Psalm 85 offers a beautiful reflection on the serenity that comes from the Lord; a peace that our world is in short supply of today. May we pray for peace!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord speaks of peace to his people. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Responding to the Lord’s call. Catholic Inspiration
The call of Matthew inspires us to reflect on how the Lord invites us to follow him in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our sins are forgiven. Catholic Inspiration
With a simple phrase Jesus heals both body and soul, revealing not only his power to save but also our need to receive his mercy with an open mind and heart.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Holy First Martyrs of Rome, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: St. Peter and St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration
They are two of the brightest lights in the communion of Saints, yet these very sinful, fallible men can inspire us to follow their example as we turn away from our past sins and embrace a future guided by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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St. Peter & St. Paul, 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: Following Jesus, Part II: the cost of discipleship. Catholic Inspiration
Matthew’s Gospel echoes the reading we heard from Luke yesterday, underscoring the point that as his disciples we place Jesus at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 66:10-14c
- Rejoice and exult over the prosperity of Jerusalem.
- The Lord’s power shall be known to his servants in the sight of these blessings.
Psalm 66:1-7,16,20
- “Let all praise the name of the Lord.”
- Shout for joy and praise the good works of God.
2nd Reading – Galatians 6:14-18
- Paul boasts in the cross of Jesus Christ, and now he bears the marks of Jesus on his body.
- Peace and mercy be to all who follow the Lord.
Gospel – Luke 10:1-12,17-20
- Jesus sends out 72 disciples in pairs to announce the Kingdom of God.
- They return, rejoicing at the power of the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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13th Sunday of the Year: Following Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
It’s one thing to say “I follow Jesus” and other thing to actually do it. May Luke’s Gospel inspire us to trust the Lord as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary offers us an opportunity to reflect on the extreme range of emotions she encountered, particularly sorrow. The Blessed Mother had many experiences to ponder in her heart; may her intercession lead us to the Cross of her Son.
Mass Readings – Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus beats with a shepherd’s love. For while we were still sinners, Christ died for us; and like the shepherd who leaves the 99 other sheep, the Lord looks for us when we stray.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 2nd Sunday of Easter: Peace be with you
- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
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