Andrew’s response to the call of Christ reveals a cycle whereby the Good News has been preached to our very day. May it continue with our response to the Lord as well!
Mass Readings – Andrew, Apostle (#684)
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St. Andrew, pray for us!
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Daily Mass: We share the faith that we’ve received. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We read and respond to the sign of the times. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus points out that just as we pay attention to the changes in nature, we can also observe the changes in our hearts in order to be ready for the moment when our life on earth will end.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year (#507)
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Thanksgiving Day
Gratitude is one of the best spiritual medicines that helps us foster what is true, good, beautiful, and holy in our lives. May we count our blessings today….and everyday!
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (#943-947)
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Daily Mass: As we look to Heaven, we persevere on earth. Catholic Inspiration
The contrast between Luke’s Gospel and the Book of Revelation illustrates how we gain strength to persevere on earth by our knowledge of the glory of God’s triumph in Heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)
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Daily Mass: The Lord comes to judge the earth. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response challenges us to keep the Lord’s judgment always before us, for one day we will stand before Christ our King.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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Daily Mass: What do we have to offer to the Lord today? Catholic Inspiration
The example of the poor widow guides our reflection on both what unique gifts we have to offer and how great a sacrifice do we wish to make today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year (#503)
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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 33:14-16
- God will fulfill the promise made to the house of Israel and Judah.
- The Lord will raise up for David a just shoot who will do what is right and just.
Psalm – 25:4-5,8-10,14
- “To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.”
- With kindness and constancy the Lord guides and teaches us the way.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
- We increase and abound in love for one another before God.
- We conduct ourselves in a worthy manner that reflects the instructions we have received.
Gospel – Luke 21:25-28,34-36
- There will be many signs on the earth and in the heavens before the Son of Man comes.
- We are called to remain awake and vigilant, so that we are not caught by surprise.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year C, #3)
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We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ our King. Catholic Inspiration
We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ, our Savior, Lord, and King by conforming our thoughts, words, and actions to his will.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (#161)
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, my Rock! Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 144 offers a rallying cry as we face our spiritual battles with the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#502)
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Daily Mass: The Lord drives out sin from our souls. Catholic Inspiration
After weeping over the city of Jerusalem, the Lord drives out the sellers in the Temple area, reminding us that he also drives out the evil that lurks in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#501)
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: What we measure out to others will be measured back to us
- Daily Mass: What is growing in our hearts?
- Daily Mass: We join the Lord's family when we do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Confronting the darkness of evil
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of the Year
- 3rd Sunday of the Year: The light of Christ restores our life
- Daily Mass: Living our faith when the world wants to mock us
- Daily Mass: Jesus calls us by name for specific tasks in the world
- Daily Mass: We yearn for the healing power of Christ
- Daily Mass: Confronting the hardness of our hearts
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