After much discussion from many points of view, the disciples welcome the Gentiles to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter (#288)
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
Tag Archives: Listening
Daily Mass: The community finds a path forward. Catholic Inspiration
How do I share my faith? Part 6 – A pattern of life for the Lord.
This is the sixth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation, Fr. Andrew pulls together a pattern of life that empowers us to become real and approachable witnesses for Christ. In particular:
- Cultivate our Spiritual life and grow closer to the Lord
- Cultivate our relationships and grow closer to one another
- Listen with a prayerful heart to the people in our lives
- Discover the people, opportunities and resources that foster faith
- Respond with conviction when others “open the door” in conversation
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How do I share my faith? Part 4 – Our response to others who raise the topic of God
This is the fourth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we respond to others who have first “opened the door” to a conversation about God.
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Daily Mass: We listen to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to Martha about her sister Mary, who has been sitting and listening to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Listening to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a stressed-out Martha and teaches us that those who pause to listen to him have chosen the better part.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Listening to Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
The image of Martha’s sister, Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to his words inspires us to draw near to the Lord in silence and let His grace fill our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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23rd Sunday of the Year: Tough messages to deliver, and tough ones to receive. Catholic Inspiration
As disciples of Jesus Christ, there are tough messages that sometimes we are called to deliver, and sometimes we are called to receive. Through honesty, humility and love we open our hearts to encounter the transforming power of the Lord’s grace in these difficult moments.
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Hearing the voice of God. Catholic Inspiration
As Elijah waits for the Lord he encounters many powerful and turbulent forces, but he recognizes God’s presence in a whispering sound. May his experience remind us to cultivate a listening heart as we seek the Lord in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Practical advice from the Letter of James. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter of James offers some rich insight into speech, anger and action. May we take a moment to reflect on these areas of our lives as we discern how our faith can guide us.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of the Year
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16th Sunday of the Year: How the Lord meets us
Study: Consider a profound moment when you felt God’s presence. What made this possible?
Pray: Are you feeling drawn toward a certain activity or task? Ask the Lord for guidance.
Serve: What types of service do you find most rewarding? How does helping others lead you to Christ?
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
Here’s a quick overview of the readings this week:
- 1st Reading – Abraham recognizes the Lord in the three visitors
- Psalm – “who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord”
- 2nd Reading – Through suffering we participate in the life of Christ
- Gospel – Martha & Mary
One way to reflect on these verses is to see how the Lord meets us in the pattern of daily life. Consider:
- Hospitality – serving others
- Justice – standing up for what is right, true, and good
- Suffering – caring for those in need, and bearing our own pain as well
- Listening – pausing from our labors to hear the Lord in our lives
We understand that our relationship with God touches multiple aspects of our lives, such as prayer, sacraments, relationships, work, and recreation. The invitation today encourages us to see with our hearts how the Lord is present to us in the current moment.
Does it mean that we serve with a joyful heart? That we swiftly respond to injustice? That we compassionately care for others? That we stop and “smell the roses” in moments of rest & renewal, beauty & blessing? In all these ways we are led back to the Lord, recognizing the gifts God gives us with a grateful heart.
How is God present in your life right now? May our response bring us closer to Christ and one another.
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Note: This post was first published on July 11, 2016.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Paul prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon some disciples
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- Daily Mass: Apollos humbly receives and eagerly shares the Good News
- Daily Mass: Paul fearlessly preaches the Gospel
- Daily Mass: Paul's work bears fruit in Corinth
- Daily Mass: Paul's failure in Athens
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardship
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
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