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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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In a rare moment Jesus explains a parable and reveals the significance of good, evil and the final judgment. Whoever has ears ought to hear!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 17th Week of the Year
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St. Joachim and St. Anne, pray for us!
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Jesus reminds us in the Gospel of Mark that there will be consequences for the choices we make in life, and he also makes it clear that we will not know the day nor the hour of judgment. Our response? To be vigilant at all times as we follow the Lord!
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the central themes in the readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Daniel 12:1-3
Michael the great prince and guardian of the people shall arise. During this time of upheaval there will be an accounting for the good and the bad. Psalm – 16:5,8-11
“You are my inheritance, O Lord!” We rejoice in the Lord who does not abandon us, but shows us the path to life. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 10:11-14,18
Jesus Christ offers one sacrifice for sins and takes his place at the right hand of God. Compared with the sacrifice of the Levitical priests, Christ’s perfect offering makes possible our forgiveness. Gospel – Mark 13:24-32
Jesus teaches about the end times where there will be tribulation and judgment. The Lord uses the example of a fig tree to teach the disciples how to read the sign of the times. Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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St. Paul continues his exhortation in the Letter to the Romans, reminding us all that whether we live or die we are the Lord’s. May this insight guide us in our interactions with one another today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Charles Borromeo…pray for us!
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St. Paul switches his indictment on those who know God’s plan but do not apply it to themselves. Swift to judge others, they fail to evaluate their lives with the same scrutiny.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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Photo by Elizabeth Tr. Armstrong on Pexels.com We conclude the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful spiritual principle to help us in our decision making and discernment.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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The Psalm response reminds us that the Lord will come again to judge the world, and we are both challenged and consoled with this promise.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Three Great Things 