Jesus offers examples from Elijah and Elisha to remind us that God works powerfully in our lives in ways that we might not always expect.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#237)
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St. Frances of Rome, pray for us!
Daily Mass: God works in our lives in ways that we do not expect. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a
- The Lord sends Samuel to Jesse in Bethlehem to anoint one of his sons as the new king.
- The Lord then tells Samuel that, “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.”
- Samuel will eventually anoint the youngest of Jesse’s sons, David.
Psalm – 23:1-6
- “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
- The Lord guides through the dark valley and protects us, anointing us with oil and blessing us.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 5:8-14
- Once we were in darkness, but now we live as children in the light of the Lord.
- We expose whatever is shameful to the light of Christ.
Gospel – John 9:1-41
- Jesus encounters a blind man and heals him on the sabbath.
- Christ proclaims that he is the light of the world, healing both body and soul.
- Cured of his blindness, the man comes to believe in Jesus.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent (#31)
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A reflection on forgiveness in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew spoke to the OCIA class about some crucial aspects of forgiveness as we live our faith in Christ.
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3rd Sunday of Lent: We thirst for Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, drawing out her faith as she invites others to meet the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (#28)
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Daily Mass: The parable of the prodigal son. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son, inviting us to reflect on the times that we have turned away from our Heavenly Father, who longs to bring us back into the family of faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#235)
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Daily Mass: Christ is our cornerstone. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus quotes Psalm 118 and shows the people how he fulfills salvation history.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#234)
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Lenten Bootcamp: 3rd Night – Practical Training Tips
This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 3rd presentation, Fr. Andrew outlines the practical aspects of self-knowledge, feedback from others, the example of a mustard seed, and discipline.
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Daily Mass: We have everything we need to put our faith into practice. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to illustrate how we have the opportunity to use the resources of our faith for our actions here on earth inn in order to prepare for the eternal consequences in the world to come.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#233)
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Daily Mass: We carry our crosses in service of God and one another. Catholic Inspiration
We offer our lives in service of God and one another, carrying our crosses and following the Lord Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#232)
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St. Casimir, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives through humble service. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord invites us to humbly serve one another, offering our lives for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#231)
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St. Katharine Drexel, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: God works in our lives in ways that we do not expect
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Lent
- A reflection on forgiveness in our lives
- 3rd Sunday of Lent: We thirst for Christ
- Daily Mass: The parable of the prodigal son
- Daily Mass: Christ is our cornerstone
- Lenten Bootcamp: 3rd Night - Practical Training Tips
- Daily Mass: We have everything we need to put our faith into practice
- Daily Mass: We carry our crosses in service of God and one another
- Daily Mass: We offer our lives through humble service
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