Fear affects us all in unique and powerful ways, yet the Lord exhorts his disciples to confront our fears and embrace our faith in God’s loving grace.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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12th Sunday of the Year: Faith to face our fears. Catholic Inspiration
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
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Daily Mass: Our response to God’s call. Catholic Inspiration
God calls both Saul and Ananias in a powerful way, and their response will change their lives and leave a lasting impact on the Church.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Peter Chanel and St. Louis Mary de Montfort, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: In God’s company there is no fear. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 27 offers consolation and strength to all who put their hope in the Lord…for when we remain in God’s company, there is no room for fear.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. Blaise and St. Ansgar, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Facing our fears, with faith! Catholic Inspiration
The Lord speaks to the disciples about the real challenges of hypocrisy and fear in this life, offering a way forward through faith in God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Callistus I, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Lord save me! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to Peter’s cry for help, reminding the disciples that faith in him empowers us to face our fears.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli and St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
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16th Sunday of the Year: Christ calms our anxieties and fears. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus speaks to Martha, he reveals how anxiety and worry are calmed by pausing to be still and listen to him.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid! Catholic Inspiration
Having called and empowered the Twelve Apostles, Jesus exhorts them to cast aside fear in the face of difficulty and duress.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Why are we terrified? Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus calms the storm – and the disciples fears – we recognize our need to call up on the Lord for those times when we are caught up in terror, anxiety and fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Do not worry! Catholic Inspiration
It is so easy to give in to worry! How often do we feed our fears and yield to anxiety? Jesus speaks to this common human condition and offers us a powerful way forward.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 18th Sunday of the Year: An encounter with Christ brings healing and strength
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