Tag Archives: Courage

Daily Mass: Our response to God’s call. Catholic Inspiration

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God calls both Saul and Ananias in a powerful way, and their response will change their lives and leave a lasting impact on the Church. 

Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Peter Chanel and St. Louis Mary de Montfort, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Paul offers some parting advice. Catholic Inspiration

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Before he departs from Miletus, Paul offers some parting advice to the disciples that combines hard-nosed common sense, mingled with faith and tender compassion.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Justin, pray for us!


5th Sunday of the Year: We face our fears and follow the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Both Isaiah and Peter face their fears as they embrace the Lord’s invitation and follow with all their heart. May their example inspire us to echo the words of Isaiah: Here I am Lord! Send me!

Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: The conversion of St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

Paul’s conversion from enemy to advocate of Christianity was made possible through the courage of Ananias, whose example inspires us to live our faith with boldness, conviction and trust.

Mass Readings – Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Paul, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The courage to face death. Catholic Inspiration

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The seventh chapter of Acts recounts the martyrdom of Stephen and offers us an insight into the courage of the early Church. Where does this strength come from? Jesus Christ, the bread of life!

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: The faith that fosters courage and casts out fear. Catholic Inspiration

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The power of the Holy Spirit and the joy of the resurrection shine forth in the apostles as they confront the threat of death for proclaiming the Good News of Jesus. Their witness inspires us to face our fears as we embrace our faith.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: The boldness of the disciples. Catholic Inspiration

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Released from custody, Peter and John return to the disciples to recount what happened. As they pray, the Holy Spirit comes upon them while the ground shakes and they preach with boldness.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: Perfect love drives out fear. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of John offers a rich insight regarding how God’s love gives us the courage to face our fears.

Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany


The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration

The statue of Our Lady of Peace is found in the Lateran Basilica in Rome; the photo is mine.

On this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we take to heart the words of the angel Gabriel as we cast out fear and follow Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Our Lady of Guadalupe


Daily Mass: Stand firm, and call upon the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul exhorts us to stand firm and draw our strength and encouragement from our faith in Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 21st Week of the Year


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