Jesus speaks of repentance in these three parables of the Gospel of Luke, revealing God’s compassion and desire for our healing and restoration.
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year
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24th Sunday of the Year: Repentance and compassion. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Stay close to Christ and avoid idolatry. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul warns the people of Corinth to avoid idolatry, noting the profound difference between receiving the Body and Blood of Christ as opposed to the sacrifices offered to demons.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Like runners in a race, we strive to proclaim the Gospel. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul offers himself as an example, preaching the Gospel and training his body and soul with the same intensity as an athlete preparing for a great race. May we do the same, living for the Lord with conviction and drive.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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St. Peter Claver, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God works in and through our families. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we see how God worked through the Holy Family, and recognizing how the Lord works through our own.
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We cherish each moment of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul, convinced that the Lord’s return in imminent, urges the people to stay the course in their lives and relationships. His advice reminds us to cherish each day as the treasure it is: the precious gift of life.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The challenge of getting along with one another. Catholic Inspiration
Paul admonishes the people of Corinth for their lawsuits against each other, reminding us that as disciples we are challenged to live holy lives and get along.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Paul calls out immorality in Corinth. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul responds to the reports of immorality, inviting us to consider how we cleanse our lives of sin and drawn near to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 32:7-11,13-14
- In Moses’ absence, the people have made a molten calf, offering worship and sacrifices.
- Moses implores God to spare the people and remember the covenant; God relents from punishing the people.
Psalm – 51:3-4,12-13,17,19
- “I will rise and go to my father.”
- We call upon the Lord for mercy, cleansing us from our guilt and creating a clean heart within us.
2nd Reading – 1st Timothy 1:12-17
- Once a blasphemer who was a persecutor and arrogant, now mercifully treated by God’s grace.
- The author reveals God’s goodness: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners!
Gospel – Luke 15:1-32
- Jesus offers three parables: a man with a hundred sheep; a woman with ten coins; the Prodigal Son.
- The Lord shows how heaven rejoices when we repent of our sins and turn back to God.
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year
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23rd Sunday of the Year: We put Christ first in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus tells the crowds that if they follow him, he must be first in their hearts. (Here’s a secret: the Lord is speaking to us as well.)
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Avoid pride. Catholic Inspiration
As he concludes his remarks on the divisions within the community, St. Paul offers his own counter-example as speaks of the deadly sin of pride.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!
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