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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus exhorts his apostles “do not be afraid,” inviting us to discern the fears in our hearts as we cast them out with our faith in Christ.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)

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Daily Mass: Faith in Christ casts out fear. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus tells his Apostles, DO NOT BE AFRAID! Yes, it will be tough and we will experience fear, but we have God’s victorious strength to engage the terrors of life as we embrace our faith.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)

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St. Henry, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We cast out fear and embrace our faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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The Risen Lord says “do not be afraid” to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises.

Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)

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Daily Mass: Do not fear the challenges of the Good News. Catholic Inspiration

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As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, “Do not be afraid!” Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)

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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration

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Having called and empowered the Twelve Apostles, Jesus exhorts them to cast aside fear in the face of difficulty and duress.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year

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St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Paul faces opposition in Corinth. Catholic Inspiration

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Paul is informed in a vision to not be afraid, and he continues to preach the Gospel in the presence of opposition in Corinth.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter

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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration

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Having warned the Apostles of the cost of discipleship, Jesus urges them to let go of fear and follow in faith. It’s a good reminder for us all!

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year

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Monday in the Octave of Easter: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration

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The words of Jesus to the two women and the proclamation of Peter reveal how fear has been cast out of the hearts of the disciples by the power of the resurrection. May this be true for us as well!

Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter

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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


12th Sunday of the Year: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration

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Three times Jesus exhorts the Apostles to not be afraid. This timeless wisdom requires us to cultivate a healthy perspective as we receive the strength of our faith in Christ.

Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year

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Note: Here is the Post from the Smithsonian that I used to reference the events of 1968.