Category Archives: Podcast

Daily Mass: God’s revelation directs our lives. Catholic Inspiration

God’s revelation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus expands our knowledge and empowers our actions to draw close to God and one another.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#391)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives


Daily Mass: We repent of our sins and turn to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus reproaches the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, because they have seen the Lord’s miracles and they have still not repented.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the center of our lives. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus tells his Apostles that he is the most important aspect of their lives, reminding us to put Christ at the center and core of our lives.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year (#389)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!


Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year

Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6

  • The Lord will punish the shepherds who have scattered the sheep and driven them away.
  • God will gather the flock to increase and multiply, appointing new and faithful shepherds.

Psalm – 23:1-6

  • “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.”
  • God takes the initiative, leading, protecting, nourishing and sustaining our lives.

2nd Reading – Ephesians 2:13-18

  • We who were once far off have become near by the blood of Christ.
  • Christ is our peace, reconciling us to God and giving us access in one Spirit to the Father.

Gospel – Mark 6:30-34

  • Pressed in by the crowds, Jesus invites the apostles to come away by themselves and rest.
  • The Lord gazes upon the people and takes pity on them, for they are like sheep without a shepherd.

Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (B – #107)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives


15th Sunday of the Year: We are summoned and sent by the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus summons and then sends his Apostles to carry out his mission, having shown them what to do by his own example.

Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (B – #104)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives


Daily Mass: Faith in Christ casts out fear. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus tells his Apostles, DO NOT BE AFRAID! Yes, it will be tough and we will experience fear, but we have God’s victorious strength to engage the terrors of life as we embrace our faith.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Henry, pray for us!


Daily Mass: God gives us strength to face opposition and hardship. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus makes it clear to the Apostles that they will encounter hardship and struggle, but they will be given the grace to face it with faith.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives


Daily Mass: We’re on a mission from God. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus instructs the Twelve Apostles about what they are to do and how they are to trust in God’s providence along the way.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year (#386)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Benedict, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The Lord summons, empowers, and sends us forth in his service. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Afta Putta Gunawan on Pexels.com

Having modeled his ministry for the disciples, Jesus summons, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles to put into practice his example.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives


Daily Mass: We experience the Lord’s power and compassion. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Download a pic Donate a buck! ^ on Pexels.com

Jesus carries out his earthly ministry among crowds of people and reveals his compassionate heart in the process.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#384)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Augustine Zhao Rong, pray for us!