The exchange between Jesus and Zaccheus fills us with hope as the Lord initiates an encounter that leads to conversion and change of heart.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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33rd Sunday of the Year: If the Lord called you now, would you be ready? Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel today addresses the age-old concern about the end times…which begs a question: if the Lord called you right now, would you be ready? Are there things in life that need to be fixed, or are there perhaps opportunities that you can help flourish?
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Pray always. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord uses a parable to express our need to pray always without growing weary.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Live in the moment, ready for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses a number of illustrations to underscore a practical point: we live each moment to the fullest as we follow the Lord. Only with our eyes fixed on Jesus can we face the uncertainties of life with calm conviction.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God is among you. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is among us. Our task is not to go chasing around looking for the Lord, but rather to live as his disciples as we apply our faith to every aspect of our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Drawing near to Jesus with a thankful heart. Catholic Inspiration
The healing of the ten lepers reveals the power of God’s grace. The gratitude of the Samaritan shows a response that can teach us all a great deal about how we drawn near to the Lord with a grateful heart.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are servants of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
To say “I serve the Lord” has tremendous implications for our understanding and action. Recognizing Jesus as our Lord, we configure every aspect of our lives to him as our daily actions and interactions are infused with his grace.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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32nd Sunday of the Year: Giving generously. Catholic Inspiration
Two widows offer examples of giving generously in the Scriptures today. Three words – gratitude, sacrifice and expectation – can offer insight into how we can be generous as we follow the example of Jesus.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Our relationship with God and money. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers a blunt teaching about money, reminding us that God is our first and greatest priority…whereas money is a tool that is meant to be put to good and practical use.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 31st Week of the Year (St. Leo the Great)
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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Catholic Inspiration
Today the universal Church celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica – the cathedral of the city of Rome – reminding us that every church around the world offers us a direct encounter of the living God when we draw near to the altar to pray.
Mass Readings – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
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