Jesus walks on the water to the disciples, confronting their fears with an exhortation to grow in faith.
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (#115)
***************
Tag Archives: Fear
19th Sunday of the Year: We face our fears with faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Be not afraid! Catholic Inspiration
Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)
***************
St. Benedict, pray for us!
Share this:
Daily Mass: Faith in the face of fear. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus challenges the faith of the disciples as they cry out in fear of drowning during a storm.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year (#378)
***************
First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church, pray for us!
Share this:
12th Sunday of the Year: We face our fears with faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s victory over sin and death gives us hope to embrace our faith in Christ to face our fears.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year (#94)
***************
Share this:
Study, Pray, Serve: 12th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:10-13
- Jeremiah hears the whisperings of those who seek his downfall.
- The prophet puts his hope in the Lord.
Psalm 69:8-10,14,17,33-35
- “Lord, in your great love, answer me.”
- The Psalmist prays for God’s help in times of suffering.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:12-15
- Through the sin of Adam, sin and death entered the world.
- Through the death of Jesus on the cross, the grace of God overflows us all.
Gospel – Matthew 10:26-33
- Christ tells the Twelve to “fear no one” and “do not be afraid.”
- God, who knows even the hairs on our heads, invites us to follow the Lord Jesus with fervent faith.
- Those who acknowledge Jesus before others will be acknowledged by him before God the Father.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year (#94)
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, for God is with us. Catholic Inspiration
Paul is directed by the Lord to cast out fear and continue speaking the Good News to the people.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of the Year (#295)
***************
St. Isidore, pray for us!
Share this:
Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches to crowd with boldness and conviction.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)
***************
Share this:
“Carry Your Cross” Parish Mission: 2nd Night – Our Response to Satan’s Obstacles
This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service.
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ casts out fear. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#324)
***************
St. Blaise & St. Ansgar, pray for us!
Share this:
Daily Mass: Love drives out fear. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214)
***************
St. Raymond of Penyafort, pray for us!
Share this:
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 24th Sunday of the Year: It's all about forgiveness
- Daily Mass: The Lord offers two practical spiritual insights
- Daily Mass: We work on ourselves first before we point out the faults of others
- Daily Mass: Jesus invites his disciples "to measure up" to his teaching
- Daily Mass: Jesus speaks of blessings and woes
- Daily Mass: Even in the messiness of our lives, God is with us
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ seeks goodness and life
- Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
- 23rd Sunday of the Year: The Lord invites us to engage in hard conversations
- Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our lives
Three Great Things 