The Lord calls us to be salt and light in the world, sharing God’s gift of life to make it better in our world.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (#73)
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5th Sunday of the Year: We are Salt and Light in the world! Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 58:7-10
- The prophet exhorts the people to corporal works of mercy: sharing food; sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, responding to the needs of others.
- The Lord responds to us when we care for others, and the Lord’s light shines upon us.
Psalm – 112:4-9
- “The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.”
- Light shines upon those who care for the needs of others.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:1-5
- Paul reminds the people that he came to them speaking of Christ crucified.
- He gave the message simply and without demonstrations of power, so that they would trust in God alone.
Gospel – Matthew 5:13-16
- Jesus teaches that we are salt and light, meant to use what we have been given for the good of others.
- When we let our light shine, we give glory to our heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (#73)
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Daily Mass: We are God’s salt and light for the world. Catholic Inspiration
Christ reminds us that we are his salt and light, enhancing and illuminating the world by the gift of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year (#360)
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Daily Mass: We are salt and light for the world. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus elevates our human dignity, empowering us as salt and light to share the blessings we have with those around us.
Mass Readings – Memorial of St. Barnabas (#580/360)
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St. Barnabas, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are the Lord’s salt and light. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord invites us to be salt and light in the world, enhancing every opportunity as we use the gifts that God has given us to bring life and love to those we meet.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 58:7-10
- The prophet exhorts the people to corporal works of mercy: sharing food; sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, responding to the needs of others.
- The Lord responds to us when we care for others, and the Lord’s light shines upon us.
Psalm – 112:4-9
- “The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.”
- Light shines upon those who care for the needs of others.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:1-5
- Paul reminds the people that he came to them speaking of Christ crucified.
- He gave the message simply and without demonstrations of power, so that they would trust in God alone.
Gospel – Matthew 5:13-16
- Jesus teaches that we are salt and light, meant to use what we have been given for the good of others.
- When we let our light shine, we give glory to our heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are salt and light. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches that we are salt and light in the world, but with a purpose. We are called to engage this life, adding joy and strength as we share the love of Christ with those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are Salt and Light in the world. Catholic Inspiration
Christ calls us to be Salt and Light in the world, sharing the blessings we have received with those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Note: 24 years ago today I was ordained a priest, and I thank God for the gift of this vocation every day!
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Daily Mass: We are salt and light. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord exhorts us to be salt and light in the world, so that through the offering of our lives we share the blessings of God with those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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5th Sunday of the Year: Be salt and light! Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s exhortation to be salt and light is an affirmation of human dignity and an invitation to share our lives with one another. As we reflect on what we do and how we do it, may we call upon Christ for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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