Tag Archives: Response

Daily Mass: Be vigilant, inside and out. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord reminds us to vigilant and ready to respond whenever God knocks on the door of our hearts.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year (#474)

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Daily Mass: Easter joy directs us to holy action. Catholic Inspiration

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Both Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John reveal how the Risen Lord directs us to holy action that transforms our lives and reaches out to others.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the Octave of Easter (#262)

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5th Sunday of the Year: Here I am, Lord! Send me!

Edward James “Jimmy” McGraw, holding a picture of his B-24 that he parachuted out of during WWII.

The call and response of this life – be it a veteran, a family member, or a friend – is also present in our spiritual lives. May we eagerly respond to the Lord’s call, as we face our fears and cry out, “Here I am, Lord! Send me!”

Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (C, #75)

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Daily Mass: Mary’s response to Good News. Catholic Inspiration

Mary’s response – both to the angel Gabriel and to Elizbeth – invites us to consider how we embrace the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives.

Mass Readings – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (#690A)

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Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Our response to God in good times and in bad. Catholic Inspiration

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Job’s response in the face of overwhelming tragedy inspires us to turn to the Lord in good times and in bad for the the guidance we need.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 26th Week of the Year (#455)

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St. Jerome, pray for us!


Daily Mass: God invites, will we respond? Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and Pharisees, reminding us that while God’s invitation is extended throughout our lives, it is up to us to respond.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year (#422)

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Holy Mary our Queen, pray for us!


How do I share my faith? Part 6 – A pattern of life for the Lord.

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This is the sixth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation, Fr. Andrew pulls together a pattern of life that empowers us to become real and approachable witnesses for Christ. In particular:

  • Cultivate our Spiritual life and grow closer to the Lord
  • Cultivate our relationships and grow closer to one another
  • Listen with a prayerful heart to the people in our lives
  • Discover the people, opportunities and resources that foster faith
  • Respond with conviction when others “open the door” in conversation

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Daily Mass: To believe and act on the word of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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A royal official comes to Jesus to ask that he heal his son, and his response reveals his faith as he believes and acts on the word of the Lord.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent (#244)

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2nd Sunday of the Year: We follow the call of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Called by the Lord, the example of Samuel, Andrew and Peter invites us to embrace the Psalm Response: Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will!

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. Catholic Inspiration

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The Psalm response echoes the words of Samuel, who hears and answers God’s call.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year (#307)

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