When our words and actions follow the teaching of Jesus Christ, we find our lives are built on a rock solid foundation that withstands the storms of life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord is the rock on which we build our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Removing the splinters from our eyes. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers sound wisdom. Before we can point out the “splinters” in someone’s eye, we need to take care of our own! This is not just about physical sight, but it applies to the spiritual obstacles that prevent us from seeing God’s grace at work in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Sound, spiritual advice. Catholic Inspiration
Sometimes the daily Mass readings are nuggets of wisdom that can guide us in direct and practical ways. The reading from Colossians and the Gospel of Luke are perfect examples today. Enjoy and savor them!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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St. Peter Claver…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are part of a larger story. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary we hear in the Gospel of Matthew the genealogy of Jesus as the context for the birth of the Lord. The reading demonstrates how we are part of the larger story of salvation history; God works in and through countless lives to weave together our journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God calls us by name for service in the world. Catholic Inspiration
Luke’s Gospel reveals how Jesus called the Twelve Apostles by name to participate in his earthly ministry. The Lord continues to call forth new disciples who will offer their lives for service in the world. Are we ready?
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: In God is our safety and our glory. Catholic Inspiration
When the going gets tough, the tough turn to the Lord! The Psalm response articulates the source of our strength, especially in difficult moments in life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the key themes in readings for the 24th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 50:5-9a
- The prophet physically suffers from the abuse of others.
- God is a source of help and strength in time of trial.
Psalm – 116:1-6,8-9
- “I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.”
- The Lord strengthens us in our moments of distress and sorrow when we call for help.
2nd Reading – James 2:14-18
- Faith in God without works is dead.
- Rather, the works that we do which give witness to our faith in God.
Gospel 8:27-35
- Christ asks the disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” and Peter gets it right when he answers, “You are the Christ.”
- After Christ explains that he will suffer and be killed, the Lord rebukes Peter for not thinking like God.
- Jesus teaches, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year
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23rd Sunday of the Year: Facing our fears with faith in the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
In every age there are situations and circumstances that foster fear in our hearts. Our answer? We turn to the Lord in faith for the healing grace we need to face the obstacles that frighten us. In other words, we place our hope in Christ for the strength we need each and every day.
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: With hope in Christ we persevere in faith. Catholic Inspiration
The first reading from the Letter to the Colossians reminds us of the gravity of sin and the hope we have in Christ to persevere in faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: A hymn to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The first reading from the Letter to the Colossians offers a beautiful hymn in praise of Christ; may we pause and reflect on the Lord today and make a fitting hymn of praise with the gift of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Gregory the Great…pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Christ fulfills salvation history
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