Tag Archives: Homily

Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is our great high priest. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus, our great high priest, bridges the gap between Heaven and earth through his divinity and humanity. As the Son of God he has the power to make a sacrifice for the salvation of the world; as the Son of Mary he meets us in our human weakness and struggle. May we turn to our Savior for the strength we need!

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


2nd Sunday of the Year: Here I am Lord! Catholic Inspiration

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The response of Samuel and Andrew shows us how we call upon the Lord in our moment of need and then share what we have received with those placed in our lives.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year


Daily Mass: Christ comes to call (us!) sinners. Catholic Inspiration

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During the call of Levi – who leaves his post and follows Jesus – we hear the encouraging words of the Lord, who “did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” May we recognize our need for ongoing conversion as we turn away from sin and follow Christ.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Be somebody’s somebody today. Catholic Inspiration

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The healing miracle and revelation of Jesus as God are made possible through the selfless service of four friends who made the effort to help somebody in need. May their example inspire us to be somebody’s somebody today!

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year


Daily Mass: If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. Catholic Inspiration

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The psalm response today offers sound advice as we follow the Lord and serve one another.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The Lord offers us an example for service in the world. Catholic Inspiration

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From the very beginning, the Lord’s earthly ministry included prayer, preaching, teaching, healing and driving out demons. May His example inspire us to actively seek ways we can continue this work in our lives today.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The teaching and authority of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

The synagogue in Capernaum, built over the site where Jesus preached. (My photo)

Jesus reveals his power in Capernaum as he teaches with authority and drives out demons.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The call of Peter, Andrew, James and John. Catholic Inspiration

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As Jesus calls the first disciples he says, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” May we respond to Christ today – knowing that as we follow the Lord we will be empowered to invite others to join us.

Mass Readings – Monday of the First Week of the Year


The Baptism of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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The Baptism of the Lord inspires us to claim the gift of our own baptism as we follow Christ and live the gift of life infused with faith.

Mass Readings – Baptism of the Lord


Daily Mass: Christ must increase in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

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John the Baptist reveals a humility and depth of knowledge as he recognizes how the ministry of Jesus must grow. “He must increase; I must decrease.” May these words apply to each one of us as we welcome Christ as King of our hearts.

Mass Readings – Saturday after Epiphany

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