Paul reveals how through baptism we die to sin and rise to newness of life, inviting us to make the Lord our central priority and put to death whatever is not worthy of heaven.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year (#97)
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13th Sunday of the Year: In baptism we die to sin and rise to life with Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Baptism of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The baptism of the Lord reveals the Trinity and unleashes the fountain of grace that configures us to Christ and the Church. May we live our baptismal call in the world today!
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Baptism of the Lord
Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7
- The chosen servant has received the spirit of God and will bring forth justice.
- The servant will establish a covenant with the people and bring light and healing to the nations.
Psalm – 29:1-4,9-10
- “The Lord will bless his people with peace.”
- We give glory and praise to God, who is enthroned as king forever.
2nd Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38
- Peter speaks to the people in the house of Cornelius, saying that God shows no partiality.
- He then recounts the basic facts about Jesus, inviting the people to fear God and act uprightly.
Gospel – Matthew 3:13-17
- John the Baptist tries to prevent Jesus from being baptized by him, but the Lord directs him to allow it to fulfill all righteousness.
- As Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove, and the voice of the Father proclaims, “This is my beloved Son; with whom I am well pleased.”
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)
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Daily Mass: The Lord comes to set the earth on fire. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks of the fire he brings to the earth as he approaches his baptism, inviting us to embrace the flame of faith to purify our hearts and be ready to stand with Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year (#476)
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St. John of Capistrano, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of Easter
Let’s examine some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48
- Peter encounters Cornelius, discovering that the Holy Spirit of God comes to all people who fear the Lord and act uprightly.
- As a result, Gentiles are now able to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Psalm – 98:1-4
- “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.”
- Singing joyfully to the Lord, we proclaim God’s victory, justice, kindness and wondrous deeds to all the nations.
2nd Reading – 1st Letter of John 4:7-10
- We love one another because God first loved us, for God is love.
- Out of love, God sent his son as expiation for our sins.
Gospel – John 15:9-17
- Jesus commands his disciples to love one another as he loves us.
- The Lord chooses us and appoints us to go and bear fruit that will remain as we carry out his command to love one another.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #56)
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Daily Mass: The Easter joy that invites us to repent and receive the Holy Spirit.
Following Peter’s speech, the crowd is cut to the heart and asks what they must do. Peter’s response to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit inspires us to live our faith with an ongoing conversion of heart as the Spirit guides us throughout our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday in the Octave of Easter (#262)
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Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: We die and rise with Christ. Catholic Inspiration
While we hold vigil through the night and await the Lord’s resurrection, we journey in faith as we die with Christ and rise with him to new life.
Mass Readings – Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (#41)
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The Baptism of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Baptism of the Lord reveals the presence of the Trinity on earth and invites us to reflect on the grace of our own baptism.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)
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Daily Mass: The testimony of water, blood, and the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John reveals God’s testimony that Jesus is the Son of God through water, blood, and the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#209)
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St. Andre Bessette, pray for us!
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The Baptism of the Lord fosters our desire to please God.
As Jesus is baptized, the Father’s voice is heard from Heaven, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” May these words inspire us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to the Lord.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we've been given?
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