Jesus reproaches the villages that rejected his message of repentance, reminding us that our response to the Lord’s invitation has crucial consequences.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Putting Christ at the center of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus concludes his teaching to the Twelve before he sends them out on their mission, reminding them to make him the priority and center of their lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year
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St. Benedict, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a
- Abraham offers hospitality to three strangers with food that Sarah prepares.
- The strangers foretell that she will have a child within a year.
Psalm – 15:2-5
- “He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
- The fear of the Lord guides us to act in a holy and virtuous manner.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28
- Our suffering allows us to participate in the afflictions of Christ.
- When we unite our lives to the Lord, we draw strength from him.
Gospel – Luke 10:38-42
- Martha, burdened with much suffering, complains to Jesus about her sister, Mary.
- Jesus addresses Martha’s worries and tells her that Mary has chosen the better part.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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15th Sunday of the Year: What must we do? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable when asked to clarify what we must do to enter eternal life. May we actively respond with compassion and mercy to the “neighbors” in our lives!
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration
Having called and empowered the Twelve Apostles, Jesus exhorts them to cast aside fear in the face of difficulty and duress.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our response in times of trial. Catholic Inspiration
Continuing from the call of the Twelve and the explanation of their mission, Jesus now prepares his followers for the difficulties that are part of the path of discipleship.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We give and receive without cost. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus gives instructions to the Twelve in preparation for their mission, reminding them that they have received the the truths of salvation without cost…and thus without cost they give them to others.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ sends the Twelve Apostles. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name and empowers them to carry out his earthly ministry. Their efforts, fortified by the Holy Spirit, would change the world and leave us a legacy of faith. May we continue this ministry today!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The compassion of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
We glimpse the compassion of Christ as he pities the people who come to him with their suffering and pain. May the Lord’s mercy inspire us to run to him in our needs, as we share his kindness and love.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony Zaccaria & St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The healing power of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The two miracles in the Gospel of Matthew encourage us to look at how we both receive and share the healing power of Christ in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: It is the Holy Spirit, and not our ego, that directs our faith
- Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Easter
- 2nd Sunday of Easter: Peace be with you
- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
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