St. Stephen – the first martyr of the Early Church – is filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks with bold eloquence as he is brought before the Sanhedrin.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: St. Stephen is filled with the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The courage to face death. Catholic Inspiration
The seventh chapter of Acts recounts the martyrdom of Stephen and offers us an insight into the courage of the early Church. Where does this strength come from? Jesus Christ, the bread of life!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: The preaching of St. Stephen. Catholic Inspiration
Stephen, filled with the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, boldly speaks about Jesus Christ in the context of great persecution.
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Daily Mass: The martyrdom of St. Stephen. Catholic Inspiration
The martyrdom of St. Stephen is a sober reminder that in light of the joy of the Lord’s birth we also confront the daily reality of death in our world. May St. Stephen inspire us to never take for granted an opportunity to live each day with faith, hope and love.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr
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Daily Mass: The martyrdom of St. Stephen. Catholic Inspiration
Stephen is the first disciple to be martyred: to die for his faith in Jesus Christ. His example reminds us that we will all make an offering of our lives – in great and small ways – as we put our faith into practice.
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Daily Mass: The example of St. Stephen. Catholic Inspiration
St. Stephen’s faith gets noticed by a hostile group of people who strive to oppose him. His example reveals a simple truth: a vibrant faith in Christ will draw people…and sometimes require us to stand our ground.
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Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the first martyr. Catholic Inspiration
Stephen is the first person to give his life as a witness to his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke with a wisdom and spirit that none could refute, and he offers us an example about how we show our love for the Lord every day.
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Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the first martyr. Catholic Inspiration
St. Stephen’s death serves as a sharp contrast from the glory Christ’s birth. Yet this contrast helps us engage in the spiritual battle that is part of our earthly life as we face our struggles with the grace of Jesus.
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Daily Mass: The martyrdom of St. Stephen. Catholic Inspiration
With the joy of Christ’s birth ringing in the air we celebrate today the death of St. Stephen, the first martyr. Why? To help us see the connection between the Christ’s birth and saving death as we offer our lives for the Lord. Thus, the Christmas spirit gives us hope to face the sacrifices of this life with the conviction that the Jesus Christ will guide and lead us to Heaven.
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