St. Paul shows how Abraham’s example reveals the power of faith for all who follow God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the central themes in the readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11
- The Church applies this passage of the “suffering servant” to Jesus Christ, whose saving passion and death is offered for “the many.”
- This passage is referenced heavily during Holy Week.
Psalm – 33:4-5,18-20,22
- “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
- Psalm 33 praises God and encourages us to turn to the Lord with open hearts.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16
- The humanity of Jesus is emphasized, and he understands our temptations and weaknesses.
- Because he became like us, we can confidently approach the Son of God to receive mercy, grace and help.
Gospel – Mark 10:35-45
- Jesus responds to the question posed by James and John with a reflection on the role of suffering.
- The Lord then shows how service to others reveals true greatness in the kingdom of heaven.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: In God is our safety and our glory. Catholic Inspiration
When the going gets tough, the tough turn to the Lord! The Psalm response articulates the source of our strength, especially in difficult moments in life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: In God we trust. Catholic Inspiration
The response from Psalm 91 today urges us to put our trust in God. It’s a good reminder as we embark on the daily adventure of our lives…looking to the Lord for the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year
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The Ascension of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Ascension of the Lord reveals how God works in our lives during times of transition and change. May our trust in Christ help us to respond to divine grace, especially in those awkward and uncomfortable moments that are part of daily life.
Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord
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Daily Mass: Lord, in your great love, answer me. Catholic Inspiration
The psalm response stirs our hearts as we recognize our need for God’s help, especially in times of great distress.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: A healing word from Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus assures a royal official that his son will live, and with trusting faith he returns home to find that the healing took place at the very moment the Lord said it. May we look to the Lord for words of healing in our lives as well.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Listening to the prompting of God. Catholic Inspiration
When we are tempted to overthink a situation and make things more complicated than necessary, may the example of Naaman and the people Nazareth wake us up to turn to the Lord for guidance and insight.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: We reach out to God in faith. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark offer us examples of faith in God. Our task? We place our hope in Christ and trust that the Lord will journey with us through the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to work together. Catholic Inspiration
As the Lord sends out the 72 disciples in pairs, we discover that we are stronger when we work together.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year
