Ananias is called by God to heal Saul’s blindness. May his example inspire us to respond to the Lord’s invitation to reach out to others as we put our faith into practice every day.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Ananias is called by God to heal Saul. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Teaching others about Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Philip’s interaction with the Ethiopian eunuch shows us how we are all called to help others learn more about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Stephen’s death and Philip’s ministry. Catholic Inspiration
Following Stephen’s death the Church faces persecution and experiences powerful growth. Philip travels to Samaria and performs mighty deeds in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: We stand on the spiritual shoulders of the Apostles. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul recounts a quick recap of how Christ was present after his resurrection to the Apostles. May their example inspire us to continue to proclaim the Good News in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Philip and St. James
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St. Philip and St. James, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: St. Stephen is filled with the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
St. Stephen – the first martyr of the Early Church – is filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks with bold eloquence as he is brought before the Sanhedrin.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the key themes for the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
- While in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas preach Good News to the Gentiles who are delighted.
- As they quote from the prophet Isaiah, they incur the wrath of the Jews and are expelled.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
- “We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
- We rejoice at the kindness and faithfulness of the Lord, who protects us.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
- John has a vision of a great multitude who have survived the time of great distress and are before the throne of the Lamb.
- The Lamb will shepherd them, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 10:27-30
- Jesus teaches that his sheep hear his voice and follow him for they know him.
- United with the Father, no one can the sheep out of the Lord’s hand.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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3rd Sunday of Easter: Our sacrifices reveal the depths of our love. Catholic Inspiration
The profound transformation of the Apostles is witnessed by their joyful willingness to suffer for the name of Jesus. Why? Because they have been filled with the love of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Daily Mass: The noble calling to serve. Catholic Inspiration
The formal selection of the first deacons reveals the noble calling it is to be chosen to serve others. May we look for opportunities to care for one another with dignity and respect.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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St. Pius V, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: If it’s from God, God will direct it. Catholic Inspiration
Gamaliel offers practical wisdom to the Sanhedrin, reminding us that while human plans will fail, God’s plan will flourish.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God’s word is our command. Catholic Inspiration
As the Sanhedrin’s tension turns to fury, the Apostles remain adamant: we must obey God rather than men.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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St. Peter Chanel and St. Louis de Montfort, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We respond to the spiritual signs in our lives
- Daily Mass: The Lord sets a blazing fire upon the earth
- Daily Mass: Much is expected of those who have been given much
- Daily Mass: We are vigilant and prepared for the Lord
- Daily Mass: We take care to guard against all greed
- Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year
- 29th Sunday of the Year: What will we make with the gift of our lives?
- Daily Mass: Will we stand up for the Lord?
- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
- Daily Mass: The Lord has made known his salvation
