The Risen Lord says “do not be afraid” to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)
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Daily Mass: We cast out fear and embrace our faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Easter Day: The shock and awe of the Lord’s resurrection. Catholic Inspiration
The disciples encounter the empty tomb and realize that Christ has been raised from the dead, inviting us to embrace the overwhelming joy of the Good News by offering our lives for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord (#42)
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4th Sunday of Advent: Giving and receiving Good News. Catholic Inspiration
The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ…the best news of all!
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#11)
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Daily Mass: Do not fear the challenges of the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, “Do not be afraid!” Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the themes that emerge from the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 61:1-2a,10-11
- The Spirit of the Lord comes upon Isaiah to preach glad tidings of hope and liberty.
- God is the source of all blessings that bring joy, justice, and praise.
Psalm – Luke 1:46-50,53-54
- “My soul rejoices in my God.”
- This “psalm” is actually taken from Mary’s Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, proclaiming God’s goodness and mercy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 5:16-24
- Rejoice, pray, and give thanks without ceasing, testing everything and retaining what is good.
- With God’s peace we grow in holiness, as we live blameless lives for the Lord.
Gospel – John 1:6-8,19-20
- John the Baptist testifies that he is not Elijah, the prophet, or the Christ.
- Rather, John comes to testify to the light – Jesus Christ – who is yet to come.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year B, #8)
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Daily Mass: St. Luke inspires us to receive and share the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
On this Feast of St. Luke, we acknowledge our need to receive the message of the Evangelists so that we can be evangelists in the world – announcing to others the Good News of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
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St. Luke, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: When we follow Jesus Christ, we will get noticed. Catholic Inspiration
Hearing reports about Jesus, Herod becomes curious and perplexed as he seeks for a way to meet the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends us to witness the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus gives power and authority to the Twelve so that they can continue his earthly mission to drive out demons, heal the sick, and proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A summary of our faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Colossians offers a succinct summary of our life in Jesus Christ, who frees us from our sins through his death. Our task? Remain firm in faith and embrace the hope of the Gospel!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Peter Claver, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus heals, drives out evil, and proclaims Good News. Catholic Inspiration
In Capernaum, Jesus heals the sick, drives out demons, and tells the people that he must travel to the other towns, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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