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Daily Mass: Foreshadowing the Cross. Catholic Inspiration

The passage of Genesis about Joseph and the parable of the vineyard in the Gospel of Matthew both foreshadow the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Lessons from the rich man and Lazarus. Catholic Inspiration

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus inspires us to open our eyes to the needs of those around us and respond decisively in the spirit of the Gospel.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: The path that leads to the Cross. Catholic Inspiration

As Jesus speaks to the disciples about his suffering and death on the Cross, he must also contend with the pettiness that often accompanies our human nature…teaching how we offer our lives in service of one another.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Humility in our daily practice. Catholic Inspiration

Humility in our daily actions proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ. May our lives reflect this crucial virtue in all that we do.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Monday Conversation: Forgiveness brings light to our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

Forgiveness is a practical application of the command to love, and it is one of the most difficult things we are called to do as disciples of Jesus Christ. Yet this act not only allows us to receive the light of God’s love in our hearts, but it also empowers us to shine with this love in the world.

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2nd Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration gives us hope to carry on. Catholic Inspiration

The Transfiguration of Jesus offered three apostles a sign of hope as they journeyed on to Jerusalem where the Lord would be crucified. This moment of glory strengthened their faith to face the coming test of suffering and hardship, showing us that God gives us what we need to carry on.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent

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Daily Mass: Love your enemies. Catholic Inspiration

It’s the classic test of the depth of our response to the Lord’s command…to be able to love those hostile people who make our lives painful and unbearable. Can we follow the example of Christ and love our enemies?

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Turn to the Lord! Catholic Inspiration

The prophet Ezekiel, the author of Psalm 130 and Jesus all highlight the crucial need to turn away from sin and direct our hearts to the Lord.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: To pray with all our heart. Catholic Inspiration

All of the readings today reveal the power of a fervent prayer from the heart. Prayer does not “change God’s mind,” but rather it draws our souls into a deeper union with the one who knows what we need.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Repent! Catholic Inspiration

The Sign of Jonah – a call to repent – is the sign that Jesus gives to the crowds…and He continues to offer this powerful sign to us today.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent

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