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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


Daily Mass: Jesus is always able to save those who approach God. Catholic Inspiration

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Both the Letter to the Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark reveal the healing power of Christ who removes the barriers that keep us from God. May we then search our hearts for anything that is blocking our relationship with the Lord…for he longs to save us.

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


Daily Mass: The Lord grieves over the hardness of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

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We see the compassion of Christ as he grieves over the hardness of human hearts. May the sorrow of Jesus soften us to seek His charity, healing and mercy.

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


Daily Mass: Why we do what we do for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus again reveals his identity as God while walking through a field of wheat, and during this revelation we discover an important insight into why we do what we do: to help us grow closer to the Lord!

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


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