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- Daily Mass: We are invited into the family of Jesus. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-17257618.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-17257618.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25598" />Photo by Pok Rie on Pexels.com
Responding to someone in the crowd, Jesus reveals that when we hear and act on the Word of God we become part of the Lord’s family.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#450)
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7 min - Daily Mass: The call of St. Matthew. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-10880688-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-10880688-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25592" />Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com
Jesus meets Matthew at his customs post and offers him a simple invitation that changes his life forever.
Mass Readings – St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
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St. Matthew, pray for us!
7 min - Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the YearPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pexels-photo-1578750.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pexels-photo-1578750.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17075" />Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.com
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
- When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
- When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
- God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
- We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
- Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
- Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
- The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#136)
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11 min - 25th Sunday of the Year: It’s not too late to turn to the Lord! Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-39281443-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-39281443-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25584" />Photo by Seliz Ergin Gizep on Pexels.com
Jesus offers a parable that reveals God’s generous invitation throughout our lives to live for the Lord, revealing how we still have time today to say yes to Christ.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (#133)
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0 min - Daily Mass: An insight into our temptations. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-35929975-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-35929975-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25578" />Photo by Clu00e9ment Proust on Pexels.com
Jesus offers and then explains a parable, highlighting some of the main ways we are tempted away from the Word of God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 24th Week of the Year (#448)
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St. Januarius, pray for us!
0 min - Daily Mass: What will we offer to the Lord today? Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-29321559.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-29321559.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25566" />Photo by Sergei Starostin on Pexels.com
We learn the names of three of the women who journeyed with Jesus and the apostles, understanding how the Lord continues to call us by name to offer our lives today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 24th Week of the Year (#447)
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7 min - Daily Mass: We approach Christ in need of mercy and forgiveness. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-17347924-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-17347924-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25560" />Photo by Michell Santos on Pexels.com
A sinful woman approaches Jesus and anoints his feet, and the Lord reveals God’s desire to offer us mercy and forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 24th Week of the Year (#446)
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St. Robert Bellarmine & St. Hildegard of Bingen, pray for us!
8 min - Daily Mass: We live our faith with zeal and conviction. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-29840335-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-29840335-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25553" />Photo by Stephen Leonardi on Pexels.com
Jesus invites the people to live for the Lord with conviction, empowering our faith in God to direct our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 24th Week of the Year (#445)
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St. Cornelius & St. Cyprian, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-13976492-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-13976492-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25546" />Photo by Ku00e1ssia Melo on Pexels.com
Today we recall the sorrow of Mary as she endured the passion and death of her Son on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows (#444/639)
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Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Christ. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-19225017-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-19225017-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-25539" />Photo by Gabija Sodaitytu0117 on Pexels.com
Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, revealing God’s love for the world through the Cross of Christ.
Mass Readings – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (#638)
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world!
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