The rejection of Jesus in the city of Nazareth reminds us that sometimes the people we struggle with the most in sharing our faith are those who know us best.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#237)
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Daily Mass: The struggle to share faith with our family. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The precious gift of marriage and family. Catholic Inspiration
Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year (#332)
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Daily Mass: Christ sends us home to our family. Catholic Inspiration
After driving out demons in a possessed man, Jesus sends him back home to his family to proclaim what God has done in his life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year (#323)
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St. Blaise & St. Ansgar, pray for us!
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The Holy Family: Our families become holy when Christ is in our midst. Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Family did not have an easy life; however, they were able to face the challenges of life with the grace and strength of Jesus in their midst.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for Feast of the Holy Family.
1st Reading – Sirach 3:2-7,12-14
- God sets a father and mother in authority and honor over their children.
- Children revere and care for their parents when they are old, and this kindness will not be forgotten by God.
Psalm – 128:1-5
- “Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.”
- Those who follow the Lord will find blessings in family life.
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:12-21
- As God’s chosen ones, we are called to live virtuously with love and peace in the name of Jesus Christ.
- This calling is expressed in a concrete way in the relationships that exist in family life.
Gospel – Luke 2:41-52
- Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple after searching for him for three days.
- As Jesus grew in obedience, wisdom and favor, Mary kept all these things in her heart.
Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Year ABC, #17)
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1st Sunday of Advent: We are ready and prepared for the coming of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Advent offers a powerful opportunity to prepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming, and we begin this holy season by renewing our efforts to build up the relationships that God sets before us.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#3)
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27th Sunday of the Year: Bringing people to Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
In the midst of the messy yet blessed elements of our families, we bring our loved ones to Jesus Christ through prayer, invitation, and personal effort.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#140)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 27th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 2:18-24
- God creates all the wild animals and brings them to the man, but none proves to be a suitable partner.
- God then builds up a woman from the rib that he has taken from the man, who recognizes her as his partner for life.
Psalm – 128:1-6
- “May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.”
- God blesses us through our family and faithful adherence to the Lord’s commands.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 2:9-11
- Jesus becomes “lower than the angels” to taste death for our salvation.
- Through his gracious sacrifice, we are welcomed into God’s family of faith.
Gospel – Mark 10:2-16
- Jesus responds to questions about divorce, and he speaks about the sanctity of marriage.
- The Lord then welcomes the children to come to him, and he blesses and embraces them.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (B, #140)
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Daily Mass: Joining the family of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers his disciples a way to be connected to his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year (#396)
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St. Bridget, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord speaks about adultery and divorce. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a challenging teaching about lust, adultery, and divorce. Recognizing that these concerns have been with humanity since the dawn of time, we look for ways to build up marriage and respond with God’s grace when life gets messy.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 10th Week of the Year (#363)
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