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Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a
Abraham and Sarah provide hospitality to three travelers.
One of the men makes a prophecy that Sarah will have a son in the following year.
Psalm – 15:2-5
“He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
Our love for the Lord is made known when our thoughts, words, and actions are pure.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28
Our sufferings participate in the afflictions of Christ through our connection to him.
We make known what God has done in Christ through our words and example.
Gospel – Luke 10:38-42
Martha implores Jesus to make her sister, Mary, help her with the serving.
Jesus chides Martha, saying that Mary has chosen the better part by taking the time to listen to his words.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#108)
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The parable of the Good Samaritan answers the question, “Who is my neighbor?”
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#105)
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Jesus exhorts his apostles “do not be afraid,” inviting us to discern the fears in our hearts as we cast them out with our faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)
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Jesus speaks bluntly about the persecutions and struggles his disciples will face, yet he consoles them by saying that the Holy Spirit will direct their words when they are put to the test.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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St. Benedict, pray for us!
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Joseph, now the second most powerful man in Egypt, confronts his brothers who sold him into slavery with forgiveness and compassion.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year (#386)
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Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name, empowering and sending them to carry out his mission.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)
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St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, pray for us!
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The example of the earthly ministry of Jesus reveals both what the Lord does and how he does it, inspiring us to put his model into our personal practice.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#384)
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Jesus heals two women, and in doing so reminds us to pray with fervent faith for healing all afflicted in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year (#383)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Moses exhorts the people to heed the voice of the Lord and keep his commandments.
God’s command is not mysterious or remote, but near and close to our hearts.
Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
“Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.”
In our affliction and pain we call upon God for mercy and kindness.
Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.”
God’s law and precepts enlighten us and bring us wisdom.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:15-20
Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
He is the head of the body, the Church, and he has made peace by the blood of his Cross.
Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
Having quoted the great commandments to love God and neighbor, a scholar asks Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
Jesus then offers the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#105)
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As Jesus sends out the seventy-two disciples to prepare the villages for his arrival, we are reminded that God sends us out into the world to proclaim the Good News today.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year (#102)
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Three Great Things 