Tag Archives: grace

Daily Mass: By the finger of God Jesus drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year

After driving out demons, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about his authority and his power over the forces of darkness.

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Daily Mass: Ask, Seek and Knock! Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year

The Lord invites us to persistently ask for what we need, trusting that God’s goodness will reach out to bless us in ways beyond our imagination.

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Daily Mass: What’s your focus? Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year

Mary, Jonah and the people of Nineveh all showed a remarkable sense of focus in the readings today.  They were able to zero in on something crucial, and with God’s grace they were able to carry it out.

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27th Sunday of the Year: Working in the vineyard. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year

The Lord offers a parable to illustrate what happens when we persistently turn away from God.  Perhaps there have been times in our lives when we know what to do, but we haven’t done it;  today offers us a fresh opportunity to draw near to Christ and – with his help – respond to the unique situations of our lives with in manner worthy of Jesus.

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Daily Mass: Are you offended? Injured? Learn from Christ. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year

James & John are offended by a Samaritan village and threaten to call down fire from Heaven.  Jesus rebukes them, reminding us all that when we feel injured or offended to look to the Cross and see God’s solution to our human sin.

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26th Sunday of the Year: Actions & Attitudes. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year

Ezekiel and Jesus point out the power of our actions in the spiritual life, and Paul reminds us that our actions are shaped when we take on the attitude of Jesus Christ.  It’s practical advice that illustrates our ongoing need to focus on the Lord as we put our faith into practice.

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Daily Mass: Embracing the Cross. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year

Jesus announces that he will be handed over, and the disciples are afraid to ask him any questions about it.  The fact is, the Lord embraces the Cross to free us from our sins…inspiring us not to be afraid but to draw near Him in faith.

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Daily Mass: The world is perplexed. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year

Herod is perplexed.  Who is Jesus?  What is he about?  What does it all mean?  These questions continue to surface in the world today as people are confronted with the power of God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ.

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Daily Mass: Trust God…and get to work. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year (St. Vincent de Paul)

Jesus gives his Apostles power and authority, and then he invites them to trust in God alone.  It’s a good reminder for us to claim the blessings that we’ve been given as we put the Lord first in our lives.

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25th Sunday of the Year: Are you ready for God’s sunset? Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year

If your life were to be considered as a single day, what time is it – morning, noon or night?  Are you ready to step into eternity or is there something holding you back?  God lavishes grace upon our world; our task is to be open to the generous gift of grace and receive it into our hearts.

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