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Daily Mass: Love, mercy and forgiveness. Catholic Inspiration

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The Gospel of Luke offers us a powerful teaching from Jesus regarding how we interact with one another.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 23rd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Another look at attachments in life. Catholic Inspiration

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Unlike the Beatitudes in Matthew’s Gospel, Luke’s version offers “blessings and woes” that reveal a stark truth about what we rely on in this life: if it’s not rooted in God, it’s not for our good.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 23rd Week of the Year (Peter Claver)


The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration

As the Church celebrates the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we recognize that all of us – in great and small ways – have a part to play in salvation history. Following Mary’s example, will we say yes to the Lord today?

Mass Readings – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Daily Mass: Lead me Lord, in your justice. Catholic Inspiration

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Amidst the temptations and deceits that come before us in the messy moments of life, we echo the vigilant cry of the Psalmist: “Lead me Lord, in your justice.”

Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year


23rd Sunday of the Year: Tough messages to deliver, and tough ones to receive. Catholic Inspiration

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A favorite photo with my mentor, Msgr. Ed Meulemans.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, there are tough messages that sometimes we are called to deliver, and sometimes we are called to receive. Through honesty, humility and love we open our hearts to encounter the transforming power of the Lord’s grace in these difficult moments.

Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. Catholic Inspiration

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Psalm 145 reminds us that the Lord walks with us, offering help and support whenever we call.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: We are servants and stewards for Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Paul reminds us that we are servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God…called to be trustworthy as we offer our lives in this life for the day we stand before the Lord in the next.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Leaving everything and following Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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As he listens and works near Jesus, St. Peter’s heart is forever touched as he offers his entire and follows the Lord.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year (St. Gregory)


Daily Mass: We must proclaim the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration

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Luke’s Gospel reveals the Lord’s drive to travel and announce the Kingdom of God, and as His disciples this same urgency underscores our need to proclaim our faith to all we meet.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year


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

The 4th century ruins of the synagogue in Capernaum, where Jesus preached the message we hear in the Gospel today.

Luke’s Gospel recounts how Jesus taught and drove out demons with “authority and power.” This is the grace that we call upon today as we follow the Lord to face the challenges of our lives.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year