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- 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!
0 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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14 min - 16th Sunday of the Year: The Kingdom of Heaven transforms our lives. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-30785698-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-30785698-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25088" />Photo by Beyza Yalu00e7u0131n on Pexels.com
Jesus offers three parables that reveal insights about the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#106)
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9 min - Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus, beloved by the Father and filled with the Spirit, fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy with the proclamation of the Gospel message to the Gentiles. This is Good News!
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St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
0 min - Daily Mass: You saved my life, O Lord, I shall not die! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-19962031.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-19962031.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25063" />Photo by Jan van der Wolf on Pexels.com
We turn to the Lord for the strength we need as we confront the life and death issues that are part of our human experience.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year (#393)
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7 min - Daily Mass: We rest in our relationship with the Lord. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-5417914-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-5417914-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25056" />Photo by Arina Krasnikova on Pexels.com
Jesus invites us into a relationship with him where we can set aside our burdens and rest in his love.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year (#392)
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
0 min - Daily Mass: Are we receptive and open to the Good News of Jesus Christ? Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-34454127.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-34454127.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25033" />Photo by Anna Gau0144ska on Pexels.com
The Lord invites us to receive the Good News with the openness and receptivity of a little child.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#391)
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St. Bonaventure, pray for us!
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