The readings today recount two different women accused of adultery who encounter God’s justice and mercy. As we confront evil and sin in our lives, may we strive to follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Justice and Mercy come from the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Monday Conversation: Opening our hearts to the Passion of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
This Monday Conversation discusses the principal components of Mark and John’s Gospel account of the Passion, using the practice of Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) to help us enter into this great story of God’s love for humanity.
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5th Sunday of the Year: A grain of wheat teaches us about life and death. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals the mystery of his saving death through an example of a grain of wheat. As we die to sin and rise with Christ, may we call upon the Lord to create a clean heart within us.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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Daily Mass: O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response recalls our hope in the Lord, the source of our refuge and strength. May we never cease to call upon Christ for what we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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The Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
A great saint who does not say a single recorded word in the Bible. Yet Joseph’s actions reveal a trust in God and a conviction that puts faith in action.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph
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Daily Mass: Confronting the hardness of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Both the first reading and the Gospel reveal a “hardness of heart” where people resist God’s guidance in their lives. In both cases Moses and Jesus respond, reminding us that the Lord continues to invite us to follow….even when we stubbornly react.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks of His Father. Catholic Inspiration
In John’s Gospel we see the relationship between Jesus and His Father, revealing his divine origin as the just judge who is our loving Savior and Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus heals us. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a man who has been crippled up for thirty-eight years. May we draw near to the Lord for the healing we need even as we extend Christ’s healing to those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: A healing word from Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus assures a royal official that his son will live, and with trusting faith he returns home to find that the healing took place at the very moment the Lord said it. May we look to the Lord for words of healing in our lives as well.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent
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4th Sunday of Lent: The gift of God. Catholic Inspiration
Salvation is a gift of God, who so loved the world that He sent His only Son. Our response? To love the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Paul has limited success in Athens
- Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison
- Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
- 6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
- Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives
- Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
- Daily Mass: Our lives are fruitful when we remain close to Christ
- Daily Mass: We persevere with the faith of Christ
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