The exhortation in Ephesians invites us to embrace the call of our life in Christ and live it in a truly exemplary manner.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The response from Psalm 33 echoes the wonder and awe in our hearts as we acknowledge the beauty of creation. May our awareness of creation help us to discern the contrast of our sin, inspiring us to run to Christ for the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. Paul of the Cross, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Much will be required of the person entrusted with much. Catholic Inspiration
The end of this passage of Luke’s Gospel is one of my favorite passages of Scripture, even as it challenges me to the core. May we use wisely the gifts entrusted to us!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. John Brefeuf, St. Isaac Jogues and companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We proclaim the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sends out 72 disciples on mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God. May their example inspire our witness to continue this mission today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, evangelist
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St. Luke, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Take care to guard against all greed. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a request with a parable that shows the dangers of greed in the human heart.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 35:12-14,16-18
- The Lord, a God of justice, hears the cry of the weak and the oppressed, the orphan and the widow.
- The prayer of the lowly reaches the Most High who judges justly and affirms what is right.
Psalm – 34:2-3,17-19,23
- “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.”
- God is close to the brokenhearted and rescues them from distress.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
- Having kept the faith during a time of trial, the Lord gave strength to continue.
Gospel – Luke 18:9-14
- Two men went to pray, but only one was heard by God…a tax collector who acknowledged his sin and need for the Lord’s mercy.
- “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: We stay close to Christ and call upon the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord makes it clear that our choice to follow him has eternal consequences. As we struggle through the spiritual battles of this life, we call upon the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Theresa of Jesus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Facing our fears, with faith! Catholic Inspiration
The Lord speaks to the disciples about the real challenges of hypocrisy and fear in this life, offering a way forward through faith in God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Callistus I, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are blessed with faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The introduction to the Letter to the Ephesians reveals the source of our strength: God’s blessing to us through the coming of Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 28th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Fruits of the Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul refers to the fruit of the Spirit, practical signs that reveal both the actions we do and the awareness that we are on the right spiritual path.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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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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