Psalm 18 addresses the pain and hardship of human suffering, mindful that in faith we call upon the Lord for the help we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent (#255)
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Daily Mass: In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Jesus refers to his divinity. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks about Abraham in John’s Gospel, referring to himself as the great “I AM” and thus claiming his divinity.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent (#254)
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Daily Mass: We remain in the word of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
When we draw near to the Lord (in the Scriptures, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and Service) we are strengthened in faith and filled with God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent (#253)
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The Solemnity of St. Joseph. Catholic Inspiration
St. Joseph offers us a vibrant example of a quiet, faithful man who reveals his faith in God by his swift, immediate, and active response to the angel’s command. (#543)
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Joseph, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil, for you are at my side. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God’s grace. (#251)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday
Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday.
1st Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7
- The prophet speaks to the weary rousing words with the help of God.
- He is not disgraced, even in the face of attack and mockery.
Psalm – 22:8-9,17-20,23-24
- “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
- READ THIS PSALM in light of the Passion of Jesus Christ!
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:6-11
- Jesus “emptied himself” by taking on our human form and being crucified for our sake.
- Because of his obedience to the Father’s will, his name is exalted above all names, and before him every knee shall bend – in heaven, on earth, and under the earth – proclaiming that he is Lord.
Gospel – Mark 14:1-15:47
- Take time this week to read and pray over Mark’s account of the Passion of the Lord.
- May the death of Jesus help us to discern the immensity of God’s love for us all.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#37,#38)
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5th Sunday of Lent: Letting go to grow in grace. Catholic Inspiration
Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies in order to bring forth new life, we die to sin and grow in grace to bring forth a spiritual, lifegiving harvest in our souls.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (Year B – #35)
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Daily Mass: O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge. Catholic Inspiration
In our spiritual battles we take comfort in the words of Psalm 7 as we call upon the Lord for help to face the difficult times in our lives. (#249)
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Catholic Inspiration
This response from Psalm 34 brings comfort and hope to our lives in moments of suffering, difficulty, and trial, reminding us that the Lord meets us where we are and gives us the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent (#248)
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Daily Mass: Jesus reveals the link to Moses. Catholic Inspiration
The readings today reveal a connection from the time of Moses to the revelation of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to learn the legacy of our spiritual history so that we can embrace the fullness of our faith in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent (#247)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 2nd Sunday of Easter: Peace be with you
- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
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