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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3

  • The Gentiles who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
  • The people have abundant joy, and the rod of their taskmasters has been broken.

Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14

  • “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
  • The Lord’s strength gives us courage; we are no longer afraid.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17

  • Paul urges the people to be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
  • Christ is the source of our unity, and all our efforts give glory to him.

Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23

  • Jesus, preaching repentance, fulfills the words of Isaiah the prophet.
  • The Lord calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John to follow him.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#67)

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Daily Mass: Christ calls us to follow him. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord continues the message of John the Baptist to repent, and then he begins to call the first disciples: Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of the Year (#305)

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Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father’s will. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and elders, challenging them to repent and turn to God.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#188)

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2nd Sunday of Advent – Prepare the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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John the Baptist calls the people to repent and acknowledge their sins as he prepares the way of the Lord.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#4)

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2nd Sunday of Advent

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Let’s take a look at some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

1st Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10

  • The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon an ancestor of the line of Jesse, and he shall judge with justice, wisdom, and strength.
  • Creation will experience profound peace, and the Gentiles shall seek out the dwelling of God.

Psalm – 72: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17

  • “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.”
  • The king shall rescue the poor and judge with justice.

2nd Reading – Romans 15:4-9

  • Through Christ, God gives us hope, endurance, and encouragement.
  • We welcome one another, as Christ welcomes us.

Gospel – Matthew 3:1-12

  • John the Baptist proclaims, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
  • John speaks of one who is coming after him, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#4)

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Daily Mass: We repent of our sins and forgive one another. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord recognizes the reality of sin and encourages us to repent and rebuke it in our hearts, striving to forgive one another whenever possible.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#491)

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St. Leo the Great, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The Lord exhorts us to repentance. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus exhorts his disciples to repent, and then he offers a parable that encourages us to become spiritually fruitful.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year (#478)

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Daily Mass: The sign of Jonah calls us to repent. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus urges us to embrace the sign of Jonah and repent of our sins.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 28th Week of the Year (#467)

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Daily Mass: The Lord searches and knows our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

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Psalm 139 reveals our transparency before God, inviting us to acknowledge our faults and call upon the Lord for the strength, grace, and forgiveness we need.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year (#427)

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St. Monica, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We have been given a sign to repent. Catholic Inspiration

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When asked to give a sign to the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus cites the prophet Jonah and calls us to repent of our sins.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year (#395)

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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us!