Tag Archives: Faith

School Mass: Putting our faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus acknowledges the faith of the Roman soldier, inspiring us at every Mass to echo his words of faith and trust in the Lord.

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Photo credit: The Passion of the Christ, 2004.


Daily Mass: How strong is your faith? Catholic Inspiration

Jesus comments on the lack of faith he witnesses in his native place.  This passage gives us a reason to pause and reflect on our faith, pondering how we might grow in our relationship with Christ.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Stir into flame the gift of God. Catholic Inspiration

The 2nd Letter to Timothy reminds us to “stir into flame the gift of God.”  We have been blessed with our knowledge of Jesus Christ; every day we have a new opportunity to let our faith shine in the world.

Mass Readings – Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

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Farewell to Fr. Ed. Catholic Inspiration

Msgr. Ed Meulemans was my pastor when I arrived at the Cathedral as a newly ordained priest in 1997.  Over the years he has been a great friend and mentor, teaching me many lessons about discipleship and priesthood.  May he rest in peace!

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration

Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel reveals her role in God’s plan for our salvation.  Chosen by the Lord, she offers us an example of faithfulness that inspires us every day to say yes to God’s call for our lives.

Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM

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Daily Mass: Faith that fosters our spiritual sight. Catholic Inspiration

How strong is our faith in the Lord?  Do we see Jesus at work in our lives?  Two blind men in the Gospel of Matthew teach us today how to call upon the Lord in our blindness as we trust in Christ’s guidance every day.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent

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Daily Mass: What is the foundation of our lives? Catholic Inspiration

Jesus reminds his disciples that when our actions match the words of our faith we build our lives on a foundation which can weather the storms of life.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent

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Daily Mass: Facing deception and fear. Catholic Inspiration

The Lord urges the people to not be led by deception and fear.  Instead, we face these obstacles with the grace that comes God.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God is among you. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is among us.  Our task is not to go chasing around looking for the Lord, but rather to live as his disciples as we apply our faith to every aspect of our lives.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year

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26th Sunday of the Year: Confronting the darkness in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

The people in the readings were tempted, even as they were striving to follow God.  They show us that we need to be vigilant against temptation as we engage our faith in Christ with the support of one another.

Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year

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