The Lord makes it clear that there will be a price to pay as we put Jesus first and at the center of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year (#487)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11
- Here the “suffering servant” faces hardship and affliction.
- Through this suffering, however, God will bring forth blessings and redemption.
Psalm – 33:4-5,18-20,22
- “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
- We wait for the Lord, who is trustworthy, kind, and just, to deliver us from death.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16
- Jesus is our great high priest who has passed through the heavens.
- We can confidently approach him, for he was tested like us in every way, yet without sin.
Gospel – Mark 10:35-45
- James and John approach Jesus, asking for the honor of sitting next to him in his glory.
- When the Lord asks if they will drink the cup and be baptized in his baptism, they say yes.
- When the other disciples become indignant, Jesus teaches them that to be great they must follow his example and become the servant of all.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (B, #146)
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Marriage Day of Reflection: Forgiveness, Love, and Renewal
This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. It includes three presentations:
- An overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
- The homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
- A reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.
Presentation #1 – Overview about marriage and the crucial role of forgiveness
Presentation #2 – Homily from the Gospel of John 3:13-17
Presentation #3 – Reflection about how to renew and strengthen marriage throughout life
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24th Sunday of the Year: We carry our crosses and follow Christ. Catholic Inspiration
After teaching about his suffering and death, Jesus rebukes Peter and makes it clear that if we want to follow Christ we are going to have to carry a cross.
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year (B, #131)
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Catholic Inspiration
We honor the Cross of Christ which reveals an awesome truth, that “God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”
Mass Readings – Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
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Daily Mass: Our blessings and woes are understood in the shadow of the Cross. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offer four blessings and woes, inspiring us to understand our spiritual lives as they relate to the Cross of Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#439)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 50:5-9a
- The prophet endures physical abuse from others who reject his message.
- God gives him strength and help; he is not disgraced and will not give up.
Psalm – 116:1-6,8-9
- “I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.”
- In our moments of distress and sorrow, we call upon the Lord who frees us from death.
2nd Reading – James 2:14-18
- It is not enough to wish people well; we must do our part to care for them.
- We demonstrate our faith in God by our works of charity for others.
Gospel – Mark 8:27-35
- When asked by Jesus at Caesarea Philippi about his identity, Peter acknowledges that Jesus is the Christ.
- After the Lord speaks about his passion and death on the cross, he chastises Peter for thinking “not as God does, but as human beings do.”
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year (B, #131)
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Daily Mass: Paul preaches about Christ crucified. Catholic Inspiration
Writing to the people of Corinth, Paul reminds them that he preached not with human wisdom, but about how God’s power was revealed through the crucifixion of Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#431)
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May this Labor Day holiday be a blessing to you and your loved ones!
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Daily Mass: Take up your cross and follow Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus tells his disciples to take up their cross and follow him, reminding us that the cross will be part of our lives as well.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 18th Week of the Year (#411)
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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Risen Lord was lifted up on the Cross for our salvation. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about how the Son of man must be lifted up on the Cross for the salvation of all who believe in him.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#268)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives
- Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
- Daily Mass: We receive the Good News in our hearts
- Daily Mass: We strive for God's justice and peace
- Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew
- Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father's will
- Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
- 3rd Sunday of Advent: Christ fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah
- Daily Mass: Lord make us turn to you
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