Category Archives: Lent

3rd Sunday of Lent: The living water of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers the “living water” to the Samaritan woman. This water, capable of destroying the bonds of sin and nourishing our souls for eternal life, transforms our lives and configures our hearts to Christ.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent

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Daily Mass: God’s enduring love for us. Catholic Inspiration

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The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the extraordinary love of the Father. This love extends to us, in our weaknesses and sins, reminding us to acknowledge our need for God’s grace in our lives today.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Cultivating a fruitful life for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus directs a stinging parable to the chief priests and elders, exhorting us to cultivate a fruitful life for the Lord.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: A lesson from the rich man and Lazarus. Catholic Inspiration

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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus directs disciples today to consider how we might put our knowledge of Jesus Christ into practice, particularly as it applies to repentance.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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St. Frances of Rome, pray for us!


Daily Mass: How will we offer our lives for the Lord? Catholic Inspiration

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On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks of his suffering, death, and resurrection.  As we follow the Lord today, may we consider how we are called to offer our lives through the sacrifices we make.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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St. John of God, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Practical wisdom for the Lenten journey. Catholic Inspiration

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Both Isaiah and Jesus offer practical insights for a vibrant spiritual life.  May we take their lessons to heart as we continue through this holy season!

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Saints Perpetua & Felicity, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The measure with which we measure will be measured out to us. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord offers practical advice for what we should do, and what we should avoid.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Lent

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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent.

1st Reading – Exodus 17:3-7

  • In their thirst for water, the people grumble against Moses.
  • At the Lord’s command, Moses takes his staff and strikes a rock, from which water flows and the people are able to drink.

Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9

  • “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
  • Unlike the Israelites who grumbled, we are exhorted to come before the Lord in joyful worship with thanksgiving.

2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-2,5-8

  • Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.

Gospel – John 4:5-42

  • Jesus, sitting at a well in the town of Sychar in Samaria, encounters a woman and converses with her.
  • Jesus announces that he is the Christ, and the woman tells others about Jesus…and they come to believe that he is the savior of the world.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent

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2nd Sunday of Lent: Hope for the journey. Catholic Inspiration

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The Transfiguration reveals the glory of Jesus to the disciples, offering them hope for the journey as the Lord sets his face toward Jerusalem. As we travel through life, may we draw strength from God and follow Christ through this life until we reach our destination in heaven.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent

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Daily Mass: We are commanded to love one another. Catholic Inspiration

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The command of Christ to love – even our enemies – demands our ongoing vigilance and effort as disciples of the Lord. May we pray for the grace to carry it out, following the example of Jesus and putting it into practice.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent

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St. Casimir, pray for us!