The Psalm response reminds us that all judgement belongs to the Lord, and one day we will all be held accountable when we stand before the Just Judge.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus teaches his disciples the value of sacrifice. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus observes a poor widow offering a few coins for the temple treasury, he reveals that in the eyes of Heaven what is valued looks a little differently. It’s the sacrifice, not the amount, that makes the angels rejoice.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
- The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
- On this mountain will be peace among the nations.
Psalm – 122: 1-9
- “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
- We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.
2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14
- The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is at hand.
- We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44
- Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
- Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
The words of the Dismas (the “good thief”) in the Gospel of Luke echo in our hearts as we claim Jesus Christ as our King: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!”
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
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Daily Mass: Blessed by the Lord, my rock! Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response offers a joyous affirmation of the Lord’s strength in times of struggle. May this spiritual durability sustains us in our spiritual battles and draw us closer to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Cleansing the temple of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord cleanses the temple area and teaches the crowds. As temples of the Holy Spirit, we call upon the Lord to purify our lives so that we may be a proper dwelling place for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord’s sorrow for our sins. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, we gain a crucial insight into the Lord’s Sacred Heart. Filled with sorrow for the sins of our world, Christ reveals the depth of his love and points us to the Cross as the instrument of our salvation.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A parable about the crucial task of stewardship. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers a somber parable, reminding us about the crucial responsibility we have to be good stewards of the things entrusted to our care.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Gertrude, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord chooses to stay with us. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus chooses to stay with Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector and sinner. May this Scripture give us all hope, for the Lord chooses to stay with us – knowing full well all our sins – that he might seek and save what was lost.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Albert the Great, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Lord, let us see! Catholic Inspiration
The blind man’s reply, “Lord, I want to see!” invites us to consider how we, too, long to see clearly our path through this life. May our eyes be opened as we walk in the light of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
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