The readings today reveal a connection from the time of Moses to the revelation of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to learn the legacy of our spiritual history so that we can embrace the fullness of our faith in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent (#247)
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Moses gazes upon the Promised Land before he dies, seeing how God has brought to fulfillment the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This “Holy Land” thus forms the context of salvation history, culminating in the saving work of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Stephen of Hungary, pray for us!
God appears to Moses and entrusts him with the task of leading the people of Israel out of slavery.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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With the birth of Moses we begin a journey in a crucial part of salvation history. As we walk with the people of Israel, we discover that their challenges are often reflected in our lives. May we recognize the obstacles in our hearts today, and call upon the Lord for the help we need.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
As Jesus speaks to the Pharisees, he references how Moses brought about healing to the afflicted people of Israel. May we gaze upon the Lord – lifted up upon the Cross – for our redemption.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Vincent Ferrer, pray for us!
As Moses stretches out his hand, God swept back the sea so that the people could pass through on dry ground; just as quickly, the waters covered Pharaoh’s army and saved the children of Israel.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Todays’ first reading explores the early life of Moses, from his birth to his flight in Midian. The passage also reveals the pattern of conflict that often persists in human life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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The Ten Commandments are part of the teaching of the Church and the revelation of God’s power in salvation history. May they guide and direct our hearts as we encounter freedom from the bondage of sin and journey with the Lord Jesus.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B)
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Just as Moses intervened for the people of Israel when they turned away from God, Jesus – the Son of God – intervenes for our sinfulness by his saving action on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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When questioned about the “testimony” he can offer about himself, Jesus points to John the Baptist, his works and the words of his Father. Finally, he directs people to reflect upon Moses, whose words and actions are fulfilled in the saving passion, death and resurrection of the Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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