The two Great Commandments show us our path through this life, and at the same time reveal just how far we have to go to arrive at the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (B, #152)
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31st Sunday of the Year: Where are we headed? Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:2-6
- Moses calls upon the people to fear the Lord and keep his statutes and commandments.
- They will love the Lord God with all their heart, soul, and strength.
Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51
- “I love you, O Lord, my strength.”
- The Lord is our rock of refuge who keeps us safe from our enemies.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 7:23-28
- Jesus remains forever, and his priesthood does not pass away; thus, he is able to save those who approach God through him.
- He offered himself once for all the sins of all people.
Gospel – Mark 12:28b-34
- Jesus is asked by a scribe what is first of all commandments.
- The Lord replies by quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18 – to love God and love your neighbor as yourself.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (B, #152)
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Daily Mass: We are commanded to love. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus when asked what is the greatest commandment.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year (#423)
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35
- The community of believers was of one heart and mind, sharing everything in common.
- The apostles bore witness to the resurrection of Jesus, and there was no needy person among them.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- Even when we are hard pressed and falling, the Lord helps us and fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st John 5:1-6
- When we love God and obey his commandments we know that we love the children of God.
- The Spirit testifies truly that Jesus is the Son of God who came through water and blood.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- On the evening of the first day of the week, Jesus appears to the disciples; however, Thomas is absent, and he scoffs at the disciples when they tell him what happened.
- Jesus appears a week later in the same locked room, and Thomas comes to faith in the Risen Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#44)
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Daily Mass: Owe nothing, except love. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul discusses how the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself” is the fulfillment of the law.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year
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30th Sunday of the Year: The Cross reveals the commandment to love. Catholic Inspiration
The two Great Commandments to love God and love our neighbor can be summed up in the Cross, where Jesus models the depth and breadth of love as our example and guide.
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (A)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes that emerge in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 22:20-26
- The Lord commands the people to not molest an alien, for they were once aliens in the land of Egypt.
- When lending money to a poor neighbor, the people are not to act as extortioners.
Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51
- “I love you, Lord, my strength.”
- We bless God who is our shield and refuge, the rock that keeps us safe from our enemies.
2nd Reading – Thessalonians 1:5c-10
- Paul reminds the people how through the Holy Spirit they imitated his example and became a model for all believers.
- Their example has spread through the region, giving praise to Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 22:34-40
- A scholar of the law tests Jesus, asking which commandment is the greatest.
- Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18, showing that we are called to love God and one another.
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Daily Mass: We strive to be Good Samaritans. Catholic Inspiration
During his encounter with a scholar of the law, Jesus offers the parable of the good Samaritan as an example of how we can love our neighbor.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 27th Week of the Year
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St. John Leonardi and St. Denis & Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Two simple rules to live by. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a question from a scribe, and his answer provides us with two powerful rules to guide our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: A word about the commandments to love. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers the commandments to love God and neighbor as the foundation for the law and the prophets. Our task requires us to understand how we put this commandment into practice amidst the challenges of modern life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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St. John Eudes, pray for us!
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