Category Archives: Ordinary Time

Daily Mass: Store up treasure in Heaven. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord teaches his disciples to examine their hearts regarding WHAT their treasure is and WHERE they will store it.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: The Lord’s Prayer. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord’s Prayer has provided spiritual strength and guidance for countless Christians. May we call upon it frequently throughout our day!

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Fasting, Prayer and Almsgiving. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord speaks of three ancient and powerful spiritual practices: fasting, prayer and almsgiving.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Love your enemies. Catholic Inspiration

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Perhaps one of the toughest teachings in Christianity is found in the Gospel of Matthew today. Yet this command to love our enemies offers a practical path that unites us to the example of Jesus.

Mass Readings- Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Turn the other cheek. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers guidance when someone causes us harm; we are challenged to repay evil with good – and what a challenge at times it can be!

Mass Readings – Monday of the 11th Week of the Year

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St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!

(Or as I was taught when I needed this mighty saint’s help: “Tony! Tony! Look around! Something’s lost that must be found!”)


Daily Mass: Jesus teaches us to use simple speech. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 10th Week of the Year

Jesus urges his disciples to use plain direct speech when interacting with one another.

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St. Barnabas, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Jesus teaches about adultery and divorce. Catholic Inspiration

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While we might be tempted to think that adultery and divorce are recent problems of modern society, the Lord’s teaching today reminds us that these issues have been with humanity from the beginning.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 10th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: We reconcile with one another. Catholic Inspriation

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The Lord challenges us to surpass the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. How? By reconciling with one another!

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 10th Week of the Year

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St. Ephrem, pray for us!


Fr. Andrew’s 25th Anniversary of Priesthood.

The Mass on June 8, 2022 marked the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood for Fr. Andrew.

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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills the Old Testament. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus teaches that he has come, not to abolish, but to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. As we follow the Lord with all our hearts we pray that his saving work will flourish within and through our lives.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 10th Week of the Year

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Friends, today is the 25th anniversary of my priesthood. Please know that I remember you in my prayers at the altar as I offer my Mass at the Cathedral today! God bless you!