The Book of Sirach reminds us to choose wisely as we confront the daily decisions before us. Not only is it crucial what we choose; we are also defined be how we choose to do it.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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Monthly Archives: February 2023
6th Sunday of the Year: We shape our lives by what we choose and how we choose to do it. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The natural consequences of sin. Catholic Inspiration
As God confronts Adam and Eve about their actions, we discern the natural consequences of sin, whereby division arises and separates us from the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The serpent tempts Adam and Eve. Catholic Inspiration
The serpent tempts Adam and Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Once they commit this Original Sin, their relationships begin to unravel with God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year
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St. Scholastica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The creation of woman. Catholic Inspiration
God creates a woman as a suitable partner for the man, and they are in harmony with creation and one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: God’s command in the garden of Eden. Catholic Inspiration
God leads Adam to the garden of Eden and there he is given the command not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The story of Creation, Part II. Catholic Inspiration
The second part of the creation account shows how living creatures (including humanity) came to be. May the gift of life and the beauty of this world help us to humbly and wisely steward the precious gift of life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The story of Creation, Part I. Catholic Inspiration
For the next two weeks the first reading will be taken from the Book of Genesis, beginning today with the fundamental act of creation.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year
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St. Paul Miki and Companions, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 15:15-20
- Trusting in God and following the commandments bring us life and salvation.
- God understands all our deeds and no one has license to sin.
Psalm – 119:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34
- “Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!”
- Those who are blameless and observe the Lord’s decrees will live.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:6-10
- Paul preaches the wisdom of God as it has been revealed through the Spirit.
Gospel – Matthew 5:17-37
- Jesus teaches how his commandments far exceed the precepts of the law.
- The Lord speaks forcefully about killing, adultery, divorce and false oaths.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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5th Sunday of the Year: We glorify God by the salt and light of our good deeds. Catholic Inspiration
Blessed by the Lord, we give glory to Christ when we extend our blessings to those in need. As we alleviate the sufferings of others, our good deeds proclaim the Gospel as we become God’s salt and light in the world.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord is our shepherd; there is nothing we shall want. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 23 has comforted people for thousands of years. May we hear these words today with an open heart, as we follow the call of the Good Shepherd.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives
- Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
- Daily Mass: We receive the Good News in our hearts
- Daily Mass: We strive for God's justice and peace
- Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew
- Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father's will
- Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
- 3rd Sunday of Advent: Christ fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah
- Daily Mass: Lord make us turn to you
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