The response from Psalm 91 today urges us to put our trust in God. It’s a good reminder as we embark on the daily adventure of our lives…looking to the Lord for the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Category Archives: Ordinary Time
14th Sunday of the Year: The sacrifices we make for freedom and faith. Catholic Inspiration
Both Ezekiel and Jesus faced opposition as they carried out their ministry. In light of their challenges we recall the hard work and effort that forged our country as we cherish our faith and freedom, recognizing that there are times when we are required to make sacrifices for our convictions.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Saint Thomas, Apostle. Catholic Inspiration
The skepticism of Thomas is familiar to many of us. Let’s face it, it’s easy to doubt and question even in the best situations! Yet in the end Thomas makes a profession of faith that inspires us to overcome our own doubts as we follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle
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Daily Mass: The invitation to follow Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus calls Matthew in the Gospel today, we take hope that the Lord calls us as well, even in the midst of our shortcomings and sins. May we respond with the same conviction!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Healing and Forgiveness. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a paralytic and at the same time forgives his sins. May we recognize the healing power of forgiveness in our lives as we seek to follow Christ as we put his commands into practice.
Daily Mass – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus drives out demons from two men, the local people are frightened at this display of God’s power over evil. In those moments when we confront the darkness in our lives, may we turn to the Lord for grace and strength.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Catholic Inspiration
These two heavy hitters are remembered today, not because they were perfect; rather, they accepted the grace from God that they received and made an offering of their lives to the Lord. May they inspire us today!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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Daily Mass: Christ is the priority of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Matthew reveals a couple of examples of things that distract us from the Lord. When Christ is the center and priority of our lives, however, everything else comes into focus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5
- Ezekiel is sent by God as a prophet to a people who have rebelled in the past.
- Whether they heed or resist, they will know that a prophet has been sent among them.
Psalm – 123: 1-4
- “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.”
- The Psalmist cries out to God on behalf of the people who have experienced mockery and contempt.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10
- Paul acknowledges his weaknesses as an opportunity to rely on Christ.
- In Christ we have the strength we need to face the hardships and persecutions of this world.
Gospel – Mark 6:1-6
- Jesus is rejected in Nazareth as the people take offense at him.
- Christ is amazed at their lack of faith, and does no mighty deeds there.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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13th Sunday of the Year: How our faith helps us face sickness. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals two people, encouraged those present to have faith in him. May we pray for the needs in our lives as we follow Christ today and learn the lessons the Lord is teaching in our hearts.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: What will we offer to the Lord today?
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- Daily Mass: We work on ourselves first before we point out the faults of others
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