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Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Feast of Christ the King.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17
God will shepherd the people: tending, seeking, rescuing, healing, protecting.
God will also judge and separate the sheep rightly, between rams and goats.
Psalm – 23:1-3,5-6
“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
God leads and refreshes, prepares and anoints, so that goodness and kindness will follow us.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:20-26,28
Through one man (Adam) death entered the world; through one man (Christ) all shall be brought to life.
At the end, Christ will judge all creation, and the last enemy will be death.
The Son will then be subjected to God, who will be all in all.
Gospel – Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of Man comes in glory with all the angels, he will judge all the nations, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates sheep and goats.
Our response to the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, ill, and imprisoned will be treated as if it were done to Christ himself – the accursed to eternal punishment and the righteous to eternal life.
Mass Readings – Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe (A)
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Moses stands before God and then goes out to the people (radiant in appearance) to speak the Lord’s message to the children of Israel.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 17th Sunday of the Year
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli and St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
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As the Lord intervenes to save the lives of Lot and his family, Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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On this 4th of July, may we all pray for our country and those who lead us in government, industry, education, and business.
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Photo by EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA on Pexels.com Jesus speaks about his profound relationship with his heavenly Father, teaching that he will one day judge all souls in the resurrection that leads either to life or death. May we embrace our faith in Christ today, preparing ourselves for the moment when we stand before the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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The Lord offers practical advice for what we should do, and what we should avoid.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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Let’s take a look at some of the themes we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10
The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon an ancestor of the line of Jesse, and he shall judge with justice.
Creation will experience profound peace with those who were formerly at odds.
Even the Gentiles will seek out God.
Psalm – 72: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17
“Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.”
The king shall rescue the poor and judge with justice.
2nd Reading – Romans 15:4-9
Through Christ, God gives us hope, endurance and encouragement.
We welcome one another, as Christ welcomes us.
Gospel – Matthew 3:1-12
John the Baptist proclaims, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
John speaks of one who is coming after him, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
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The Psalm response reminds us that all judgement belongs to the Lord, and one day we will all be held accountable when we stand before the Just Judge.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
On this mountain will be peace among the nations.
Psalm – 122: 1-9
“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.
2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14
The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is at hand.
We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44
Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a
A day comes when evildoers will be like stubble set on fire, and nothing will remain.
Those who fear the Lord’s name, however, will be arise in the light of the sun.
Psalm – 98:5-9
“The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.”
We praise and sing before the one who rules the earth.
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 3:7-12
Paul offers his own example as a model for the Christian community.
“If anyone was unwilling to work, that one should not eat.”
Gospel – Luke 21:5-19
Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple, as well as signs and plagues among the nations.
The Lord also says that his followers will be persecuted, exhorting them to persevere.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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As he confronts the divisions among the people of Corinth, St. Paul reminds us that we are stewards of the mysteries of God. Our labor and service belong to the Lord, who will judge our efforts on the unique circumstances of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Three Great Things 