Chosen by lot to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, Matthias was with the apostles from the beginning and witnessed the Lord’s resurrection.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (#564)
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St. Matthias, pray for us!
Daily Mass: We foster our knowledge and relationship with the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Paul prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon some disciples. Catholic Inspiration
While teaching and preaching in Ephesus, Paul comes upon disciples who have not yet received the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of Easter (#297)
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Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let’s focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options.
Vigil Mass: John 7:37-39
- Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah, saying that he satisfies the thirsty with living water.
- His disciples later understand that this refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit after the Lord is glorified.
Mass during the Day: John 20:19-23
- Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.”
- The Lord then breathes on them saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Mass during the Day (2nd Option): John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
- Jesus tells his disciples that he will ask the Father to send the Advocate, the Spirit of truth.
- The Spirit will guide the disciples in truth and glorify Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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Ascension of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s Ascension marks the transition as the disciples begin to do the ministry that Jesus had modeled and empowered them to do.
Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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Daily Mass: Apollos humbly receives and eagerly shares the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
Filled with zeal to share the Good News of Jesus, Apollos takes to heart the instruction he receives and eagerly travels to pass it on to others.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter (#296)
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Daily Mass: Paul fearlessly preaches the Gospel. Catholic Inspiration
God tells Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you.”
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter (#295)
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St. John of Avila & St. Damien de Veuster, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Paul’s work bears fruit in Corinth. Catholic Inspiration
Preaching to both Jews and Greeks in Corinth, Paul’s work touches the hearts of many and leads them to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter (#294)
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Pastoral Note: We have today’s daily Mass readings because in my diocese the Feast of the Ascension is celebrated on the 7th Sunday of Easter.
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Daily Mass: Paul’s failure in Athens. Catholic Inspiration
Preaching to the people of Athens, Paul’s attempts are met with scoffing and ridicule.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#293)
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Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardship. Catholic Inspiration
Paul’s circumstances change suddenly in Philippi when he encounters physical suffering, imprisonment, and a natural disaster; yet he responds with prayer and leads others to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#292)
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Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings. Catholic Inspiration
Paul’s journey to Philippi and his initial efforts are marked with success and apparent ease, inviting us to be grateful for moments in our own lives when we have been blessed.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Easter (#291)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We foster our knowledge and relationship with the Lord
- Daily Mass: Paul prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon some disciples
- Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
- Ascension of the Lord
- Daily Mass: Apollos humbly receives and eagerly shares the Good News
- Daily Mass: Paul fearlessly preaches the Gospel
- Daily Mass: Paul's work bears fruit in Corinth
- Daily Mass: Paul's failure in Athens
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardship
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings
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