How important it is for us to hear the words “Do not be afraid!” As St. Paul was encouraged to let go of fear, we are also directed to live our faith in the face of every trial.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Tag Archives: Fear
Daily Mass: The fearful boast of Peter. Catholic Inspiration
The fearful boast of St. Peter to Jesus gives us pause to reflect on the power of our speech – for good or evil – within our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: We call upon Christ in moments of fear. Catholic Inspiration
The storm was great, and the disciples were terrified. Yet with a word the Lord calmed the waves and their fear. May we trust in the Lord’s power when fear chokes us with terror.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Trust in God casts out fear. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm Response today offers comfort and practical support as we trust in the Lord and reject the temptation to fear.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Confronting our doubts and embracing our faith. Catholic Inspiration
As Zechariah hears the message of hope from the Angel Gabriel, he expresses his doubts. May his example help us to honestly confront our own struggles of faith as we turn toward the Lord.
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33rd Sunday of the Year: Persevere in faith to face our fears. Catholic Inspiration
What are we afraid of? As we embrace our faith in Jesus Christ we have the power to confront our fears and engage our life for service in the world. Fear points out our weak spots so that we can call upon the Lord for the grace we need to live for God.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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33rd Sunday of the Year: Facing the tough times.
Study: Consider a time when you felt paralyzed by fear. What helped you to act in a healthy way?
Pray: Do you have a situation where you are struggling for the right words to day? Ask the Lord for the wisdom to speak.
Serve: Is someone struggling in your life right now? How can you help them persevere?
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
In the Gospel Jesus responds to the questions of those who are wondering when the destruction of the Temple will happen. Through the course of his dialogue three key points surface:
- Do not fear.
- Trust in the Lord for the wisdom to speak.
- Persevere!
These points are crucial – they touch so much of our daily lives! How often have we experienced moments of fear, or searched for just the right words to say, or looked for strength when we felt weak? This advice is solid, practical, and helpful.
And yet while we may very well find ourselves nodding in agreement, we also know that this is often hard to do. Fear can suffocate us and manipulate how we speak and act; sometimes we speak and live to regret what we said or how we said it; and there are days when we wonder why are we doing what we do.
The Lord understands. Christ faced his fears in the Garden of Gethsemane; he spoke to the hearts of those who persecuted him, even as he persevered on the way to Calvary.
Today we examine our lives for vulnerable spots where we are weak and prone to temptation. It is here that we call upon the Lord – to face our fears, trust in God’s wisdom, and keep going with a strength that is greater than our own.
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Note: This post was first published on November 7, 2016.
