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Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 28th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 7:7-11
Wisdom is preferred to wealth and power.
Even health and beauty are nothing compared to the blessings of wisdom.
Psalm – 90:12-17
“Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy.”
We seek God’s kindness and prosperity in our moments of affliction.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:12-13
The word of God is living and effective, penetrating even soul and spirit, and discerning the thoughts of the heart.
Nothing is concealed from God, before whom we must all render an account.
Gospel – Mark 10:17-30
A man who has observed all the commandments is sad because he was unwilling to part with his possessions.
Jesus then speaks about how hard it is for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (B, #143)
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Let’s examine some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 2:12,17-20
The just person is beset by the wicked, who threaten revilement and torture to test for patience and gentleness.
The wicked will condemn the just person to death, to see if God will offer care and protection.
Psalm – 54:3-8
“The Lord upholds my life.”
In the face of oppression and attack, we call upon the Lord for help and defense.
2nd Reading – James 3:16-4:3
War and conflict arises from the passions and desires within us.
Wisdom and peace arise from what is above, fostering virtue and fruitfulness.
Gospel – Mark 9:30-37
Jesus offers the second prophecy of his passion.
After hearing how the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest, Jesus places a child in their midst and speaks about becoming the servant of all.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
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The Apostles appoint seven men – filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit – to serve the needs of the people as the Church continues to grow.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#272)
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St. Martin I, pray for us!
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Gamaliel, a member of the Sanhedrin, offers a powerful principle for spiritual life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#271)
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Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16
Resplendent and unfading is wisdom for those who seek her in anticipation and vigil.
Filled with the perfection of prudence, wisdom keeps us free from care.
Psalm – 63:2-8
“My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
We pine and thirst for God, whose kindness fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18
Our belief that Jesus died and rose offers us hope that all who have died in Christ will rise with him.
The Lord, with a word of command, will reveal his majesty and power through the resurrection of Jesus.
Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus offers a parable about ten virgins – five wise and five foolish – who are waiting with oil lamps for the coming of the bridegroom.
Those that are ready are welcomed to the feast; those who are unprepared will be shut out.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year (A)
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Jesus shows how those who seek the Lord will see God’s wisdom in the many aspects and contrasts of life. May our eyes be opened today, as we follow Christ on our pilgrim path.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 24th Week of the Year
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St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, St. Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, pray for us!
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Jesus offers classic spiritual advice regarding how we conduct our lives and interact with one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
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Aware of a trap that is set to ensnare him, Jesus responds with clever wisdom, inviting us to consider how we call upon God for grace and insight as we use all the resources we possess to deal with the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 9th Week of the Year
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St. Norbert, pray for us!
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St. Paul exhorts us to seek God’s wisdom above all else, reminding us that in the Lord we have been given everything we need for our journey through life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Today’s psalm both acknowledges our struggles and affirms our faith in God’s grace. May we turn to the Lord in our times of trial and draw strength from the one who died that we might have eternal life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year
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St. Peter Chrysologus, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 