Tag Archives: Hope

Daily Mass: We follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd. Catholic Inspiration

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The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls.

Mass Readings – The Chair of St. Peter (#535)

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St. Peter, pray for us!


Daily Mass: God calls us out of confusion and sin. Catholic Inspiration

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In this account of the tower of Babel, God observes and then disperses the united sin and pride of humanity, setting up the contrast of the saving work that will eventually take place through call of Abraham.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of the Year (#339)

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St. Peter Damian, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We affirm the precious gift of life. Catholic Inspiration

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God’s covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of the Year (#338)

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Daily Mass: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic Inspiration

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The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year (#335)

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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites, pray for us!


6th Sunday of the Year: Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life.

Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (C – #78)

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Daily Mass: The natural consequences of sin. Catholic Inspiration

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The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)

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Daily Mass: The temptation of Adam and Eve. Catholic Inspiration

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The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year (#333)

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St. Cyril & St. Methodius, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The precious gift of marriage and family. Catholic Inspiration

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Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year (#332)

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Daily Mass: What’s growing in our hearts? Catholic Inspiration

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Christ teaches that it is what comes out of our hearts that can defile, reminding us to honestly assess the spiritual battle within and acknowledge our sins before the Lord.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#331)

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Daily Mass: O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! Catholic Inspiration

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Psalm 8 offers us a glorious reflection on the grandeur of the natural world, inspiring us to give thanks to the Creator as we humbly acknowledge our place in creation.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#330)

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Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!