The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year (#335)
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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites, pray for us!
The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)
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The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year (#333)
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St. Cyril & St. Methodius, pray for us!
After weeping over the city of Jerusalem, the Lord drives out the sellers in the Temple area, reminding us that he also drives out the evil that lurks in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#501)
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
Jesus gazes upon the city of Jerusalem, weeping as he foretells its suffering and destruction. It’s a poignant reminder that the Lord weeps over our pain, heartache, and sins…offering us an opportunity to repent and return to God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#500)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The Lord speaks with stern conviction about the crucial need to cast out sin from our lives.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (B, #137)
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Here are some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Numbers 11:25-29
Psalm – 19:8,10,12-14
2nd Reading – James 5:1-6
Gospel – Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (B, #137)
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After teaching the crowds and giving a fishing tip, Jesus responds to Peter’s acknowledgement of his sinfulness with an invitation to follow him and start catching men.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#434)
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St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
Jesus offers a challenging teaching about lust, adultery, and divorce. Recognizing that these concerns have been with humanity since the dawn of time, we look for ways to build up marriage and respond with God’s grace when life gets messy.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 10th Week of the Year (#363)
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The Book of Genesis and Mark’s Gospel reveal how evil unravels the human heart, but our pursuit of the will of God restores us to the Lord’s family of faith.
Mass Readings – Sunday of the 10th Week of the Year (#89)
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