St. Paul uses the image of an athlete to remind us that discipline, effort and commitment are also crucial elements of our spiritual life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Tag Archives: Effort
Daily Mass: We carry out our daily work for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul reveals by his example and teaching that all of us are called to give our best effort in whatever labor we do. Our task is to see how the daily work we complete on earth helps build the Kingdom of Heaven…then do it!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year
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27th Sunday of the Year: Stir into flame the gift of faith. Catholic Inspiration
The Second Letter to Timothy inspires us to take the gift of faith and stir it into flame, realizing that this task requires daily attention and effort.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: What will you do with what you’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 21st Week of the Year
Three servants were given different amounts of money by their master to invest; two worked hard, one was lazy. The parable reminds us that while we are all given different resources and abilities in this life the Lord still calls us all to use what we’ve been given with wisdom and hard work.
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15th Sunday of the Year – Chosen & Empowered by God – Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s 15th Sunday of the Year Homily Podcast
Both Amos and the Apostles are chosen by God and empowered to do amazing things. The tasks set before them are difficult and challenging – obstacles that will test them. The Letter to Ephesians reminds us, however, that God chooses us as well! Here are three points to help us face the struggles of life:
- Attitude
- Effort
- Stay close to Jesus Christ
May the words of the Scriptures and the examples of the saints inspire us to engage the obstacles of life with God’s grace!
