Category Archives: Ordinary Time

November 6, 2026

Daily Mass: An example of hustle, drive, and determination. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus offers an unusual parable, showing how a poor steward worked hard after losing his job. The point? May we have the same determination and drive to live our faith everyday!

Mass Readings – Friday of the 31st Week of the Year (#489)

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November 5, 2026

Daily Mass: Christ meets us where we are and calls us to repentance. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus responds to the Pharisees with two examples that reveal how God meets us where we are and invites us to repent of our sins.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year (#488)

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November 4, 2026

Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the cost of discipleship. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus minces no words as he expresses how his disciples will place God as the greatest priority of our lives.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year (#487)

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St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us!

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November 3, 2026

Daily Mass: We offer our lives, following the example of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Paul teaches in his Letter to the Philippians how Christ empties himself for the salvation of the world, inspiring us to follow the Lord’s example and live accordingly.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 31st Week of the Year (#486)

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St. Martin de Porres, pray for us!

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November 2, 2026

Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16

Resplendent and unfading is wisdom for those who seek her in anticipation and vigil.
Filled with the perfection of prudence, wisdom keeps us free from care.

Psalm – 63:2-8

“My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
We pine and thirst for God, whose kindness fills us with joy.

2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

Our belief that Jesus died and rose offers us hope that all who have died in Christ will rise with him.
The Lord, with a word of command, will reveal his majesty and power through the resurrection of Jesus.

Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13

Jesus offers a parable about ten virgins – five wise and five foolish – who are waiting with oil lamps for the coming of the bridegroom.
Those that are ready are welcomed to the feast; those who are unprepared will be shut out.

Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year (#154)

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