Psalm 145 proclaims the marvels of God’s might, and the response reminds us to echo this Good News to all the world.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew, pray for us!
Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Mary proclaims her great Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, giving praise to God who does mighty things through our lowly lives. May her words inspire us to offer our lives to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Daily Mass: To follow Jesus means that we serve one another. Catholic Inspiration
As the disciples become indignant over the request from the mother of James and John, the Lord uses the opportunity as a teachable moment…showing how his disciples are called to serve one another.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James, Apostle
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Daily Mass: Jesus sends Mary Magdalene on a mission. Catholic Inspiration
Mary Magdalene is the first disciple to meet the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to proclaim the resurrection to the Apostles.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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Daily Mass: St. Peter and St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration
They are two of the brightest lights in the communion of Saints, yet these very sinful, fallible men can inspire us to follow their example as we turn away from our past sins and embrace a future guided by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary offers us an opportunity to reflect on the extreme range of emotions she encountered, particularly sorrow. The Blessed Mother had many experiences to ponder in her heart; may her intercession lead us to the Cross of her Son.
Mass Readings – Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus beats with a shepherd’s love. For while we were still sinners, Christ died for us; and like the shepherd who leaves the 99 other sheep, the Lord looks for us when we stray.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of Corpus Christi, we gratefully acknowledge the sacrament that Jesus defines and commands us to receive. May this precious gift of the Real Presence strengthen us for our work on earth and guide us safely to Heaven.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ
Here are some of the central themes that we find in the readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
1st Reading – Genesis 14:18-20
- Melchizedek the king of Salem offers a blessing to Abram along with a gift of bread and wine.
- Abram gives a tenth of his possessions to the king.
Psalm – 110:1-4
- “You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.”
- The Lord reveals his power and appoints his priest.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 11:23-26
- Paul recounts the Last Supper to the people at Corinth as it was told to him.
- Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17
- After teaching and healing the crowd, Jesus feeds the 5000.
- The words – Take, Bless, Break, Give – are identical to the format of the Last Supper.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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The Most Holy Trinity. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus refers to the Trinity in John’s Gospel, pointing out that we are “works in progress” who are growing in our discipleship and communion with one another.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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