Tested like us, Christ helps us in our moments of trial and testing, and through his saving death the Lord restores us to newness of life.
Mass Readings Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#307)
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Category Archives: Ordinary Time
Daily Mass: Jesus Christ has the power and authority to free us from our sins. Catholic Inspiration
An unclean spirit acknowledges the power and authority of Jesus as the Holy One of God, inspiring us to reaffirm our faith in the one who died on the Cross that we might have life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#306)
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Daily Mass: We are part of God’s great love story. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of salvation history who calls us to follow and offer our lives in his name.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of the Year (#305)
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St. Hilary, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year
Let’s review some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 62:1-5
- The prophet proclaims that Jerusalem will be vindicated and glorified.
- The nations will see how God rejoices in the people who were formerly forsaken.
Psalm – 96:1-3,7-10
- “Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.”
- We sing to the Lord, announcing his salvation and giving glory to God.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 12:4-11
- There are different gifts, service, and types of work, but it is the same Spirit and Lord who produces them.
- To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some particular benefit.
Gospel – John 2:1-11
- Jesus is at a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and when the wine runs out the Lord performs a miracle and turns water into wine.
- This is not a normal wine; it is tested by the headwaiter who declares it is the best.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (#66)
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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Mary keeps the presence of God before her, reflecting in her heart about her Son, the savior of the world.
Mass Readings – Mary, Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We read and respond to the sign of the times. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus points out that just as we pay attention to the changes in nature, we can also observe the changes in our hearts in order to be ready for the moment when our life on earth will end.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year (#507)
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Daily Mass: As we look to Heaven, we persevere on earth. Catholic Inspiration
The contrast between Luke’s Gospel and the Book of Revelation illustrates how we gain strength to persevere on earth by our knowledge of the glory of God’s triumph in Heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)
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Daily Mass: The Lord comes to judge the earth. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response challenges us to keep the Lord’s judgment always before us, for one day we will stand before Christ our King.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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Daily Mass: What do we have to offer to the Lord today? Catholic Inspiration
The example of the poor widow guides our reflection on both what unique gifts we have to offer and how great a sacrifice do we wish to make today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year (#503)
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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, my Rock! Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 144 offers a rallying cry as we face our spiritual battles with the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#502)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We are guided by the Fruits of the Spirit
- 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
