In the Acts of the Apostles a crippled man begging for alms gets far more than he asks for from Peter and John as he is healed in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the Octave of Easter (#263)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Let’s explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16
- The apostles, esteemed by the people, perform signs and wonders of healing.
- Great numbers of men and women become believers in the Lord.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- Our strength and our courage come from the Lord, and we are glad and rejoice.
2nd Reading – Revelation 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19
- John experiences a glorious vision of the son of man who tells him to not be afraid, and says, “I once was dead, but now I am alive forever.”
- John is commanded to write down what he has seen, including what is yet to come.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- Jesus passes through locked doors and appears to the disciples saying, “Peace be with you.”
- Thomas is absent from the meeting, and one week later Jesus appears to him and tells him to not be unbelieving, but believe.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#45)
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Daily Mass: Do we want to be well? Catholic Inspiration
The question Jesus asks to the sick man at the pool of Bethesda reveals a deeper issue, for it includes not only the miracle of a moment but the transformation of our lives that brings lasting health in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#245)
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Daily Mass: We draw near to Jesus for the healing grace. Catholic Inspiration
The crowds gather around Jesus bringing those who are sick, inspiring us to draw near to the Lord as well for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year (#329)
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St. Scholastica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our lives are guided by our love for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s response to the Pharisees directs us to keep our love for God and one another at the heart of everything that we say and do.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#313)
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On this Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, we call upon the Holy Spirit to strengthen our resolve to promote a Culture of Life.
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Daily Mass: We call upon Christ to foster our faith. Catholic Inspiration
Four men bring a paralytic on a stretcher to Jesus, who rewards their faith by forgiving sins and miraculous healing.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year (#309)
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St. Anthony Abbot, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God’s will is to cleanse and heal us. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a leper, revealing his will that all might be cleansed and renewed in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Friday after Epiphany (#216)
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Daily Mass: Christ heals and nourishes our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals and feeds the thousands that draw near, inspiring us to seek from the Lord what we require to continue to offer our lives in loving service.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. John Damascene, pray for us!
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Marriage Day of Reflection: Forgiveness, Love, and Renewal
This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. It includes three presentations:
- An overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
- The homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
- A reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.
Presentation #1 – Overview about marriage and the crucial role of forgiveness
Presentation #2 – Homily from the Gospel of John 3:13-17
Presentation #3 – Reflection about how to renew and strengthen marriage throughout life
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23rd Sunday of the Year: Our senses are healed in the presence of God. Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah’s prophecy inspires us to draw near to God for the healing of our physical and spiritual senses.
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year (B, #128)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives
- Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
- Daily Mass: We receive the Good News in our hearts
- Daily Mass: We strive for God's justice and peace
- Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew
- Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father's will
- Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
- 3rd Sunday of Advent: Christ fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah
- Daily Mass: Lord make us turn to you
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