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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides us through moments of grief. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus speaks of his coming Passion on the Cross, and his disciples are overwhelmed with grief.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year (#413)

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St. Clare, pray for us!


19th Sunday of the Year: We are stewards, entrusted by God with the blessings of life. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord offers a parable that reveals the sober truth that we are stewards of the gift of our lives, challenging us to engage honesty, gratitude, and the Fruits of the Spirit to direct the unique blessings we have received from God.

Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (#117)

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Daily Mass: In the face of hardship, we nurture our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus exhorts the disciples to nurture their faith, pointing out that with faith the size of a mustard seed they can move mountains.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 18th Week of the Year (#412)

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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We carry our crosses and follow Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Speaking with pointed language, the Lord directs us to take up our crosses and follow him.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 18th Week of the Year (#411)

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St. Dominic, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Firm on the rock of faith, we face the storms of life.

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The suffering and triumph of Christ strengthens the Church, built on the rock that is St. Peter, to face the challenges of hell itself as we travel through life.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 18th Week of the Year (#410)

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St. Sixtus II & St. Cajetan, pray for us!


The Transfiguration of the Lord

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The Transfiguration of the Lord invites us to take to heart the Father’s command, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him!”

Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614)

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Daily Mass: We face our fears with faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Walking on water, Peter drowns in his own fear until he calls upon the Lord Jesus to save him.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year (#408)

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On this Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Holy Mary, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We configure our hearts to the example of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Filled with pity, Jesus ministers to the crowds even as his own heart is filled with sorrow at the death of John the Baptist.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 18th Week of the Year (#407)

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St. John Vianney, pray for us!


18th Sunday of the Year: If the Lord calls us tonight, are we ready? Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers a parable, reminding us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven and ready to let go of earthly things in a moment’s notice.

Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year (#114)

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Daily Mass: What’s keeping us from Christ? Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus is rejected by the people of his home town of Nazareth because their bias fosters a lack of faith.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 17th Week of the Year (#405)

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St. Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us!