Jesus teaches his disciples and commands them to act accordingly, mindful that the measure we use (for good or bad purpose) will be used on us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#230)
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Daily Mass: The measure we use will be used on us. Catholic inspiration
Daily Mass: Our actions have eternal consequences. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that at the end of time we will all stand before him to be judged, based on the way we treated the least among us. (#223)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Lent
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Study, Pray, Serve: Christ the King
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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Daily Mass: Moses speaks to God face-to-face. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: One day we will all stand before Jesus, the just judge. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: The measure with which we measure will be measured out to us. Catholic Inspiration
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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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Advent
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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Daily Mass: The Lord comes to judge the earth. Catholic Inspiration
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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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
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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