Jesus heals a lame man at the Pool of Bethesda, providing us with an opportunity today to reflect on how the Lord calls us to be agents of healing for those in our midst.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus drives out a demon and then responds to a comment from the crowd. As we face evil in our lives we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: The Lord comes to call sinners. Catholic Inspiration
When asked why he eats with sinners and tax collectors, Jesus offers a powerful response, “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners.” As we acknowledge our sins and seek repentance we, too, receive the Lord’s saving mercy.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Ash Wednesday
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6th Sunday of the Year: Renewing relationships afflicted with suffering. Catholic Inspiration
Suffering affects our lives on many levels – body, mind, heart and soul – and it can weaken and wound our relationships with one another. When we respond with compassion, help, unity and God’s grace we can restore what was broken with the healing power of Christ.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: How strong is your faith? Catholic Inspiration
The faith expressed by the woman in the Gospel today was simple and direct…and because of this her child was healed. May her example inspire us to take the gift of faith we have been given and engage our lives with the power and insight of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ is the source of our healing. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals two people in the Gospel today, revealing his power as the Son of God. As his disciples we continue the Lord’s healing work as we draw strength from Christ…the source of our healing.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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3rd Sunday of the Year: Little words…big effect. Catholic Inspiration
Those little words, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you” have the power to bring healing and grace as we recognize our weaknesses and ask for mercy. May the example of Jonah and Jesus inspire us to speak them frequently from the heart!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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