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
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Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
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
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St. Juan Diego…pray for us!
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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
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St. Mary…pray for us!
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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
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St. Ambrose…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Be the friend that your friends need. Catholic Inspiration
In the Gospel of Luke a group of men did what was needed to bring a paralytic man to Jesus. Their example of faith, tenacity and hard work inspire us to be the friend that our friends need today!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Nicholas…pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Let’s explore some of the themes we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Zephaniah 3:14-18a
- The people shout for joy and exult at the power of God who turns away their enemies.
- God is in the midst of the people and they are no longer afraid.
Response – Isaiah 12:2-3,4b-6
- “Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.”
- We are confident and unafraid for our strength and courage is the Lord.
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:4-7
- We rejoice in the Lord and have no anxiety; rather we pray with thanksgiving as we make our petitions known to God.
- The peace of God guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Gospel – Luke 3:10-18
- John the Baptist gives advice and direction to the people.
- John’s preaching prepares the people for the coming of Jesus.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
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2nd Sunday of Advent: Repent and prepare for Christ. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah as he preaches repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The Reason? To prepare the people to encounter Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends us out into the world. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles, empowering them to carry out his work. Their example inspires us to offer our lives for the Lord’s service today.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. John Damascene…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Catholic Inspiration
Light is so important to us as we rely on our sense of sight. Yet there is also spiritual sight that guides us always…and so we welcome Christ our light!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. Francis Xavier…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Listen, act and trust in the Lord! Catholic Inspiration
The first reading from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew inspire us to trust in the Lord as we listen to Christ and act on his word.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent
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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
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
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