As followers of Christ, we offer our lives in service to one another, out of respect for the Lord. (Lectionary- B, #443)
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St. Cornelius & St. Cyprian, pray for us!
Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
Daily Mass: Serving others in the name of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 2:12,17-20
- The just person is beset by the wicked, who threaten revilement and torture to test for patience and gentleness.
- The wicked will condemn the just person to death, to see if God will offer care and protection.
Psalm – 54:3-8
- “The Lord upholds my life.”
- In the face of oppression and attack, we call upon the Lord for help and defense.
2nd Reading – James 3:16-4:3
- War and conflict arises from the passions and desires within us.
- Wisdom and peace arise from what is above, fostering virtue and fruitfulness.
Gospel – Mark 9:30-37
- Jesus offers the second prophecy of his passion.
- After hearing how the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest, Jesus places a child in their midst and speaks about becoming the servant of all.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
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Marriage Day of Reflection: Forgiveness, Love, and Renewal
This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. It includes three presentations:
- An overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
- The homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
- A reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.
Presentation #1 – Overview about marriage and the crucial role of forgiveness
Presentation #2 – Homily from the Gospel of John 3:13-17
Presentation #3 – Reflection about how to renew and strengthen marriage throughout life
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24th Sunday of the Year: We carry our crosses and follow Christ. Catholic Inspiration
After teaching about his suffering and death, Jesus rebukes Peter and makes it clear that if we want to follow Christ we are going to have to carry a cross.
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year (B, #131)
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Catholic Inspiration
We honor the Cross of Christ which reveals an awesome truth, that “God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”
Mass Readings – Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
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Daily Mass: We welcome the light of Christ to cast out the darkness of sin. Catholic Inspiration
Teaching his disciples, Jesus makes it clear that we must first confront the blindness in our lives before we seek to guide others in life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#441)
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St. John Chrysostom, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We put God’s love into practice. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches his disciples to love, do good, bless, and pray…especially for one’s enemies.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#440)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our blessings and woes are understood in the shadow of the Cross. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offer four blessings and woes, inspiring us to understand our spiritual lives as they relate to the Cross of Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#439)
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us by name to respond in prayer and power. Catholic Inspiration
After praying on the mountain through the night, Jesus chooses the Twelve from his disciples and reveals his power through healing the sick and casting out evil.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#438)
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Daily Mass: Keeping our focus on what is essential for the life of faith. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath, reminding us to keep in perspective what is most crucial and essential when we make our choices in life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#437)
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St. Peter Claver, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Ash Wednesday: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned
- Daily Mass: Perseverance is crucial in the spiritual life
- Daily Mass: We embrace our trials with the help of Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Lent
- 6th Sunday of the Year: Christ calls us to look inward and out
- Daily Mass: The Lord nourishes body and soul
- Daily Mass: The gift of hearing and speech
- Daily Mass: The power of a simple and direct prayer to God
- Daily Mass: The spiritual battle is often fought in our hearts
- Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to put first things first
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