The martyrdom of the Holy Innocents links us to all tragedies through human history where the innocent suffer destruction and violence.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Innocents (#698)
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Holy Innocents of God, pray for us!
Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
Daily Mass: We proclaim the Word of Life, Jesus Christ! Catholic Inspiration
In the First Letter of John, the apostle shows how from his own eyewitness experience he desires to pass on the Good News of hope that we have in Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (#697)
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St. John, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives, strengthened by our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. Stephen’s martyrdom reminds us of the precious value of our faith, and how it helps us face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr (#696)
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the feast of the Holy Family.
1st Reading – Sirach 3:2-7,12-14
- God sets a mother and father in authority over their children.
- God exhorts children to honor their parents, when they are frail and elderly.
Psalm 128:1-5
- “Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.”
- Those who follow the Lord will have prosperity at work and at home.
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:12-21
- With grateful hearts we put on virtue in all our dealings with the people we meet.
- Within the family, husbands, wives, and children honor and respect one another.
Gospel – Luke 2:22-40
- Joseph and Mary present Jesus in the Temple, where they encounter Simeon and Anna, who give praise to God for the child and prophesy that he will bring salvation to the people.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Christmas
The birth of Jesus, the Light of the World, brings strength, hope, understanding, and joy to our lives. May we open our hearts to the Lord’s light and shine with his love! Merry Christmas!
Mass Readings – Christmas Mass at Night (#14)
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4th Sunday of Advent: Giving and receiving Good News. Catholic Inspiration
The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ…the best news of all!
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#11)
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Daily Mass: Elizabeth gives birth to John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
Elizabeth gives birth to a son and names him John. As Zechariah agrees, he is finally able to speak, and the people are amazed as they wonder what this child will become.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: With grateful hearts we praise the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s great Magnificat gives praise to God for the goodness and grace that the Lord extends upon all who humbly and ardently seek the Almighty.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#198)
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Daily Mass: We look for God’s presence and respond with joy. Catholic Inspiration
The exchange between Elizabeth and Mary reveals our invitation to seek out God’s presence in our lives and respond with eager joy to the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#197)
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St. Peter Canisius, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Do not fear the challenges of the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, “Do not be afraid!” Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)
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