Podcast – Three Great Things

Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year

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Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.

1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6

  • The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
  • They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

    • Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10

    • “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
    • We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.

      • 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3

      • Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
      • He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.

        • Gospel – John 1:29-34

        • John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
        • John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.

          • Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (64)

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