Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year
The Eucharist is a banquet that nourishes, celebrates and unites our lives. Christ himself feeds us with his Body and Blood so that we might grow in grace. Two simple questions follow from this great gift:
For always remember that one day we will stand before the One who is the source of all grace…and what then will we say?
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year
Jesus offers a two step process to be blessed. First, we must hear the Word of God. Second, we have to act on it! Here’s the question: do you want to be blessed?
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
After driving out demons, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about his authority and his power over the forces of darkness.
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year
The Lord invites us to persistently ask for what we need, trusting that God’s goodness will reach out to bless us in ways beyond our imagination.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year
Luke’s Gospel offers a condensed version of Lord’s Prayer from what we commonly pray in the Gospel of Matthew. Because of it’s brevity, we can clearly see the emphasis on the holiness of God the Father, the Kingdom, trust in God, forgiveness and protection from evil. May we keep praying everyday!
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
Mary, Jonah and the people of Nineveh all showed a remarkable sense of focus in the readings today. They were able to zero in on something crucial, and with God’s grace they were able to carry it out.
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Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
The Lord offers a parable to illustrate what happens when we persistently turn away from God. Perhaps there have been times in our lives when we know what to do, but we haven’t done it; today offers us a fresh opportunity to draw near to Christ and – with his help – respond to the unique situations of our lives with in manner worthy of Jesus.
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