In the spiritual battle of life we equip ourselves with the protections provided by the armor of God. May we embrace these gifts and use them each and every day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Strive to enter through the narrow gate. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers stern advice that requires our strength and determination: strive to enter through the narrow gate!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God starts small with steady growth. Catholic Inspiration
Using the examples of a mustard seed and yeast, Jesus shows how the Kingdom of God begins small and develops over steady growth. May this teaching inspire us to cultivate each day a worthy and fruitful harvest of faith within our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Behave as children of God. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 1 amplifies the call of Ephesians to live a godly life, with the joy of children of the light and the strength of a tree planted by flowing water.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes for the readings of the 31st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 11:22-12:2
- The creator is far beyond the capacity and comprehension of the created.
- The creator loves all of creation, seeking its redemption, healing and renewal.
Psalm – 145:1-2,8-11,13-14
- “I will praise your name forever, my king and my God.”
- We join creation in praising the Lord, who is faithful, merciful, compassionate and just.
2nd Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2
- Paul prays that the people remain worthy of their calling and stay faithful.
- When a spirit or oral statement threatens to upset them, they are to remain steadfast and calm.
Gospel – Luke 19:1-10
- Jesus approaches Zaccheus and invites himself to his home.
- Zaccheus stands his ground in the face of opposition, and speaks in a way that reveals the repentance in his heart.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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30th Sunday of the Year: Running the race, keeping the faith. Catholic Inspiration
Despite obstacles, difficulties and abandonment, Timothy is assured that God remains close in our spiritual battles. May we run the race and keep the faith that we have received as we journey through this life to the next!
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Living the Christian life. Catholic Inspiration
The exhortation in Ephesians invites us to embrace the call of our life in Christ and live it in a truly exemplary manner.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The response from Psalm 33 echoes the wonder and awe in our hearts as we acknowledge the beauty of creation. May our awareness of creation help us to discern the contrast of our sin, inspiring us to run to Christ for the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. Paul of the Cross, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Much will be required of the person entrusted with much. Catholic Inspiration
The end of this passage of Luke’s Gospel is one of my favorite passages of Scripture, even as it challenges me to the core. May we use wisely the gifts entrusted to us!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. John Brefeuf, St. Isaac Jogues and companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We proclaim the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sends out 72 disciples on mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God. May their example inspire our witness to continue this mission today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, evangelist
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St. Luke, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
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- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
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