Both Isaiah and Peter face their fears as they embrace the Lord’s invitation and follow with all their heart. May their example inspire us to echo the words of Isaiah: Here I am Lord! Send me!
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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5th Sunday of the Year: We face our fears and follow the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Solomon prays for wisdom. Catholic Inspiration
In response to God’s prompting, Solomon prays for wisdom so that he can govern the people with justice and integrity. May we call upon the Lord for wisdom in our own lives as well!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. Agatha, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A short eulogy of David’s life. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Sirach offers a short eulogy on the life of King David, acknowledging the good and the bad. The passage provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our own lives and what we might want others to say about how we lived when our time on earth is ended.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: David’s final words to Solomon. Catholic Inspiration
David’s final words to his son, Solomon, are filled with wisdom and trust in the Lord; furthermore, they remind us that there are moments in our lives when we are capable of heartfelt sincerity with those we love.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. Blaise and St. Ansgar, pray for us!
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The Presentation of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
As Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple, the blessings of Anna and Simeon echo in our hearts with a similar prayer of praise.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
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Daily Mass: David’s grief at the death of Absalom. Catholic Inspiration
David grieves over the death of his beloved son, Absalom, whose rebellion reveals the weaknesses within the kingdom.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: David’s humility in the face of rebellion. Catholic Inspiration
When David’s son, Absalom, leads a rebellion against the king, David flees for his life and reveals his humility in the face of betrayal within his own family.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. John Bosco, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 6:1-2a,3-8
- The Seraphim cry out “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!” as they worship the Lord upon the throne of heaven.
- When asked who will go, the prophet cries out, “Here I am, send me!”
Psalm – 138:1-5,7-8
- “In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.”
- We praise and thank God who responds to us in kindness and truth.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:1-11
- Paul hands on to the people what he has received, and he recounts the basic teaching about Jesus.
- Paul recognizes that he also has been called by God to preach the Good News.
Gospel – Luke 5:1-11
- Jesus gets into the boat of Simon and tells him to go back out into the water and lower his nets.
- After they caught a massive amount of fish, Peter tells Jesus to depart. The Lord, however, invites those present to cast off fear and follow him.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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4th Sunday of the Year: We are guided by the love of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul teaches the people of Corinth that love is an essential component to the life of faith. May we examine our hearts in light of Christ’s love and discern how God guides us with this sacred virtue.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: King David acknowledges his sin. Catholic Inspiration
In response to the words of Nathan the prophet, King David acknowledges his sin before the Lord. His example can help us to fiercely face our most serious sins with a conviction in God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord urges us to repent
- 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!
