The passage from 1 Corinthians encourages readers to find peace and grace in God and Jesus Christ. It confirms that through belief and patience, Christ's faithful followers will be blessed with spiritual enrichment and will stand firm until the end.
First Sunday of Advent – 1st Reading
Isaiah relays a passionate plea to the Lord, acknowledging humanity's sins, describing them as polluted rags carried away by wind. Despite their transgressions, Isaiah acknowledges God's role as their eternal father and redeemer.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel
In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus teaches the importance of preparedness through a parable about ten virgins awaiting a bridegroom. Only those who brought extra oil for their lamps, symbolic of forethought and readiness, were admitted to the wedding feast.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd Reading
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, believers are reminded not to grieve as those without hope for the departed. The scripture emphasizes the resurrection of the faithful with Christ at His second coming.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Wisdom, described as resplendent and unfading, is perceived by those who love and seek her. She is eager to be known and rewards vigilance; thinking of wisdom perfects prudence and relieves care.
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Lectionary: 151 A great King am I, says the LORD of hosts,and my name will be feared among the nations.And now, O priests, this commandment is for you:If you do not listen,if you do not lay it to heart,to give glory to my name, says the LORD of hosts,I will send a …
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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd Reading
1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 Lectionary: 151 Brothers and sisters: We were gentle among you, as a nursing mother cares for her children.With such affection for you, we were determined to share with younot only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well,so dearly beloved had you become to us. You recall, brothers and …
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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel
Matthew 23: 1-12 Lectionary: 151 Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying,"The scribes and the Phariseeshave taken their seat on the chair of Moses.Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,but do not follow their example.For they preach but they do not practice.They tie up heavy burdens hard to carryand …
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Exodus 22: 20-26 Lectionary: 148 Thus says the LORD:"You shall not molest or oppress an alien,for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt.You shall not wrong any widow or orphan.If ever you wrong them and they cry out to me,I will surely hear their cry.My wrath will flare up, and I will …
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd Reading
1 Thessalonians 1: 5c-10 Lectionary: 148 Brothers and sisters:You know what sort of people we were among you for your sake.And you became imitators of us and of the Lord,receiving the word in great affliction, with joy from the Holy Spirit,so that you became a model for all the believersin Macedonia and in Achaia.For from …
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