Jesus uses a parable to show the crucial opportunity we have to make a change for the better. So…do we need to make any course corrections today?
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent
***************
St. John of the Cross…pray for us!
Tag Archives: Inspiration
Daily Mass: It’s not too late to make a course correction in life. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response echoes a hopeful trust in the goodness and mercy of God. May we turn to the Lord for the guidance we require as we journey through this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent
***************
St. Lucy…pray for us!
Share this:
Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the key themes that we see in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Micah 5:2-5a
- Bethlehem is prophesied as the birthplace of the Messiah.
- The one to be born will stand firm and shepherd the flock, drawing strength from God and bringing peace to the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
- “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”
- We call upon God for help, protection and salvation.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 10:5-10
- Christ offers the sacrifice of his body for our sins.
- In carrying out the Father’s will he consecrates us to God.
Gospel – Luke 1:39-45
- Mary travels to meet Elizabeth, who is filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Elizabeth then proclaims that Mary is blessed to be the mother of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
***************
Share this:
Good News that calls us to repent. Catholic Inspiration
This homily was preached on December 7th, 2021 at Cathedral of Christ the King. May the Good News inspire us to fearlessly seek out the grace of the Sacrament of Penance as we reconcile our hearts to God.
***************
Share this:
3rd Sunday of Advent: Rejoice, the Lord is near! Catholic Inspiration
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians offers a rich insight filled with joy and hope: The Lord is near! May Christ’s presence in our lives encourage us to embrace the gift of faith and live it in the world.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: Lord make us turn to you. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response echoes our desire to call upon the Lord for mercy and love. May these words speak to our hearts as we prepare for Christmas.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent
***************
St. Damasus…pray for us!
Share this:
Daily Mass: God teaches us; will we listen? Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah reminds the people that the Lord teaches us. The real issue: Will we listen and put this instruction into practice?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: Thus says the Lord…fear not! Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah prophesies to the people with a blunt message to cast aside fear and trust in the Lord. These words are just as pertinent today as we bring the darkness of fear into the light of faith.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent
***************
St. Juan Diego…pray for us!
Share this:
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
There is a sharp contrast between the Book of Genesis and the Gospel of Matthew. Whereas Adam and Eve experience the devastating consequences of sin, Mary embraces the words of the angel Gabriel and accepts God’s plan for salvation history. May her words inspire us to say “Yes!” to the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
***************
St. Mary…pray for us!
Share this:
Daily Mass: The Lord shepherds us. Catholic Inspiration
Both Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew reveal that God cares for us like a zealous shepherd who guards the sheep. May we trust in the Lord to lead and guide us through this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
***************
St. Ambrose…pray for us!
Share this:
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is our life
- Daily Mass: The Annunciation reveals the power of the Good News in our world
- Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the great I AM
- Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
- Daily Mass: Jesus teaches a lesson about mercy
- 5th Sunday of Lent: Jesus wept
- Daily Mass: Faith in the midst of division and unrest
- Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
- Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night - Building a spiritual Rule of Life
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Three Great Things 