Tag Archives: Life
Let’s explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
All things are vanity!
All labor and toil occupy us with sorrow and grief, only to pass away.
Psalm – 90:3-6,12-14,17
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
Mindful that our lives are a brief span, we call upon God to be gracious and bless us.
Colossians 3:1-5,9-11
Raised with Christ in glory, we seek what is above.
We put to death the earthly things of this life, and put on the new self in Christ.
Gospel Luke 12:13-21
Jesus warns against all greed, reminding us that life does not consist of possessions.
The Lord then offers a parable about a rich man whose life is about to end.
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year (#114)
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Moses sets before the people life and death, blessing and curse…urging them to choose life!
Mass Readings – Thursday after Ash Wednesday (#220)
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God’s covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of the Year (#338)
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Tested like us, Christ helps us in our moments of trial and testing, and through his saving death the Lord restores us to newness of life.
Mass Readings Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#307)
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People come to John the Baptist asking for guidance about how to live their lives in expectation for the coming of Christ.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (#9)
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On this day we pray for all our beloved dead, and keeping in mind the somber thought of mortality, we reflect on our lives and make whatever adjustments are necessary for the day the Lord calls us out of this world.
Mass Readings – Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (#668)
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Eternal rest, grant unto them O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Let’s explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 35:4-7a
Say to those whose hearts are frightened: be strong, fear not!
God comes to the people bringing healing and life to the world.
Psalm – 146:7-10
“Praise the Lord, my soul!”
We glorify God who brings hope and healing to those in need, and thwarts the way of the wicked.
2nd Reading – James 2:1-5
We are charged to show no partiality to others based on wealth or appearance.
God chooses the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
Gospel – Mark 7:31-37
A deaf man with a speech impediment is brought before Jesus.
After the Lord heals the man, the crowds give praise to God.
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year (#128)
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James reminds us that life is uncertain and brief, like a puff of smoke that appears briefly and disappears.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#343)
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St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!
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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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Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God’s grace. (#251)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 