Elizabeth was aware of God’s presence through both the baby in her womb and the woman at her door. May we actively seek the Lord’s presence in our lives…so that we are ready when we returns!
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Monthly Archives: December 2019
Daily Mass: Mary teaches us how to respond to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s response to the Angel Gabriel offers us a powerful example of discipleship as she says “May it be done!” Her words inspire us to accept the Lord’s invitation today as we carry out our tasks in service of Jesus.
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Daily Mass: Confronting our doubts and embracing our faith. Catholic Inspiration
As Zechariah hears the message of hope from the Angel Gabriel, he expresses his doubts. May his example help us to honestly confront our own struggles of faith as we turn toward the Lord.
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Daily Mass: The quiet action of St. Joseph. Catholic Inspiration
St. Joseph responds to the Angel Gabriel with swift and silent action. His response to God’s call inspires us to look for opportunities to put our faith into daily practice.
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Daily Mass: Divine Providence in our families. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Matthew recounts the genealogy of Jesus, showing us the times of blessing and sin within the Lord’s extended family. This list gives us hope, as God continues to work in our own families today.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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4th Sunday of Advent: God is with us.
Study: Consider a time when you received great news. How did it change you?
Pray: Is there some way that you can share your life? Ask God for guidance and strength.
Serve: Do you see an opportunity to make a difference with your life? Act on it!
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
“God is with us!” The name Emmanuel signifies to Joseph that the child of Mary will bring the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation. We are not alone…God is with us.
How do we live that great message? Does it shape our lives? Redefine our words and actions? Fill us with hope, life, peace, and joy? Does it inspire us to love one another, forgive one another, and dedicate our lives to healing the woundedness and division that are present in our world?
God is with us. Rejoice! God is with us. Repent! God is with us. Live each day as the precious and sacred gift that it is – given to us by God.
Joseph took the words of the angel to heart and cooperated with God’s plan of grace. May we live this day, aware of what God has done for us, and ready to make the most of this wondrous gift of life.
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Note: This post was first published on December 12, 2016.
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3rd Sunday of Advent: Christ restores our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus references the prophet Isaiah in answer to the question “Are you the one who is to come?” and offers us a renewed sense of hope as we bring our shortcomings and weaknesses to the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
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Daily Mass: Recognizing the Lord in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
God often works in ways that we do not recognize in the moment, but only later after time and reflection allow the experience to sink in. May our eyes be open to see the Lord at work in our world today!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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PS – Do you see the Cross in the shaft of light? This was a picture a parishioner of mine took years ago…
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches us. Catholic Inspiration
The prophet Isaiah and the Psalmist show how the Lord teaches us, offering light so that we can see our path and find our way through this life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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Our Lady of Guadalupe. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s appearance to Juan Diego in 1531 forever changed the faith of the local people in Mexico, and inspired the faith of millions throughout North and South America.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord takes delight in his people
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- Daily Mass: Love drives out fear
- Daily Mass: God is love
- Daily Mass: We belong to God
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- 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
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