Lord’s Prayer directs us to draw close to our Father in Heaven as we unite with those around us.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year
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This familiar passage from Matthew’s Gospel reminds to always seek God’s glory above our own. As we follow the Lord, may we strive to live in a manner that directs others to Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Perhaps one of the most demanding teachings of Christ, the passage from Matthew’s Gospel challenges us to put this command of God to the toughest test, as we love the hardest group of all…our enemies.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Jesus continues his teaching in the Sermon on the Mount with a reminder that we are called to offer a response to evil that is worthy of heaven.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the major themes that surface in the readings on this 12th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Job 38:1,8-11
God speaks to Job in the midst of a storm, revealing that the Almighty is transcendent and above any human criteria of judgment. This passage focuses on the act of creation (as contrasted with Job, who is a mortal creature.) Psalm 107: 23-26,28-31
“Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.” This part of the Psalm pertains to those who have been rescued from a storm at sea. 2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 5:14-17
Once we understand the love of Jesus on the Cross, we are moved to love one another. Our sincere love for God is a selfless love; we no longer live for ourselves, but for the Lord. Gospel – Mark 4:35-41
During a storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples are terrified and wake up Jesus. The Lord stills the storm and exhorts them to grow in faith. Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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