After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
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Monthly Archives: September 2024
25th Sunday of the Year: Christ calls us to service. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: God calls each of us by name. Catholic Inspiration
Matthew’s swift response to the call of Christ inspires us to reflect on our invitation to follow the Lord in the unique and particular circumstances of our lives today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle (#643)
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St. Matthew, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God works through people. Catholic Inspiration
Hearing about some of the people who accompanied Jesus, we recognize that God continues to work in our hearts and lives today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 24th Week of the Year (#447)
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St. Andrew Kim Taegon, St. Paul Chong Hasang, & Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Give thanks to the Lord! Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 118 offers us an opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for the blessings we have received.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 24th Week of the Year (#446)
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St. Januarius, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The love of Christ directs everything we say and do. Catholic Inspiration
This passage (often read at weddings) reveals how the love of Christ transforms our words and actions as we conform our lives to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 24th Week of the Year (#445)
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Daily Mass: We all play a part in the body of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul urges the Corinthians to recognize the unity they possess while at the same time affirming the unique gifts that they offer the body of Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 24th Week of the Year (#444)
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St. Hildegard of Bingen & St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Serving others in the name of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
As followers of Christ, we offer our lives in service to one another, out of respect for the Lord. (Lectionary- B, #443)
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St. Cornelius & St. Cyprian, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 2:12,17-20
- The just person is beset by the wicked, who threaten revilement and torture to test for patience and gentleness.
- The wicked will condemn the just person to death, to see if God will offer care and protection.
Psalm – 54:3-8
- “The Lord upholds my life.”
- In the face of oppression and attack, we call upon the Lord for help and defense.
2nd Reading – James 3:16-4:3
- War and conflict arises from the passions and desires within us.
- Wisdom and peace arise from what is above, fostering virtue and fruitfulness.
Gospel – Mark 9:30-37
- Jesus offers the second prophecy of his passion.
- After hearing how the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest, Jesus places a child in their midst and speaks about becoming the servant of all.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
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Marriage Day of Reflection: Forgiveness, Love, and Renewal
This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. It includes three presentations:
- An overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
- The homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
- A reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.
Presentation #1 – Overview about marriage and the crucial role of forgiveness
Presentation #2 – Homily from the Gospel of John 3:13-17
Presentation #3 – Reflection about how to renew and strengthen marriage throughout life
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24th Sunday of the Year: We carry our crosses and follow Christ. Catholic Inspiration
After teaching about his suffering and death, Jesus rebukes Peter and makes it clear that if we want to follow Christ we are going to have to carry a cross.
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year (B, #131)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord takes delight in his people
- Daily Mass: An earnest prayer for healing
- Daily Mass: Our love for God directs us to love one another
- Daily Mass: Love drives out fear
- Daily Mass: God is love
- Daily Mass: We belong to God
- Study, Pray, Serve: The Baptism of the Lord
- Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord?
- Daily Mass: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God
- Daily Mass: When distracted by life, we follow Christ
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