Podcast – Three Great Things

Jesus offers rich spiritual insight into different dynamics of our human relationships, helping us to heal when there is a problem and grow together in God’s grace. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 19th Week of the Year (#415) St. Jane Frances de Chantal, pray for us!

Jesus teaches the disciples about how a person becomes great in the kingdom of heaven. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year (#414) St. Clare, pray for us!

Jesus offers a parable about a grain of wheat to illustrate the journey of death to new life that we find in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year (#618) St. Lawrence, pray for us!

Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 56:1,6-7 Psalm – 67:2-3,5-6,8 2nd Reading – Romans 11:13-15,29-32 Gospel – Matthew 15:21-28 Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year (#118)

Jesus walks on the water to the disciples, confronting their fears with an exhortation to grow in faith. Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (#115)

Jesus drives out a demon after the disciples are unable to do so, reminding them of the crucial need to foster their faith. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 18th Week of the Year (#412) St. Dominic, pray for us!

The response from the Book of Deuteronomy instructs us to seek the Lord, who guides us through life and death. Mass Readings – Friday of the 18th Week of the Year (#411) St. Sixtus II & St. Cajetan, pray for us!

The Transfiguration of the Lord reveals the glory of Christ and inspires us to shine with the light of his understanding, courage, and love. Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614) Light of Christ, shine in our hearts!

Jeremiah reminds us that in our moments of darkness and fear, we turn and follow the Lord our shepherd. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 18th Week of the Year (#409) Our Lady of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, pray for us!

Jeremiah brings hope to the people in the midst of their persecution, reminding them that they are called by God to return to the Lord. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year (#408) St. John Vianney, pray for us!