Today the world stands silent at the foot of the Cross. Only the unconditional love of God could remedy human sin, and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ gives us hope for eternal life.
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Tag Archives: Homily
Holy Thursday. Catholic Inspiration
We begin the Sacred Triduum with the solemn gathering around the altar. Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, we are strengthened by God’s grace for service in the world.
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Daily Mass: The stage is set, let the great story begin. Catholic Inspiration
The Passover meal is prepared, the disciples are gathered around Jesus, and with sorrow the Lord announces that a betrayer is in their midst. The point? There is no spin or sugar coating salvation history as we embark on the Sacred Triduum. For in the midst of human darkness and sin, the Son of God will shine the light of grace upon our world.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: Betrayal and Denial. Catholic Inspiration
We discover in the Gospel of John of the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. This is a dark hour in the history of our salvation, and it underscores the consequences of our actions and our reliance on God’s infinite grace.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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Palm Sunday: The Cross of Christ is God’s love story for us. Catholic Inspiration
The Passion of Christ is the greatest love story ever told. As we reflect on the depth of the Lord’s sacrifice for our sins, may we encounter the compassion, mercy and forgiveness of Jesus, who gave his life that we might be with him in Heaven.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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Daily Mass: The sacrifice of the one for the many. Catholic Inspiration
The prophetic words of Caiaphas reveal an insight into God’s plan for our salvation, “it is better for you that one man should die instead of the people.” Jesus Christ takes our place by his death on the Cross so that our sins might be washed clean by his blood. May this fact bring us to our knees in grateful thanks for what God has done for us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Catholic Inspiration Archives
Daily Mass: Jesus is the Son of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals his majesty as the Son of God through his relationship with the Father and the works that he performs. The moment we acknowledge this fact our lives profoundly change as we conform our thoughts, words and actions to the will of our Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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