Following the death of Stephen the disciples face violent persecution even as they continue to grow in numbers and perform amazing deeds in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Tag Archives: Strength
Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the bread of life. Catholic Inspiration
Easter Day: We live with joyful hope! Catholic Inspiration
The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything! From that Easter Day long ago, human hearts and lives have been transformed with God’s grace. Our fears fall away in the face of the Risen Lord. May this glorious hope renew us today!
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Daily Mass: In our distress, we call upon the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response today reminds us that even in the darkest moments of terror and distress we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Justice and Mercy come from the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The readings today recount two different women accused of adultery who encounter God’s justice and mercy. As we confront evil and sin in our lives, may we strive to follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response recalls our hope in the Lord, the source of our refuge and strength. May we never cease to call upon Christ for what we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord is the source of all our blessings. Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah the prophet reveals how God takes the initiative as creator and redeemer, inviting us to turn to the Lord in our need and count our blessings every day.
Daily Mass: We will run and not grow weary. Catholic Inspiration
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that when we place our hope in the Lord we will have a strength that does not fade.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
God makes possible miracles that astound our imagination in multiple ways in the readings we hear today. May we take to heart the angel Gabriel’s insight that “nothing will be impossible for God!”
Mass Readings – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass: Be strong, fear not! Catholic Inspiration
The joyful proclamation of the prophet Isaiah brings hope and strength to our hearts.
Daily Mass: The Lord is our rock of protection. Catholic Inspiration
Both Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew use the strength of rock to illustrate God’s powerful protection.
