Jesus uses a fig tree as an example of paying attention to the changes around us. This is true for what we see in nature and discover in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Paying attention to the changes in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Thanksgiving Day
There are some options for the readings today, but a common theme is appropriate: What are you thankful for today? Start with God…and keep going!
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day
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St. Catherine of Alexandria…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The spiritual life requires perseverance. Catholic Inspiration
The spiritual life is not easy, and the Gospel of Luke today makes it clear that perseverance is a crucial component in the life of faith. Hang in there!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: How will we give praise to God today? Catholic Inspiration
The response today (taken from the Book of Daniel) reveals all creation giving praise to God. How will we echo this refrain in our lives today?
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, St. Clement I and St. Columban…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: What will we offer the Lord today? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus comments on the humble yet extravagant offering of the poor widow. She gives all that she has…and inspires us to consider how we will offer our lives for the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Cecilia…pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 33:14-16
- The days are coming when the Lord will fulfill the promise to the house of Israel
- The Lord will bring justice through the shoot of David.
Psalm – 25:4-5,8-9,10,14
- “To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.”
- The psalmist invites the people to seek the Lord, who offers kindness and goodness.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
- Paul blesses the people with an increase in love for one another.
- He then exhorts the people to conduct themselves in a manner pleasing to God.
Gospel – Luke 21:25-28,34-35
- Jesus tells his disciples about the end times and encourages them to be vigilant at all times.
- The Lord further reminds the disciples to pray that they have strength to face their tribulations.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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Jesus Christ: Our King who offers his life for his kingdom. Catholic Inspiration
We claim Jesus Christ as King of the Universe, and this title establishes his reign over our hearts. Yet this king does not come to be served; rather he offers his life that all the inhabitants of his kingdom might have the hope of eternal life. Our response? Let us pledge our lives to our King!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
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Daily Mass: A glimpse at Heaven to guide us on earth. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a question about life after death. May these words help us to prepare our lives here on earth so that we will be ready to enter into Heaven.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Cleansing the Temple of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem, we are reminded to give careful scrutiny to the state of our souls…cleansing our hearts of anything that is unworthy of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord reveals his compassion for us. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus weeps over the city of Jerusalem, we discern the compassion and tenderness that the Lord has for all who suffer.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne…pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 2nd Sunday of Easter: Peace be with you
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