Tag Archives: Offering

Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord? Catholic Inspiration

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Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord.

Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)

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Daily Mass: What do we have to offer to the Lord today? Catholic Inspiration

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The example of the poor widow guides our reflection on both what unique gifts we have to offer and how great a sacrifice do we wish to make today.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year (#503)

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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We empty ourselves so that Christ can shine in us. Catholic Inspiration

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The Letter to the Philippians reveals how we empty ourselves and offer our lives for one another, following the Lord’s example.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 31st Week of the Year (B, #486)

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Marriage Day of Reflection: Forgiveness, Love, and Renewal

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This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. It includes three presentations:

  • An overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
  • The homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
  • A reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.

Presentation #1 – Overview about marriage and the crucial role of forgiveness

Presentation #2 – Homily from the Gospel of John 3:13-17

Presentation #3 – Reflection about how to renew and strengthen marriage throughout life


The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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The perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross reveals the depth of God’s love and inspires us to share this love with those around us.

Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (#171)

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4th Sunday of Easter: We follow the Good Shepherd. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord teaches the disciples that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #50)

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Good Friday: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Catholic Inspiration

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We recall the Passion of the Lord in John’s Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives.

Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)

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Palm Sunday: Christ empties himself and gives his life for the world. Catholic Inspiration

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Out of love for all humanity Jesus empties himself, taking on our human form, and becomes obedient…even to death on a Cross.

Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#38)

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Daily Mass: We offer our lives in loving sacrifice. Catholic Inspiration

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Having taught his disciples about his crucifixion in Jerusalem, the Lord takes a teachable moment to show how their humble service becomes a life-giving offering.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#232)

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Daily Mass: We are in the world, but not of the world. Catholic inspiration

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The First Letter of John reminds us that we are in the world, but not of the world…offering our lives for Christ as we face the challenges and temptations of everyday life.

Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas

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