The Lord reveals in the Gospel of Matthew how he takes on the services we render to the suffering and marginalized as being done to him. May we take the lesson to heart as we offer our lives to help others today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Lent
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St. Perpetua and St. Felicity, pray for us!
Here are some of the central themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 15:5-12,17-18
Psalm – 27:1,7-9,13-14
2nd Reading – Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel – Luke 9:28b-36
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent
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In this first of six presentations we explore how the Lord Jesus defines the Eucharist as his Body and Blood and commands his disciples to receive it. May we renew our commitment to Christ and draw near to the altar to receive this awesome sacrament.
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As Jesus is tempted by the devil in the wilderness, we understand that temptation is part of the landscape of human life. Through our recognition and response, we are able to face our temptations with God’s grace.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Lent
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Christ calls Levi, who follows him and invites others to meet Jesus. May the Lord’s longing to call sinners to repentance inspire us to repent of the evil we have done and return on the path that leads to Heaven.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Ash Wednesday
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Both Isaiah and Matthew’s Gospel reference the power of fasting in the life of faith, inviting us to consider how we may incorporate this powerful spiritual practice into our lives today.
Mass Readings – Friday after Ash Wednesday
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St. Casimir, pray for us!
In the midst of adversity, we keep our gaze focused on the Lord and offer our lives in service to him. In this way we choose a life rooted in Christ, the source of our wisdom and strength.
Mass Readings – Thursday after Ash Wednesday
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St. Katharine Drexel, pray for us!
Ash Wednesday offers us an opportunity to “turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel” as we repent of our sins and embrace time-tested spiritual practices. May this housecleaning of our hearts help us to renew our faith and draw us closer to the Lord and one another.
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The First Letter of Peter exhorts us to be holy. How? By embracing the gift of faith and drawing close to Jesus Christ and his Church. May these words inspire us as we begin our Lenten journey tomorrow!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
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