Tag Archives: Hope
Both Isaiah and Jesus offer encouraging words of hope, that when we are tired and ground down by the struggles of life, we renew our strength through our trust in the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#183)
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St. Lucy, pray for us!
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“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
While combined into a single two-hour podcast, this retreat has five parts, with each segment about 25 minutes in length. Fr. Andrew speaks about how the Incarnation of Jesus Christ impacts our Catholic Faith, Worldview, Personal Lives, Relationships, and Advent Preparations. Given at St. William Catholic Church on December 2, 2023.
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In a sobering discussion about the challenges of life, Jesus offers hope that he will give us what we need when we need it.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)
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Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16
Resplendent and unfading is wisdom for those who seek her in anticipation and vigil.
Filled with the perfection of prudence, wisdom keeps us free from care.
Psalm – 63:2-8
“My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
We pine and thirst for God, whose kindness fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18
Our belief that Jesus died and rose offers us hope that all who have died in Christ will rise with him.
The Lord, with a word of command, will reveal his majesty and power through the resurrection of Jesus.
Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus offers a parable about ten virgins – five wise and five foolish – who are waiting with oil lamps for the coming of the bridegroom.
Those that are ready are welcomed to the feast; those who are unprepared will be shut out.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year (A)
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As we remember the Faithful Departed on this All Souls Day, we humbly pray for all our loved ones who have gone before us, entrusting them to the mercy and compassion of God.
Mass Readings – All Souls
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On this Solemnity of All Saints, we unite our prayers to those who have gone before us in faith, drawing hope and inspiration in their help as we fight our spiritual battle here on earth.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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All you Saints of God, pray for us!
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The Letter to the Colossians offers a succinct summary of our life in Jesus Christ, who frees us from our sins through his death. Our task? Remain firm in faith and embrace the hope of the Gospel!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Peter Claver, pray for us!
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The children of Israel enter into a covenant with God, striving to do all that the Lord commands.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Martha, St. Mary, and St. Lazarus, pray for us!
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Paul speaks with the Jews in Rome, giving witness to Christ even while under house arrest.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!
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St. Paul concludes his preaching in the synagogue with the resurrection of Christ. This crucial component of the faith inspires us to follow the Risen Lord with hope and joy, leading others to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 