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Here are some of the themes that emerge in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:31-34
The Lord will make a new covenant with the house of Israel.
The covenant will be written on their hearts, and God will forgive their sins.
Psalm – 51:3-4,12-15
“Create a clean heart in me, O God.”
The Lord mercifully renews our spirit, gives us joy, and leads us back to God.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:7-9
During his earthly life, Jesus offered prayers and supplications to God.
Christ learned obedience through his suffering and became the source of our eternal salvation.
Gospel – John 12:20-33
Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies in order to bear much fruit, so also a disciple of Christ must lose his life in this world in order to preserve it for eternal life.
When the Lord was lifted up from the earth, he drew all people to himself…indicating his death on the Cross.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (B – #35)
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Here are some of the main themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Exodus 20:1-17
The Ten Commandments are a central part of Jewish and Christian teaching, and they have shaped faith and culture in countless ways.
Psalm – 19:8-11
“Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.”
God’s laws, decrees, precepts, commands, and ordinances bring joy, wisdom, and truth.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:22-25
We proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to many, but to those who are called, the wisdom of God.
God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom; God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.
Gospel – John 2:13-25
Jesus drives out of the temple area the money changers and the people who sold animals for sacrifice.
He responds to their question for a sign, saying, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”
The disciples will remember these words after the Lord was raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (B, #29)
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Note: In those parishes where the Scrutiny takes place for those coming into the Church at Easter, the Readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A may be used.
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The glory of the Transfiguration of Jesus gives hope and consolation to Peter, James and John as Jesus speaks about his upcoming Passion and death on the Cross.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (B – #26)
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Here are some of the main themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 22:1-2,91,10-13,15-18
God tests Abraham by telling him to offer up his son Isaac as a holocaust.
Before Abraham can accomplish the task, God intervenes and blesses Abraham.
Psalm – 116:10,15-19
“I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.”
Even when we are afflicted, we serve the Lord with sacrifices of thanksgiving.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:31b-34
If God is for us, who can be against us? God acquits us.
Jesus Christ, who died and was raised, intercedes for us.
Gospel – Mark 9:2-10
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where he is transfigured before them.
Elijah and Moses appear, and a voice comes from a cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”
Afterwards, Jesus tells the disciples to tell no one, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (B, #26)
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Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Here are some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 9:8-15
God makes a covenant with Noah, that never again will creation be destroyed by a flood.
God’s sign of this covenant is the rainbow in the sky.
Psalm – 25:4-9
“Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.”
God guides us and makes known the ways and paths that teach us justice and truth.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 3:18-22
Put to death in the flesh, Christ suffered for sins once, and was brought to life in the Spirit.
The Lord preached to the souls in prison, saving us through his resurrection to cleanse us of our sins.
Gospel – Mark 1:12-15
The Spirit drove Jesus into the desert where he remained for forty days and was tempted by Satan.
Following John’s arrest, Jesus comes to Galilee and proclaims: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.”
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Lent (B, #23)
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The First Letter of John reveals God’s testimony that Jesus is the Son of God through water, blood, and the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#209)
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St. Andre Bessette, pray for us!
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As Jesus journeys to Jerusalem to fulfill salvation history through his death and resurrection, he is confronted by the pettiness and fragility of human hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year
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In the midst of healings, miracles, driving out demons, and transfigured glory, Jesus reminds his disciples that he will be handed over and killed.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Jerome, pray for us!
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The Letter to the Colossians offers a succinct summary of our life in Jesus Christ, who frees us from our sins through his death. Our task? Remain firm in faith and embrace the hope of the Gospel!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Peter Claver, pray for us!
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On this feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, we recognize the Paschal Mystery of Jesus as the model for our generous and cheerful sacrifices that we offer to God.
Mass Readings – St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 