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- Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-272254.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-272254.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-272254.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23666" />Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 15:15-20
- Trusting in God and following the commandments bring us life and salvation.
- God understands all our deeds and no one has license to sin.
Psalm – 119:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34
- “Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!”
- Those who are blameless and observe the Lord’s decrees will live.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:6-10
- Paul preaches the wisdom of God as it has been revealed through the Spirit.
Gospel – Matthew 5:17-37
- Jesus teaches how his commandments far exceed the precepts of the law.
- The Lord speaks forcefully about killing, adultery, divorce and false oaths.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (#76)
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12 min - 5th Sunday of the Year: We are Salt and Light in the world! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-33957939.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-33957939.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-33957939.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23776" />Photo by EduRaW Pro on Pexels.com
The Lord calls us to be salt and light in the world, sharing God’s gift of life to make it better in our world.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (#73)
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9 min - Daily Mass: Christ responds with compassion to the needs in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord responds to both the needs of the Twelve and the crowds, revealing his compassion, pity, and concern for our souls.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year (#328)
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6 min - Daily Mass: How our faith helps us face evil in the world. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-399772-edited.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-399772-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-399772-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23601" />Photo by Vojtech Okenka on Pexels.com
The death of John the Baptist offers a stark reminder that following Jesus will come with a cost as we face evil in this life with our faith in Christ that will guide and sustain us to eternal life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year (#327)
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St. Paul Miki & Companions, pray for us!
8 min - Daily Mass: We lean on the Lord to accomplish the task at hand. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-746386.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-746386.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-746386.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23593" />Photo by Simon Migaj on Pexels.com
Jesus sends out the Twelve with his authority and directs them to rely on God’s grace for what they need as they carry out their ministry.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year (#326)
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St. Agatha, pray for us!
0 min - Daily Mass: Living our faith in the midst of our family. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-5779170.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-5779170.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-5779170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23587" />Photo by Nicole Michalou on Pexels.com
Jesus returns to his “native place” and experiences the lack of faith from the people who watched him grow up, causing the Lord to comment how hard it can be to live for the Lord with those who know us well and are unable to accept change.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#325)
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0 min - Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ casts out fear. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-5418299.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-5418299.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-5418299.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23582" />Photo by Arina Krasnikova on Pexels.com
Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#324)
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St. Blaise & St. Ansgar, pray for us!
0 min - Daily Mass: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-842876.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-842876.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-842876.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23576" />Photo by Kim Stiver on Pexels.com
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord we reflect on how we make an offering of our lives for the glory and praise of God.
Mass Readings – Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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8 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-266194.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-266194.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-266194.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23660" />Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
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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11 min - 4th Sunday of the Year: We are blessed when we draw near the Lord. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-8955515.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-8955515.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-8955515.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23571" />Photo by Ivan S on Pexels.com
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, inspiring us to call upon the Lord as we face our struggles and recognize the blessings God offers along the way.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year (#70)
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