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Daily Mass: Abraham is put to the test. Catholic Inspiration

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Abraham undergoes a terrible test of faith, reminding us that when we are pushed to our limits and beyond, we seek the Lord’s help.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year

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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Hagar and Ishmael are sent away. Catholic Inspiration

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Sarah demands that Abraham sends away his son Ishmael, the son of Hagar, the servant woman.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year

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St. Elizabeth of Portugal and St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Catholic Inspiration

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As the Lord intervenes to save the lives of Lot and his family, Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year

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On this 4th of July, may we all pray for our country and those who lead us in government, industry, education, and business.


Daily Mass: Thomas overcomes his doubts. Catholic Inspiration

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In many ways, we all identify with St. Thomas the Apostle, who overcame his doubts about the resurrection of Jesus after he encountered the Risen Lord.

Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle

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St. Thomas, pray for us!


Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Zechariah 9:9-10

  • The prophet invites the people of Zion to rejoice as their gentle savior comes among them riding a colt.
  • Banishing war, the savior will proclaim peace to the nations and his dominion will reach the ends of the earth.

Psalm – 145:1-2,8-11,13-14

  • “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
  • We give glory to God for his merciful and gracious works that bless us.

2nd Reading – Romans 8:9,11-13

  • As the Spirit of God dwells in us we are united to Christ and renewed by his resurrection.
  • We no longer live according to the flesh, which leads to death, but in the Spirit that brings us life.

Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30

  • Jesus offers a prayer of praise to the Father for all that has been accomplished by his gracious will.
  • The Lord then invites all who labor and are weary to come to him and rest.

Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year

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13th Sunday of the Year: Putting Christ at the center of our lives. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord exhorts his apostles to put him first and center in their lives. This challenging admonition requires us all to look at our lives with honesty and humility as we discern the values we hold by the sacrifices we make.

Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: Abraham and Sarah respond to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

The Trinity, Andrei Rublev, 1411, Tempera, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Moscow.

Upon their approach to Abraham and Sarah, three men receive their hospitality and announce that in their old age they will have a son.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year

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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!


Daily Mass: God’s covenant with Abraham and Sarah. Catholic Inspiration

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God enters into a covenant with Abraham and Sarah, having changed their names and promising them a son in their old age.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year

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1st Martyrs of the Roman Church, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The witness of St. Peter and St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

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On this Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, we recognize the powerful proclamation of their faith in Christ, and we also acknowledge the many sufferings they endured as witnesses for the Lord.

Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter & St. Paul

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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We are known by the fruitfulness of our lives. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers classic spiritual advice regarding how we conduct our lives and interact with one another.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year

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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!