Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Daily Mass: We are living stones in the temple of God. Catholic Inspiration

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On this feast of saints Simon and Jude, we acknowledge the generations of faithful who have given witness to Jesus Christ. May their example inspire us to live for the Lord today!

Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

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St. Simon & St. Jude…pray for us!


Daily Mass: The Spirit comes to our aid. Catholic Inspiration

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In our weakness and need, St. Paul writes that the Spirit helps us, interceding on our behalf to bring about the good things of God.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 30th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: We await the glory of God. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul addresses the struggle we face as all creation awaits God’s glory. Yes, there is suffering, but our hope is founded upon Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: We are adopted by God! Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul uses explains our relationship with God is through adoption; the Spirit of God we receive in Christ makes us heirs to his kingdom in Heaven.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year

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Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the key themes in the readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:2-6

  • The first part of the reading reminds the people of Israel to follow the precepts of the Lord as they enter into the promised land.
  • The second part forms part of Jewish daily prayer: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!”
  • In this second part the love of God (heart, soul and strength) is understood as a total commitment of one’s entire being…all for the Lord.

Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51

  • “I love you, Lord, my strength.”
  • We acknowledge God’s might and praise his glory.

2nd Reading – Hebrews 7:23-28

  • This passage contrasts the Levitical priesthood with that of Jesus.
  • The priesthood of Christ is eternal, sinless, always able to save, and his once-for-all sacrifice cleanses us from our sins.

Gospel – Mark 12:28b-34

  • When asked which is the first of the commandments, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18.
  • Thus, loving God and loving neighbor are essential for Christian disciples, woven together in our daily words and actions.

Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year

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30th Sunday of the Year: What do we want from the Lord? Catholic Inspiration

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The exchange between Jesus and Bartimaeus reveals the longing within the blind man’s heart: he wants to see! This passage provides insight for us as we ponder the Lord’s question “What do you want me to do for you?” in our lives today.

Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: We embrace the spirit of life in Christ Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul teaches that if Christ dwells in us, then the one who raised Christ from the dead will raise us up as well.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year

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St. John of Capistrano…pray for us!


Daily Mass: Christ delivers us! Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul addresses the ongoing challenge of temptation we all face with the hope we have in Christ. It’s a spiritual battle, but one that we face everyday with the grace and strength of God.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year

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St. Pope John Paul II…pray for us!


Daily Mass: The gift of God is eternal life. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul speaks about how God’s grace transforms our lives and leads us on a path of sanctification, the lifelong process where Christ makes us ready for Heaven.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Freed from sin, we are slaves of righteousness. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul addresses how the grace of Jesus frees us, not to sin but to become slaves of the righteousness of God. As a result, we have an insight into freedom: Christ frees us not to do whatever we want, but to do what is good, holy and true!

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year

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St. Paul of the Cross…pray for us!