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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year

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Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Isaiah 58:7-10

  • The prophet exhorts the people to corporal works of mercy: sharing food; sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, responding to the needs of others.
  • The Lord responds to us when we care for others, and the Lord’s light shines upon us.

    • Psalm – 112:4-9

    • “The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.”
    • Light shines upon those who care for the needs of others.

      • 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:1-5

      • Paul reminds the people that he came to them speaking of Christ crucified.
      • He gave the message simply and without demonstrations of power, so that they would trust in God alone.

        • Gospel – Matthew 5:13-16

        • Jesus teaches that we are salt and light, meant to use what we have been given for the good of others.
        • When we let our light shine, we give glory to our heavenly Father.

          • Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (#73)

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