Tag Archives: Unity

The Most Holy Trinity: A communion of love. Catholic Inspiration

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This essential mystery of Christianity, that there is one God revealed in three divine Persons, speaks about a unity of a community founded in love. May the example of the Most Holy Trinity inspire us to unite in love as we foster the communion we share with God and one another.

Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

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Daily Mass: Working together, we proclaim the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration

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Working together in multiple ways in several locations, many people are cooperating to proclaim the Gospel as the Church continues to grow.  

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter

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St. Bernadine of Siena, pray for us!


Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3

  • The Gentiles who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
  • The people have abundant joy, and the rod of their taskmasters has been broken.

Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14

  • “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
  • The Lord’s strength gives us courage; we are no longer afraid.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17

  • Paul urges the people to be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
  • Christ is the source of our unity, and all our efforts give glory to him.

Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23

  • Jesus, preaching repentance, fulfills the words of Isaiah the prophet.
  • The Lord calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John to follow him.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: Living the Christian life. Catholic Inspiration

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The exhortation in Ephesians invites us to embrace the call of our life in Christ and live it in a truly exemplary manner.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: We are parts of one body. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul uses the example of a single body composed of many parts to show how the Christian community is united through the diversity of many people working together. We all have a part to offer in our communion with Christ; the question is, will we bring our unique talents and gifts in service for all?

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 24th Week of the Year

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St. John Chrysostom, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The challenge of getting along with one another. Catholic Inspiration

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Paul admonishes the people of Corinth for their lawsuits against each other, reminding us that as disciples we are challenged to live holy lives and get along.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: We are God’s co-workers. Catholic Inspiration

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Paul addresses the divisions and factions among the people of Corinth, reminding them that we are united together as God’s co-workers.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: The Apostles unite into action. Catholic Inspiration

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Following their deliberations in Jerusalem, the Apostles send representatives with decisive news that will shape the course of the early Church.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter

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St. Bernardine of Sienna, pray for us!


Daily Mass: The disciples discuss a crucial topic. Catholic Inspiration

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The early Church gathers to listen and discuss the topic of circumcision, and their example offers us a powerful insight regarding how we engage hot topics with one another today.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: The disciples confront a potential division. Catholic Inspiration

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A discussion about circumcision sets the stage for a major debate among the early Church.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter

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St. John I, pray for us!