Both the example of the flame and the mustard seed reveal how little things become great through the steady application of attention over time. May these illustrations help us to keep our focus on our faith, especially in times of trouble.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
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Let’s examine some of the themes in the readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 1:6-8,13-14
Gospel – Luke 17:5-10
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
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Following the glory of the Transfiguration, the disciples encounter a situation that reveals their lack of faith. May the Lord’s example of the mustard seed inspire us to draw closer to Christ each and every day.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Jesus offers two parables which show how the Kingdom of God expands through steady growth from a tiny beginning. May this process encourage us to foster our faith – no matter how small – as we invite the Lord to dwell in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year
As the disciples struggle to cast out a demon from a small child, the Lord reminds them that all things are possible if we have a flourishing faith in the Him.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 18th Week of the Year
Jesus uses the examples of seeds and yeast to demonstrate how God works in our world by starting small and growing strong over time.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 17th Week of the Year
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts small but over time grows larger and is transformed. The same is true for our spiritual journey, reminding us to take the small steps we need to do today to become the disciples the Lord calls us to be.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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The Lord teaches about the Kingdom of God using parables that explain that it is a process that starts out small. May these words give us strength to take the next step in our spiritual journey!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Jesus casts out a demon that was rendering a boy and his dad in torment. As the disciples admitted their helplessness, the Lord exhorts them (and us!) to grow in faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Gardeners know that fruitful plants begin from tiny seeds that grow slowly and steadily through a process of change. God brings about transformation in a similar way in our souls: we start small, work a process of growth and the Lord gives the grace we need.
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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