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Mary proclaims her great Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, giving praise to God who does mighty things through our lowly lives. May her words inspire us to offer our lives to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Photo by Chanita Sykes on Pexels.com Here are some of the themes present in the readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 66:18-21
God gathers the people of all nations, and the Lord knows their works and thoughts. These people will proclaim God’s glory and gather in Jerusalem. Psalm – 117:1-2
“Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.” Give praise to the Lord, for his kindness and fidelity endure forever. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13
Endure your trials and do not disdain the discipline of the Lord. For whoever the Lord loves, he disciplines! Gospel – Luke 13:22-30
Jesus urges us to strive to enter through the narrow gate of salvation. Some people will be turned away, while others will come from all parts of the world. “Some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year
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The Letter to the Hebrews offers the example of running a race before a cheering crowd as an example of our spiritual journey through this life. May we run toward Jesus with all our heart, and encourage each other along the way.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them, making it clear to his disciples that all obstacles must be removed. Let the children come to Jesus!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Pontian & St. Hippolytus, pray for us!
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Jesus addresses the topic of divorce to both the Pharisees and his disciples. As painful as the topic is today, we acknowledge that it has been a challenge throughout human history, reminding us to do all that we can to foster marriage as well as help those who suffer when marriage fails.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Jane Frances Chantal, pray for us!
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Jesus uses a powerful parable to teach us the crucial role of forgiveness in our lives. Understanding the teaching is the easy part; our task is to make forgiveness a daily discipline that shapes our thoughts, words and actions.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Clare, pray for us!
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Jesus uses a grain of wheat to explain the marvelous gift of love that happens when a person offers one’s life for others.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Lawrence
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
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Using the example of a little child, the Lord teaches the disciples that true greatness comes from a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year
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Matthew’s Gospel offers the second prediction of the Lord’s Passion, reminding us that all disciples must face the Cross as they journey through this life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Dominic, pray for us!
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Let’s take a look at the key themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10
Jeremiah’s life hangs in the balance as he is thrown into a cistern for his preaching. Psalm – 40:2-4,18
“Lord, come to my aid!” We call upon the Lord for help in times of affliction. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 12:1-4
Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, we run our race with our eyes fixed on Jesus. Faith gives us strength to endure opposition and sin. Gospel – Luke 12:49-53
The Lord comes to set the earth on fire as he fulfills his mission on earth. The presence of Jesus brings a challenge and division that will touch all people. Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Three Great Things 