In this fifth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues to a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28, showing how we “lose our lives” out of love for Christ as we confront death and embrace God’s gift of life.
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Tag Archives: Faith
Daily Mass: The testimony that Jesus is God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals that the Scriptures, the witness of John the Baptist, and his saving death and resurrection all point to the testimony that he is God.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent (#247)
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Daily Mass: We honor Jesus as our Lord and God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to the Jews, revealing that he is God, the Son who has been given everything by the Heavenly Father, and before whom we will all stand one day for judgement.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#246)
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St. Francis of Paola, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Do we want to be well? Catholic Inspiration
The question Jesus asks to the sick man at the pool of Bethesda reveals a deeper issue, for it includes not only the miracle of a moment but the transformation of our lives that brings lasting health in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#245)
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Daily Mass: I will praise you Lord, for you have rescued me. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response reveals how God meets us in our darkest moments, as we trust in the Lord’s saving grace to help us in our need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent (#244)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:16-21
- The Lord is doing something new and marvelous, inviting the people to see it.
- Springing forth, God provides a mighty, life-giving river for the people to drink.
Psalm – 126:1-6
- “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
- The captivity that began in sorrow has now led to a return with laughter and rejoicing.
2nd Reading – Philippians 3:8-14
- Paul considers everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord.
- While we are straining toward the day of our resurrection, we pursue our goal: a life in Christ.
Gospel – John 8:1-11
- A woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus as a crowd gathers around to stone her to death.
- The Lord responds to them by saying, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”
- After the crowd departs, Jesus does not condemn her, but urges her to go and sin no more.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (#36)
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4th Sunday of Lent: We come to our senses to return to God. Catholic Inspiration
The parable of the prodigal son reveals how we can “come to our senses” and return to the Father when honesty, humility, and action work within our hearts.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent (#33)
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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner. Catholic Inspiration
The tax collector in the parable described by Jesus reminds us to approach God in prayer that is direct, honest, and humble.
Mass Reading – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#242)
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Daily Mass: Our sacrifices reveal the depth of our love for God and neighbor. Catholic Inspiration
Our sacrifices reveal the depth of our love for God and neighbor, the two greatest commandments that Jesus teaches in the Gospel of Mark today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#241)
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Carry Your Cross: We are guided by prayer, sacraments, and service
In this fourth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how prayer, sacraments, and service shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night - Building a spiritual Rule of Life
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the just judge
- Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications
- Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer
- Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 3rd Night - Offering our lives for the Lord
- 4th Sunday of Lent: We call upon the Lord to see clearly in our lives
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 2nd Night - Our response to Satan's obstacles
- Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
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