Mary’s example of faith inspires us to follow her example and magnify the Lord by our words and actions in the world today.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Guadalupe (#690A)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
Our Lady of Guadalupe inspires us to magnify the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to reaffirm each day our desire to say yes to God.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#689)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Thanksgiving Day!
On this Thanksgiving Day we pause to count our blessings and direct our gratitude toward God, others, and the simple joys that enrich our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (#943-947)
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Jesus Christ is our King!
May the response of Christ our King to the good thief be applied to us as well, “Today you will be with me in paradise!”
Mass Readings – Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe (#162)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King.
1st Reading – 2nd Samuel 5:1-3
- The tribes of Israel come to Hebron and meet David.
- Recalling the words of the Lord that he would be their shepherd and commander, they anoint David king of Israel.
Psalm – 122:1-5
- “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
- Jerusalem is the city for the people of Israel, where resides the judgment seat for the house of David.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:12-20
- We give thanks to the Father, who gave us his beloved Son, the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of all creation.
- He is the head of the body, the church, and he reconciles all things through the blood of his Cross.
Gospel – Luke 23:35-43
- Christ is mocked from the Cross, where the sign above his head reads, “This is the King of the Jews.”
- The good thief acknowledges Jesus who says to him, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Mass Readings – Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King (#162)
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We are God’s building, a temple of the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that they are God’s building where the Holy Spirit dwells and Jesus Christ is the sure foundation.
Mass Readings – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (#671)
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Study, Pray, Serve: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12
- The angel brings the prophet to the entrance of the temple, and the water that was flowing out becomes a great river.
- Wherever the river flows every living plant and animal flourishes and teems with life.
Psalm – 46:2-3,5-6,8-9
- “The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.”
- God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of distress.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 3:9c-11,16-17
- We are God’s building with Christ as the foundation.
- We are temples of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in us.
Gospel – John 2:13-22
- Seeing all the sellers and money changers in the temple area, Jesus makes a whip of cords and drives them all out.
- Speaking of his own body, Jesus says “destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”
Mass Readings – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (#671)
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All Souls: May they rest in peace! Catholic Inspiration
We commend our beloved dead to the mercy of God, praying for the repose of their souls and mindful that we embrace the precious gift of life, for one day we will join their ranks.
Mass Readings – Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (#668)
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Note: There are many options for the Mass readings; what is listed is a suggestion and may be different in your parish church.
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Daily Mass: We are blessed when we are with Christ. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of All Saints (which is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year,) we remember that we are blessed in the highs and lows of life when we are closely connected to Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to do his work today. Catholic Inspiration
After his night vigil in prayer, the Lord calls forth from his disciples twelve Apostles by name to carry out his work.
Mass Readings – Feast of Simon & Jude, Apostles (#666)
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St. Simon & Jude, pray for us!
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