After driving out a demon, Jesus teaches the crowds and reveals how God’s kingdom is upon them. May we run to meet the Lord and confront the evil in our lives with his grace!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: As disciples of Jesus Christ, we know our destination. Catholic Inspiration
The readings today all point to a time of fulfillment and hope. The “mountain of the Lord” or the “house of the Lord” or even the healing and restoration made possible by Jesus…it all looks to our final destination where the Lord Jesus Christ reigns supreme!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent
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Study, Pray, Serve: The 11th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the major themes we find in the readings for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 17:22-24
- The prophet offers the cedar as a sign of God’s restoration for the people of Israel, which will be ultimately fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.
- God’s power reigns supreme over all creation.
Psalm – 92:2-3,13-14,15-16
- “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
- God is praised for mighty deeds that bring blessings to those who live holy lives.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 5:6-10
- We remain courageous as we follow the Lord in faith.
- In both life and death we belong to the Lord, from whom we will receive recompense for the good or evil we have done.
Gospel – Mark 4:26-34
- This passage offers two parables about the kingdom of God that highlight the contrast between the humble beginnings of a seed and the final glory of a mature plant.
- The simple start of a small seed reminds us that God’s power touches the little and the lowly, resulting in a final creation beyond our expectation.
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God starts small with steady growth. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers two parables which show how the Kingdom of God expands through steady growth from a tiny beginning. May this process encourage us to foster our faith – no matter how small – as we invite the Lord to dwell in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Let’s live our faith in the present moment. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus warns his disciples not to go chasing for the Kingdom of God; it is already among them! Rather, we make the most of each day to live our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: A practical example of the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Using an example of bread Jesus explains the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Driving out demons. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus drives out a demon and then teaches how we unite with the Kingdom of God in the daily fight to keep evil away from our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We must proclaim the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Luke’s Gospel reveals the Lord’s drive to travel and announce the Kingdom of God, and as His disciples this same urgency underscores our need to proclaim our faith to all we meet.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of Heaven grows from a tiny seed. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses the examples of seeds and yeast to demonstrate how God works in our world by starting small and growing strong over time.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 17th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We start small to grow big. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts small but over time grows larger and is transformed. The same is true for our spiritual journey, reminding us to take the small steps we need to do today to become the disciples the Lord calls us to be.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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