Three Great Things

Jesus sidesteps a verbal trap and offers us an insight regarding our response to God with the gift of our lives. Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (#145)

Whether we acknowledge or deny the Lord, Christ will honor our choice and do the same before the Heavenly Father. May we stand up for the Lord! Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year (#472) St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!

Jesus exhorts his disciples to cast out fear, reminding us that we are cherished by God. Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year (#471) St. Hedwig & St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, pray for us!

Psalm 98 exhorts us to praise God with grateful hearts for the salvation we have received. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 28th Week of the Year (#470) St. Teresa of Jesus, pray for us!

St. Paul outlines the Fruits of the Spirit, inspiring us to be guided and directed by these powerful spiritual signs as we journey through life. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year (#469) St. Callistus I, pray for us!

We cling to the Lord as the source of our strength, trusting in the Lord’s mercy and love. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 28th Week of the Year (#468)

When asked for a sign, Jesus tells the crowds that only the sign of Jonah to repent will be given. Mass Readings – Monday of the 28th Week of the Year (#467)

Here are some of the themes found in the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 45:1,4-6 Cyrus, even though he did not know the Lord, has been chosen and anointed as ruler. With God’s help, Cyrus will subdue nations for the sake of Israel. Psalm – 96: 1,3,4-5,7-10 […]

God invites us to a banquet, both in heaven and on earth. Will we respond and be prepared to attend? Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (#142)

Jesus teaches the crowd that we are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year (#466)

After driving out a demon, Jesus addresses a comment from the crowd that teaches about his authority and urges us to remain vigilant in our spiritual battle. Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year (#465) St. Denis & Companions and St. John Leonardi, pray for us!

Jesus offers a parable, encouraging his disciples to remain persistent in faith and prayer, while trusting that the Lord longs to give them the good things that they need. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year (#464)

After returning from his prayer in solitude, Jesus responds to a disciple’s request and teaches the Lord’s Prayer. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#463) Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

Jesus speaks to Martha, explaining that Mary has chosen the better part by spending her time drawing near and listening to the Lord. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#462) St. Bruno & Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, pray for us!

When asked “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds with a parable about mercy, kindness, and service. Mass Readings – Monday of the 27th Week of the Year (#461) St. Faustina Kowalska & Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, pray for us!

Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 25:6-10a On the mountain of the Lord there will be a feast with rich food and choice wines. There will be no sorrow, only joy, for the hand of the Lord will rest on […]

Jesus addresses the chief priests and elders, quoting Psalm 118 and revealing how God brings forth great goodness out of rejection and suffering. Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#139)

The seventy-two disciples return to Jesus, rejoicing at how they cast out demons with the power of his name. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year (#460)

We call upon our guardian angels for help in the midst of our own spiritual warfare. Mass Readings – Holy Guardian Angels (#459/650) Guardian Angels, pray for us!

Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples in pairs to towns he intends to visit, and his instruction to them applies to our lives today. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year (#458) St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us!

In conversation with others, Jesus reveals the cost and priority of discipleship. When he looks at us and says, “Follow me,” how will we respond? Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 26th Week of the Year (#457) St. Jerome, pray for us!

Psalm 138 reminds us of the presence of the angels to help us glorify God by our words and actions. Mass Readings – Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (#647)

Jesus uses a teachable moment to reveal that true greatness comes from a humble heart. Mass Readings – Monday of the 26th Week of the Year (#455) St. Wenceslaus and St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, pray for us!

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7 The prophet uses the example of a vineyard for the house of Israel, citing the planning, work, and preparation that are necessary to make it happen. When the vineyard does […]

Jesus offers a parable that teaches how we can confront the messy and broken parts of our lives when we put our faith into practice. Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#136)