Christ welcomes us into 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. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are part of Christ’s family when we do the will of the Father. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Living our faith in the midst of our family. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus returns to his “native place” and experiences the lack of faith from the people who watched him grow up, causing the Lord to comment how hard it can be to live for the Lord with those who know us well and are unable to accept change.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#325)
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Daily Mass: We join the Lord’s family when we do the will of God. Catholic Inspiration
When Mary and extended members of the family of Jesus appear, the Lord speaks to his disciples a message of hope that we can become part of his family when we do the will of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#318)
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St. Angela Merici, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The struggle to share faith with our family. Catholic Inspiration
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 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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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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