When we draw near to the Lord (in the Scriptures, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and Service) we are strengthened in faith and filled with God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent (#253)
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Daily Mass: We remain in the word of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the main themes in our Mass Readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b; 64:2-7
- Recognizing their sinful ways, the people acknowledge their guilt.
- As they ask the Lord pardon from their sins, they recognize God’s might; the Lord is the potter, and we are the clay.
Psalm – 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
- “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”
- We recognize our need for God’s power to save us and give us life.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:3-9
- Paul gives thanks to God for the grace that the people have received in Christ Jesus.
- God’s faithfulness will help the people remain in fellowship with the Lord and firm to the end.
Gospel – Mark 13:33-37
- Jesus exhorts the disciples to be watchful and alert.
- The Lord stresses the point that they do not know when the time will come, but when it does, it will be swift and unexpected.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B, #2)
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Daily Mass: Faith, Fellowship and Joy. Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth reveals how God’s gift of joy surfaces in the presence of faith and fellowship. As we count our blessings today, may we express the Good News of the Lord’s love in our lives with those around us.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent
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St. Peter Cansius, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We give thanks to God for the gift of one another. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul begins his First Letter to the Corinthians with gratitude to God for the gift of their lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Louis & St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 20th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at the key themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10
- Jeremiah’s life hangs in the balance as he is thrown into a cistern for his preaching.
Psalm – 40:2-4,18
- “Lord, come to my aid!”
- We call upon the Lord for help in times of affliction.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 12:1-4
- Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, we run our race with our eyes fixed on Jesus.
- Faith gives us strength to endure opposition and sin.
Gospel – Luke 12:49-53
- The Lord comes to set the earth on fire as he fulfills his mission on earth.
- The presence of Jesus brings a challenge and division that will touch all people.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The queen of Sheba visits Solomon. Catholic Inspiration
The queen of Sheba seeks out Solomon to listen to his responses to her questions. Her search for wisdom gently reminds us to draw near to those who help us grow in knowledge and insight.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: You are a temple, and God’s Spirit dwells in you. Catholic Inspiration
On this Feast of the Lateran Basilica – the Cathedral of Rome – we look to St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians for inspiration. As we honor the building that signifies the universal Church, we reaffirm our daily commitment to cleansing the temple of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
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Holy Mother Church…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Go proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ! Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Luke reveals several insights regarding how we proclaim the Good News: we do it together; we go with the Christ’s blessing; we carry out the Lord’s task and let people make their own choice.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
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St. Luke…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The visit between Mary and Elizabeth. Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth offers and example where faith and fellowship intersect. We support each other in so many ways…how can we lift each other up to God today?
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent
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26th Sunday of the Year: Confronting the darkness in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
The people in the readings were tempted, even as they were striving to follow God. They show us that we need to be vigilant against temptation as we engage our faith in Christ with the support of one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Ascension of the Lord
- Daily Mass: Apollos humbly receives and eagerly shares the Good News
- Daily Mass: Paul fearlessly preaches the Gospel
- Daily Mass: Paul's work bears fruit in Corinth
- Daily Mass: Paul's failure in Athens
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardship
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
- 6th Sunday of Easter: Christ commands us to love one another
- Daily Mass: Paul sets out on a new adventure
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