Jesus, speaking with power and authority, drives out a demon who recognizes him as the Holy One of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#432)
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ has the power and authority to free us from our sins. Catholic Inspiration
An unclean spirit acknowledges the power and authority of Jesus as the Holy One of God, inspiring us to reaffirm our faith in the one who died on the Cross that we might have life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#306)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 28th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 7:7-11
- Wisdom is preferred to wealth and power.
- Even health and beauty are nothing compared to the blessings of wisdom.
Psalm – 90:12-17
- “Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy.”
- We seek God’s kindness and prosperity in our moments of affliction.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:12-13
- The word of God is living and effective, penetrating even soul and spirit, and discerning the thoughts of the heart.
- Nothing is concealed from God, before whom we must all render an account.
Gospel – Mark 10:17-30
- A man who has observed all the commandments is sad because he was unwilling to part with his possessions.
- Jesus then speaks about how hard it is for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (B, #143)
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us by name to respond in prayer and power. Catholic Inspiration
After praying on the mountain through the night, Jesus chooses the Twelve from his disciples and reveals his power through healing the sick and casting out evil.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#438)
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Daily Mass: Jesus reveals his power and authority over evil. Catholic Inspiration
Teaching in Capernaum, Jesus reveals his power and authority when he casts out an unclean spirit.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23d Week of the Year (#432)
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
- Beginning where the Gospel of Luke ended, Acts describes how Jesus was present to the disciples for forty days after his resurrection.
- Promising the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus commands the disciples to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth as he is lifted up into heaven.
Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9
- “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
- The people rejoice and sing as God rules over all the nations from his throne in heaven.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23
- We seek the Spirit of wisdom and enlightenment to understand all that God has revealed through Jesus Christ.
- From the time of his earthly ministry, through his death, resurrection and ascension, all power has been given to Christ over all of creation.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:1-13 (2nd Option)
- We are urged to live with humility, gentleness, patience, peace, and love as we strive to unite in one body and one Spirit
- There are many different gifts and callings, and all are necessary to work together to build up the body of Christ.
Gospel – Mark 16:15-20
- The risen Lord commands his disciples to go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature, and they will be accompanied by many signs of power.
- The Lord then ascends into heaven as the disciples go forth and carry out their commission.
Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (Year B, #58)
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4th Sunday of the Year: We embrace the authority and power of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The authority and power of Jesus are revealed in his ministry at Capernaum, as he teaches in the synagogue and drives out a demon.
Mass Reading – 4th Sunday of the Year (#71)
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Daily Mass: The Lord empowers us for service in the world. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus authorizes the Twelve to carry out his ministry, revealing how the Lord works through people to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (#180)
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St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes found in the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 45:1,4-6
- Cyrus, even though he did not know the Lord, has been chosen and anointed as ruler.
- With God’s help, Cyrus will subdue nations for the sake of Israel.
Psalm – 96: 1,3,4-5,7-10
- “Give the Lord glory and honor.”
- We sing to the Lord, giving glory and praise, as we worship and acknowledge God’s might.
2nd Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
- Paul, with companions Silvanus and Timothy, greets the people in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Chosen by God, the people have received power through the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – Matthew 22:15-21
- The Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus with a trick question about paying taxes.
- The Lord deftly sidesteps the trap and gives glory to God.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (A)
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Daily Mass: God appears in glory and majesty. Catholic Inspiration
God appears in glory before the people on Mount Sinai with a majestic intensity.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year
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