Three Great Things

The spiritual tools of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting provide us with powerful resources to grow in faith and direct our service to God in the world. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year (#367)

It is one of the toughest teachings of Christ: to love our enemies. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year (#366)

The Letter to the Romans shows how God’s love is revealed through the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, inspiring us to follow the Lord for sacrificial service in the world. Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year (#91)

Jesus teaches his disciples about the crucial role of reconciliation. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 10th Week of the Year (#362) St. Barnabas, pray for us!

Coming not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets, Jesus invites us to study the Scriptures and know the story of salvation history. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 10th Week of the Year (#361)

Jesus teaches us that we are salt and light in the world, reminding us to not waste the opportunity to glorify our Heavenly Father by our good works. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year (#360) St. Ephrem, pray for us!

The Beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and remind us that as disciples of Christ we follow the Lord on the long journey that leads to eternal life. Mass Readings – Monday of the 10th Week of the Year (#359)

Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Exodus 19:2-6a Psalm – 100:1-3,5 2nd Reading – Romans 5:6-11 Gospel – Matthew 9:36-10:8 Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year (#91)

The “Bread of Life” discourse in the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel reveals how the Body and Blood of Jesus fosters our life in God. Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (#167)

Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year (#358) St. Norbert, pray for us!

Quoting Psalm 110, Jesus reveals the messianic promise, rightfully claiming the title “Lord” and our allegiance. Mass Readings – Friday of the 9th Week of the Year (#357) St. Boniface, pray for us!

Quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18, Jesus teaches us the two greatest commandments: to love God and one another. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 9th Week of the Year (#356)

2nd Timothy offers a powerful illustration to foster our faith as we “stir into flame” the gift of God. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 9th Week of the Year (#355) St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, pray for us!

Stephen stands his ground in the face of opposition, filled with wisdom and Holy Spirit. Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273)