The life of St. Barnabas inspires us to be both disciples and apostles for the Lord Jesus, giving witness to Christ by what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Memorial of St. Barnabas (#580/361)
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St. Barnabas, pray for us!
Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
Daily Mass: Mary, the Mother of the Church
Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple, saying, “Behold your mother.”
Mass Readings – Memorial of the BMV, the Mother of the Church (#572A)
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Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity
Let’s explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31
- The wisdom of God was present before the act of creation, possessed by the Lord from the very beginning.
- Beside him as a craftsman, God’s wisdom found delight in the human race.
Psalm – 8:4-9
- “O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
- God has crowned humanity with glory and honor, taking its place amidst the wonders of creation.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-5
- Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our faith in Jesus Christ.
- Our hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – John 16:12-15
- Jesus promises his disciples that the Spirit of truth will guide and teach them.
- Everything that Jesus has from the Father will be declared to his disciples.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#166)
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Pentecost: The Holy Spirit enflames our faith to become Apostles. Catholic Inspiration
The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the faith of the disciples to go forth as apostles, joyfully proclaiming the Good News and bringing others closer to Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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Come Holy Spirit!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let’s focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options.
Vigil Mass: John 7:37-39
- Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah, saying that he satisfies the thirsty with living water.
- His disciples later understand that this refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit after the Lord is glorified.
Mass during the Day: John 20:19-23
- Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.”
- The Lord then breathes on them saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Mass during the Day (2nd Option): John 14:15-16,23b-26
- Jesus teaches that we keep his commandments out of our love for God.
- We are promised the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach us everything and remind us of what the Lord taught.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#63)
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The Ascension of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Before he ascends into heaven, Jesus promises the disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them to be Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.
Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth reveals the coming of Jesus Christ, inviting us to seek out our own encounters with the Lord in prayer, sacrament, and Adoration.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#572)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God dwells and works in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches about his relationship with the Father and reveals how he works in and through our lives.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Philip & St. James, Apostles (#561)
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St. Philip & St. James, pray for us!
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Easter Day, the Resurrection of the Lord
In the light of the Risen Lord we rejoice in the new hope we have in our restored relationships with God and one another.
Mass Readings – Easter Day, the Resurrection of the Lord (#42)
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Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
In the darkness of this holy night we wait in vigil with the whole Church as the Risen Lord Jesus triumphs over sin and death.
Mass Readings – Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (#41)
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