Tag Archives: Love

August 28, 2024

Daily Mass: We are models of faith to one another. Catholic Inspiration

Paul reminds the people how he was a model of faith during his stay, inviting them to consider how they will give faithful witness to one another.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year (#427)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Augustine, pray for us!

(And as he is also the patron of my diocese…St. Augustine, pray for the Diocese of Superior!)

Leave a comment | tags: Catholic, Christian, Disciple, example, Faith, grace, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Mass, Model | posted in Ordinary Time, Podcast

August 27, 2024

Daily Mass: Stand firm and hold fast to your faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Paul exhorts the people to stand firm and hold fast to their faith when deceptions and false reports make them anxious or afraid.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 21st Week of the Year (#426)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Monica, pray for us!

Leave a comment | tags: Catholic, Christian, Disciple, Faith, grace, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Mass | posted in Ordinary Time, Podcast

August 26, 2024

Daily Mass: In times of trouble, we pray for God’s grace. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

The 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians recalls our need to pray always for those who live their faith, even as they struggle with persecution and affliction.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year (#425)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

Leave a comment | tags: Catholic, Christian, Disciple, Faith, grace, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Mass, Pray | posted in Ordinary Time, Podcast

August 26, 2024

Study, Pray, Serve: 22nd Sunday of the Year

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8

Moses tells the people to observe the commandments of the Lord.
Through their adherence, they will reveal to the nations the wisdom that comes from God.

Psalm – 15:2-5

“The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
The virtuous person who fears the Lord will never be disturbed.

2nd Reading – James 1:17-18,21b-22,27

We humbly welcome all the good and perfect gifts that come from the Father.
We are doers of the word and not hearers only.

Gospel – Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

Jesus quotes Isaiah, responding to the Pharisees that God’s commandments supersede human precepts.
The Lord then teaches that the evils that come from within a person (from their hearts) are what defile.

Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year (B, #125)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

Leave a comment | tags: Catholic, Christian, Disciple, Faith, grace, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Mass | posted in Ordinary Time, Podcast

August 25, 2024

21st Sunday of the Year: We receive the Body of Christ to face the hard things in life. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

At the conclusion of the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, as disciples are leaving after the “hard” teaching of Jesus, Peter responds to the Lord’s question with a declaration of faith in Christ.

Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (B, #122)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

1 Comment | tags: Body of Christ, Catholic, Christian, Disciple, Eucharist, Faith, grace, Holy Communion, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Mass | posted in Ordinary Time, Podcast

August 24, 2024

Daily Mass: We make known the glorious splendor of God. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Psalm 145 rings out with joy, proclaiming God’s glorious splendor and inviting us to call upon the Lord.

Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew (#629)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Bartholomew, pray for us!

Leave a comment | tags: Apostle, Catholic, Christian, Disciple, Faith, grace, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Mass | posted in Feasts & Solemnities, Podcast

August 23, 2024

Daily Mass: We are commanded to love. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by SHVETS production on Pexels.com

Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus when asked what is the greatest commandment.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year (#423)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!

Leave a comment | tags: Catholic, Christian, Disciple, Faith, grace, Greatest Commandment, Homily, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Love God, Love neighbor, Mass | posted in Ordinary Time, Podcast

August 22, 2024

Daily Mass: God invites, will we respond? Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and Pharisees, reminding us that while God’s invitation is extended throughout our lives, it is up to us to respond.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year (#422)

***************

Catholic Inspiration Archives

Holy Mary our Queen, pray for us!