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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Daily Mass: Paul faces opposition in Corinth. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration
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
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
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
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12th Sunday of the Year: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration
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.
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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration
How important it is for us to hear the words “Do not be afraid!” As St. Paul was encouraged to let go of fear, we are also directed to live our faith in the face of every trial.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Catholic Inspiration
John’s Gospel offers a beautiful reflection as Jesus invites us to trust in him when doubt, fear and anxiety overwhelm us. God is our strength and our comfort, providing us the grace we need as we follow where the Lord leads.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Catching St. Peter. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
When Jesus steps into the boat he changes Peter’s life forever. As the Lord teaches the crowds and invites Peter to abandon fear and follow him, we find that Christ continues to do the same in our lives, reaching out to us and welcoming us into a life of faith.
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33rd Sunday of the Year: Tough Times. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
The Gospel today reminds us that when tough times happen in our lives we:
- Do not fear
- Trust in God’s wisdom
- Persevere
While it is not always easy to do, we know that the Lord will help us face our difficult moments with a power that is greater than our own.
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