Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God’s grace. (#251)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil, for you are at my side. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday
Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday.
1st Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7
- The prophet speaks to the weary rousing words with the help of God.
- He is not disgraced, even in the face of attack and mockery.
Psalm – 22:8-9,17-20,23-24
- “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
- READ THIS PSALM in light of the Passion of Jesus Christ!
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:6-11
- Jesus “emptied himself” by taking on our human form and being crucified for our sake.
- Because of his obedience to the Father’s will, his name is exalted above all names, and before him every knee shall bend – in heaven, on earth, and under the earth – proclaiming that he is Lord.
Gospel – Mark 14:1-15:47
- Take time this week to read and pray over Mark’s account of the Passion of the Lord.
- May the death of Jesus help us to discern the immensity of God’s love for us all.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#37,#38)
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Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week. Catholic Inspiration
This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week:
- Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
- Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
- Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
- Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another.
Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
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5th Sunday of Lent: Letting go to grow in grace. Catholic Inspiration
Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies in order to bring forth new life, we die to sin and grow in grace to bring forth a spiritual, lifegiving harvest in our souls.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (Year B – #35)
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Daily Mass: O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge. Catholic Inspiration
In our spiritual battles we take comfort in the words of Psalm 7 as we call upon the Lord for help to face the difficult times in our lives. (#249)
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Catholic Inspiration
This response from Psalm 34 brings comfort and hope to our lives in moments of suffering, difficulty, and trial, reminding us that the Lord meets us where we are and gives us the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent (#248)
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How do I share my faith? Part 5 – Showing people what to do next
This is the fifth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we help people answer the question, “Now what do I do?” by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life.
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Daily Mass: Jesus reveals the link to Moses. Catholic Inspiration
The readings today reveal a connection from the time of Moses to the revelation of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to learn the legacy of our spiritual history so that we can embrace the fullness of our faith in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent (#247)
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks about the Father. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks about the Father, pointing out the intimate connection between them and the power that the Lord will wield on the day of judgment.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#246)
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Daily Mass: Opening our hearts to the healing power of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a man who has been crippled for 38 years, inviting us to consider where healing needs to occur in our lives and in the lives of those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#245)
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