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The Gospel of Matthew reveals a couple of examples of things that distract us from the Lord. When Christ is the center and priority of our lives, however, everything else comes into focus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5
Ezekiel is sent by God as a prophet to a people who have rebelled in the past. Whether they heed or resist, they will know that a prophet has been sent among them. Psalm – 123: 1-4
“Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.” The Psalmist cries out to God on behalf of the people who have experienced mockery and contempt. 2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10
Paul acknowledges his weaknesses as an opportunity to rely on Christ. In Christ we have the strength we need to face the hardships and persecutions of this world. Gospel – Mark 6:1-6
Jesus is rejected in Nazareth as the people take offense at him. Christ is amazed at their lack of faith, and does no mighty deeds there. Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus heals two people, encouraged those present to have faith in him. May we pray for the needs in our lives as we follow Christ today and learn the lessons the Lord is teaching in our hearts.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus heals many people, including a soldier of the Roman Empire, and in so doing teaches us about God’s desire for all of creation to flourish in faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year
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The compassion of Christ is revealed as the Lord heals a leper who asks for help. May we approach Jesus with the same trust whenever we encounter a time of need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com John the Baptist plays a crucial role in salvation history as the one who comes “to prepare the way of the Lord.” His example inspires us to continue to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives today.
Mass Readings – The Birth of John the Baptist
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Photo by Elizabeth Tr. Armstrong on Pexels.com We conclude the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful spiritual principle to help us in our decision making and discernment.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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The “Golden Rule” is taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount today. Now for the hard part: putting it into daily practice!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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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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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 