Jesus offers a parable to illustrate the need to pray without becoming weary. May we take his teaching to heart with these practical tips for our daily routine.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Tag Archives: Prayer
Daily Mass: Pray with steadfast conviction. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The prayer that asks for what we need. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches the disciples to ask the Father for what we need, inviting us to grow closer to the Lord each and every day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Let’s pay attention to our own sins first. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers some powerful spiritual insights to the disciples, reminding us of the importance to examine carefully the state of our souls.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord’s Prayer. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s Prayer sums up with brevity and power some key elements of our faith. May this gift from Christ be a daily, regular reflection that unites us to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: When you fast, pray and give alms. Catholic Inspiration
Fasting, prayer and almsgiving are non-negotiable in the life of a Christian. The Lord gives us some key insights into these powerful spiritual practices, and by using them we refine our hearts and purify our souls.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Our union with the Lord gives us strength. Catholic Inspiration
The contrast between the unity that Christ prays for and the uproar around St. Paul reveals our constant need to seek out ways to grow closer together through the love of God.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Facing change with the gift of faith. Catholic Inspiration
St. Matthias was chosen by the Apostles to replace Judas Iscariot. This transition offers us an example of how our faith can help us navigate the ever-present effects of change and transition in our lives.
Mass Readings – The Feast of St. Matthias
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Daily Mass: A prayer for bold and fervent faith. Catholic Inspiration
After the release of Peter and John, the community prays for a bold faith to speak and act in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Monday Conversation: The gift of discipline from COVID-19. Catholic Inspiration
COVID-19 has disrupted our lives, offering us an opportunity to examine our habits and reflect on what might change for the better. Discipline – the ability to consistently and regularly carry out an appointed task with a high level of performance – is a crucial element that can help us thrive in body, mind, heart and soul.
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Daily Mass: To pray with all our heart. Catholic Inspiration
All of the readings today reveal the power of a fervent prayer from the heart. Prayer does not “change God’s mind,” but rather it draws our souls into a deeper union with the one who knows what we need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent
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