Tag Archives: Mary

Daily Mass: Mary, the Mother of the Church

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Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple, saying, “Behold your mother.”

Mass Readings – Memorial of the BMV, the Mother of the Church (#572A)

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Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!


Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

Mary keeps the presence of God before her, reflecting in her heart about her Son, the savior of the world.

Mass Readings – Mary, Mother of God (#18)

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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!


4th Sunday of Advent: Faith that fosters community and connections. Catholic Inspiration

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As Mary and Elizabeth meet together, we see the power of the Holy Spirit at work to unite us and create community.

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#12)

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Daily Mass: Let us make haste to proclaim the Good News. Catholic Inspiration

After her encounter with the angel Gabriel, Mary travels in haste to meet Elizabeth, and her swift response inspires us to decisively answer the Lord’s call as we put our faith into practice.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#197)

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St. Peter Canisius, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Mary’s example inspires our lives. Catholic Inspiration

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Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to offer our lives and say “yes” to the Lord.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#196)

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Mary’s “Magnificat” reveals her focus on the Lord, and she provides us with an example of how we keep our gaze fixed on her Son in the ups and downs of life.

Mass Readings – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#622)

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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!


Mary, the Mother of God. Catholic Inspiration

Madonna and Child with Two Angels, Filippo Lippi, 1460-1465, Ufizzi, Florence. The photo is my own.

Mary’s reflection on the infant Jesus, and all the events that will occur throughout his life, inspire us to ponder how our faith in Christ transforms our lives today.

Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (#18)

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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!


The Holy Family inspires our families. Catholic Inspiration

The Adoration of the Shepherds, Durante Alberti (1538-1613), Chiesa Nuova, Rome. The photo is my own.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph knew blessings and burdens as they faced the ups and downs of life. Their example inspires us to engage our faith as we live within the context of our families today.

Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)

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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!


4th Sunday of Advent: Giving and receiving Good News. Catholic Inspiration

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The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ…the best news of all!

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#11)

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Daily Mass: With grateful hearts we praise the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Mary’s great Magnificat gives praise to God for the goodness and grace that the Lord extends upon all who humbly and ardently seek the Almighty.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#198)

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