All of us face temptations of different types and intensities throughout our lives. James exhorts us to persevere…hang in there! God gives us the grace to face them.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Persevere in times of temptation. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: An introduction to the Letter of James. Catholic Inspiration
During the next two weeks before Lent begins, the first reading at daily Mass will offer selections from the Letter of James. The introduction today will highlight some of the key themes that help us as we follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year
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St. Cyril and St. Methodius, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 7th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23
- While trying to kill David, Saul is asleep and unattended when David comes upon him.
- David spares Saul’s life, offering clear proof of his mercy.
Psalm – 103:1-4,8,10,12-13
- “The Lord is kind and merciful.”
- God, who is merciful and gracious, has compassion on us and pardons all our sins.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:45-49
- Paul contrasts the first man, Adam, with Jesus (the last Adam) to highlight the natural and the spiritual.
- By becoming like us, Christ unites our nature to his and restores what was lost by sin.
Gospel – Luke 6:27-38
- The “Golden Rule” (Do to others as you would have them do to you) is highlighted in this passage in a number of ways: love one’s enemies, share or lend with those in need, stop judging, forgive one another.
- “For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year
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6th Sunday of the Year: What’s growing in our hearts? Catholic Inspiration
The prophet Jeremiah reminds us that what we cultivate in our hearts will flourish in our lives. May we have the courage to take stock of the crop we find within and assess if it is worthy of the Lord.
Mass Readings 6th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: In the messiness of life, stay close to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
This is a new low point for Israel. The kingdom is now hopelessly divided, idolatry is promoted throughout the land, and the people are far from God. Yet in the midst of this messiness the Lord remains faithful and present to those who call for help.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The kingdom is divided. Catholic Inspiration
As the kingdom breaks down and Jeroboam challenges Solomon, we see the devastating effects of division. May we apply the lesson to our own lives as well.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Solomon commits idolatry. Catholic Inspiration
Solomon’s wives turn him toward the worship of other gods, so that his heart is no longer entirely for the Lord. May we be reminded how easy it is to let other things take the Lord’s place in our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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St. Scholastica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The queen of Sheba visits Solomon. Catholic Inspiration
The queen of Sheba seeks out Solomon to listen to his responses to her questions. Her search for wisdom gently reminds us to draw near to those who help us grow in knowledge and insight.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Solomon’s prayer. Catholic Inspiration
Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple serves as a crucial reminder to keep our relationship with the Lord anchored in prayer each and every.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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St. Josephine Bakhita and St. Jerome Emiliani, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Solomon builds the Temple. Catholic Inspiration
As his kingdom prospers, Solomon gives thanks to God and dedicates vast resources for the construction of the Temple which will house the Ark of the Covenant.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Daily Mass: Judas plots his betrayal
- Daily Mass: The darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed
- Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Day
- Daily Mass: Jesus is at the center of a diverse crowd of people
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