St. Stephen’s martyrdom reminds us of the precious value of our faith, and how it helps us face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr (#696)
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives, strengthened by our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We act on the words of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Like strong houses built on rock, our lives are strengthened when we put the words of Jesus into daily action.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent (#178)
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St. Ambrose, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 33rd Sunday of the Year
Let’s look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31
- A worthy wife reveals her goodness through her service and care for others.
- “Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Psalm – 128:1-5
- “Blessed are those who fear the Lord.”
- Those who follow the Lord encounter domestic prosperity.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 5:1-6
- The day of the Lord will come suddenly, like a thief in the night.
- We stay alert and sober, not in darkness but as children of the light.
Gospel – Matthew 25:14-30
- Jesus tells of the parable of the master who gave three servants different amounts of wealth (talents) based on their ability.
- The master returns and praises two of the servants who did what they could with what they had; “since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.”
- The servant who does nothing is chastised and turned out into the darkness.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: A call to action from St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul offers a heart felt exhortation, inviting us to use our gifts and talents in a faithful and loving way.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 31st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We give without thought of repayment. Catholic Inspiration
At a dinner Jesus teaches how we give freely, without thought of being paid back.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
- When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
- When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
- God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
- We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
- Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
- Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
- The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The precious treasure of the widow’s mite. Catholic Inspiration
Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches us that in the eyes of Heaven the value of our offering is not counted in the amount, but rather in the amount of sacrifice.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Peter’s statement and the Lord’s response inspire us to make a daily offering for God. While sacrifice is often challenging, Christ strengthens and guides us with help from heaven.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: How will we offer our lives for the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks of his suffering, death, and resurrection. As we follow the Lord today, may we consider how we are called to offer our lives through the sacrifices we make.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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St. John of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The measure with which we measure will be measured out to us. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers practical advice for what we should do, and what we should avoid.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- The Baptism of the Lord
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