Podcast – Three Great Things

As Jesus speaks again of his approaching Passion, the fear of the disciples reveals those moments when we are afraid, and it challenges us to embrace our faith in Christ for the strength we need. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year (#454) St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!

When asked by Jesus, Peter declares that he is “the Christ of God,” and the Lord reveals the first prophecy of his Passion. Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year (#453) St. Cosmas & St. Damian, pray for us!

Herod the tetrarch is perplexed over the rumors about who is Jesus. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year (#452)

Jesus empowers the Twelve to go out and follow his example, teaching, healing, driving out demons, and proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Get ready…we’re next! Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#451)

Jesus draws us into his family when we respond to the Word of God and put it into practice. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#450) St. Padre Pio, pray for us!

Jesus offers a parable, inviting us to let the light of his Good News shine out in what we say and do. Mass Readings – Monday of the 25th Week of the Year (#449)

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Amos 6:1a,4-7 Psalm – 146:7-10 2nd Reading – 1st Timothy 6:11-16 Gospel – Luke 16:19-31 Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#138)

The 1st Letter to Timothy outlines the practical need to pray for all in authority, a crucial reminder for us today in the midst of intense social and political debate. Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (#135)

Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to take to heart the Lord’s teaching and put it to work for a bountiful harvest. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 24th Week of the Year (#448) St. Andrew Kim Taegon, St. Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions, pray for us!

Luke offers a glimpse of the close followers of Jesus, showing how they have been able to give and receive in his presence. Mass Readings – Friday of the 24th Week of the Year (#447) St. Januarius, pray for us!