The First Letter of John reveals God’s testimony that Jesus is the Son of God through water, blood, and the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#209)
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Daily Mass: The testimony of water, blood, and the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Philip brings Nathanael to Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
After his encounter with Jesus, Philip talks to Nathanael and brings him to meet the Lord.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#208)
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Daily Mass: We recognize the roots of temptation and sin in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John offers a blunt and forceful reflection on sin and the Devil, compelling us to examine our own spiritual situation and acknowledge our need for the Lord’s forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#207)
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Daily Mass: We are children of God. Catholic Inspiration
In the First Letter of John we see the high dignity that God places on human life, calling us into the family of faith as children of God.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#206)
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Daily Mass: We make straight the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist humbly acknowledges that he is not the Christ, but rather one who makes straight the way of the Lord for others to follow.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#205)
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Mary, the Mother of God. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s reflection on the infant Jesus, and all the events that will occur throughout his life, inspire us to ponder how our faith in Christ transforms our lives today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (#18)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
- The Lord shines over Jerusalem, as people draw near the glory of God.
- Praising God, people bring gifts and treasures into the city.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
- “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
- God bestows blessings on the king and the people who cry out for help.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
- God has revealed the mystery of salvation to the present age.
- Through the Holy Spirit, the apostles and prophets proclaim that the Gentiles are coheirs in Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
- The magi arrive in Jerusalem from the east, seeking the newborn king of the Jews.
- Herod learns that the child will be born in Bethlehem and tells the magi to return and tell him the location.
- The magi follow the star, which brings them to the infant Jesus, and they offer their kingly gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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The Holy Family inspires our families. Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph knew blessings and burdens as they faced the ups and downs of life. Their example inspires us to engage our faith as we live within the context of our families today.
Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Daily Mass: We are in the world, but not of the world. Catholic inspiration
The First Letter of John reminds us that we are in the world, but not of the world…offering our lives for Christ as we face the challenges and temptations of everyday life.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Daily Mass: Our love for God is revealed in our love for one another. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John powerfully (and bluntly!) states that our love for Jesus is revealed when we fulfill his commandment to love one another.
Mass Readings – 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 2nd Sunday of Easter: Peace be with you
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