Jesus returns to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, where he will grow in strength and wisdom.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#203)
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Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight evokes a response of faith. Catholic Inspiration
The Canticle of Simeon illustrates how we respond when our spiritual sight reveals God at work in our lives.
Mass Readings – 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#202)
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St. Thomas Becket, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
- Jerusalem rises up in the shining light of the Lord’s glory.
- By this light people will come together, praising the Lord.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
- “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
- God endows the king with justice and right judgment to care for the people.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
- The Holy Spirit has revealed to the apostles and prophets that the Gentiles are coheirs of God’s grace.
- As members of the same body, they are copartners in the promise of Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
- The Magi, guided by a star, come to Jerusalem seeking the king of the Jews.
- They go to Bethlehem, where they encounter Jesus and present him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist. Catholic Inspiration
St. John’s witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist (#697)
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St. John, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the First Martyr. Catholic Inspiration
Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship…demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – St. Stephen, First Martyr (#696)
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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Christmas: Christ is our light!
May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith. Let the light of Christ shine in the world!
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Lord, Night (#14)
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! Catholic Inspiration
Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#200)
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Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God’s hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We count our blessings and praise the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent (#198)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Christ is our way, our truth, and our life
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