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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets, creating a new covenant by which we know God and offer our lives with meaning and power.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Do I really have to forgive? Catholic Inspiration

St. Peter asks the question that all the disciples are thinking…and Jesus drives home the point about forgiveness with a powerful parable.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent

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3rd Sunday of Lent: Christ is the sign that gives us strength. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus cleanses the Temple and offers the sign of his resurrection.  As we continue through this season of Lent, may we cleanse what does not belong in our hearts and call upon the Lord for the strength we need to live each day as a precious gift from God.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

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Daily Mass: Run to the Father! Catholic Inspiration

The Prodigal Son is a favorite parable for many, and it has layers of meaning and insight that serve us well.  Whether it’s forgiveness or mercy we require, may we run to our Heavenly Father, trusting that the Lord will never give up on us.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: We build on Christ the cornerstone. Catholic Inspiration

The story of Joseph and the parable of the vineyard owner’s son reveal the capacity for evil that exists in every human heart.  In our need we build our lives upon Jesus Christ, the cornerstone who comes to free us from our sins and lead us into a life of grace.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: How will we use what we’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration

The well known parable of the rich man and Lazarus offers a powerful reminder that we have been given what we need to know the Lord. May we draw up these great gifts: Church teaching, Scripture, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and the example of the Saints!

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Washed clean with a humble heart. Catholic Inspiration

Isaiah exhorts the people to wash themselves clean.  Jesus shows how this cleansing happens when we serve one another with a humble heart.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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2nd Sunday of Lent: Special graces for the journey. Catholic Inspiration

Peter, James and John had a profound experience on the mountain, and Abraham encountered an angel in his test of faith.  Both experiences were graces that came at different points of their journey through life.  As we follow the Lord through the regular practice of our faith may we take to heart any special graces we receive as gifts from God to continue on our path.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent

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Daily Mass: Love your enemies. Catholic Inspiration

While the phrase “love one another” sounds great when we like the people in question, the real test of faith occurs when it’s tough.   The command of Jesus to “love your enemies” will demand us to become like the Lord – who even forgave those who nailed him to the Cross.   To do this we call upon God for the grace we need to be filled with the love of Christ so that we can share his love in all moments of life…even when surrounded by enemies.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent

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Daily Mass: Be reconciled with one another. Catholic Inspiration

The Lord makes is clear in the Gospel of Matthew that if someone has anything against us, we are commanded to go first and be reconciled.  Seeking forgiveness and being about reconciliation may be the hardest thing we do as Christians, yet it’s essential if we seek to follow Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Lent

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