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- Daily Mass: When in doubt, start small! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-9628825.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-9628825.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25233" />Photo by Ivan S on Pexels.com
Jesus offers a couple of parables that reveal the power of starting small in our spiritual practice and continuing with discipline and consistency.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 17th Week of the Year (#401)
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7 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-103676-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-103676-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25127" />Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com
Let’s examine some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 55:1-3
- The Lord invites all who are hungry or thirsty to come freely and without cost.
- The benefits assured to David are now renewed for all with an everlasting covenant.
Psalm – 145:8-9,15-18
- “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.”
- We look hopefully to the Lord who is gracious, merciful, compassionate, and just.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:35,37-39
- Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ!
- We conquer overwhelmingly through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 14:13-21
- Jesus responds with pity upon the vast crowd, and he cures their sick.
- He then performs a feeding miracle after blessing five loaves and two fish.
Mass Readings: 18th Sunday of the Year (#112)
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10 min - 17th Sunday of the Year: Jesus Christ is our precious treasure. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-37573363-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-37573363-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25226" />Photo by Ceren Okuducu on Pexels.com
Jesus shows how the Kingdom of Heaven is a treasure beyond measure or price, and we embrace this treasure when we place the Lord at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year (#109)
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9 min - Daily Mass: The Lord meets us where we are and leads us where he wants us to go. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-2220252-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-2220252-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25217" />Photo by lil artsy on Pexels.com
Jesus responds to a request from the mother of the sons of Zebedee, turning a moment of weakness into a spiritual insight that leads to service.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James, Apostle (#605)
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St. James, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: The Lord will guard us, as a shepherd guards his flock. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-2452313.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-2452313.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25109" />Photo by Gu00fcl Iu015fu0131k on Pexels.com
Jeremiah offers us a powerful image about the strength and protection we have from God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 16th Week of the Year (#399)
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St. Sharbel Makhluf, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: With you is the fountain of life, O Lord. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-27877501-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-27877501-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25102" />Photo by Rafau0142 Bubau0142a on Pexels.com
Psalm 36 invites us to draw our strength from the Lord, the fountain of our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year (#398)
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St. Bridget, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: The example of St. Mary Magdalene. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-8957839-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-8957839-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25095" />Photo by Ivan S on Pexels.com
Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the Risen Lord inspires us to turn to Christ and trust in him.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (#603)
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St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us!
8 min - Daily Mass: We are part of Christ’s family when we do the will of the Father. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-37459168-edited.png?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-37459168-edited.png" alt="" class="wp-image-25082" />Photo by Lukas Kaufmann on Pexels.com
Christ welcomes us into his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year (#396)
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us!
6 min - Daily Mass: Jesus responds to a request for a sign. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-12963517-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-12963517-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25075" />Photo by Alexis Ricardo Alaurin on Pexels.com
Jesus offers three insights when the scribes and Pharisees ask for a sign.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year (#395)
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St. Apollinaris, pray for us!
6 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-13036981.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-13036981.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24932" />Photo by Ankit Rainloure on Pexels.com
Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Kings 3:5,7-12
- When asked by God, Solomon prays for an understanding heart to judge the people and distinguish right from wrong.
- God approves of this request because it is selfless and directed toward the good of others.
Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130
- “Lord, I love your commands.”
- Keeping the Lord’s decrees result in kindness and compassion that is more wonderful than gold.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:28-30
- All things work for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
- Those called by God are conformed to the image of his Son and glorified.
Gospel – Matthew 13:44-52
- Jesus offers three parables to help describe the Kingdom of heaven: treasure in a field; a fine pearl; and a net that is thrown into the sea.
- Point: may we cherish what is truly precious in God’s eyes!
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year (#109)
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