Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to offer our lives and say “yes” to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#196)
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Daily Mass: Mary’s example inspires our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Even when doubts arise, God works in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Even as Zechariah doubts the words of Gabriel, God’s grace will bring salvation history to fulfillment with the coming of John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#195)
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Daily Mass: Joseph’s response to the angel of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Joseph’s response to the angel reveals his commitment to God through the conviction of his actions.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#194)
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Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
The genealogy of Christ reveals the highs and lows of human life within the context of human history, reminding us that God works in our families as well.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#193)
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Daily Mass: Christ has authority over our lives. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist is cited by Jesus when questioned about his authority, inviting us to recall that we look to Christ as the leader and guide of our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#187)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Micah 5:1-4a
- Bethlehem is foretold to be the birthplace of the ruler of Israel.
- This ruler will stand firm and shepherd the people with peace.
Psalm – 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
- “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”
- We call upon the Lord from heaven to come and save us so that we may have new life.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 10:5-10
- Citing Psalm 40:6-8 and 1st Samuel 15:22, we see how the sacrifices of the old covenant are now replaced with a new covenant by the once-for-all offering of the body of Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Luke 1:39-45
- This is the account of the Visitation: the meeting and exchange between Mary and Elizabeth.
- At the same time, the infant John the Baptist (while still in his mother’s womb) recognizes that the Lord is near.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (Year C, #12)
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3rd Sunday of Advent: What should we do? Catholic Inspiration
People come to John the Baptist asking for guidance about how to live their lives in expectation for the coming of Christ.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (#9)
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Daily Mass: John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy about Elijah. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to the disciples about John the Baptist and how he fulfills the prophecy regarding Elijah.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#186)
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St. John of the Cross, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches and leads us. Catholic Inspiration
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that the Lord teaches and leads us in ways that are for our own good, inviting us to trust in Christ and follow him with full and open hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#185)
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St. Lucy, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Mary’s response to Good News. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s response – both to the angel Gabriel and to Elizbeth – invites us to consider how we embrace the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives.
Mass Readings – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (#690A)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Jesus is the Lord of the sabbath
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- Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year
- 2nd Sunday of the Year: Behold, the Lamb of God!
- Daily Mass: Jesus calls Levi
- Daily Mass: We foster our faith in Christ and help one another
- Daily Mass: Christ seeks our healing and peace
- Daily Mass: Our prayer life drives our action in the world
- Daily Mass: The teaching and authority of Jesus
- Daily Mass: Christ calls us to follow him
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