As Matthias takes the place vacated by Judas among the Apostles, the early Church demonstrates its ability to adapt and grow through prayer and thoughtful reflection.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Tag Archives: Reflection
Daily Mass: Choosing the apostle Matthias. Catholic Inspiration
Monday Conversation: Advent Reflection. Catholic Inspiration
This Advent Reflection was livestreamed on the Cathedral Facebook Page on November 29, 2020. May all of us use the gift of this holy season to prepare our hearts to welcome Christ!
(Note: there is a slight distortion in the sound quality on the podcast; I apologize for any inconvenience.)
Link to the Facebook Live Presentation
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New Year’s Eve: A time to reflect on the past year. Catholic Inspiration
As we bring the year 2019 to a close, perhaps it makes sense to take a brief walk back through the last twelve months and reflect on how our lives have changed. Where did we experience moments of growth? Where did we experience God’s grace? May we look back and count our blessings as we prepare for a New Year.
Happy New Year!
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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner. Catholic Inspiration
The parable of Jesus today offers us a profound phrase for our daily meditation: “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.”
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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1st Sunday of Advent: Are you ready?
Study: Consider an experience where you were able to be still, pause and reflect. How can you make that pattern happen this Advent?
Pray: Carve out a few minutes this season for quiet prayer. Reflect on your life and invite the Lord to dwell in your heart.
Serve: There are many opportunities this time of year to help others. Look around for an activity that speaks to your soul.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent is one of those seasons that has the power to surprise us. Just like the relationship between Lent and Easter, Advent offers us a time to prepare our hearts for the great feast of Christmas. In this short season we discover the themes of Preparation, Waiting, Expectation, Repentance, and Stillness.
The thing is…if we aren’t ready for Advent then the whirlwind rush of December can sweep us up into the frenzy of the commercial side of the holiday. Many people are so busy – concerts, parties, family events, purchasing gifts and partaking of the “forced fun” of consumerism’s attempt at a Hallmark Christmas…
Whew! Instead, we can take a deep breath, pray, and reflect on where the Lord is leading us at this moment in our lives. Consider the readings this Sunday:
- 1st Reading – Isaiah acknowledges that the people are far from God
- Psalm – “Lord make us turn to you; show us your face and we shall be saved.”
- 2nd Reading – St. Paul encourages the people of Corinth to be faithful to the end.
- Gospel – The Lord exhorts us to be watchful and alert.
So in these short days of preparation here are a few questions to ponder:
- Where I can find a little stillness and quiet in my life?
- How is the Lord calling me to pray?
- Is there anything or anyone that requires special attention?
- Where is the Lord leading me right now?
- What do I need to do as I prepare for Christmas?
- How can I help someone in this quiet season of Advent?
You get the idea. Step back, pause, and consider in the busy pace that many of us call normal how the Lord is directing your heart. Advent has a beauty and power; our task is to enter into this season and allow God to speak to our souls.
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32nd Sunday of the Year: a life of wisdom. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
Wisdom – the ability to see the big picture – is a quality that helps us experience life to the fullest. Through prayer, reflection and action we can open our hearts to this gift of the Holy Spirit and offer our lives for one another.
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Monday Conversation: What are you doing for Lent? Catholic Inspiration
Monday Conversation – 25 Minutes
Lent provides a wonderful opportunity to implement new actions that draw us closer to the Lord and one another. As we reflect on our current situation, consider ways that speak to our interests, and integrate the sacraments of the Church, we find ourselves poised to make this the best Lent ever.
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