Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
After driving out demons, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about his authority and his power over the forces of darkness.
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Daily Mass: Ask, Seek and Knock! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year
The Lord invites us to persistently ask for what we need, trusting that God’s goodness will reach out to bless us in ways beyond our imagination.
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Daily Mass: The Lord’s Prayer in the Gospel of Luke. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year
Luke’s Gospel offers a condensed version of Lord’s Prayer from what we commonly pray in the Gospel of Matthew. Because of it’s brevity, we can clearly see the emphasis on the holiness of God the Father, the Kingdom, trust in God, forgiveness and protection from evil. May we keep praying everyday!
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Daily Mass: What’s your focus? Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
Mary, Jonah and the people of Nineveh all showed a remarkable sense of focus in the readings today. They were able to zero in on something crucial, and with God’s grace they were able to carry it out.
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27th Sunday of the Year: Working in the vineyard. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
The Lord offers a parable to illustrate what happens when we persistently turn away from God. Perhaps there have been times in our lives when we know what to do, but we haven’t done it; today offers us a fresh opportunity to draw near to Christ and – with his help – respond to the unique situations of our lives with in manner worthy of Jesus.
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Daily Mass: Christ empowers us! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year (Our Lady of the Rosary)
The 72 disciples return to Jesus, rejoicing at how their lives – empowered by Christ – have made a difference. Their “yes” to the Lord inspires us to do the same, offering our lives so that Christ can work through us in the world today.
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Daily Mass: Woe is me! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Friday of the 26th Week of the Year
It will not go well for the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum; Jesus preached in their midst and they have not responded. It’s a good reminder for us who have been raised with the Gospel…are we merely “cultural” Christians, or has the Good News touched our hearts and changed our lives?
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Daily Mass: Know the Lord, and share what you know! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year
Jesus sends out 72 disciples – in pairs, trusting on God’s providence and facing tough struggles – so that they can proclaim the Kingdom of God. Nehemiah and Ezra remind the people of Israel not to forget the Lord. The Church needs both: we come to know God so that we might invite others to know the Lord as well.
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Daily Mass: The cost of discipleship. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 26th Week of the Year (St. Francis of Assisi)
Jesus makes it clear in the Gospel today that to be a disciple is not for the faint of heart; rather, it will call us to place God above all else as we live in the world. It begs the question: what’s most important in your life?
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Daily Mass: Are you offended? Injured? Learn from Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year
James & John are offended by a Samaritan village and threaten to call down fire from Heaven. Jesus rebukes them, reminding us all that when we feel injured or offended to look to the Cross and see God’s solution to our human sin.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Paul has limited success in Athens
- Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison
- Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
- 6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
- Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives
- Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
- Daily Mass: Our lives are fruitful when we remain close to Christ
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