Tag Archives: Suffering

Daily Mass: Remaining close to the Lord, we are guided in what we say and do. Catholic Inspiration

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Gamaliel offers sound spiritual guidance to the Sanhedrin regarding their judgment of the Apostles, reminding us that if we remain close to Christ we will be directed and strengthened to carry out the Lord’s work amidst the ongoing attacks of this world.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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St. Anselm, pray for us!


Daily Mass: In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice. Catholic Inspiration

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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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Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

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Let’s examine some of the major themes that surface in our readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.

1st Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7

  • This passage of the “Suffering Servant” is interpreted by the Church to apply directly to Jesus.
  • Note how it is written in the first person, from the Lord’s perspective, and points to the agony of the Passion.

Psalm – 22: 8-9,17-20,23-24

  • “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
  • This Psalm offers a prophecy that is fulfilled with the Passion of the Lord.
  • I strongly suggest that we all read Psalm 22 repeatedly during Holy Week. For although it begins in anguish and suffering, it ends with a resounding praise of the glory of God.

2nd Reading – Philippians 2:6-11

  • Jesus humbly “empties himself” and takes on our human form in order to die on the Cross for our sins.
  • Because of this sacrifice, Jesus Christ is exalted above all creation, and we acknowledge him as Lord.

Gospel – Matthew 26:14-27:66

  • This is the great drama of God’s love for us!
  • Do yourself a favor and take time this week to slowly read and reflect on the Passion of our Lord. Seriously, just do it, and offer a prayer of gratitude for the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross.

Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

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Daily Mass: How will we offer our lives for the Lord? Catholic Inspiration

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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!


Daily Mass: The Holy Innocents. Catholic Inspiration

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Herod’s murder of the baby boys in Bethlehem reveals the senseless violence of our darkened world. This evil, and all the forms it embodies, is overcome by the baby laid in a manger…the Christ who breaks the bonds of sin and death by his victory on the Cross.

Mass Readings – The Feast of the Holy Innocents

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Holy Innocents, pray for us!


Daily Mass: A somber insight about John the Baptist and Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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In speaking with his disciples, Jesus reveals the suffering that he and John the Baptist must endure.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent

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Our Lady of Loreto, pray for us!


Study, Pray, Serve: 33rd Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a

  • A day comes when evildoers will be like stubble set on fire, and nothing will remain.
  • Those who fear the Lord’s name, however, will be arise in the light of the sun.

Psalm – 98:5-9

  • “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.”
  • We praise and sing before the one who rules the earth.

2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 3:7-12

  • Paul offers his own example as a model for the Christian community.
  • “If anyone was unwilling to work, that one should not eat.”

Gospel – Luke 21:5-19

  • Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple, as well as signs and plagues among the nations.
  • The Lord also says that his followers will be persecuted, exhorting them to persevere.

Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: We fight fire…with faith! Catholic Inspiration

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As the Lord faces hostility, he shows the disciples a way that transcends animosity and violence. May his example inspire us to fight fire with faith!

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year

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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Christ suffers for our sins. Catholic Inspiration

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As the Lord speaks with his disciples, he reveals his suffering, death and resurrection.  May this sacrifice inspire us to recognize our sins and return to Christ, who reveals God’s love through the Cross.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year

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St. Padre Pio, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The second Passion prediction. Catholic Inspiration

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Matthew’s Gospel offers the second prediction of the Lord’s Passion, reminding us that all disciples must face the Cross as they journey through this life.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year

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St. Dominic, pray for us!


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