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Nineteenth Sunday

Scripture & Tradition: Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Epistle: Ephesians 4:23–28  Gospel: Matthew 22:1–14  Almighty and merciful God, in Thy goodness keep us, we beseech Thee, from all things hurtful; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may accomplish those things which belong to Thy service. —From the Collect for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday’s Gospel presents one of Our…

Eighteenth Sunday

Scripture & Tradition: Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8 Let the exercise of Thy compassion, we beseech Thee, O Lord, direct out hearts: for without Thee we are not able to please Thee. – From the Collect for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday’s readings demonstrate what the Church Fathers called “divine condescension”—the fact that God will…

Fifteenth Sunday

Scripture & Tradition: Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Epistle: Galatians 5:25-26; 6:1-10 Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 Let Thy continual pity cleanse and defend Thy Church, we beseech Thee, O Lord; and because it cannot continue in safety without Thee, govern it evermore by Thy help. – From the Collect for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday’s readings remind us of the importance of compassion,…

Substance and Accidents: A Beginner’s Guide to Defending the Eucharist

The Real Presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist is among the greatest mysteries of our faith. Indeed, the priest celebrating the traditional Roman Rite whispers in the midst of consecrating the Precious Blood, “Mysterium fidei.” Over the millennia, the Catholic Church has lovingly pondered this mystery, and her great…

Thirteenth Sunday

Scripture & Tradition: Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Epistle: Galatians 3:16–22 Gospel: Luke 17:11–19 Almighty and everlasting God, grant unto us an increase of faith, hope and charity: and that we may obtain what Thou dost promise, make us love that which Thou dost command. —From the Collect for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Last Sunday, the readings reflected on the importance of…

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