In John’s Gospel we see the relationship between Jesus and His Father, revealing his divine origin as the just judge who is our loving Savior and Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: The authority of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The authority of Jesus is witnessed in Capernaum as he teaches and drives out an unclean spirit. The Lord’s authority, however, is also present in our lives, leading and directing our actions as disciples.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: He is Christ the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus claims his divinity in the Gospel of John we are challenged to consider how our lives conform to Christ. He is our Lord and His example guides and directs our lives in all things.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord. Catholic Inspiration
When we say “Jesus is Lord” we claim Him as the center and priority of our lives. May we constantly examine our hearts, looking for anything that is not worthy of God’s grace as we continuously re-orient our lives to Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Christ is our King! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
He is our creator, our savior, our judge and our friend. In simple and unassuming ways, he will meet us in our struggles through this life with the courage and conviction to continue in the toughest of times. As our king he deserves our allegiance; yet he lays down his life that we might be saved. We owe everything to Jesus Christ, our King!
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Daily Mass: Christ teaches us loving service. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
Paul testifies at Antioch that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation, descendant of David and heralded by the prophets…the Lord of all creation. And he taught us to serve one another – giving us the example of the foot washing – that we might understand that God’s love is comprehensive and accessible to all.
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12th Sunday of the Year – God’s Beauty in Creation – Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s 12th Sunday of the Year Homily Podcast
We get to live in this beautiful part of the country! From the wonder of creation we can get some insights into the power and love of God. May these insights inspire us:
- to recognize the Lord’s presence in our lives
- to respond with grateful hearts to our blessings
With open eyes and willing hearts…may our love for the Creator be inspired by the creation we enjoy!
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12th Sunday of the Year – Who’s in Charge?
Study: Recall a place in nature that you find particularly calming. What is it about this location that touches your heart?
Pray: Take some time to enjoy the opportunities of nature near you.
Serve: How can you take care of the beauty of creation? What can you do right now for the care of the earth?
12th Sunday of the Year Readings
There are many beautiful places in the world, and I get to live in one of them. The forests of northern Wisconsin reveal color and majesty; the water in our streams, rivers, lakes and Great Lakes offer serenity and grandeur; the rolling hills of lush farmland exude the glory of life.
And I call this home.
Nature teaches many lessons: beauty, truth, life, death, change, growth, immensity, and wonder – to name just a few. Yet nature also reveals through its design and form some clues about the Author who created it all. Simply put, in the creation we see the signs of the Creator.
The first reading reminds us that the Lord fashioned the world. God speaks to Job, driving home the point that the power and significance of the planet derives from the the goodness of the Almighty. From the throne of Heaven God rules his creation far above the scope and understanding of the human heart.
In the Gospel today Jesus calms a stormy sea with a single word. The Lord who made the universe as power over it; at his command the earth obeys. Jesus, the Son of God, holds the world in his hands.
From these readings we might rightly assume the transcendent power of God. But there is more: Jesus Christ – the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords – reaches out from the awesome power of divine supremacy to enter our world and be known by the human heart. The Lord bridges the distance between Heaven and Earth, allowing us to come to know the one who made us; the Creator allows his creation to draw near.
Take some time this week and immerse yourself in the beauty of creation. Open your eyes to the wonder and glory that God lavishes upon us. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving and count your blessings – there is much in the world that soothes and calms our souls!
And remember this fact: the Divine Master who made all creation, died and rose for his creatures – so that we might be united with him forever in Heaven.
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