As he confronts the divisions among the people of Corinth, St. Paul reminds us that we are stewards of the mysteries of God. Our labor and service belong to the Lord, who will judge our efforts on the unique circumstances of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Paul exhorts us to seek God’s wisdom above all else, reminding us that in the Lord we have been given everything we need for our journey through life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Paul addresses the divisions and factions among the people of Corinth, reminding them that we are united together as God’s co-workers.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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On this Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist we hear about the terrible events that lead to his death. As we confront the forces of evil in our lives, we draw strength from the insight of St. Paul, who reminds us that in our weakness we rely on the power of God.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 9:13-18b
Psalm – 90:3-6,12-17
2nd Reading – Philemon 1:9-10,12-17
Gospel – Luke 14:25-33
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Both the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Luke emphasize the virtue of humility in our actions with God and one another as we confront it’s opposing vice, pride.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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St. Paul shows how God calls the weak, the lowly and those deemed foolish in the eyes of the world to stand with might before the powerful. Where do these humble people find their strength? In Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Monica, pray for us!
St. Paul proclaims the power of the Cross of Christ as the source of power and wisdom that comes to us from God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Paul begins his First Letter to the Corinthians with gratitude to God for the gift of their lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Louis & St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us!
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