Monthly Archives: May 2024

Daily Mass: Like a puff of smoke, our lives are brief on earth. Catholic Inspiration

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James reminds us that life is uncertain and brief, like a puff of smoke that appears briefly and disappears.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#343)

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St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We submit to God and resist the devil. Catholic Inspiration

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The Letter of James offers sound spiritual advice and exhortation, reminding us to wage our spiritual battle by remaining close to the Lord and resisting temptation in all its forms.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#342)

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St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions, pray for us!


Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Catholic Inspiration

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The words of Jesus to John the beloved disciple apply to us as well: “Behold your Mother.”

Mass Readings – Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (#572)

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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!


Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity.

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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:32-34-39-40

  • Moses reminds the people of God’s grandeur, power and might when they were in Egypt.
  • The people fix in their hearts the Lord’s statutes and commandments, so that they will prosper and have long life in the land.

Psalm – 33:4-6,9,18-20,22

  • “Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”
  • We wait for the Lord, whose word is upright, just, and trustworthy.

2nd Reading – Romans 8:14-17

  • Those who are led by the Spirit are children of God by adoption.
  • The Spirit bears witness to this relationship, and we are glorified through our suffering with Christ.

Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20

  • After the resurrection, Jesus gathers the eleven disciples, some of whom are still doubting.
  • He sends them on a great commission to baptize and teach in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#165)

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Pentecost: Come Holy Spirit! Catholic Inspiration

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May the power of the Holy Spirit fill our hearts, casting out fear and strengthening us to face the trials of life. Come Holy Spirit!

Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62,#63)

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Daily Mass: Paul arrives in Rome. Catholic Inspiration

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Paul’s journey of faith leads him to the city of Rome and the heart of the empire.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter (#302)

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St. Pope John, pray for us


Daily Mass: What others are saying about St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

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Speaking about Paul’s situation to King Agrippa and Bernice, Festus reveals that our words and actions are always under observation and discussion. It begs the question, what do people say about our faith when we are not around?

Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter (#301)

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Daily Mass: Paul speaks to the Sanhedrin. Catholic Inspiration

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Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin, where he faithfully proclaims his message as he shrewdly reads the group dynamics.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter (#300)

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Daily Mass: Paul’s heartfelt exhortation. Catholic Inspiration

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As Paul prepares to depart from Miletus, he offers a heartfelt exhortation to the community, revealing his common sense, insight, and love.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (#299)

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St. Isidore, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We foster our knowledge and relationship with the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Chosen by lot to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, Matthias was with the apostles from the beginning and witnessed the Lord’s resurrection.

Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (#564)

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St. Matthias, pray for us!