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- Daily Mass: Christ calls us to be salt and light. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-34385011-edited-1.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-34385011-edited-1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24786" />Photo by Abhishek on Pexels.com
Jesus teaches us that we are salt and light in the world, reminding us to not waste the opportunity to glorify our Heavenly Father by our good works.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year (#360)
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St. Ephrem, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: The Beatitudes. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-20802847.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-20802847.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24769" />Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com
The Beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and remind us that as disciples of Christ we follow the Lord on the long journey that leads to eternal life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 10th Week of the Year (#359)
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6 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-37468687.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-37468687.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24640" />Photo by Yasin Onuu015f on Pexels.com
Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 19:2-6a
- The people of Israel are encamped in the desert of Sinai before the mountain of God.
- Speaking to Moses, the Lord reminds the people of their redemption from Egypt and to keep God’s covenant as his special possession.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
- “We are his people: the sheep of his flock.”
- The Lord’s goodness endures forever, and we come before God with joyful song.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:6-11
- God proves his love for us, for while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
- Through the death of Jesus we are now reconciled to God.
Gospel – Matthew 9:36-10:8
- Seeing the crowds, Jesus takes pity on the people, who are like sheep without a shepherd.
- Christ appoints the Twelve by name, giving them authority to drive out unclean spirits and cure every disease and illness.
- The Lord then sends out the Twelve to make the proclamation, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year (#91)
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12 min - Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ nourishes our lives. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-35139103.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-35139103.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24775" />Photo by balladphotoworkchanel robinkoraag on Pexels.com
The “Bread of Life” discourse in the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel reveals how the Body and Blood of Jesus fosters our life in God.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (#167)
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9 min - Daily Mass: Sacrifices reveal the depth of our love in Christ. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-27863997-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-27863997-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24763" />Photo by Vural Yavas on Pexels.com
Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year (#358)
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St. Norbert, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is our Lord! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=490" alt="" class="wp-image-24386" srcset="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=490 490w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=980 980w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=150 150w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=300 300w, https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-photo-10089382-edited.jpeg?w=768 768w" sizes="(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px" />Photo by Nikolett Emmert on Pexels.com
Quoting Psalm 110, Jesus reveals the messianic promise, rightfully claiming the title “Lord” and our allegiance.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 9th Week of the Year (#357)
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St. Boniface, pray for us!
6 min - Daily Mass: We love God and one another. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-37535935-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-37535935-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24749" />Photo by The Findin Pixels on Pexels.com
Quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18, Jesus teaches us the two greatest commandments: to love God and one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 9th Week of the Year (#356)
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7 min - Daily Mass: We stir into flame the gift of God. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-11761920-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-11761920-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24742" />Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Pexels.com
2nd Timothy offers a powerful illustration to foster our faith as we “stir into flame” the gift of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 9th Week of the Year (#355)
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St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: Jesus cleverly responds to a trap. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-15954089.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-photo-15954089.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24734" />Photo by Thomas K. on Pexels.com
Jesus responds to a trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians, inviting us to offer the gift of our lives – made in God’s image and likeness – to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 9th Week of the Year (#354)
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St. Marcellinus & St. Peter, pray for us!
6 min - Daily Mass: A practical exhortation for the faith from St. PeterPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-760680-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-760680-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24722" />Photo by Bhupendra Singh on Pexels.com
2nd Peter offers a practical exhortation to foster one’s faith that draws elements of mind and heart, virtue and endurance, devotion, love, and self-control.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 9th Week of the Year (#353)
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St. Justin, pray for us!
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