The parable of the two sons reveals the power of our actions to define ourselves in the context of the unique aspects of our lives.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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Tag Archives: Disciple
26th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: What is the Lord’s task for today? Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus empowers his disciples to minister to the people, we are reminded that the Lord continues to invite us to serve in His name to those in our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 24th Week (St. Pius of Pietrelcina)
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Daily Mass: Hearing and acting on the Word of God. Catholic Inspiration
As I spend time today with my Mom on her birthday, I pause to thank God that my parents shared their faith and helped me live it.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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Feast of St. Matthew: We live in a manner worthy of our call. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Ephesians beautifully illustrates how we are directed to live according to the manner of our call to follow Jesus Christ. Simply put, if we have been given gifts, then may we joyfully offer them to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle
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Note: Today is my birthday, and I give thanks to God for the gift of my life!
Daily Mass: Great expectations for our life in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul offers inspiring words to describe a disciple who is caught up in the grace of Jesus Christ. May these words apply to us as well!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year (St. Monica)
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Daily Mass: Love God and Neighbor? Show your work! Catholic Inspiration
The great commandment to love God and neighbor is a crucial component to follow Jesus Christ. Our task: to demonstrate daily in thought, word and deed that we are putting it into practice.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We take up the Cross of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches us that the path to eternal life requires us to take up our cross. During our lives we will make countless offerings to the Lord, and through these sacrifices we will experience the triumph of the Cross of Christ.
Readings – Friday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The profound witness of St. Martha. Catholic Inspiration
Martha gives witness to the words of Jesus that He is “the resurrection and the life.” May her example inspire our faith!
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17th Sunday of the Year: The priority of the Kingdom of Heaven. Catholic Inspiration
Using parables of the treasure and the pearl, Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of Heaven is our priority above all else.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: In every disciple beats a servant’s heart. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus takes a “teachable moment” to transform a divisive request into an opportunity to understand service as a disciple. Will we offer our lives for the Lord today?
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James
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