Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 98 invites us to both receive and share the hope we have in the saving power of God.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#206)
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Daily Mass: When distracted by life, we follow Christ. Catholic Inspiration
When asked by the priests and Levites, John the Baptist bluntly states, “I am not the Christ.” His example reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, especially when we are absorbed and distracted by the demands of daily life.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#205)
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St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory of Nazianzen, pray for us!
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Mary, the Holy Mother of God
“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Holy Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We testify that Jesus Christ is Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Prologue to John’s Gospel reveals how John gave testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, inviting us to consider how we give witness that Christ is our Lord today.
Mass Readings – 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#204)
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St. Sylvester, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Lord, help us to grow! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus returns to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, where he will grow in strength and wisdom.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#203)
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Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight evokes a response of faith. Catholic Inspiration
The Canticle of Simeon illustrates how we respond when our spiritual sight reveals God at work in our lives.
Mass Readings – 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#202)
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St. Thomas Becket, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
- Jerusalem rises up in the shining light of the Lord’s glory.
- By this light people will come together, praising the Lord.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
- “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
- God endows the king with justice and right judgment to care for the people.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
- The Holy Spirit has revealed to the apostles and prophets that the Gentiles are coheirs of God’s grace.
- As members of the same body, they are copartners in the promise of Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
- The Magi, guided by a star, come to Jerusalem seeking the king of the Jews.
- They go to Bethlehem, where they encounter Jesus and present him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist. Catholic Inspiration
St. John’s witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist (#697)
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St. John, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord?
- Daily Mass: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God
- Daily Mass: When distracted by life, we follow Christ
- Mary, the Mother of God
- Daily Mass: We testify that Jesus Christ is Lord
- Daily Mass: Lord, help us to grow!
- Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight evokes a response of faith
- Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
- The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
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