We recall the Passion of the Lord in John’s Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives.
Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)
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Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
Good Friday: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Catholic Inspiration
Holy Thursday: We receive the Lord in Holy Communion. Catholic Inspiration
At the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (#39)
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The Solemnity of St. Joseph. Catholic Inspiration
St. Joseph offers us a vibrant example of a quiet, faithful man who reveals his faith in God by his swift, immediate, and active response to the angel’s command. (#543)
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Joseph, pray for us!
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Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week. Catholic Inspiration
This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week:
- Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
- Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
- Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
- Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another.
Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
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The Presentation of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Simeon’s song of praise at the Presentation of the Jesus in the temple inspires us to call upon the Lord to see and respond to God’s action in our lives.
Mass Readings – Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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Daily Mass: Knowing when to follow and lead in the life of faith. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of St. Timothy and St. Titus, we discover that these two studied and learned about Jesus while following St. Paul, so that they could one day lead others to the Lord.
Mass Readings – St. Timothy & St. Titus (#520/321)
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St. Timothy & St. Titus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Conversion of St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration
The change in St. Paul (and also in Ananias who was sent to heal him) reveals our need for an ongoing conversion of heart as we follow Christ.
Mass Readings – Conversion of St. Paul (#519)
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St. Paul, pray for us!
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The Baptism of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Baptism of the Lord reveals the presence of the Trinity on earth and invites us to reflect on the grace of our own baptism.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)
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Epiphany: The light that leads us to God. Catholic Inspiration
Guided by the light of the star, the Magi followed the marvels of the natural world to the supernatural glory of God revealed in the Christ child.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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Mary, the Mother of God. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s reflection on the infant Jesus, and all the events that will occur throughout his life, inspire us to ponder how our faith in Christ transforms our lives today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ seeks goodness and life
- Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
- 23rd Sunday of the Year: The Lord invites us to engage in hard conversations
- Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our lives
- Daily Mass: The salvation of the just comes from the Lord
- Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to follow him
- Daily Mass: Jesus ministers to the people
- Daily Mass: Jesus reveals his power and authority
- Daily Mass: Overcoming our spiritual blindness
- Study, Pray, Serve: 23rd Sunday of the Year
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