Jesus offers three parables that reveal insights about the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#106)
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16th Sunday of the Year: The Kingdom of Heaven transforms our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus, beloved by the Father and filled with the Spirit, fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy with the proclamation of the Gospel message to the Gentiles. This is Good News!
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St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: You saved my life, O Lord, I shall not die! Catholic Inspiration
We turn to the Lord for the strength we need as we confront the life and death issues that are part of our human experience.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year (#393)
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Daily Mass: We rest in our relationship with the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus invites us into a relationship with him where we can set aside our burdens and rest in his love.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year (#392)
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Are we receptive and open to the Good News of Jesus Christ? Catholic Inspiration
The Lord invites us to receive the Good News with the openness and receptivity of a little child.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#391)
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St. Bonaventure, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus rebukes the villages that did not repent. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)
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St. Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the most important person in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus concludes the tenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel with the teaching that he is the most important person in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year (#389)
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St. Henry, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom: 12:13,16-19
- God is the source of all might and justice who judges with clemency.
- The Lord teaches the people that those who are just must also be kind and seek repentance.
Psalm – 86:5-6,9-10,15,16
- “Lord, you are good and forgiving.”
- God, who is merciful and gracious, abounds in kindness toward all who plead for help.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:26-27
- The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, even when we do not know how to pray.
- God’s will is that the Spirit will intercede for us.
Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43
- Jesus offers three parables: about weeds in a wheat field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed into wheat flour.
- The Lord then explains to the disciples about the parable of the weeds and the wheat.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#106)
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15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to prepare our hearts to be spiritually fruitful.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#103)
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Daily Mass: Be not afraid! Catholic Inspiration
Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)
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St. Benedict, pray for us!
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