Tag Archives: Disciple

Daily Mass: Listening to Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

The image of Martha’s sister, Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to his words inspires us to draw near to the Lord in silence and let His grace fill our hearts.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to work together. Catholic Inspiration

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As the Lord sends out the 72 disciples in pairs, we discover that we are stronger when we work together.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Hanging on to the Hand of God. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord makes it clear that hanging on to His hand will require us to let go of everything else…

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 26th Week of the Year (St. Jerome)


26th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration

At St. Peters in Rome, January 2020

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


Daily Mass: What is the Lord’s task for today? Catholic Inspiration

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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)


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


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

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

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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)


Daily Mass: Love God and Neighbor? Show your work! Catholic Inspiration

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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


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