Jesus sidesteps a verbal trap and offers us an insight regarding our response to God with the gift of our lives.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (#145)
***************
Tag Archives: Gift
29th Sunday of the Year: What will we make with the gift of our lives? Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others. Catholic Inspiration
Peter and John encounter a crippled man who is healed in the name of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to receive the precious gift of faith and eagerly share it with the people we meet.
Mass Readings – Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (#263)
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord we reflect on how we make an offering of our lives for the glory and praise of God.
Mass Readings – Presentation of the Lord (#524)
***************
Share this:
Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
***************
Share this:
25th Sunday of the Year: Christ calls us to service. Catholic Inspiration
After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
***************
Share this:
Good Friday: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Catholic Inspiration
We recall the Passion of the Lord in John’s Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives.
Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: A lavish offering for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
While Jesus is at dinner at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Mary anoints his feet with outrageously expensive perfume. May her lavish gift inspire us to be equally generous as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week (#257)
***************
Share this:
Palm Sunday: Christ empties himself and gives his life for the world. Catholic Inspiration
Out of love for all humanity Jesus empties himself, taking on our human form, and becomes obedient…even to death on a Cross.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#38)
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: The measure we use will be used on us. Catholic inspiration
Jesus teaches his disciples and commands them to act accordingly, mindful that the measure we use (for good or bad purpose) will be used on us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#230)
***************
Share this:
33rd Sunday of the Year: We live the gift of our lives for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Tobernalt Holy Well, outside of Sligo, Ireland. The photo is my own.
The Gospel reading consoles and challenges us to live the unique blessing of our lives with conviction.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year (A)
***************
Share this:
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord sets a blazing fire upon the earth
- Daily Mass: Much is expected of those who have been given much
- Daily Mass: We are vigilant and prepared for the Lord
- Daily Mass: We take care to guard against all greed
- Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year
- 29th Sunday of the Year: What will we make with the gift of our lives?
- Daily Mass: Will we stand up for the Lord?
- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
- Daily Mass: The Lord has made known his salvation
- Daily Mass: We are guided by the Fruits of the Spirit
