After healing the boy in Capernaum, Jesus travels to Jerusalem and heals a paralytic man with a word.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus heals with a word, Part II. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Jesus heals with a word. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals his power by healing the son of a royal official with a simple word.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15
- Moses encounters the Lord who speaks from the burning bush.
- God announces the plan to save the people of Israel from their bondage in Egypt and will be called “I AM” when the people ask Moses what is God’s name.
Psalm – 103:1-4,6-8,11
- “The Lord is kind and merciful.”
- God is merciful and gracious, healing, redeeming and pardoning our sins.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12
- St. Paul recounts part of the mistakes of the people of Israel as they fled Egypt.
- We are encouraged to learn from this and seek what is good as we follow Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Luke 13:1-9
- Jesus speaks to the people, encouraging them to repent.
- The Lord then offers a parable about cultivating a fruitful life, and he includes a warning if we neglect our growth.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent
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Note: These are the readings for “Year C” in the Lectionary for Mass. On the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent, parishes may use the “Year A” readings at Masses that includes members of the RCIA process.
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Daily Mass: We seek healing in body and soul. Catholic Inspiration
We all seek healing in body, heart, mind and soul. May the Letter of James inspire us to call upon the Lord for healing both on the inside and the outside as we strive to be agents of healing for one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: A powerful test of our love for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The first reading minces no words when it comes to testing the depth of our love for God. As we apply this insight to ourselves, may we call upon the Lord to help us love one another in a manner worthy of Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday after Epiphany
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St. André Bessette, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are under the authority of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The centurion in the Gospel of Matthew reveals his trust in the healing power of Jesus Christ. Familiar with the role of authority, this soldier places himself under the command of Jesus…giving us a powerful example of how we offer our lives in the service of the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Cleansing the Temple of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem, we are reminded to give careful scrutiny to the state of our souls…cleansing our hearts of anything that is unworthy of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: An example of great faith in Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
A Roman centurion displays extraordinary faith in the Lord when he approaches Jesus for a healing request.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 24th Week of the Year
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St. John Chrysostom…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Good News of Jesus Christ must be shared! Catholic Inspiration
In Luke’s Gospel the crowds grow in response to the healing and teaching of Christ, who moves on to other villages so that more people might discover the Good News.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 23rd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the major themes running through the readings for this 23rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 35:4-7a
- Be strong! Fear not! God comes with power and authority to save.
- People will be healed and nature itself will be renewed.
Psalm – 146:7-10
- “Praise the Lord, my soul!”
- God heals the sick and raises up the lowly.
2nd Reading – James 2:1-5
- Exhortation to show no partiality, especially based on wealth or power.
- The example used speaks just as loudly today!
Gospel – Mark 7:31-37
- People bring a deaf man with a speech impediment to Jesus.
- The Lord heals the man, and those who witness the miracle proclaim it far and wide.
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We take up our crosses and follow Christ
- Ash Wednesday: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned
- Daily Mass: Perseverance is crucial in the spiritual life
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- 6th Sunday of the Year: Christ calls us to look inward and out
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