Monthly Archives: October 2022

Daily Mass: Facing our fears, with faith! Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord speaks to the disciples about the real challenges of hypocrisy and fear in this life, offering a way forward through faith in God.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year

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St. Callistus I, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We are blessed with faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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The introduction to the Letter to the Ephesians reveals the source of our strength: God’s blessing to us through the coming of Jesus Christ!

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 28th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: The Fruits of the Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul refers to the fruit of the Spirit, practical signs that reveal both the actions we do and the awareness that we are on the right spiritual path.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: But as to what is within, give alms. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord teaches about almsgiving as a powerful spiritual practice that cleanses our hearts and keeps us in right relationship with God.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 28th Week of the Year

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St. John XXIII, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We are given the sign of Jonah. Catholic Inspiration

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As the crowds draw near, Jesus reveals that the only sign to be given is that of Jonah…a call to repentance of sins and a change of heart.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 28th Week of the Year

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Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year

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Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Exodus 17:8-13

  • Moses, supported by Aaron and Hur, prays during a battle.
  • With their physical help and God’s intervention, Israel was victorious.

Psalm – 121:1-8

  • “Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
  • Wherever we are in the world, God guards and guides us.

2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 3:14-4:2

  • Persist and remain faithful to what we have learned and believed.
  • All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for daily life.

Gospel – Luke 18:1-8

  • The dishonest judge responds to the persistent efforts of a widow.
  • God will respond to our needs, but will the Son of Man find faith on earth?

Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year

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28th Sunday of the Year: Gratitude is powerful spiritual medicine for the soul. Catholic Inspiration

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Cured by Jesus, a Samaritan leper returns and gives thanks, reminding us that gratitude is powerful spiritual medicine for the soul.

Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it. Catholic Inspiration

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Responding to a comment from the crowd, Jesus teaches about the path that leads to true blessings from God.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Jesus drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus drives out a demon and then offers insight regarding our spiritual battle against evil.

Mass Reading – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year

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Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Prayerful persistence. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord teaches the disciples of the crucial need to pray with persistence.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year

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St. Bruno and St. Marie Rose Durocher, pray for us!