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Daily Mass: We foster our faith in Christ and help one another. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus exerts his power to forgive sins and bring healing to a paralytic, revealing that he is God among us.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year (#309)

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Daily Mass: Christ seeks our healing and peace. Catholic Inspiration

The compassion of Christ is revealed as he takes pity on a leper and wills his miraculous healing.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year (#308)

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Daily Mass: Our prayer life drives our action in the world. Catholic Inspiration

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The intensity of the earthly ministry of Jesus is guided by his focused and intentional prayer.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#307)

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Daily Mass: The teaching and authority of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

The authority of Jesus is revealed through his teaching and ability to drive out demons.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#306)

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St. Hilary, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Christ calls us to follow him. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord continues the message of John the Baptist to repent, and then he begins to call the first disciples: Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of the Year (#305)

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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year

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Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.

1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6

  • The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
  • They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10

  • “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
  • We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3

  • Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
  • He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.

Gospel – John 1:29-34

  • John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
  • John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (64)

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The Baptism of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

The baptism of the Lord reveals the Trinity and unleashes the fountain of grace that configures us to Christ and the Church. May we live our baptismal call in the world today!

Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)

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Daily Mass: An earnest prayer for healing. Catholic Inspiration

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A leper humbly comes before Jesus to plead for healing and walks away restored.

Mass Readings – Friday after Epiphany (#216)

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Daily Mass: Our love for God directs us to love one another. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of John challenges us to put our love for God into practice as we love the people in our lives.

Mass Readings – Thursday after Epiphany (#215)

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Daily Mass: Love drives out fear. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord.

Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214)

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St. Raymond of Penyafort, pray for us!