Category Archives: Ordinary Time

Daily Mass: Ananias is called by God to heal Saul. Catholic Inspiration

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Ananias is called by God to heal Saul’s blindness. May his example inspire us to respond to the Lord’s invitation to reach out to others as we put our faith into practice every day.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: Be holy, following the example of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of Peter exhorts us to be holy. How? By embracing the gift of faith and drawing close to Jesus Christ and his Church. May these words inspire us as we begin our Lenten journey tomorrow!

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Times of trial and testing can foster our faith. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of Peter reminds us that in times of difficulty our faith in Christ can flourish. May we face the challenges of today with trust that the Lord supports us with his grace.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 8th Week of the Year

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8th Sunday of the Year: What’s growing in our hearts? Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus teaches the disciples that we will know a tree by its fruit, and this insight can be applied to the state of our spiritual lives and our relationships with one another.

Mass Readings – 8th Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: We seek healing in body and soul. Catholic Inspiration

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We all seek healing in body, heart, mind and soul. May the Letter of James inspire us to call upon the Lord for healing both on the inside and the outside as we strive to be agents of healing for one another.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Stop complaining and start creating solutions. Catholic Inspiration

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How often do we catch ourselves whining and complaining? (Be honest!) The fact is that it seldom helps, whereas the practice of patience and perseverance can strengthen our souls.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Using wealth wisely. Catholic Inspiration

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How we spend our money says a lot about our values and priorities. The Letter of James weighs in on the topic, warning us of the consequences if we fail to use wealth wisely.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: May we live in the present moment. Catholic Inspiration

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How do we spend our time? Are we trapped in the past or always worried about the future? The Letter of James reminds us to live in the current moment, mindful that it is a precious treasure from the Lord.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year

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St. Polycarp, pray for us!


Daily Mass: What do we say about Jesus? Catholic Inspiration

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When asked by the Lord, the disciples offered many answers about the identity of Jesus. Peter, however, gets it right: he is the Christ! May our lives proclaim this truth each and every day.

Mass Readings – Feast of the Chair of St. Peter

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Daily Mass: How fruitful is my life? Catholic Inspiration

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The first reading offers practical advice to help us evaluate the spiritual state of our souls. Do we find bitterness, jealousy, or self-ambition? Instead, may we cultivate the fruits of the Spirit, a true harvest that comes from Heaven.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of the Year

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St. Peter Damian, pray for us!