Daily Mass: Paying attention to the changes in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses a fig tree as an example of paying attention to the changes around us. This is true for what we see in nature and discover in our hearts.
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Thanksgiving Day
Catholic Inspiration
There are some options for the readings today, but a common theme is appropriate: What are you thankful for today? Start with God...and keep going!
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Daily Mass: The spiritual life requires perseverance
Catholic Inspiration
The spiritual life is not easy, and the Gospel of Luke today makes it clear that perseverance is a crucial component in the life of faith. Hang in there!
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Daily Mass: How will we give praise to God today?
Catholic Inspiration
The response today (taken from the Book of Daniel) reveals all creation giving praise to God. How will we echo this refrain in our lives today?
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Daily Mass: What will we offer the Lord today?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus comments on the humble yet extravagant offering of the poor widow. She gives all that she has...and inspires us to consider how we will offer our lives for the Lord today.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
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Jesus Christ: Our King who offers his life for his kingdom
Catholic Inspiration
We claim Jesus Christ as King of the Universe, and this title establishes his reign over our hearts. Yet this king does not come to be served; rather he offers his life that all the inhabitants of his kingdom might have the hope of eternal life. Our response? Let us pledge our lives to our King!
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Daily Mass: A glimpse at Heaven to guide us on earth
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a question about life after death. May these words help us to prepare our lives here on earth so that we will be ready to enter into Heaven.
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Daily Mass: Cleansing the Temple of our hearts
Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem, we are reminded to give careful scrutiny to the state of our souls...cleansing our hearts of anything that is unworthy of Heaven.
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Daily Mass: The Lord reveals his compassion for us
Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus weeps over the city of Jerusalem, we discern the compassion and tenderness that the Lord has for all who suffer.
info_outlineWhile on vacation visiting family in Indiana, Fr. Andrew has a conversation with his niece about how Jesus heals a leper in the Gospel today.
January 12, 2017 - on vacation in Fishers, IN
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com