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Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
“Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#136)
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Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)
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St. Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us!
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Fr. Andrew spoke to the OCIA class about some crucial aspects of forgiveness as we live our faith in Christ.
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Jesus teaches the crowd that they are called to repentance, just like the sign of Jonah who proclaimed conversion of heart to the people of Nineveh.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent (#226)
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In response to comments from the Pharisees, Jesus offers two parables that underscore how God seeks us out when we are lost and invites us to repent.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year (#488)
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The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year (#406)
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
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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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The parable of the prodigal son reveals how we can “come to our senses” and return to the Father when honesty, humility, and action work within our hearts.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent (#33)
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Baruch 5:1-9
Jerusalem will take off the robe of mourning and misery and put on the splendor of God’s glory.
The children of Israel will return in joy to the holy city from the east and the west.
Psalm – 126:1-6
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
By the power of God, laughter and rejoicing have replaced weeping and sorrow.
2nd Reading – Philippians 1:4-6,8-11
Until the very day of Christ Jesus, God will complete the good work that was begun in the disciples.
Paul prays that the people will increase in love, knowledge, discernment, purity and the fruit of righteousness.
Gospel – Luke 3:1-6
The ministry of John the Baptist is located within the specifics of the historical figures of his day.
John’s proclamation of repentance fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 40:3-5.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (Year C, #6)
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Jesus refers to a couple of public incidents and concludes with a parable, all pointing out the crucial need to repent of our sins.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year (I, #478)
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