Jesus makes it clear to the Apostles that they will encounter hardship and struggle, but they will be given the grace to face it with faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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Daily Mass: It is necessary for us to undergo hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Paul faces personal struggles and exhorts others to embrace hardship as a necessary part of the journey of faith.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#286)
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St. Pius V, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: David and Goliath. Catholic Inspiration
David, armed with his faith in God and simple shepherd tools, encounters the giant warrior, Goliath, and overcomes him on the battlefield.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#313)
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St. Anthony Abbot, pray for us!
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29th Sunday of the Year: We are in the world, but not of the world. Catholic Inspiration
As the Lord sidesteps a trap, he offers an insight regarding how his disciples are in the world, but not of the world.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (A)
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Daily Mass: Jacob’s struggle and blessing. Catholic Inspiration
Through his struggle with a mysterious person, Jacob is blessed by God and receives a new name.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Benedict, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 18 honestly expresses human suffering and struggle. In these moments of distress, we call upon the Lord, who hears our cry for help.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: The fiery furnace that tests our faith. Catholic Inspiration
The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel is an well-known passage that illustrates our faith in God in difficult and challenging times. May we be inspired in our daily struggles to hold fast to our faith, recognizing that these are opportunities to witness our love for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Endurance and Faith. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul acknowledges the endurance and faith in his 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us that as we face the struggles of life we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Lord in your great love, answer me! Catholic Inspiration
Today’s psalm both acknowledges our struggles and affirms our faith in God’s grace. May we turn to the Lord in our times of trial and draw strength from the one who died that we might have eternal life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year
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St. Peter Chrysologus, pray for us!
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12th Sunday of the Year: God guides us through the storm. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus calms the storm (and the fears of the disciples!) we recognize the Lords power to help us face the storms that surface in our lives. May we call upon Christ for the hope, wisdom and courage we need each and every day.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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