{"id":49688,"date":"2014-07-12T10:59:02","date_gmt":"2014-07-12T15:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?p=49688"},"modified":"2014-07-14T09:08:41","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T14:08:41","slug":"sunday-says-podcast-july-13-2014-mass-readings-reflections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atxcatholic.com\/index.php\/2014\/07\/sunday-says-podcast-july-13-2014-mass-readings-reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Says Podcast \u2013 July 13, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflections"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SundaySunday July 13, 2014<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Lectionary: 103 (NAB Translation<\/a>)
\n(Jerusalem Bible Translation<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Reading 1<\/strong>
\nIsaiah 55:10-11<\/a><\/h3>\n

In this week\u2019s first reading from Isaiah, it\u2019s important to remember where we are in this story. The Hebrews were at a point of transition to return to their land of Judah, and it seemed as if there was no hope or energy left in the people. The prophet Isaiah uses words of hope and promise for a people so thirsty for the love of their God.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it seems like God has left us alone, but this reading reminds us that the rain that falls someday gives life to the grains that makes the bread that feeds us. God\u2019s will is greater than ours and we can trust He only wants what is going to give us life.<\/p>\n

Responsorial Psalm<\/strong>
\nPsalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14<\/a><\/h3>\n

R\/ (Lk 8:8) The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.<\/p>\n

Reading 2<\/strong>
\nRomans 8:18-23<\/a><\/h3>\n

The second reading from St Paul\u2019s letter to the Romans also picks up this theme of endurance through the trials. We are not isolated because we are all a part of a large whole. Saint Paul speaks of anticipation from all of creation for the final restoration because we are all subject to same ending. At the end, we will finally be saved from all \u201cslavery and corruption,\u201d and this should fill us with hope. We should be willing to endure anything for this short while in this life because we know that eternity with our Lord outweighs everything else in this life.<\/p>\n

Gospel<\/strong>
\nMatthew 13:1-23<\/a><\/h3>\n

This week’s Gospel from Saint Matthew is a classic story about the parable of the sower. This week there is an option between two lengths of the Gospel. One only has the parable and the other also includes the explanation as to why Jesus likes to speak in parables to people. Jesus differentiates between the ways\u00a0ways our hearts can be receptive to His word and holy will. He can offer the life-giving word of eternal life, but if we don\u2019t let it take root, the weeds or birds can come and prevent it from growing. Our hearts and environment need to been prepared in order that our hearts may be fertile ground.<\/p>\n

Question for Further Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n

What kind of soil are you? What kind of soil would you like to be? How can you make this change?<\/p>\n

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Theme song<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ignite \u2013 Soundwave\u00a0soundwave.cc\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Background Music This Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stars Are Out (Interlude) (Dexter Britain<\/a>) \/\u00a0CC BY-NC-SA 3.0<\/a><\/div>\n
Shooting Star (Dexter Britain<\/a>) \/\u00a0CC BY-NC-SA 3.0<\/a><\/div>\n
Jupiter The Blue (Gillicuddy<\/a>) \/\u00a0CC BY-NC 3.0<\/a><\/div>\n
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August (Marcel Pequel<\/a>) \/\u00a0CC BY-NC-SA 3.0<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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