Moving to Capernaum at the start of his earthly ministry, Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah and inspires hope in our hearts as we embrace the light of Christ to shine in our lives.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#67)
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3rd Sunday of the Year: The light of Christ restores our life. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3
- The Gentiles who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
- The people have abundant joy, and the rod of their taskmasters has been broken.
Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
- The Lord’s strength gives us courage; we are no longer afraid.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17
- Paul urges the people to be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
- Christ is the source of our unity, and all our efforts give glory to him.
Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23
- Jesus, preaching repentance, fulfills the words of Isaiah the prophet.
- The Lord calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John to follow him.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#67)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6
- The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
- They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10
- “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
- We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3
- Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
- He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.
Gospel – John 1:29-34
- John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
- John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (64)
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Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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Christmas: Christ is our light!
May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith. Let the light of Christ shine in the world!
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Lord, Night (#14)
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Advent Retreat – Welcoming the Light of Christ into our lives. Catholic Inspiration
This four-part presentation was given at St. William Catholic Church on December 6, 2025.
1st Talk – Christ our Light
Fr. Andrew introduces the retreat with John 1:1-18 and invites us to put Christ at the center of our lives.
2nd Talk – Tending the flame of faith in our hearts
Fr. Andrew discusses the many spiritual tools that foster our faith, inviting us to discern what we need at this moment in time.
3rd Talk – Confronting the darkness in our lives
Fr. Andrew addresses the darkness in our lives, inviting us to draw near to the Light of Christ and confront the evil we perceive.
4th Talk – Sharing the Light with others
Fr. Andrew reflects on how we share the light of Christ in the unique context of our personal discipleship.
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Daily Mass: We let the Lord’s light shine in our lives! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable, inviting us to let the light of his Good News shine out in what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 25th Week of the Year (#449)
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Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
In the darkness of this holy night we wait in vigil with the whole Church as the Risen Lord Jesus triumphs over sin and death.
Mass Readings – Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (#41)
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Daily Mass: The Lord is our light and our salvation. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s light empowers our sight and helps us respond to the needs we see in our lives, including the examples offered in today’s reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year (#327)
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The Epiphany of the Lord: Receive and reveal the light of Christ! Catholic Inspiration
On their journey to Bethlehem, the Magi encountered the newborn King and were forever changed through the process of receiving and revealing the light of Christ.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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