On this Memorial of the Guardian Angels, we pause to rejoice that the Lord offers heavenly help, and pray that we have the humility to receive it!
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Guardian Angels
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Guardian Angels, pray for us!
Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
The Guardian Angels invite us to humbly ask for the help we need. Catholic Inspiration
The Archangels remind us that we all fight a spiritual battle. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael we recall that all of us are part of a great spiritual battle as we follow Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
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Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The call of St. Matthew. Catholic Inspiration
Matthew responds to the call of Christ, who invites him (and his friends!) to grow in the life of grace.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle
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St. Matthew, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our Lady of Sorrows. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s sorrow is witnessed in both Gospel options today: Luke’s passage speaks of the “sword of sorrow”, and John’s text reveals Mary’s agony before the Cross of her Son.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows
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Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Catholic Inspiration
John 3:16 is perhaps the most well known verse in the Bible, revealing the magnitude of God’s love poured out for us through the death of Jesus on the Cross.
Mass Readings – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world!
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Daily Mass: The Lord knows our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Nathanael is brought to Jesus, and through the discussion he acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God.
Mass Readings – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew, pray for us!
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The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary’s Magnificat gives glory to God for the marvelous things that the Lord has done. Her song of praise becomes our own as we follow her example and offer our lives for her son, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives with a generous and cheerful heart. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, we recognize the Paschal Mystery of Jesus as the model for our generous and cheerful sacrifices that we offer to God.
Mass Readings – St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
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The challenge and consolation of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Transfiguration of the Lord brings both consolation and challenge to our hearts. We are consoled by the glory of God revealed on the mountaintop, yet we are challenged to prepare for the moment when we will stand before the Risen Lord on the day of judgment.
Mass Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Let’s examine some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
1st Reading – Daniel 7:9-10,13-14
- The Ancient One is seated upon a throne, ablaze in awesome majesty and dazzling glory.
- The Son of man approaches the Ancient One and receives dominion, glory, and kingship over all peoples.
Psalm – 97:1-2,5-6,9
- “The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.”
- Heaven and all creation acknowledge God’s might and glory.
2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 1:16-19
- Jesus Christ has received all honor and glory from God the Father.
- Peter and the other disciples witnessed this on the mountain and made it known to others.
Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9
- Jesus brings Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where he is transfigured in glory with Moses and Elijah.
- A voice from heaven announces, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
- The disciples fall to the ground afraid until Jesus bids them to rise. They are instructed not to tell anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Jesus speaks to Peter about love and sacrifice
- Daily Mass: Jesus prays for unity
- Daily Mass: Jesus prays to protect the disciples
- Daily Mass: Jesus prays for his disciples
- Daily Mass: Paul teaches about the Holy Spirit
- Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
- The Ascension of the Lord
- Daily Mass: Apollos humbly accepts instruction about Jesus
- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, for God is with us.
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Matthias
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