Paul and Barnabas are set apart after people have discerned God’s will through prayer, fasting, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#281)
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Tag Archives: Fasting
Daily Mass: Discerning God’s plan through prayer, fasting, and the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
How do I share my faith? Part 2 – Cultivating our spiritual life
This is the second part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we cultivate a vibrant and personal spiritual life.
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Daily Mass: Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting…with a humble heart. Catholic Inspiration
The teaching of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting is set within the context of a humble heart that does not seek human praise. When we do this, these spiritual disciplines take on extraordinary power to transform our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Fasting as discipline for a spiritually fruitful life.
Both the Gospel of Matthew and the prophet Isaiah refer to fasting. When this ancient spiritual practice is linked with spiritual fruitfulness, we grow closer to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Friday after Ash Wednesday
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Daily Mass: An insight about fasting. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a helpful insight about the purpose and nature of fasting, reminding us that this powerful, spiritual practice is a tool that is meant to draw us closer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Fasting, Prayer and Almsgiving. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord speaks of three ancient and powerful spiritual practices: fasting, prayer and almsgiving.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Fasting and prayer that leads to action. Catholic Inspiration
Having returned to Jerusalem, Paul & Barnabas are chosen for a mission after an extensive period of fasting and prayer.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Ash Wednesday: Cleaning the house of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Ash Wednesday offers us an opportunity to “turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel” as we repent of our sins and embrace time-tested spiritual practices. May this housecleaning of our hearts help us to renew our faith and draw us closer to the Lord and one another.
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Getting our heads and our hearts ready for Lent. Catholic Inspiration
We have some time to reflect on what we will do to enter into the spiritual powerhouse of Lent. This presentation offers some practical and classic concepts that can be applied to the unique circumstances of our lives. May we call upon Heaven for help as we prepare for this season of grace!
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Daily Mass: Fasting and prayer in a dynamic Church. Catholic Inspiration
The reading from Acts shows the how disciples of the growing, dynamic, early Church discerned God’s will through fasting and prayer.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Paul prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon some disciples
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- Daily Mass: Paul's work bears fruit in Corinth
- Daily Mass: Paul's failure in Athens
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- Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings
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