Through prayer, sacraments, and virtuous service, we prepare ourselves for the surprises and uncertainties of life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year (#429)
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Category Archives: Ordinary Time
Daily Mass: We spiritually prepare for the surprises in life. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We are models of faith to one another. Catholic Inspiration
Paul reminds the people how he was a model of faith during his stay, inviting them to consider how they will give faithful witness to one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year (#427)
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St. Augustine, pray for us!
(And as he is also the patron of my diocese…St. Augustine, pray for the Diocese of Superior!)
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Daily Mass: Stand firm and hold fast to your faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Paul exhorts the people to stand firm and hold fast to their faith when deceptions and false reports make them anxious or afraid.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 21st Week of the Year (#426)
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St. Monica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: In times of trouble, we pray for God’s grace. Catholic Inspiration
The 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians recalls our need to pray always for those who live their faith, even as they struggle with persecution and affliction.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year (#425)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 22nd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8
- Moses tells the people to observe the commandments of the Lord.
- Through their adherence, they will reveal to the nations the wisdom that comes from God.
Psalm – 15:2-5
- “The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
- The virtuous person who fears the Lord will never be disturbed.
2nd Reading – James 1:17-18,21b-22,27
- We humbly welcome all the good and perfect gifts that come from the Father.
- We are doers of the word and not hearers only.
Gospel – Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
- Jesus quotes Isaiah, responding to the Pharisees that God’s commandments supersede human precepts.
- The Lord then teaches that the evils that come from within a person (from their hearts) are what defile.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year (B, #125)
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21st Sunday of the Year: We receive the Body of Christ to face the hard things in life. Catholic Inspiration
At the conclusion of the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, as disciples are leaving after the “hard” teaching of Jesus, Peter responds to the Lord’s question with a declaration of faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (B, #122)
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Daily Mass: We are commanded to love. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus when asked what is the greatest commandment.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year (#423)
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God invites, will we respond? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and Pharisees, reminding us that while God’s invitation is extended throughout our lives, it is up to us to respond.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year (#422)
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Holy Mary our Queen, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Today is a good day to follow the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus tells a parable that reveals both God’s generosity and our opportunity to receive the Lord’s mercy, even in our darkest moments.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 20th Week of the Year (#421)
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St. Pope Pius X, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We focus on the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s teaching about riches and wealth challenges us to put Christ first in our lives and above all things.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 20th Week of the Year (#420)
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St. Bernard, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Jesus discusses how to serve God and use wealth wisely
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- Daily Mass: Christ meets us where we are and calls us to repentance
- Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the cost of discipleship
- Daily Mass: We offer our lives, following the example of Christ
- Daily Mass: We pray for all the faithful departed
- Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year
- All Saints: We learn from the saints how to shine with the light of Christ
- Daily Mass: Jesus teaches about humility
- Daily Mass: We serve the Lord in a variety of wonderful ways
