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Let’s take a look at some of the central themes in the readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11
The Church applies this passage of the “suffering servant” to Jesus Christ, whose saving passion and death is offered for “the many.” This passage is referenced heavily during Holy Week. Psalm – 33:4-5,18-20,22
“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.” Psalm 33 praises God and encourages us to turn to the Lord with open hearts. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16
The humanity of Jesus is emphasized, and he understands our temptations and weaknesses. Because he became like us, we can confidently approach the Son of God to receive mercy, grace and help. Gospel – Mark 10:35-45
Jesus responds to the question posed by James and John with a reflection on the role of suffering. The Lord then shows how service to others reveals true greatness in the kingdom of heaven. Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year
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The Book of Wisdom and Mark’s Gospel challenge us to let go of worldly things and put the Lord at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus takes a word of praise and turns it into a teachable moment…for we are truly blessed when we receive the gift of faith and put it into practice.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year
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St. Denis & St. John Leonardi…pray for us!
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The Lord addresses the crowd after he has driven out a demon, offering us several insights into how we respond to the evil present in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
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On this feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, may we find strength in this powerful prayer as we follow the counsel of Christ to “ask, seek and knock” for the needs before us.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Our Lady of the Rosary…pray for us!
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Jonah’s response to the people of Nineveh reveals a hardness of heart that God addresses in the wilderness. May we examine our lives with care, rooting out anything that is unworthy of the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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St. Bruno & Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher…pray for us!
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In the second part of the Book of Jonah, the prophet carries out the Lord’s command…with incredible results.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos & Sr. Faustina Kowalska…pray for us!
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In this first part of the Book of Jonah, we hear how the prophet faces the natural consequences of not following the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 27th Week of the Year
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St. Francis of Assisi…pray for us!
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Let’s take a look at some of the key themes in the readings for this 28th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 7:7-11
The prayer is for wisdom, preferred and regarded above all other things. A life with wisdom is a blessed life. Psalm – 90:12-17
“Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!” We put God first in our lives and all other parts of life come into focus. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:12-13
The Word of God is living and effective, discerning reflections and thoughts of the heart. All is known to God, and one day we will render an account of our lives. Gospel – Mark 10:17-30
A man – faithful to all the commandments – goes away from Jesus sad because he could not give up his possessions. While this is hard to do, when we trust in God all things are possible. Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year
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Mia Famiglia! The readings this week point out different aspects of the blessings and burdens in family life. The good news? God is in the midst of our families! May we draw strength from our faith to cherish and support the people in our family today.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
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May the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for our families!
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Three Great Things 