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Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 8th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 27:4-7
Our speech reveals our inner thoughts and the direction of our actions.
When we are tested, our speech uncovers our faults and personal care.
Psalm – 92:2-3,13-16
“Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
When we stay close to the Lord we flourish and bear fruit.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:54-58
The sting of death is sin, and we give thanks to God for the victory through Jesus Christ.
We remain steadfast and devoted to our work for the Lord.
Gospel – Luke 6:39-45
Before we point out the faults of others, we first acknowledge our own.
Good or bad, a tree is known by its fruit; in the same way, we are known by the fruitfulness of our lives.
Mass Readings – 8th Sunday of the Year (#84)
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David’s mercy in the First Book of Samuel underscores the teaching of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel and presents us a challenging commandment from Christ: love our enemies.
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year (C, #81)
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The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls.
Mass Readings – The Chair of St. Peter (#535)
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St. Peter, pray for us!
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In this account of the tower of Babel, God observes and then disperses the united sin and pride of humanity, setting up the contrast of the saving work that will eventually take place through call of Abraham.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of the Year (#339)
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St. Peter Damian, pray for us!
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God’s covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of the Year (#338)
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As the flood waters recede, the earth flourishes and we have hope to renew our lives to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of the Year (#337)
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The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year (#335)
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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites, pray for us!
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Let’s take a look at the themes in the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23
David and Abishai come upon Saul at night as he is sleeping in the midst of his soldiers.
David spares Saul’s life and declares that he would not harm the Lord’s anointed.
Psalm – 103: 1-4,8,10,12-13
“The Lord is kind and merciful.”
The Lord has compassion for us, pardoning our iniquities and redeeming our lives.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:45-49
The first man, Adam, is earthly; the second man, Jesus, is heavenly.
Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one.
Gospel – Luke 6:27-38
The Lord teaches his disciples to love their enemies and do good to those who hate them.
Jesus adds that his disciples be merciful, stop judging and condemning, and forgive one another.
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year (#81)
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The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (C – #78)
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The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)
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Three Great Things 