Podcast – Three Great Things

Psalm 145 reminds us that God’s majestic kingdom is proclaimed through our words and actions as we follow Jesus Christ with all our hearts. Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew (#629) St. Bartholomew, pray for us!

Here are some of the central themes in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalm – 63:2-6,8-9 2nd Reading – Romans 12:1-2 Gospel – Matthew 16:21-27 Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year (#124)

Peter professes that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God…inviting us to make the same life-changing profession from our hearts. Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (#121)

Jesus teaches his disciples that the path to greatness occurs through humble service, recognizing that it is the Lord who is at the center of our lives. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year (#424) Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us!

Jesus cites Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18 to summarize the two greatest commandments: to love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year (#423) St. Pius X, pray for us!

Jesus offers a challenging parable that exhorts us to respond to God’s invitation, mindful that our choices will result in eternal consequences. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year (#422) St. Bernard, pray for us!

Jesus offers a parable that promises us hope that there is still time to turn to the Lord and offer our lives in his service. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 20th Week of the Year (#421) St. John Eudes, pray for us!

Jesus offers a sobering teaching about the obstacle that riches can become, keeping us from the path that leads to eternal life. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 20th Week of the Year (#420)

Jesus meets a young man who is eager to gain eternal life, but walks away sad because he is hampered by his many possessions. Mass Readings – Monday of the 20th Week of the Year (#419)

Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalm – 138:1-3,6,8 2nd Reading – Romans 11:33-36 Gospel – Matthew 16:13-20 Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (#121)