Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
As the disciples become indignant over the request from the mother of James and John, the Lord uses the opportunity as a teachable moment…showing how his disciples are called to serve one another.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James, Apostle
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St. James the Apostle, pray for us!
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
All things (apart from God) are vanity. Toil and labor (again, apart from God!) are of no use. Psalm – 90:3-6,12-14,17
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” We call upon the Lord, who brings meaning and mercy to our lives. 2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-5,9-11
We have died and risen with Christ, and we turn away from to a new life in the Lord. In Christ there is no division within humanity; Christ is all and in all. Gospel – Luke 12:13-21
Jesus offers a parable that warns against the futility of greed. Instead, we are encouraged to become rich in what matters to God. Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus teaches his disciples the Lord’s Prayer in the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the importance of persistence in praying for what we need.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus offers a parable that illustrates how our souls are like gardens that require careful cultivation and diligent weeding.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Bridget of Sweden, pray for us!
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Mary Magdalene is the first disciple to meet the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to proclaim the resurrection to the Apostles.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us!
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Like a fountain that brings life to a vibrant garden, the Lord renews our souls with grace, mercy and peace.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us!
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Jeremiah is sent by the Lord to go forth and proclaim God’s message, and Jesus offers a parable illustrating the need to be fruitful in our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Apollinaris, pray for us!
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The Lord teaches us that we part of his family when we carry out the will of his Heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Jesus states that the only sign that will be given to the scribes and Pharisees is the sign of Jonah, a call to repent of our sins and turn back to God.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
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Let’s look at some of the main themes in the readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:20-32
The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are filled with grave sin, causing God to consider their destruction. Abraham “bargains” with God, securing the Lord’s promise that if only 10 innocent people are still living in the city of Sodom it will not be destroyed. Psalm – 138:1-3,6-8
“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.” God’s mercy protects the humble who seek God in prayer and daily practice. 2nd Reading – Colossians 2:12-14
Through baptism Christians die and rise with Jesus. It is the Cross of Christ that frees us from our sins. Gospel – Luke 11:1-13
Jesus teaches the Lord’s Prayer to the disciples (slightly shorter than the one found in Matthew 6:9-13.) The Lord’s Prayer is followed by a reflection on petitionary prayer, where the disciple asks and receives good things from God. (Note, this is different from the Gospel of Matthew which follows up with a reflection on forgiveness.) Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 