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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Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
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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Good Friday
For all the pain and agony, the darkness and despair, we dare to call this day “Good” because Jesus Christ took our place and died on the Cross for our sins.
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Holy Thursday
We are nourished with the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus, instituted at the Last Supper, so that we may humbly serve one another in the name of Christ.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday (#39)
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
The Passion of the Lord is proclaimed within the shadow of the Cross, where we discover how love, sacrifice, and humility shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#37/38)
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Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday
Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday.
1st Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7
- The prophet speaks to the weary rousing words with the help of God.
- He is not disgraced, even in the face of attack and mockery.
Psalm – 22:8-9,17-20,23-24
- “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
- READ THIS ENTIRE PSALM in light of the Passion of Jesus Christ! It is worth your time and effort.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:6-11
- Jesus “emptied himself” by taking on our human form and being crucified for our sake.
- Because of his obedience to the Father’s will, his name is exalted above all names, and before him every knee shall bend – in heaven, on earth, and under the earth – proclaiming that he is Lord.
Gospel – Luke 22:14-23:56
- Take time this week to read these two chapters and pray over Luke’s account of the Passion of the Lord.
- May the death of Jesus help us to comprehend the immensity of God’s love for us all.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#38)
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The Annunciation of the Lord invites us to respond with fervent faith. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 40 echoes Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel, encouraging us to reaffirm our faith each day with zeal and enthusiasm.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (#545)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Let your mercy come to us, O Lord
- Daily Mass: The lesson of the sign of Jonah
- Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year
- 28th Sunday of the Year: We respond to God's banquet invitation
- Daily Mass: We are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God
- Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons
- Daily Mass: We practice our faith with persistence
- Daily Mass: Lord, teach us to pray!
- Daily Mass: We draw near and listen to the Lord
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