Luke’s Gospel shows how Jesus called His twelve apostles by name, selecting them for their particular work. May remember that Christ calls us as well.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
All you Saints in Heaven: Pray for us!
Study: Consider the people who inspire you. What qualities do they possess that speak to your mind and heart?
Pray: Invoke your favorite saint(s) in you daily prayers. Remember that they are cheering you on the journey of faith!
Serve: How can you be an example and witness to others? How can your life draw others closer to the Lord?
Solemnity of All Saints Readings
When you think of saints, what comes to mind?
- Angel wings?
- Halos and extra holiness?
- Serene, smiling faces in clean white robes?
How about this: survivors!
Saints come in all shapes and forms – men & women, young & old, rich & poor, with a variety of abilities, challenges, and opportunities. Yet all of them share some common traits:
- They had their share of struggles. Life brought them obstacles and difficulties.
- They had their share of blessings. They experienced beauty and grace.
- They made mistakes. Sometimes their sins were epic…with horrible consequences.
- They returned to Christ. Over, and over, and over again!
We celebrate the saints this Sunday, recognizing in their lives the hope we have in Jesus Christ. The Lord makes the path to heaven possible, and the saints have walked on the way before us. They made it! Not because they were perfect, but because they turned (and returned) to the Lord.
They are our inspiration. In our struggles, in our blessings, in our mistakes…we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ. We have hope that the one who bridged the gap between heaven and earth will continue to support and guide us on our journey to eternal life.
Do you have favorite saints? Call upon them for help! Are you unfamiliar with the saints? Check out any of the links below and get started learning some more about the supernatural heroes who cheer us on to eternal victory.
Mary and all the Saints…PRAY FOR US!
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Note: This post was first published October 27, 2015.
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Daily Mass: Our Lady of the Rosary. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Rosary we recall the power of the Lord’s Prayer in the context of the ministry and life of Jesus. May this beautiful prayer draw us closer to the Lord through the intercession of his mother, Mary.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of the Rosary
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The Holy Guardian Angels. Catholic Inspiration
We call upon our Guardian Angels as we grow in grace and follow their example to help and serve one another.
Mass Readings – The Holy Guardian Angels
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The Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Catholic Inspiration
The Bible names these three angels as particular instruments in God’s plan of salvation; may their presence inspire our faith as we follow Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – The Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
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Feast of St. Matthew: We live in a manner worthy of our call. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Ephesians beautifully illustrates how we are directed to live according to the manner of our call to follow Jesus Christ. Simply put, if we have been given gifts, then may we joyfully offer them to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle
Note: Today is my birthday, and I give thanks to God for the gift of my life!
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Daily Mass: Mary, our Lady of Sorrows. Catholic Inspiration
The anguish of Mary at the foot of the Cross of Christ touches our human pain and loss in moments of suffering. Yet Mary’s faithfulness inspires us to endure these times of trial as we place our hope in her Son.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Cross of Christ reveals justice, humility and love as Christ triumphs over sin and death for the salvation of the world. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you! For by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
Mass Readings – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
As the Church celebrates the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we recognize that all of us – in great and small ways – have a part to play in salvation history. Following Mary’s example, will we say yes to the Lord today?
Mass Readings – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Daily Mass: The Passion of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist came to point others to Jesus, and his death inspires us to face our sufferings with fervent hope in Christ through His victory on the Cross.
Mass Readings – The Passion of St. John the Baptist
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We persevere with the faith of Christ
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