Three Great Things

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)

Jesus speaks to his frightened disciples about his impending suffering, inspiring us to embrace our faith and confront our fears. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Sunday of the Year (#454) St. Cosmas & St. Damian, pray for us!

Jesus speaks to the disciples, asking them about comments from the crowd and revealing his Passion on the Cross for the first time. Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year (#453)

Herod hears about Jesus and wonders who he is. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year (#452)

Jesus sends out the Twelve with power and authority, teaching them to rely on him alone for what they need along the way. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#451) St. Padre Pio, pray for us!

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!