The first reading offers a beautiful reflection on God as the source of all love. May we receive this love and freely offer it to one another!
Mass Readings – Tuesday after Epiphany
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!
Daily Mass: Test everything to discern what is of God. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John exhorts us “to test the spirits to see whether they belong to God.” How do we do this? By using the gifts of Faith and Reason we discern how to live each day to the fullest.
Mass Readings – Monday after Epiphany
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Baptism of the Lord
Let’s take a look at some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the Baptism of the Lord. Please note that there are options for the 1st Reading, Psalm and 2nd Reading!
1st Reading – Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7
- Isaiah speaks of God’s chosen one in whom he is well pleased.
- This servant shall perform mighty deeds that bring hope and life to the people.
1st Reading – Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
- The people hear of the one who will prepare the way of the Lord.
- The herald brings good news of comfort and tenderness which casts out fear.
Psalm 29:1-4,9-10
- “The Lord will bless his people with peace.”
- Glory and praise is given to God who reigns with might over heaven and earth.
Psalm 104:1-4,24-25,27-30
- “O bless the Lord, my soul”
- God’s majesty is praised for the goodness of all creation.
2nd Reading – Acts 10:34-38
- While in the house of Cornelius (a non-Jew) Peter teaches about Jesus.
- Peter references the baptism of John and the power of Jesus to do good deeds.
2nd Reading – Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7
- The grace of God trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires.
- We have been saved through the “bath of rebirth” and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – Luke 3:15-16,21-22
- John testifies that one mightier than he is coming who will baptize the people with the Holy Spirit and fire.
- As Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit comes upon him in the form of a dove and the Father’s voice is heard from heaven.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord
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Epiphany: Living by the light that leads us to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The feast of Epiphany offers us an insight into understanding the pilgrimage of our lives. Guided by the light of Christ we travel on our pilgrim path through this world to our destination in Heaven, learning life’s lessons along the way.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord
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Mary, the Mother of God. Catholic Inspiration
She was chosen to be the Mother of God, and as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary this day we draw near to her Son, the Savior of the World.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Mother of God
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Key insights about Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
The Prologue of the Gospel of John offers rich insights about Jesus. May we dwell on these words of hope and live them with joy!
Mass Readings – 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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St. Sylvester…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The spiritual practice of detachment. Catholic Inspiration
St. John in his First Letter offers us an example of spiritual detachment, a discipline whereby we do not let earthly things “tie us down” and keep us from God.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Daily Mass: Living our love for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The first reading offers us a profound insight: our love for one another reveals the truth of our love for the Lord. May we live our faith every day, loving and forgiving each other with the grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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St. Thomas Becket…pray for us!
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The Holy Innocents. Catholic Inspiration
There are times when we witness senseless violence and tragedy in our lives. In these moments of horror and grief, we draw strength from the Lord who empowers us to face the darkness and offer his light.
Mass Readings – The Holy Innocents
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All you Holy Innocents of God…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We pass on the gift of faith. Catholic Inspiration
St. John reveals in his First Letter how as a witness to the Good News of Jesus he joyfully shares this message of hope. May we be inspired to live our faith in Christ with the same intensity.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
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St. John…pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
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- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
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- 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
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