Having warned the Apostles of the cost of discipleship, Jesus urges them to let go of fear and follow in faith. It’s a good reminder for us all!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Tag Archives: Fear
Daily Mass: Jesus drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration
After driving out a demon, Jesus responds to a challenge from the crowd. May his answer inspire us to face the evil in our lives today with the finger of God’s grace and power.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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4th Sunday of the Year: Be free of anxiety. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul speaks to the people of Corinth, desiring that they be free from anxiety. As we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19 may we discern what is in our control to change and pray for the Lord’s grace to face what comes our way.
Daily Mass: Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations. Catholic Inspiration
Two of St. Paul’s companions, Timothy and Titus, are remembered today for their witness to Christ as they carried out the Psalm response to “proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.” May we follow their example today!
Daily Mass: Perfect love drives out fear. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John offers a rich insight regarding how God’s love gives us the courage to face our fears.
19th Sunday of the Year: Facing our Fears. Catholic Inspiration
The fears shown by the disciples and Peter reveal a common human experience. How we face our fears – through our values and our faith – empowers us to live our lives with conviction and power.
Daily Mass: Finding our courage in the midst of the storm. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals his power to the disciples in the midst of a storm, inviting us to call upon Him in our need as well.
Daily Mass: Fear is useless; trust in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
While the experience of fear is part of human life, we know that it is often useless, depriving us of time, energy and focus. The answer? We turn to Jesus Christ for the strength and wisdom we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (St. Benedict)
Daily Mass: Christ calms our fears and strengthens our souls. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus rebukes the storm, the terror of the disciples changes to amazement. May the Lord strengthen us to face our fears today!
12th Sunday of the Year: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration
Three times Jesus exhorts the Apostles to not be afraid. This timeless wisdom requires us to cultivate a healthy perspective as we receive the strength of our faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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Note: Here is the Post from the Smithsonian that I used to reference the events of 1968.
