As Zechariah hears the message of hope from the Angel Gabriel, he expresses his doubts. May his example help us to honestly confront our own struggles of faith as we turn toward the Lord.
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Daily Mass: St. Thomas – honest doubts, sincere faith. Catholic Inspiration
St. Thomas reminds us that as disciples we can be honest with our human doubts even as we embrace our faith in Christ. As we bring our struggles to the Lord, we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus…calling for the grace we need each day.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, Apostle
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Daily Mass: Facing our fears. Catholic Inspiration
St. Peter’s call to Jesus across the water offers us a number of aspects of fear as it appears in our hearts. From terror to doubt, from panic to illness…Christ comes and strengthens our faith so we can respond to his saving gift of grace.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The doubt (and faith) of St. Thomas. Catholic Inspiration
St. Thomas is known for his doubts about the resurrection of Jesus. However, once he saw the Risen Lord he boldly proclaimed “My God and my Lord!” This very real portrait of Thomas inspires us in the midst of our doubts to draw near to Christ and proclaim the Good News in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, apostle
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Daily Mass: Division, Doubt and Discord. Catholic Inspiration
John’s Gospel offers a glimpse at the division that occurs among the crowd – all who are trying to figure out who Jesus is – as doubt, isolation and discord rise to the surface. Division is part of our human experience; in light of today’s reading we have the opportunity to consider how we work to unite with one another in a spirit of peace.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: The world is perplexed. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year
Herod is perplexed. Who is Jesus? What is he about? What does it all mean? These questions continue to surface in the world today as people are confronted with the power of God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ.
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Daily Mass: The plot thickens. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
As questions swirl about who is Jesus the threats against his life continue to grow. The uncertainty – is he a prophet or even the the Christ – causes divisions and doubts among the leaders. As we encounter uncertainty in our own lives we look to the Lord for wisdom, strength, and guidance.
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Daily Mass: Facing doubt and fear. Catholic Inspiration
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year
The disciples did not understand what Jesus said about his suffering and death, and they were afraid to ask for more information. Yet as they eventually would move from fear to faith we are inspired to face whatever confronts us this day – knowing that the Lord will help us every step of the way.
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2nd Sunday of Easter: Healing, Speaking, and Believing
Study: Reflect on your life right now. What needs to be touched by the power of Christ’s resurrection?
Pray: The resurrection of Jesus brings power and hope to all believers; pray for God’s grace in your daily life.
Serve: How might the Good News of Christ shine through your words and actions today?
Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast
I continually marvel at the power of the Resurrection of Christ in the lives of the apostles. They are different people! Standing in the light of Easter, touching and speaking to the Risen Lord, they can’t go back – their lives are forever changed and empowered to proclaim Good News. Check this out:
- 1st Reading – Signs & Wonders performed by the Apostles
- Psalm Response – “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting!”
- 2nd Reading – John proclaims the Good News of Christ
- Gospel – Jesus appears to his Disciples, and Thomas moves from doubt to belief
Note this: it wasn’t the miracles, healings, or teachings of Jesus that brought about this change. It was the resurrection; all these people who formerly followed Jesus are transformed into a new creation by the experience of the Easter. They are freed from fear and no longer bound by sin. Their lives are shot through with grace, mercy, peace, and joy.
I want this. I want this for every person I meet, for every person I know, and certainly for my own heart. To bask in the light of Christ raised from the dead – to know that God has built a bridge that covers the gap from our weakness to the glory of Heaven – is to live with a power and conviction that brings the Lord’s life to a world in need of Good News.
So today:
- What needs to be healed in our lives?
- How might we proclaim Good News to others?
- How might we foster our faith in the Lord…and witness Easter joy?
Our faith is not a history lesson. Christ’s resurrection continues to bring change and renewal to our lives today. May we open our hearts to the Lord and allow Easter glory to shine in our lives.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- The Baptism of the Lord
- Daily Mass: The Lord takes delight in his people
- Daily Mass: An earnest prayer for healing
- Daily Mass: Our love for God directs us to love one another
- Daily Mass: Love drives out fear
- Daily Mass: God is love
- Daily Mass: We belong to God
- Study, Pray, Serve: The Baptism of the Lord
- Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord?
- Daily Mass: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God
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