Jesus uses a teachable moment about the sabbath to reveal his divinity as the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: An insight about fasting. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a helpful insight about the purpose and nature of fasting, reminding us that this powerful, spiritual practice is a tool that is meant to draw us closer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3
- The Gentiles who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
- The people have abundant joy, and the rod of their taskmasters has been broken.
Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
- The Lord’s strength gives us courage; we are no longer afraid.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17
- Paul urges the people to be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
- Christ is the source of our unity, and all our efforts give glory to him.
Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23
- Jesus, preaching repentance, fulfills the words of Isaiah the prophet.
- The Lord calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John to follow him.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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2nd Sunday of the Year: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will!
The Psalm response stirs our hearts to offer our lives each and every day in service to God. May we call upon the Lord’s grace to journey through life with open eyes as we say, “Here am I, Lord!”
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Jesus meets us where we’re at, then invites us to follow. Catholic Inspiration
The call of Levi and his response to the Lord reveals how God meets us where we’re at in life and invites us to step out in faith and follow.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Bringing others to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus heals the paralytic on a stretcher, the action of the four men who brought him reveals our opportunity to bring others to the Lord for help and comfort.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ is moved with pity for our plight. Catholic Inspiration
The pity of Jesus in the presence of a leper reveals the Lord’s compassion for human suffering. As Christ heals the leper, we recognize God’s great desire to restore us to health and wholeness.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Jesus heals the sick. Catholic Inspiration
Crowds gather as Jesus heals the mother-in-law of Simon Peter and the subsequent people who come for comfort and relief. May we turn to the Lord for the healing grace we require today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Jesus reveals his authority to teach and drive out demons. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals his authority in Capernaum through his teaching and ability to drive out demons. May we pledge our allegiance to Christ and submit to his rule of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The Baptism of the Lord fosters our desire to please God.
As Jesus is baptized, the Father’s voice is heard from Heaven, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” May these words inspire us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to the Lord.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Confronting the darkness of evil
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of the Year
- 3rd Sunday of the Year: The light of Christ restores our life
- Daily Mass: Living our faith when the world wants to mock us
- Daily Mass: Jesus calls us by name for specific tasks in the world
- Daily Mass: We yearn for the healing power of Christ
- Daily Mass: Confronting the hardness of our hearts
- Daily Mass: Jesus is the Lord of the sabbath
- Daily Mass: Making a change to live for the Lord
- Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year
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