Tag Archives: Hope

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration

God makes possible miracles that astound our imagination in multiple ways in the readings we hear today. May we take to heart the angel Gabriel’s insight that “nothing will be impossible for God!”

Mass Readings – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Daily Mass: Be strong, fear not! Catholic Inspiration

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The joyful proclamation of the prophet Isaiah brings hope and strength to our hearts.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent


Daily Mass: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord is our light who brings sight to our eyes and dispels the darkness of our hearts.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent


Daily Mass: Christ fulfills God’s plan of salvation. Catholic Inspiration

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Both the prophecy of Isaiah and the proclamation of Jesus reveal how the Lord fulfills the great plan of God’s salvation.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent


Daily Mass: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Catholic Inspiration

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The Psalm Response inspires us to turn to the Lord and allow God’s grace to flood our hearts with courage, wisdom and strength.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year


Daily Mass: All times are in the hand of God. Catholic Inspiration

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Through his death and resurrection, Jesus touches all aspects of human life with a grace that brings hope and healing. May we see God at work in every moment of our day as we place our trust in the Lord.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Without life in Christ, all things are vanity. Catholic Inspiration

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The emptiness that Qoheleth describes and Herod the tetrarch experiences both point to a common theme: a life without God is no life at all.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year


Daily Mass: Lead me Lord, in your justice. Catholic Inspiration

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Amidst the temptations and deceits that come before us in the messy moments of life, we echo the vigilant cry of the Psalmist: “Lead me Lord, in your justice.”

Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year


Daily Mass: The Passion of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration

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John the Baptist came to point others to Jesus, and his death inspires us to face our sufferings with fervent hope in Christ through His victory on the Cross.

Mass Readings – The Passion of St. John the Baptist


Daily Mass: Great expectations for our life in Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul offers inspiring words to describe a disciple who is caught up in the grace of Jesus Christ. May these words apply to us as well!

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year (St. Monica)