Monthly Archives: April 2024

April 30, 2024

Daily Mass: It is necessary for us to undergo hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Paul faces personal struggles and exhorts others to embrace hardship as a necessary part of the journey of faith.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#286)

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St. Pius V, pray for us!

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April 29, 2024

Daily Mass: Paul heals a crippled man. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Facing hardship, opposition, and misunderstanding, Paul and Barnabas travel to Lystra where a crippled man is healed.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Easter (#285)

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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!

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April 29, 2024

Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of Easter

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.

1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48

Peter encounters Cornelius, discovering that the Holy Spirit of God comes to all people who fear the Lord and act uprightly.
As a result, Gentiles are now able to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

Psalm – 98:1-4

“The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.”
Singing joyfully to the Lord, we proclaim God’s victory, justice, kindness and wondrous deeds to all the nations.

2nd Reading – 1st Letter of John 4:7-10

We love one another because God first loved us, for God is love.
Out of love, God sent his son as expiation for our sins.

Gospel – John 15:9-17

Jesus commands his disciples to love one another as he loves us.
The Lord chooses us and appoints us to go and bear fruit that will remain as we carry out his command to love one another.

Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #56)

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April 28, 2024

5th Sunday of Easter: Our lives are fruitful when we are close to Christ. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Lord’s command to be fruitful requires us to stay close to Christ and be open to the pruning of the Father.

Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #53)

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April 27, 2024

Daily Mass: We proclaim the Good News, even when it’s hard. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

The crowd’s response to the preaching of Paul and Barnabas reminds us that our joyful proclamation of the Good News will bring moments of trial and difficulty.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter (#284)

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April 26, 2024

Daily Mass: Our trust in Christ gives meaning and purpose to our lives. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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Paul’s speech in the synagogue reveals his conviction that Jesus is the messiah who fulfills salvation history, giving meaning and purpose to our lives.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter (#283)

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