Tag Archives: Strength

Daily Mass: Advent Hope. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent

Isaiah proclaims hope – that from a dead stump there will appear new life and the order of the world will change.  Jesus invites us to look closely at what God is doing, as our hope in the Lord gives strength and meaning to how we live today.


Daily Mass: Be vigilant and pray for strength! Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 34th Week of the Year

Life is tough at times, and we can be overcome by exhaustion and distraction.  Yet the Lord invites us to remain vigilant, asking for the strength we need to face each day.


Daily Mass: Trial & Triumph. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year

The Scriptures today make it clear that life will have its share of difficulties and challenges.  Yet as we we face our trials we look to the triumph of Christ for our inspiration to keep going when life is tough and persevere on the path that leads to heaven.


Daily Mass: Freed from fear to live in faith. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (The feast of St. Cecilia)

The Lord reminds us not to be afraid of the uncertainty of life; rather, we embrace our faith and live with God’s grace and power…making the most of each and every day.


33rd Sunday of the Year: Tough Times. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year

The Gospel today reminds us that when tough times happen in our lives we:

  1. Do not fear
  2. Trust in God’s wisdom
  3. Persevere

While it is not always easy to do, we know that the Lord will help us face our difficult moments with a power that is greater than our own.


Daily Mass: Pray always! Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr

Jesus offers a parable and reminds us to pray always without becoming weary.  As we persist in our prayer, we discover both strength and wisdom to face each day with God’s grace.


Daily Mass: Battle Training. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year

Sometimes life is a battle, where we face struggles and challenges that test our endurance, discipline and will.  We turn to the Lord for the strength we need to face our fight, confident that Christ will guide us.


29th Sunday of the Year: Hang in there! Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year

Life is filled with challenges and difficulties, and we are often encouraged to “hang in there” when times get tough.  But where do we find our strength?  The readings this Sunday inspire us to turn to the Lord for the grace to continue.


Daily Mass: Calling upon the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year

We are reminded that the Holy Spirit will teach us in the Gospel today – guiding our words and actions as we draw closer to the Lord and one another.


Daily Mass: Be not afraid! You have been chosen by God. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year

Jesus reminds us to not be afraid.  Why?  The Letter to the Ephesians states that we have been chosen by God and sealed with the Holy Spirit!