Three Great Things

Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388) St. Benedict, pray for us!

Jesus prepares his Apostles for the opposition that they will encounter as they carry out the Lord’s work. Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)

Sending out the Twelve Apostles to minister to the people, Jesus instructs them to rely on God alone as they carry out their work. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year (#386) St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions, pray for us!

The Lord gives his authority to the Twelve, inspiring us to receive Christ’s call in our hearts today and swiftly respond with joyful faith. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)

The compassion of Christ inspires us to draw near to the Lord and be his ambassadors to others. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#384)

Jesus heals two different people in the context of great faith. Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year (#383) St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!

Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm – 65:10-14 2nd Reading – Romans 8:18-23 Gospel – Matthew 13:1–23 Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#101)

We rest from the labors and burdens of this life through the revelation of the Good News we have in Jesus Christ. Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year (#100)

We yearn for a peace from God that this world cannot provide, a peace that fosters kindness, truth, and justice. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year (#382) On the 250th Birthday of the United States, may we turn to the Lord with full and open hearts!

In the presence of the Risen Lord, Thomas overcomes his doubts and makes a proclamation of faith. Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle (#593) St. Thomas the Apostle, pray for us!