Tag Archives: Homily

4th Sunday of the Year: Be free of anxiety. Catholic Inspiration

St. Paul speaks to the people of Corinth, desiring that they be free from anxiety. As we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19 may we discern what is in our control to change and pray for the Lord’s grace to face what comes our way.

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year


Daily Mass: We reach out to God in faith. Catholic Inspiration

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The Letter to the Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark offer us examples of faith in God. Our task? We place our hope in Christ and trust that the Lord will journey with us through the challenges of life.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God starts small with steady growth. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers two parables which show how the Kingdom of God expands through steady growth from a tiny beginning. May this process encourage us to foster our faith – no matter how small – as we invite the Lord to dwell in our hearts.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The measure we measure will be measured out to us. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus teaches us about a spiritual principle that shows how God’s grace grows in our hearts. May we take stock of what we are feeding our souls, mindful that whatever we encourage (good or bad) will grow.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: What’s growing in our hearts? Catholic Inspiration

The parable of the sower reminds us how precious is the gift of faith. May we call upon the Lord for the grace we need to cultivate our hearts for the Kingdom of God.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations. Catholic Inspiration

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Two of St. Paul’s companions, Timothy and Titus, are remembered today for their witness to Christ as they carried out the Psalm response to “proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.” May we follow their example today!

Mass Readings – Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus


Daily Mass: The Conversion of St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

The conversion of St. Paul inspires us to offer our lives – no matter what mistakes we have made in the past – as we dedicate our words and actions to the proclamation of the Good News.

Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle


3rd Sunday of the Year: The daily practice of repentance. Catholic Inspiration

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Christ commands us to “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” This exhortation is not a one-time event; rather, it is an ongoing process that we reaffirm every day.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year


Daily Mass: We are cleansed by the Blood of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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The Book of Hebrews proclaims the power of the precious Blood of Christ, poured out for the salvation of our souls and the cleansing of the world.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Kindness and truth shall meet. Catholic Inspiration

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The response from Psalm 85 offers a rich spiritual insight. As we seek intellectual truth with conviction we do so with a kindness toward one another that is honest and sincere. When both are present in our lives the glory of God shines out.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year