The Lord offers comfort in times of exhaustion, reminding us that we find a lasting peace in his presence.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We come to the Lord for rest from our labors. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The Lord shepherds us. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Mark and Psalm 23 reveal the compassion and mercy of the Lord. May we trust that Christ will shepherd our souls.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: In our labors we find rest in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The compassion of Christ is evident in this well known passage from Matthew: come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. May these words inspire us in our moments of weakness to draw near to the Lord for the grace and strength we need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Creative work and prayerful rest. Catholic Inspiration
The story of creation includes both the dynamic force of work and the renewing power of rest. We, too, require a balance of both, for when we invite the Lord into our labor and our relaxation we find that they are truly blessed.
Mass Readings Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Find the balance in work and rest. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel today shows the disciples both at work and at rest with Jesus. Finding balance in our lives can be challenging, yet when we take the long view we recognize that there are many different elements that enrich God’s gift of life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Do you need to rest? Catholic lnspiration
Jesus invites the disciples to rest after they return from their mission. It’s a good reminder that there is always more work than we can possibly accomplish; our task is to make sure that we balance our lives with the rest we need so that we can keep serving the Lord.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Rest in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
We all experience moments of feeling burdened, exhausted and worn out. What’s the answer? Jesus Christ! May we draw near to the one who knows us best and draw strength to face the tasks at hand.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Standing in the presence of God. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
Moses stands before God and receives his commission to go to Egypt. It will be hard, but the Lord will walk with him. As we face our challenges in life, God will give us what we need as well.
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Monday Conversation: Go play outside!
Mom always said, “Go play outside!” Summer is a great time to rethink how we live, and this podcast offers some thoughts about how to engage our lives in the great outdoors. (17 minutes)
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14th Sunday of the Year: Meek and humble of heart.
Study: When have you experienced tenderness in your life? How did it affect you?
Pray: Is there someone you know who is in pain right now? Pray for the gentleness of Jesus to touch them.
Serve: Is there someone you can help? Perhaps you are uniquely suited to ease their burden and bring them comfort.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
Here’s a quick recap of the readings:
- 1st Reading – Zechariah offers a prophecy about Jesus
- Psalm – “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
- 2nd Reading – Paul teaches that the Spirit of Christ dwells in us
- Gospel – Christ offers rest to all who labor and are burdened
When you think of all the ways that God could choose to be revealed to humanity, perhaps nothing seems at first more shocking than the tender humility that the Messiah reveals. God does not overwhelm our senses with awesome power; rather, God gets under our radar and lovingly touches our hearts without force or pretense.
Jesus Christ comes into our world:
- Meek and riding a donkey (not a stallion at the head of an angelic army)
- Bringing comfort and healing (as opposed to a war cry and battle plan)
- Offering his Spirit so that we might be transformed into newness of life
No wonder the Psalmist could offer praises to God! The Lord is approachable, gentle, accessible and understanding. Jesus Christ meets us in our most wounded and vulnerable places, for through his Cross he has experienced the full range of human pain…and redeemed it.
So come to the Lord. Embrace the one who meets us where we are and longs to heal our pain. May we let go of our worries and fears; may we let the Lord take us by the hand and lead us into newness of life.
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