In the midst of several recent high profile murders we gaze at the Cross of Christ, whose triumph inspires us to humbly engage one another with charity.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (#638)
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Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
Daily Mass: The example of Joseph and Mary inspires us to follow the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
On this Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we see in the example of the Holy Family an invitation to follow the Lord with all our heart and soul.
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#636)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
1st Reading – Numbers 21:4b-9
- Filled with impatience, the people complain against God and Moses about the wretched food.
- In punishment God sends saraph serpents that bite the people and many die.
- After the people pray for forgiveness, Moses makes a bronze serpent which he fixes on a pole, and those that gaze upon it will live.
Psalm – 78:1-2,34-38
- “Do not forget the works of the Lord!”
- The psalm recalls God’s might, and how the people often strayed.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:6-11
- Jesus “empties himself” and takes on our human form and weakness, even to death on a cross.
- Because of this, God exalted him, and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – John 3:13-17
- Jesus tells Nicodemus that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
- “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…!”
Mass Readings – Exaltation of the Holy Cross (#638)
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Daily Mass: The passion of John the Baptist
The death of John the Baptist reveals the wickedness of our world, reminding us to hold fast to our faith in Christ when we encounter the stark reality of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – The Passion of John the Baptist (#429/634)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary’s proclamation of praise inspires us to rejoice in the saving power of God at work in our lives.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#622)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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The Transfiguration of the Lord
The Transfiguration of the Lord invites us to take to heart the Father’s command, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him!”
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614)
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Daily Mass: Following the example of Christ, we serve and offer our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus clearly states that greatness comes when we sincerely offer our lives and serve one another.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James (#605)
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St. James, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The doubt and faith of Thomas. Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Jesus and Thomas reveals God’s desire to meet us where we are, inviting us to move from doubt to vibrant faith.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, Apostle (#593)
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St. Thomas, pray for us!
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St. Peter and St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration
St. Peter and St. Paul reveal how God’s grace can work in our weak and wounded hearts to do extraordinary things, reminding us that it is not how we start but how we finish that matters most.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul (#591)
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St. Peter and St. Paul, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We respond to God’s fierce love for us. Catholic Inspiration
On this Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we respond to the fierce love of God as revealed by the image of a shepherd who defends and protects, nourishes and guides the flock entrusted to his care.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (#172)
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Lord Jesus, may your Sacred Heart fill out hearts with your love!
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