The Lord reveals that we practice what we preach through our humble service toward one another, inviting us to see in our daily lives countless opportunities to put our faith into action.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (A)
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Tag Archives: Humility
31st Sunday of the Year: We practice what we preach through humble service. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: A humble heart will be exalted. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord uses a parable in the context of a dinner to teach a lesson about cultivating a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year
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St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us!
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The Guardian Angels invite us to humbly ask for the help we need. Catholic Inspiration
On this Memorial of the Guardian Angels, we pause to rejoice that the Lord offers heavenly help, and pray that we have the humility to receive it!
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Guardian Angels
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Guardian Angels, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
- When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
- When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
- God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
- We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
- Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
- Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
- The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches us to serve one another with humility. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord takes a teachable moment to direct his disciples to seek greatness through the service of others with a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We hold a treasure in earthen vessels. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of St. James, the Apostle, we discover that we hold the treasure of our Christian faith in the “earthen vessel” of our human limitations. As we acknowledge our sins and embrace God’s grace, we offer our lives as a worthy sacrifice that draws us closer to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James, Apostle
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St. James the Greater, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting…with a humble heart. Catholic Inspiration
The teaching of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting is set within the context of a humble heart that does not seek human praise. When we do this, these spiritual disciplines take on extraordinary power to transform our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Gospel proclaimed with power and humility. Catholic Inspiration
Paul and Barnabas, proclaiming the Gospel with power, are mistaken for pagan gods after a miraculous healing. Their humble response reminds us to keep our eyes fixed on Christ as we carry out the Lord’s work in the world.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Practical wisdom for the Lenten journey. Catholic Inspiration
Both Isaiah and Jesus offer practical insights for a vibrant spiritual life. May we take their lessons to heart as we continue through this holy season!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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Saints Perpetua & Felicity, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A child can teach us how to follow Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses a child to teach the disciples how to live with trusting simplicity. When we are tempted to seek positions of favor and power, we are directed instead to take the Lord’s hand and follow his lead.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year
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St. Peter Damian, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We call on Christ to face the storms of life
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