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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Daily Mass: The cost of discipleship. Catholic Inspiration
Having empowered the Apostles with his authority, Jesus expresses the cost of their discipleship. What’s at stake is the Cross…the looming reality that following Christ means that we offer our lives completely for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Jesus sends out the Twelve. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus selects the Twelve apostles and empowers them with his authority for ministry. May we see in their call our own opportunity today to proclaim the Kingdom of heaven by the gift of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The compassion and ministry of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
As the Lord carries out his earthly ministry, his compassion and pity emerge through his response to the people in their need.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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14th Sunday of the Year: The sacrifices we make for freedom and faith. Catholic Inspiration
Both Ezekiel and Jesus faced opposition as they carried out their ministry. In light of their challenges we recall the hard work and effort that forged our country as we cherish our faith and freedom, recognizing that there are times when we are required to make sacrifices for our convictions.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Saint Thomas, Apostle. Catholic Inspiration
The skepticism of Thomas is familiar to many of us. Let’s face it, it’s easy to doubt and question even in the best situations! Yet in the end Thomas makes a profession of faith that inspires us to overcome our own doubts as we follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle
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Daily Mass: The invitation to follow Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus calls Matthew in the Gospel today, we take hope that the Lord calls us as well, even in the midst of our shortcomings and sins. May we respond with the same conviction!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Catholic Inspiration
These two heavy hitters are remembered today, not because they were perfect; rather, they accepted the grace from God that they received and made an offering of their lives to the Lord. May they inspire us today!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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Daily Mass: Christ is the priority of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Matthew reveals a couple of examples of things that distract us from the Lord. When Christ is the center and priority of our lives, however, everything else comes into focus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5
- Ezekiel is sent by God as a prophet to a people who have rebelled in the past.
- Whether they heed or resist, they will know that a prophet has been sent among them.
Psalm – 123: 1-4
- “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.”
- The Psalmist cries out to God on behalf of the people who have experienced mockery and contempt.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10
- Paul acknowledges his weaknesses as an opportunity to rely on Christ.
- In Christ we have the strength we need to face the hardships and persecutions of this world.
Gospel – Mark 6:1-6
- Jesus is rejected in Nazareth as the people take offense at him.
- Christ is amazed at their lack of faith, and does no mighty deeds there.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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