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July 24, 2025

Daily Mass: The power of parables to foster our faith. Catholic Inspiration

The parables of Jesus were offered because the people were not ready to receive him, reminding us that we who are blessed with the gift of faith are invited to respond to Christ with swift action.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year (#398)

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July 17, 2023

Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Wisdom: 12:13,16-19

God is the source of all might and justice who judges with clemency.
The Lord teaches the people that those who are just must also be kind and seek repentance.

Psalm – 86:5-6,9-10,15,16

“Lord, you are good and forgiving.”
God, who is merciful and gracious, abounds in kindness toward all who plead for help.

2nd Reading – Romans 8:26-27

The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, even when we do not know how to pray.
God’s will is that the Spirit will intercede for us.

Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43

Jesus offers three parables: about weeds in a wheat field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed into wheat flour.
The Lord then explains to the disciples about the parable of the weeds and the wheat.

Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year

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