Joseph listens to the Angel Gabriel and acts on his word. This decisive, swift response inspires us to reflect on how the Lord is calling us to offer our lives today.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Christ brings justice and peace to our world. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response joyously proclaims God’s power to bring justice and peace to our world. As disciples of Jesus Christ we proclaim the Lord’s might and live in his light.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: The Lord rescues us. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response recalls how God rescues us in our need, inviting us to prayerfully reflect on the times we have been protected by the Lord’s grace.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills the prophecies of Isaiah. Catholic Inspiration
When the disciples of John the Baptist ask Jesus questions about who he is, the Lord responds with references that fulfill the prophecies found in Isaiah. The result? He is the messiah!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: It’s not too late to make a course correction in life. Catholic Inspiration
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
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St. John of the Cross…pray for us!
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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
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St. Lucy…pray for us!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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St. Damasus…pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
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