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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Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father’s will. Catholic Inspiration
2nd Sunday of Advent – Prepare the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
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
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
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!
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Daily Mass: The Lord exhorts us to repentance. Catholic Inspiration
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
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
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!
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Daily Mass: We have been given a sign to repent. Catholic Inspiration
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!
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repent. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reproaches three towns that did not repent after his preaching, urging us to take an honest, humble look into our hearts and repent of the sins that we discover.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)
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St. Bonaventure, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We open our hearts and offer our lives to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable to the Pharisees that challenges us to make a fruitful offering of our lives to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#234)
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