As Jesus calls Matthew in the Gospel today, we take hope that the Lord calls us as well, even in the midst of our shortcomings and sins. May we respond with the same conviction!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Healing and Forgiveness. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a paralytic and at the same time forgives his sins. May we recognize the healing power of forgiveness in our lives as we seek to follow Christ as we put his commands into practice.
Daily Mass – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus drives out demons from two men, the local people are frightened at this display of God’s power over evil. In those moments when we confront the darkness in our lives, may we turn to the Lord for grace and strength.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Catholic Inspiration
These two heavy hitters are remembered today, not because they were perfect; rather, they accepted the grace from God that they received and made an offering of their lives to the Lord. May they inspire us today!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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Daily Mass: Jesus offers healing and compassion to a leper. Catholic Inspiration
The compassion of Christ is revealed as the Lord heals a leper who asks for help. May we approach Jesus with the same trust whenever we encounter a time of need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The golden rule. Catholic Inspiration
The “Golden Rule” is taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount today. Now for the hard part: putting it into daily practice!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Don’t worry! Catholic Inspiration
The Lord repeatedly reminds his disciples not to worry and give in to the stressful distractions of the world. Perhaps it’s easier said than done, yet when we let go of useless worry we are free to extend our hands to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Return evil with good. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus continues his teaching in the Sermon on the Mount with a reminder that we are called to offer a response to evil that is worthy of heaven.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: The 12th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the major themes that surface in the readings on this 12th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Job 38:1,8-11
- God speaks to Job in the midst of a storm, revealing that the Almighty is transcendent and above any human criteria of judgment.
- This passage focuses on the act of creation (as contrasted with Job, who is a mortal creature.)
Psalm 107: 23-26,28-31
- “Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.”
- This part of the Psalm pertains to those who have been rescued from a storm at sea.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 5:14-17
- Once we understand the love of Jesus on the Cross, we are moved to love one another.
- Our sincere love for God is a selfless love; we no longer live for ourselves, but for the Lord.
Gospel – Mark 4:35-41
- During a storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples are terrified and wake up Jesus.
- The Lord stills the storm and exhorts them to grow in faith.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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11th Sunday of the Year: God’s growth and life lessons. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel parables remind us that growth happens over time, often when we least expect. Let us learn the lessons of the pandemic and call upon God’s grace that we may continue to grow to our full stature as sons and daughters of the Most High.
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 30th Sunday of the Year: When filled with God's love, we can love one another
- Daily Mass: The Lord urges us to repent
- Daily Mass: We respond to the spiritual signs in our lives
- 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?
