When Mary and extended members of the family of Jesus appear, the Lord speaks to his disciples a message of hope that we can become part of his family when we do the will of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#318)
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St. Angela Merici, pray for us!
Jesus responds to the scribes and speaks about the reality of evil in our world, inviting us to draw close to the Lord as we face the darkness in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of 3rd Week of the Year (#520/317)
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St. Timothy & St. Titus, pray for us!
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13
Psalm – 146:6-10
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:26-31
Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12a
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year (#70)
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Moving to Capernaum at the start of his earthly ministry, Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah and inspires hope in our hearts as we embrace the light of Christ to shine in our lives.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#67)
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Relatives of Jesus claim that he is “out of his mind” and remind us that as we live our faith we may face forces that seek to undermine our life in Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#316)
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St. Frances de Sales, pray for us!
Jesus calls forth the twelve apostles by name and sends them out with specific work to do.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#315)
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St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
Jesus heals the desperate crowds, directing us to reflect on the need for his healing in our lives and relationships.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#314)
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While healing a man with a withered hand, Jesus encounters the Pharisees and confronts the hardness of their hearts…reminding us to look at our own hearts as well.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#313)
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St. Agnes, pray for us!
Jesus teaches about the sabbath and offers us an insight into his true identity as Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#312)
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St. Fabian & St. Sebastian, pray for us!
Jesus offers a couple of illustrations that help us understand that as we embrace a new life in Christ we turn away from old practices and embrace new changes in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#311)
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