St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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On this Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist we hear about the terrible events that lead to his death. As we confront the forces of evil in our lives, we draw strength from the insight of St. Paul, who reminds us that in our weakness we rely on the power of God.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 9:13-18b
Psalm – 90:3-6,12-17
2nd Reading – Philemon 1:9-10,12-17
Gospel – Luke 14:25-33
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Both the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Luke emphasize the virtue of humility in our actions with God and one another as we confront it’s opposing vice, pride.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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St. Paul shows how God calls the weak, the lowly and those deemed foolish in the eyes of the world to stand with might before the powerful. Where do these humble people find their strength? In Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Monica, pray for us!
St. Paul proclaims the power of the Cross of Christ as the source of power and wisdom that comes to us from God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Paul begins his First Letter to the Corinthians with gratitude to God for the gift of their lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Louis & St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us!
Psalm 145 proclaims the marvels of God’s might, and the response reminds us to echo this Good News to all the world.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew, pray for us!
St. Paul continues his exhortation in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, pointing out that deception comes from a number of different directions. Our task? Stand firm in our faith in the Lord Jesus!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
St. Paul acknowledges the endurance and faith in his 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us that as we face the struggles of life we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us!
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