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- Daily Mass: Jesus rebukes the villages that did not repent. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-17427090-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-17427090-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25024" />Photo by Miqueas Claus on Pexels.com
Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)
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St. Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the most important person in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus concludes the tenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel with the teaching that he is the most important person in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year (#389)
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St. Henry, pray for us!
7 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-9298428.jpeg?w=584" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-9298428.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24929" />Photo by Nikolett Emmert on Pexels.com
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom: 12:13,16-19
- God is the source of all might and justice who judges with clemency.
- The Lord teaches the people that those who are just must also be kind and seek repentance.
Psalm – 86:5-6,9-10,15,16
- “Lord, you are good and forgiving.”
- God, who is merciful and gracious, abounds in kindness toward all who plead for help.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:26-27
- The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, even when we do not know how to pray.
- God’s will is that the Spirit will intercede for us.
Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43
- Jesus offers three parables: about weeds in a wheat field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed into wheat flour.
- The Lord then explains to the disciples about the parable of the weeds and the wheat.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#106)
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13 min - 15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we’ve been given? Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-7728066-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-7728066-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25048" />Photo by Greta Hoffman on Pexels.com
Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to prepare our hearts to be spiritually fruitful.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#103)
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0 min - Daily Mass: Be not afraid! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/firefighters-fire-flames-outside-69934.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/firefighters-fire-flames-outside-69934.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25010" />Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)
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St. Benedict, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: We face persecution with our faith in Christ. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-37516169.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-37516169.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25005" />Photo by Baraa Obied on Pexels.com
Jesus prepares his Apostles for the opposition that they will encounter as they carry out the Lord’s work.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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0 min - Daily Mass: We rely on the Lord. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-17347924-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-17347924-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24999" />Photo by Michell Santos on Pexels.com
Sending out the Twelve Apostles to minister to the people, Jesus instructs them to rely on God alone as they carry out their work.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year (#386)
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St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions, pray for us!
8 min - Daily Mass: We receive and respond to the Lord’s call. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-34802318-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-34802318-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24992" />Photo by Marina Grechko on Pexels.com
The Lord gives his authority to the Twelve, inspiring us to receive Christ’s call in our hearts today and swiftly respond with joyful faith.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)
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8 min - Daily Mass: The compassion of Christ brings us hope. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=490" alt="" class="wp-image-23872" srcset="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=490 490w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=980 980w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=150 150w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=300 300w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4029257.jpeg?w=768 768w" sizes="(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px" />Photo by Ali Hassan on Pexels.com
The compassion of Christ inspires us to draw near to the Lord and be his ambassadors to others.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#384)
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7 min - Daily Mass: Two examples of healing and faith. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-5417917.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-photo-5417917.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24977" />Photo by Arina Krasnikova on Pexels.com
Jesus heals two different people in the context of great faith.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year (#383)
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
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