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Generated with ChatGPT Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 5:14-17
At the word of Elisha, Naaman plunges himself seven times in the Jordan river.
Cleansed of his leprosy, Naaman desires to give a gift to Elisha in gratitude for his healing.
Psalm – 98:1-4
“The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.”
We joyfully sing, praising God for his justice, kindness, and faithfulness.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 2:8-13
We bear our sufferings with the strength of the unchained power of the word of God.
“If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him.”
Gospel – Luke 17:11-19
Ten lepers call out to Jesus for mercy, and the Lord heals them all with a word of command.
One of them, a Samaritan, returns to Jesus to give thanks for his healing.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (#144)
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The Second Letter to Timothy and the Gospel of Luke instruct us about two crucial elements of our faith: we start small and keep feeding the flame!
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#141)
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The 72 disciples return rejoicing at the power of the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year (#460)
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St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a stern warning to the villages of Capernaum, Bethsaida, and Chorazin, reminding us that there are real consequences for the choices of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 26th Week of the Year (#459)
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On this feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, we call upon the heavenly help that God provides “to light and guard, to rule and guide” as we journey through this life.
Mass Readings – Holy Guardian Angels (#458/650)
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Holy Guardian Angels, pray for us!
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As people seek to follow Jesus, the Lord makes it clear that we will make great sacrifices as we place Christ at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 26th Week of the Year (#457)
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St. Therese of Child Jesus, pray for us!
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After Jesus is rejected by a Samaritan town, the Lord rebukes James and John when they call for a violent response.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year (#456)
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St. Jerome, pray for us!
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On this feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we are inspired to fight our spiritual battles with the help of the angels who cast out Satan who was defeated by the Blood of the Lamb of God.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (#647)
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Holy angels of God, pray for us!
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Let’s review some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4
The prophet calls out to God for help amid violence, misery and destruction.
God responds with a call to faith, for all things will come to fulfillment in the proper time.
Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
We come before the Lord with joyful worship and open hearts.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 1:6-8,13-14
We stir into flame the gift of God that brings power, love, and self-control.
We bear our hardships, trusting in the Lord Jesus and the help of the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – Luke 17:5-10
The apostles ask the Lord to increase their faith, and Jesus responds with the example of the mustard seed.
Jesus then offers a parable of a servant, reminding us to remain faithful as we serve the Lord.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#141)
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Jesus speaks a parable to the Pharisees about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus, reminding us that we have been blessed with all the resources that we need to journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#138)
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Three Great Things 