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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a
A day comes when evildoers will be like stubble set on fire, and nothing will remain.
Those who fear the Lord’s name, however, will be arise in the light of the sun.
Psalm – 98:5-9
“The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.”
We praise and sing before the one who rules the earth.
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 3:7-12
Paul offers his own example as a model for the Christian community.
“If anyone was unwilling to work, that one should not eat.”
Gospel – Luke 21:5-19
Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple, as well as signs and plagues among the nations.
The Lord also says that his followers will be persecuted, exhorting them to persevere.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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St. Paul acknowledges the endurance and faith in his 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us that as we face the struggles of life we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us!
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Paul is beaten and imprisoned for preaching the Good News. Yet through an earthquake and a moment of grace he converts an entire household to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter
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St. Stephen – the first martyr of the Early Church – is filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks with bold eloquence as he is brought before the Sanhedrin.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
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As the persecution of the Sanhedrin continues, Peter and John remain steadfast in their faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday in the Octave of Easter
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St. George, pray for us!
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Arrested and persecuted, Peter is filled with the Holy Spirit and preaches the Good News in front of the Sanhedrin.
Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter
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Jeremiah affirms that God is his mighty champion, a source of protection in times of trial. May we echo his sentiment as we proclaim the psalm response, “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice!”
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5
Ezekiel is sent by God as a prophet to a people who have rebelled in the past. Whether they heed or resist, they will know that a prophet has been sent among them. Psalm – 123: 1-4
“Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.” The Psalmist cries out to God on behalf of the people who have experienced mockery and contempt. 2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10
Paul acknowledges his weaknesses as an opportunity to rely on Christ. In Christ we have the strength we need to face the hardships and persecutions of this world. Gospel – Mark 6:1-6
Jesus is rejected in Nazareth as the people take offense at him. Christ is amazed at their lack of faith, and does no mighty deeds there. Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Stephen, filled with the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, boldly speaks about Jesus Christ in the context of great persecution.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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The disciples face persecution with Easter joy and the power of the Holy Spirit. May their example inspire us to live the love of Jesus Christ, even as we face obstacles and hostility in the world today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Three Great Things 