The First Letter of John reminds us that we are in the world, but not of the world…offering our lives for Christ as we face the challenges and temptations of everyday life.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Tag Archives: Sacrifice
Daily Mass: We are in the world, but not of the world. Catholic inspiration
Daily Mass: We offer our lives, strengthened by our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. Stephen’s martyrdom reminds us of the precious value of our faith, and how it helps us face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr (#696)
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We give without thought of repayment. Catholic Inspiration
At a dinner Jesus teaches how we give freely, without thought of being paid back.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
- When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
- When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
- God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
- We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
- Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
- Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
- The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives with a generous and cheerful heart. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, we recognize the Paschal Mystery of Jesus as the model for our generous and cheerful sacrifices that we offer to God.
Mass Readings – St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The precious treasure of the widow’s mite. Catholic Inspiration
Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches us that in the eyes of Heaven the value of our offering is not counted in the amount, but rather in the amount of sacrifice.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Peter’s statement and the Lord’s response inspire us to make a daily offering for God. While sacrifice is often challenging, Christ strengthens and guides us with help from heaven.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: How will we offer our lives for the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks of his suffering, death, and resurrection. As we follow the Lord today, may we consider how we are called to offer our lives through the sacrifices we make.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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St. John of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The sacrifice of St. Stephen, the first martyr. Catholic Inspiration
The Church celebrates the martyrdom of St. Stephen immediately after Christmas, in no small way to remind us that the child we worship in the manger will grow to offer his life for the salvation of the world. May Stephen’s example inspire us today to live our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – St. Stephen, the first martyr
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus teaches his disciples the value of sacrifice. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus observes a poor widow offering a few coins for the temple treasury, he reveals that in the eyes of Heaven what is valued looks a little differently. It’s the sacrifice, not the amount, that makes the angels rejoice.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year
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