Jesus offers a couple of parables to explain the kingdom of God, offering us an opportunity to apply these insights of faith into our daily lives.
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year (B, #92)
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11th Sunday of the Year: Growing the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 11th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 17:22-24
- God will plant a cedar shoot on a high and lofty mountain where it will become a majestic tree.
- All the trees of the field shall know that the Lord has done this.
Psalm – 92:2-3,13-16
- “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
- We give praise to God who nourishes us so that we can grow, thrive, and bear fruit.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 5:6-10
- Because of the gift of faith we are courageous as we face our daily fears and challenges.
- We aspire to please God, knowing that one day we will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
Gospel – Mark 4:26-34
- Jesus uses plants as parables to illustrate how the Kingdom of God starts small, is a process that is guided by the Lord, and becomes a large and majestic creation.
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year (B, #92)
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Daily Mass: It is necessary for us to undergo hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Paul faces personal struggles and exhorts others to embrace hardship as a necessary part of the journey of faith.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#286)
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St. Pius V, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God is among you. Catholic Inspiration
Speaking to the Pharisees and then his disciples, Jesus teaches about how we can understand the Kingdom of God as we make our way through this world.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Gertrude, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God is like a tiny seed. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers the examples of a mustard seed and yeast to show how the Kingdom of God flourishes over time, starting small and becoming something extraordinary.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Through the Holy Spirit we become adopted children of God.
St. Paul teaches that through the Holy Spirit we become adopted children of God as we configure our lives to the suffering and glory of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We build upon the foundation of the apostles. Catholic Inspiration
As Christ called the Apostles by name, the Lord calls us to continue their work through our efforts today to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – The Feast of Simon & Jude, Apostles
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St. Simon and St. Jude, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 25:6-10a
- On the mountain of the Lord there will be a feast with rich food and choice wines.
- There will be no sorrow, only joy, for the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain.
Psalm – 23:1-6
- “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”
- Psalm 23 is always popular, but note the table that God sets before us!
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:12-14,19-20
- Whether in abundance or need, all things are possible with Christ who strengthens us.
- We call upon the Lord, trusting that God will supply all our needs.
Gospel – Matthew 22:1-14
- Jesus offers a parable where the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a wedding feast.
- Many are invited, but not all accept the invitation or come prepared.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (A)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7
- The prophet uses the example of a vineyard for the house of Israel, citing the planning, work, and preparation that are necessary to make it happen.
- When the vineyard does not produce fruitful grapes, it becomes a ruin that is overgrown with thorns and briars.
Psalm – 80:9,12-16,19-20
- “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.”
- The Psalmist calls upon God for help to save and strengthen the “vine” of Israel.
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:6-9
- Have no anxiety, but rather make all prayers and petitions to God with thanksgiving.
- Keep doing all things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, gracious, excellent, and praiseworthy!
Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43
- Jesus offers a parable of a vineyard where the tenants reject the servants and even the landowner’s son.
- The Lord then applies this parable to the chief priests and the elders, showing how they have rejected the kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (A)
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Daily Mass: A plan to build the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers two crucial insights about the Kingdom of God, reminding us that we all start small and flourish with slow and steady growth over time.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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St. Angela Merici, pray for us!
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