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- Study, Pray, Serve: The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniversePhoto by Fr. Andrew Ricci
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King.
1st Reading – 2nd Samuel 5:1-3
- The tribes of Israel come to Hebron and meet David.
- Recalling the words of the Lord that he would be their shepherd and commander, they anoint David king of Israel.
Psalm – 122:1-5
- “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
- Jerusalem is the city for the people of Israel, where resides the judgment seat for the house of David.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:12-20
- We give thanks to the Father, who gave us his beloved Son, the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of all creation.
- He is the head of the body, the church, and he reconciles all things through the blood of his Cross.
Gospel – Luke 23:35-43
- Christ is mocked from the Cross, where the sign above his head reads, “This is the King of the Jews.”
- The good thief acknowledges Jesus who says to him, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Mass Readings – Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King (#162)
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12 min - 33rd Sunday of the Year: We follow Christ through the uncertainty of life. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-8905102-edited.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-8905102-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-8905102-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23077" />Photo by Erik Chistov on Pexels.com
Jesus offers his disciples sound spiritual guidance in the face of fears about the end of the world.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year (#159)
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8 min - Daily Mass: We pray without growing weary. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-7220101.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-7220101.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-7220101.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23028" />Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com
Jesus offers a parable to underscore the crucial need to pray with regularity and conviction.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#496)
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St. Albert the Great, pray for us!
6 min - Daily Mass: Our response to the Lord is a matter of life and death. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-1118874.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-1118874.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-1118874.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23023" />Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com
Jesus offers the examples of Noah and Lot, teaching his disciples that our response to God is a matter of eternal live and death.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#495)
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7 min - Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God is among us! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-4552690.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-4552690.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-4552690.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23017" />Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com
Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God and exhorts us not to chase after false prophets.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#494)
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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: We draw near to Jesus Christ through his healing mercy. Catholic Inspiration
A healed leper, no longer cut off from community, praises and thanks God as he draws near to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#493)
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St. Josaphat, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: We serve the Lord with all our heart. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=490" alt="" class="wp-image-22672" srcset="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=490 490w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=980 980w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=150 150w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=300 300w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-756774.jpeg?w=768 768w" sizes="(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px" />Photo by Chei ki on Pexels.com
All that we have comes from God, and thus with grateful hearts we serve the Lord with all our might.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#492)
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St. Martin of Tours, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: We repent of our sins and forgive one another. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-814544.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-814544.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-photo-814544.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-22998" />Photo by Savvas Stavrinos on Pexels.com
The Lord recognizes the reality of sin and encourages us to repent and rebuke it in our hearts, striving to forgive one another whenever possible.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 32nd Week of the Year (#491)
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St. Leo the Great, pray for us!
6 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 33rd Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-2087387.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-2087387.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-photo-2087387.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-22626" />Photo by Haley Black on Pexels.com
Let’s explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a
- The day is coming when all the proud and evildoers will be stubble that is set on fire.
- For those who fear the Lord, there will arise a sun of justice with its healing rays.
Psalm – 98:5-9
- “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.”
- The world and all living things will rejoice in the presence of the Lord.
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 3:7-12
- Paul recalls the example he set for the people, reminding them that if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat.
- The people are exhorted to work quietly and eat their own food.
Gospel – Luke 21:5-19
- While people are talking about the votive offerings and costly stones of the temple, Jesus tells them that the days will come when not a stone will be left upon another.
- The Lord tells them that wars and insurrections will happen, but do not be terrified; his followers will be persecuted, but they will be given wisdom to speak before their adversaries.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year (#159)
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12 min - We are God’s building, a temple of the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that they are God’s building where the Holy Spirit dwells and Jesus Christ is the sure foundation.
Mass Readings – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (#671)
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