2nd Sunday of the Year: Here I am Lord!
Catholic Inspiration
The response of Samuel and Andrew shows us how we call upon the Lord in our moment of need and then share what we have received with those placed in our lives.
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Daily Mass: Christ comes to call (us!) sinners
Catholic Inspiration
During the call of Levi - who leaves his post and follows Jesus - we hear the encouraging words of the Lord, who "did not come to call the righteous but sinners." May we recognize our need for ongoing conversion as we turn away from sin and follow Christ.
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Daily Mass: Be somebody's somebody today
Catholic Inspiration
The healing miracle and revelation of Jesus as God are made possible through the selfless service of four friends who made the effort to help somebody in need. May their example inspire us to be somebody's somebody today!
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Daily Mass: If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts
Catholic Inspiration
The psalm response today offers sound advice as we follow the Lord and serve one another.
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers us an example for service in the world
Catholic Inspiration
From the very beginning, the Lord's earthly ministry included prayer, preaching, teaching, healing and driving out demons. May His example inspire us to actively seek ways we can continue this work in our lives today.
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Daily Mass: The teaching and authority of Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals his power in Capernaum as he teaches with authority and drives out demons.
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Daily Mass: The call of Peter, Andrew, James and John
Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus calls the first disciples he says, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." May we respond to Christ today - knowing that as we follow the Lord we will be empowered to invite others to join us.
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The Baptism of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
The Baptism of the Lord inspires us to claim the gift of our own baptism as we follow Christ and live the gift of life infused with faith.
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Daily Mass: Christ must increase in our hearts
Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist reveals a humility and depth of knowledge as he recognizes how the ministry of Jesus must grow. "He must increase; I must decrease." May these words apply to each one of us as we welcome Christ as King of our hearts.
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Daily Mass: Christ cleanses us
Catholic Inspiration
The desire of Jesus to make clean the leper in the Gospel of Luke reveals the Lord's desire to cleanse each one of us: body, mind, heart and soul.
info_outlineBoth Amos and the Apostles are chosen by God and empowered to do amazing things. The tasks set before them are difficult and challenging - obstacles that will test them. The Letter to Ephesians reminds us, however, that God chooses us as well! Here are three points to help us face the struggles of life:
- Attitude
- Effort
- Stay close to Jesus Christ
May the words of the Scriptures and the examples of the saints inspire us to engage the obstacles of life with God's grace!
July 12, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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