The response from Psalm 95 references the episode in the first reading today. May our hearts be open to God’s grace as we place our hope in the Lord’s guidance today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Category Archives: Ordinary Time
Daily Mass: Confronting our fears. Catholic Inspiration
In the first reading from the Book of Numbers, the people arrive at the Promised Land and fall under the influence of their fears. Lest we be too quick to judge them, it’s a good reminder for us to take a hard look at whatever keeps us from doing what is right…all because we are afraid.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. John Vianney, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 51 offers a powerful opportunity for repentance and conversion of heart. When we honestly acknowledge our sins and ask for forgiveness, the Lord’s grace can heal and renew us with new life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Sing for joy to God our help! Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm Response offers a beautiful proclamation in the context of the two feeding miracles from the first reading and the Gospel. May our hearts give joyful praise to God as we count our blessings this day!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 18th Week of Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes present in the readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1 Kings 19:4-8
- Elijah is hungry in the wilderness and is fed by the angel of God.
- Elijah’s food is meant to strengthen him for his journey.
Psalm – 34:2-9
- “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
- We give praise and glory to God who saves us from distress.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:30-5:2
- We are imitators of God as beloved children and live in love.
- We cast out vices and we forgive one another as God has forgiven us.
Gospel – John 6:41-51
- Continuing with the “Bread of Life” discourse from last week, Jesus addresses those who are murmuring.
- Christ reaffirms that he is the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
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18th Sunday of the Year: Holy Communion is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
In the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel Jesus says that he is the Bread of Life, and as we hear these words in the context of the New Testament and the early Church we come to the awareness that this bread – our reception of Holy Communion at Mass – is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Let all the nations praise the Lord! Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response reminds us to take a moment each day for praise and thanksgiving to God for all that we have received. May all the nations praise the Lord!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: A lack of faith keeps us from Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The lack of faith on the part of the people of Nazareth limited their ability to receive the Good News. It’s an important lesson for us all: may we grow in faith so that we can grow in God’s grace!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 17th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ’s friendship with Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Catholic Inspiration
The feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus offers an opportunity to reflect on their friendship with Jesus, inviting us all to consider how we might foster our friendship with the Lord as we grow in faith and love.
Mass Readings – Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
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Daily Mass: Moses is transformed by God’s presence. Catholic Inspiration
Moses becomes radiant through his encounter with God. The image helps us understand how the more we dwell upon Lord’s presence in our lives, the more we are transformed…for the good!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 17th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
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