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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Study, Pray, Serve: 15th Sunday of the Year
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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14th Sunday of the Year: Christ sends us into the world. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: A question about fasting and feasting. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks with the disciples of John the Baptist, reminding them that there are moments in our spiritual lives for both fasting and feasting.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year (#382)
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St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria & St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We follow Jesus with the gift of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus invites Matthew to follow him, and he immediately responds within the unique context of his life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year (#381)
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May this 4th of July be a time of blessing for all Americans as we enjoy our religious freedom and live up to the responsibilities of our liberty.
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Daily Mass: The doubt and faith of Thomas. Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Jesus and Thomas reveals God’s desire to meet us where we are, inviting us to move from doubt to vibrant faith.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, Apostle (#593)
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St. Thomas, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Evil departs in the presence of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus encounters two men possessed by demons who reveal the Lord’s divine identity and true authority.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year (#379)
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides us in moments of danger. Catholic Inspiration
In the midst of a dangerous moment on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus reminds his disciples that faith is a key component for our guidance and strength.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year (#378)
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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We follow Christ with all our heart. Catholic Inspiration
Amidst the distractions and blessings of life, we put Jesus Christ first and foremost in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year (#377)
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Holy Roman Martyrs, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 14th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 66:10-14c
- God will spread prosperity over Jerusalem for all its inhabitants.
- Like a mother who nurses a child, so shall Jerusalem provide for the people.
Psalm – 66:1-7,16,20
- “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.”
- All creation gives praise for the marvels that the Lord has done.
2nd Reading – Galatians 6:14-18
- Paul boasts in the Cross of Christ, through which the world has been crucified.
- God’s grace, peace, and mercy come upon all who draw near to Jesus.
Gospel – Luke 10:1-12,17-20
- Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples in pairs to preach in those places the Lord intends to visit.
- When they return, the disciples rejoice at what they have seen and experienced.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year (#102)
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