Jesus offers a rebuke in the Gospel today with the insight that almsgiving is powerful way we can foster our spiritual life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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28th Sunday of the Year: Putting God first in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Wisdom beautiful describes a life where God is preferred above all else. For when we place the Lord first in our lives, then the rest of our lives becomes focused, balanced and fulfilled.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Hearing and observing the Word of God. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches us today that we are blessed when we hear the Word of God and act on it. Easier said than done, but God will not ask us for the impossible; rather, we are called to continue to respond as disciples each and every day.
Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Driving out demons, and keeping them out! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus drives out a demon and then teaches others how to keep evil away from their hearts. It’s a good reminder for us as well; we are called each day to be vigilant in the spiritual battle as we guard the sanctity of our souls.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Be persistent in prayer. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers a couple of examples to highlight the crucial need to be persistent in prayer. May these words inspire us every day to open our hearts to the Lord as we ask for what we need to grow in faith, hope and love.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches us to pray. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s Prayer has shaped the lives of countless Christians over the centuries. May we find in this powerful prayer a way to articulate the needs in our hearts as we open our souls to the grace of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: When anxious or worried, we focus on Christ. Catholic Inspiration
We all know the story of Mary and Martha, but sometimes we forget that the Lord gently chides Martha because she is “anxious and worried about many things.” When we fall into useless worry, our best prescription is to focus on Christ for the strength and wisdom we need.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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