After he saw the Spirit come down and remain upon the Lord, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, the Son of God who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 3rd
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Daily Mass: John testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The humble witness of John the Baptist
When questioned by the priests and Levites as his popularity with the crowds increased, John the Baptist humbly admitted that he was not the Christ; rather, he claimed his role as one who points out the Lord to others…thus giving us an example for our own lives today.
Mass Reading – Christmas Season, January 2nd
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St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
- Jerusalem rises up in the shining light of the Lord’s glory.
- By this light people will come together, praising the Lord.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
- “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
- God endows the king with justice and right judgment to care for the people.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
- The Holy Spirit has revealed to the apostles and prophets that the Gentiles are coheirs of God’s grace.
- As members of the same body, they are copartners in the promise of Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
- The Magi, guided by a star, come to Jerusalem seeking the king of the Jews.
- They go to Bethlehem, where they encounter Jesus and present him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord
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Mary, the Mother of God, reflects on the birth of her Son. Catholic Inspiration
As the shepherds describe what had been revealed to them by the angel, Mary kept all these things and reflected on them in her heart. May her example lead us into our own reflections on her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Mother of God
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Light shines in the darkness! Catholic Inspiration
The Prologue of the Gospel of John offers a beautiful, mystical reflection on the person of Jesus Christ. The Lord, who is the Word made flesh, is the light of the world who shines in the darkness. May we run to this light!
Mass Readings – 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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St. Sylvester, pray for us!
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph offers us an example of family life and inspires us to reach out to our own families with the love of the Lord.
Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Holy Family of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Love’s light guides our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John offers us a crucial spiritual insight about our relationship with the Lord and one another. May our desire to follow Jesus Christ inspire us to continue to walk in his light as we love one another.
Mass Readings – 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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St. Thomas Becket, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Holy Innocents. Catholic Inspiration
Herod’s murder of the baby boys in Bethlehem reveals the senseless violence of our darkened world. This evil, and all the forms it embodies, is overcome by the baby laid in a manger…the Christ who breaks the bonds of sin and death by his victory on the Cross.
Mass Readings – The Feast of the Holy Innocents
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Holy Innocents, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We joyfully share our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. John – Apostle and Evangelist – inspires us to be living witnesses for Jesus Christ by authentically living the Good News in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
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St. John, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The sacrifice of St. Stephen, the first martyr. Catholic Inspiration
The Church celebrates the martyrdom of St. Stephen immediately after Christmas, in no small way to remind us that the child we worship in the manger will grow to offer his life for the salvation of the world. May Stephen’s example inspire us today to live our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – St. Stephen, the first martyr
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The martyrdom of St. Stephen
- Daily Mass: God gives us strength and peace
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
- 3rd Sunday of Easter: Christ meets us where we are and leads us
- Daily Mass: Our service of others reveals our love for Jesus
- Daily Mass: We are on the right path when we stay close to the Lord
- Daily Mass: We must obey God
- Daily Mass: God so loved the world!
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ unites us in heart and mind
- Daily Mass: It is the Holy Spirit, and not our ego, that directs our faith
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