Stephen, filled with the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, boldly speaks about Jesus Christ in the context of great persecution.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Tag Archives: Persecution
Daily Mass: Living the Lord’s love in the face of persecution. Catholic Inspiration
The disciples face persecution with Easter joy and the power of the Holy Spirit. May their example inspire us to live the love of Jesus Christ, even as we face obstacles and hostility in the world today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Our task will not be easy, but God will give us strength! Catholic Inspiration
The Lord speaks with great clarity that persecution and hardship will accompany us as disciples, even as we trust in the Lord for the grace and strength to overcome them.
Daily Mass: When the going gets tough, get going…with God! Catholic Inspiration
In the Second Letter to Timothy we hear the call to remain steadfast in the face of persecution and hardship.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: St. Peter responds to opposition. Catholic Inspiration
St. Peter’s bold response in faith to the opposition reveals an example we can follow as we face the challenges before us today.
Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter
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Catholic Inspiration Archives
Daily Mass: Walking through the fiery furnace with the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego walked in the fiery furnace with a fourth person who looked like a Son of God. During those times in our lives when we have been put to the test, may we trust that Christ walks with us as well.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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25th Sunday of the Year: Life is a battle; keep fighting with faith. Catholic Inspiration
The readings state plainly the hostility and difficulty we often find in lives. Sometimes the battle is outside ourselves, and sometimes it is within. Yet as we fight our battles, we constantly use our most powerful weapon: the grace we receive through our faith in Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Persecution and Perseverance. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord speaks bluntly to the disciples, saying that many who follow him will suffer persecution. Yet as we persevere in faith we are reminded that God will give us what we need to keep going.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Daily Mass: Facing the opposition to the Gospel. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year
The Lord speaks bluntly when he tells his disciples about the opposition they will encounter: hatred, persecution, suffering, and ridicule will follow them. And yet this opposition only highlights what’s truly at stake: eternal life!
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Daily Mass: Faith in the midst of adversity. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
Paul & Barnabas faced tremendous challenges, even as they spread the Gospel in amazing ways. It’s a good reminder that we, too, will face adversity as we live our faith in the world today.
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