Daily Mass: Do not hide your light; let it shine!
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that one does not light a lamp and then cover it; rather, it is put on a stand so that all might see. May we uncover the gifts we have received and shine with Christ's light in the world!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's take a look at some of the main themes in the readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
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25th Sunday of the Year: The disciple's path is marked with service
Catholic Inspiration
The Scripture readings reveal how often our lives are disrupted by evil from the inside and the outside of our hearts. How do we proceed? How do we find our way? The Lord teaches that the disciple's path is marked with service, putting the needs of others ahead of one's own.
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Daily Mass: A parable explained
Catholic Inspiration
The parable of the sower is one of the few that Jesus explains. As we listen today, may we cultivate good soil in our hearts to receive the Lord's words and tend a fruitful harvest.
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Daily Mass: On the journey with Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
This short passage from the Gospel of Luke names some of the women who accompanied Jesus along with the Twelve Apostles, inspiring us to ask if we are ready to travel with the Lord today.
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Daily Mass: Faith, forgiveness and love
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches about faith, forgiveness and love as a weeping woman anoints his feet in the home of a Pharisee.
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Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Inspiration
The sorrow of Mary as she stood faithfully before the Cross of Christ helps us to engage our grief. When we acknowledge our sorrows, we call upon the saving strength of Jesus to pass through our pain into healing joy.
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Catholic Inspiration
This feast concentrates our attention on the instrument of our salvation, as we thank the Lord who offered himself as the perfect sacrifice that restores us to right relationship with God. May we gaze upon the Cross of Christ with grateful hearts each and every day!
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Daily Mass: An example of great faith in Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
A Roman centurion displays extraordinary faith in the Lord when he approaches Jesus for a healing request.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
info_outlineThis beautiful image of Christ as the vine and ourselves as the branches beautifully reminds us of our dependence on the grace of God. May we stay close to Jesus, and allow his love to overflow our hearts!
April 27, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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