Tag Archives: Unity

Daily Mass: United in heart and mind. Catholic Inspiration

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We are inspired to unite with one another as we observe the example of the Apostles, who were of one heart and mind.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: Titus and Timothy work together with Paul. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul relied on many people during his ministry, and today we recognize the work of Titus and Timothy. It’s a crucial reminder that we are stronger when united and working together.

Mass Readings – St. Timothy and St. Titus

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St. Timothy and St. Titus, pray for us!


Daily Mass: David becomes king of Israel. Catholic Inspiration

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David’s leadership, effort and strength is affirmed by the people who acknowledge him as king.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of the Year

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St. Francis de Sales, pray for us!


3rd Sunday of the Year: We are part of the Body of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul uses the example of the body to teach unity in the midst of diversity. We all have something to offer…and we all have something to learn from those around us. May we work together – offering our best – to strengthen the Body of Christ.

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Catholic Inspiration

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The Gospel of Luke recounts how Jesus is reunited with Mary and Joseph after they searched for three days to find him. May our families also be reunited with the Lord in “his Father’s house” as we encounter Christ in prayer and sacrament.

Mass Readings – Holy Family

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Daily Mass: Christian faith brings us together. Catholic Inspiration

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At the conclusion of his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul starts dropping names as he greets and cites many holy people who are all serving the Lord. Would that our names were among them! Would that we would take the opportunities before us in this time in our world to work together in the name of Jesus!

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 31st Week of the Year

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26th Sunday of the Year: We all can take part to be part of something great. Catholic Inspiration

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Both Moses and Jesus respond to division, encouraging us to look for ways that we can work together…rather than being torn apart.

Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year

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The Holy Trinity. Catholic Inspiration

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The relationship between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit is a communion of love which speaks to our hearts in the aftermath of these last 15 months. In our moments of isolation, tension and stress, may we turn to the Holy Trinity for the grace we need to foster unity in our hearts and with one another.

Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

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Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost

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The feast of Pentecost brings the season of Easter to a stunning conclusion with several Scripture options, depending on the Mass you attend and the choice of the presider. Let’s take a look:

Vigil Mass

  • Genesis 11:1-9 – The tower of Babel
  • Exodus 19:3-8,16-20 – Moses leads the people to meet God at the foot of Mount Sinai
  • Ezekiel 37:1-14 – God brings the Spirit and restores the dried bones to life
  • Joel 3:1-5 – God will pour the Spirit upon the people
  • Psalm 104 – “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
  • Romans 8:22-27 – The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness
  • John 7:37-39 – Jesus speaks of the Spirit as a living water that flows from within

Mass during the Day

  • Acts 2:1-11 – The Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples and they speak many different languages
  • Psalm 104 – “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
  • 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 – The Spirit gives many different gifts and unites the many parts of the body
  • Galatians 5:16-25 – Live and be guided by the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit
  • John 20:19-23 – Jesus breathes on the disciples, offering them peace and the Holy Spirit
  • John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 – Jesus speaks of the Spirit of truth, the Advocate

These readings are all powerful reminders that the Holy Spirit is among us! May we call upon the Spirit each and every day for the strength and wisdom we need as we strive to offer our lives for the Lord.

Come Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen!

Mass Readings – Pentecost

Vigil Mass

Mass during the Day

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Daily Mass: The Council of Jerusalem, the resolution. Catholic Inspiration

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The end of chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles shows how the early Church came to a united resolution that empowered the mission of the Gospel to the gentiles.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter

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