Jesus tells the crowds that if they follow him, he must be first in their hearts. (Here’s a secret: the Lord is speaking to us as well.)
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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23rd Sunday of the Year: We put Christ first in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Avoid pride. Catholic Inspiration
As he concludes his remarks on the divisions within the community, St. Paul offers his own counter-example as speaks of the deadly sin of pride.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are stewards of the mysteries of God. Catholic Inspiration
As he confronts the divisions among the people of Corinth, St. Paul reminds us that we are stewards of the mysteries of God. Our labor and service belong to the Lord, who will judge our efforts on the unique circumstances of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are guided by God’s wisdom. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul exhorts us to seek God’s wisdom above all else, reminding us that in the Lord we have been given everything we need for our journey through life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are God’s co-workers. Catholic Inspiration
Paul addresses the divisions and factions among the people of Corinth, reminding them that we are united together as God’s co-workers.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are guided by the Spirit of God. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We rely on the power of God. Catholic Inspiration
On this Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist we hear about the terrible events that lead to his death. As we confront the forces of evil in our lives, we draw strength from the insight of St. Paul, who reminds us that in our weakness we rely on the power of God.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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22nd Sunday of the Year: Getting grounded in humility. Catholic Inspiration
Both the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Luke emphasize the virtue of humility in our actions with God and one another as we confront it’s opposing vice, pride.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: We boast in the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul shows how God calls the weak, the lowly and those deemed foolish in the eyes of the world to stand with might before the powerful. Where do these humble people find their strength? In Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Monica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We proclaim Christ crucified. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul proclaims the power of the Cross of Christ as the source of power and wisdom that comes to us from God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Paul has limited success in Athens
- Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison
- Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
- 6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
- Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives
- Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
- Daily Mass: Our lives are fruitful when we remain close to Christ
- Daily Mass: We persevere with the faith of Christ
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