Peter professes his faith that Jesus is the Christ, inspiring us to follow the Lord with all our hearts.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul (#591)
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Daily Mass: Peter’s profession of faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Zechariah 9:9-10
- The prophet invites the people of Zion to rejoice as their gentle savior comes among them riding a colt.
- Banishing war, the savior will proclaim peace to the nations and his dominion will reach the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 145:1-2,8-11,13-14
- “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
- We give glory to God for his merciful and gracious works that bless us.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:9,11-13
- As the Spirit of God dwells in us we are united to Christ and renewed by his resurrection.
- We no longer live according to the flesh, which leads to death, but in the Spirit that brings us life.
Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30
- Jesus offers a prayer of praise to the Father for all that has been accomplished by his gracious will.
- The Lord then invites all who labor and are weary to come to him and rest.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year (#100)
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13th Sunday of the Year: In baptism we die to sin and rise to life with Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Paul reveals how through baptism we die to sin and rise to newness of life, inviting us to make the Lord our central priority and put to death whatever is not worthy of heaven.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year (#97)
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Daily Mass: A powerful example of faith. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds with amazement after he witnesses the powerful faith of a Roman centurion.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year (#376)
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Daily Mass: The healing touch of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s desire to heal a leper reveals his compassionate care for our souls.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year (#375)
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Daily Mass: Will we build our lives on rock or sand? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus challenges his disciples to conform their hearts and lives, entering into a living relationship with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 12th Week of the Year (#374)
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Daily Mass: The Birth of John the Baptist
The birth of John the Baptist reveals the new and extraordinary way that God will work in the world, leading up to the coming of the Lord Jesus.
Mass Readings – The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (#587)
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers three practical, spiritual insights. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers spiritual wisdom regarding reverence, relationships, and personal practice.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year (#372)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 13th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 4:8-11,14-16a
- Elisha is befriended by a childless couple who make a place for him to stay in their home.
- The prophet foretells that she will be holding her own baby in the following year.
Psalm – 89:2-3,16-19
- “For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
- The people rejoice and proclaim the blessings that they have received from God.
2nd Reading – Romans 6:3-4,8-11
- Baptized into Christ Jesus, we have been baptized into his death on the Cross.
- Having died with Christ, we also believe that we will rise with him.
Gospel – Matthew 10:37-42
- Whoever loves anything in this life more than Jesus, will lose everything.
- Whoever receives a disciple of Jesus, receives Jesus, and will receive a reward from the Lord.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year (#97)
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12th Sunday of the Year: We face our fears with faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s victory over sin and death gives us hope to embrace our faith in Christ to face our fears.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year (#94)
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