Podcast – Three Great Things

Jesus teaches about the sabbath and offers us an insight into his true identity as Lord. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#312) St. Fabian & St. Sebastian, pray for us!

Jesus offers a couple of illustrations that help us understand that as we embrace a new life in Christ we turn away from old practices and embrace new changes in our lives. Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#311)

Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17 Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23 Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#67)

John the Baptist points out Jesus to the crowds and declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (#64)

Jesus calls Levi and then dines with him and the “sinners” that are his friends. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year (#310) St. Anthony Abbot, pray for us!

Jesus exerts his power to forgive sins and bring healing to a paralytic, revealing that he is God among us. Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year (#309)

The compassion of Christ is revealed as he takes pity on a leper and wills his miraculous healing. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year (#308)

The intensity of the earthly ministry of Jesus is guided by his focused and intentional prayer. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#307)

The authority of Jesus is revealed through his teaching and ability to drive out demons. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#306) St. Hilary, pray for us!

The Lord continues the message of John the Baptist to repent, and then he begins to call the first disciples: Peter, Andrew, James and John. Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of the Year (#305)