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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 55:10-11
God’s word is like the rain and snow that water the earth and make it fertile.
God’s word will achieve the end for which it was sent and bring it to fulfillment.
Psalm – 65:10-14
“The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.”
God blesses the earth and prepares it to abound in a rich crop of food.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:18-23
Paul counts his present suffering as nothing when compared to the glory of God.
While all creation is groaning at this moment, we have the first fruits of the Spirit and await the redemption of our lives.
Gospel – Matthew 13:1 –23
Jesus offers the parable of the sower who sowed his seed.
Some seed fell on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some fell on good soil where it produced a fruit.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus offers comfort and rest to weary hearts who labor. May we offer to the Lord our cares and concerns, recognizing that Christ understands our needs and offers us a consolation that renews our spirits.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Rebekah and Jacob go to great lengths to deceive Isaac so that he will give Jacob (and not Esau!) his blessing.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year
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As Isaac encounters, death, life, and marriage, we recognize the Lord’s hand at work in our lives through the cycles of life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Abraham undergoes a terrible test of faith, reminding us that when we are pushed to our limits and beyond, we seek the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
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Sarah demands that Abraham sends away his son Ishmael, the son of Hagar, the servant woman.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Elizabeth of Portugal and St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, pray for us!
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As the Lord intervenes to save the lives of Lot and his family, Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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On this 4th of July, may we all pray for our country and those who lead us in government, industry, education, and business.
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In many ways, we all identify with St. Thomas the Apostle, who overcame his doubts about the resurrection of Jesus after he encountered the Risen Lord.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle
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St. Thomas, pray for us!
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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
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The Lord exhorts his apostles to put him first and center in their lives. This challenging admonition requires us all to look at our lives with honesty and humility as we discern the values we hold by the sacrifices we make.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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Three Great Things 