Category Archives: Christmas

The Baptism of the Lord: God’s glory enlightens our lives. Catholic Inspiration

As Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, the Holy Trinity is revealed in full glory, calling forth our response to reject what is evil and follow the Lord with all our heart.

Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)

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Daily Mass: The Lord must increase in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

John the Baptist steps aside and allows Jesus to increase as the growing crowds gather around him.

Mass Readings – Saturday after Epiphany (#217)

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Daily Mass: God’s will is to cleanse and heal us. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus heals a leper, revealing his will that all might be cleansed and renewed in body, mind, heart, and soul.

Mass Readings – Friday after Epiphany (#216)

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Daily Mass: Our love for God and one another. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of John offers a tough teaching that holds us accountable as our love for the people in our lives reveals the depth of God’s love in our hearts.

Mass Readings – Thursday after Epiphany (#215)

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Daily Mass: God’s love drives out fear. Catholic Inspiration

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God’s love inspires us to love one another and face our fears with our faith in Christ.

Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214)

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Daily Mass: Putting God’s love into practice. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of John invites us to love one another with the love that God has already poured out upon us first.

Mass Readings – Tuesday after Epiphany (#213)

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St. Raymond of Penyafort, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We test the spirits to see whether they belong to God. Catholic inspiration

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The First Letter of John offers practical advice for Christians to test all spirits to determine if they belong to God.

Mass Readings – Monday after Epiphany (#212)

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St. Andre Bessette, pray for us!


The Epiphany of the Lord: Receive and reveal the light of Christ! Catholic Inspiration

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On their journey to Bethlehem, the Magi encountered the newborn King and were forever changed through the process of receiving and revealing the light of Christ.

Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)

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Daily Mass: We share our faith in Christ with one another. Catholic Inspiration

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Both John the Baptist and Andrew reveal who Jesus is as they lead others to encounter the Lord.

Mass Readings – January 4 before Epiphany (#207)

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!


Daily Mass: See what love the Father has bestowed on us! Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of John speaks of the Father’s love for us as children of God, inspiring us to turn away from sin and seek purity of heart.

Mass Readings – January 3rd before Epiphany (#206)

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