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Monday Conversation: Stewardship and Tithing. Catholic Inspiration

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This Monday Conversation explores how we use our financial resources through the practice of stewardship and tithing. Fr. Andrew offers some practical considerations for prayer and reflection.

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3rd Sunday of Lent: The Ten Commandments. Catholic Inspiration

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The Ten Commandments are part of the teaching of the Church and the revelation of God’s power in salvation history. May they guide and direct our hearts as we encounter freedom from the bondage of sin and journey with the Lord Jesus.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

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Daily Mass: A tale of two brothers. Catholic Inspiration

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The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals two classic ways that we imperfectly follow our Father in Heaven. On one hand we commit sins, and finally wise up and repent; on the other hand we do the right thing but with a hard heart. Thank God for Jesus to guide us!

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Joseph and his brothers. Catholic Inspiration

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The story of Joseph occurs in the last chapters of the Book of Genesis. In today’s first reading we discover how it all begins when the jealousy and hatred of his brothers leads them to sell Joseph into slavery.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Walking with Mary on the Way of the Cross: Two examples of service. Catholic Inspiration

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This third installment of the Lenten Retreat focuses on two people who serve Jesus along the Way of the Cross: Simon of Cyrene and Veronica. May their example inspire us to discover how we might serve the face of Jesus today.

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Daily Mass: Lazarus and the rich man. Catholic Inspiration

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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man pokes at our consciences. Do we see the poverty around us and respond with compassion? We know the teaching of Jesus…may we ask the Lord for the grace to put His words into practice.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: We offer our lives in service to one another. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus teaches his disciples that the journey to Heaven is along the path of service.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: An exhortation from Isaiah. Catholic Inspiration

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The prophet Isaiah exhorts the people of Israel to wash themselves clean – seeking God’s goodness and avoiding evil. It’s a message that is just as relevant today.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: The measure of mercy. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus teaches how the measure of mercy applies to our hearts: “For the measure you measure will be measured out to you.”

Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Monday Conversation: Fasting and Abstinence. Catholic Inspiration

Fasting and Abstinence are ancient disciplines that can dramatically enhance our spiritual life. Fr. Andrew offers some practical tips to bring these tools into our own unique circumstances today.

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