Monthly Archives: November 2013

12-01-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

12-01-13 (1st Sunday of Advent A) The Prophet Isaiah said, “Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.”  … Continue reading

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11-30-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-30-13 (St. Andrew, Apostle) As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.  He said to them, “Come … Continue reading

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11-29-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-29-13 The Prophet Daniel attested, “As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, He received dominion, … Continue reading

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11-28-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-28-13 (U.S. Thanksgiving Day) “Brothers and sisters: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in … Continue reading

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11-27-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-27-13 During the time of the exile of Israel to Babylon, the King of Babylon was being very disrespectful of God by partying with the Sacred Vessels taken from the Temple in Jerusalem.  He was a fearless man, except when … Continue reading

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11-26-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-26-13 All that the “world” has to offer us, beloved, may seem delightful, pretty, intriguing and amazing.  But to all of that – Jesus warns,  “All that you see here, – the days will come when there will not be … Continue reading

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11-25-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-25-13 (St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr) Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon had some of the exiled men of Israel and Judah appear before him to choose the very best to work in his service.  From those, he chose … Continue reading

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11-24-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-24-13 (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe) The criminal who was nailed to the cross next to Jesus said to Him, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to … Continue reading

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11-23-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-23-13 The Sadducees tried to trap Jesus with a question about the resurrection of the dead (which they did not believe in) and marriage.  Jesus answered, “The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy … Continue reading

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11-22-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-22-13 (St. Cecelia, Virgin and Martyr) Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it … Continue reading

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11-21-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-21-13 (The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace– but now it is hidden from your eyes.” … Continue reading

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11-20-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-20-13 Jesus told a parable to the people who were expecting an “earthly kingdom” from their Messiah, with the ousting of their Roman rulers.  They did not understand that the true Kingdom of God is obtained by their own actions, … Continue reading

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11-19-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-19-13 When the old man Eleazar was about to die in punishment for not eating food forbidden by Jewish law, he said, “The Lord in his holy knowledge knows full well that, although I could have escaped death, I am … Continue reading

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11-18-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-18-13 (St. Rose Philippine Duchesne) “As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’  He shouted, … Continue reading

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11-17-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-17-13 (33rd Sunday Ordinary Time C) Jesus said, “Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. . . … Continue reading

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11-16-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-16-13 (St. Margaret of Scotland) Jesus told his disciples a parable about an unbelieving Judge who was pestered by a widow who sought his assistance.  The Judge finally said, “While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect … Continue reading

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11-15-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-15-13(St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church)Jesus said, “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it,but whoever loses it will save it.”  Lk 17:26-37 The prospect of time travel has, for years, inspired fiction writers, scientific … Continue reading

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11-14-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-14-13 This was all too beautiful, not to include the entire thing: “In Wisdom is a spirit intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, agile, clear, unstained, certain, not baneful, loving the good, keen, unhampered, beneficent, kindly, firm, secure, tranquil, all-powerful, all-seeing, … Continue reading

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11-13-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-13-13 (St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin) Jesus said to the Samaritan leper, “Ten were cleansed, were they not?  Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Lk 17:11-19 Jesus often chided the … Continue reading

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11-12-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-12-13 (Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr) Jesus said, “When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”  Lk 17:7-10 And what have we been commanded? Only … Continue reading

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11-11-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-11-13 (St. Martin of Tours, Bishop) Jesus said, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the one through whom they occur.  It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck and he … Continue reading

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11-10-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-10-13 (32nd Sunday Ordinary Time C) “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.”  2 Thes 2:16-3:5 Sometimes this life, beloved, is not always easy. We will be challenged.  We will … Continue reading

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11-09-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-09-13 (Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome) The prophet Ezekiel envisioned, “Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of every kind shall grow; their leaves shall not fade, nor their fruit fail.  Every month they … Continue reading

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11-08-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-08-13 Jesus concluded his parable of the dishonest steward with the moral: “the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than the children of light.”  Lk 16:1-8 So what could that possibly mean? And … Continue reading

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11-07-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-07-13 St. Paul said, “why do you look down on your brother or sister? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written: ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bend before … Continue reading

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11-06-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-06-13 St. Paul advised, “Brothers and sisters: Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” . . . “‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Love does no evil … Continue reading

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11-05-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-05-13 (St. Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist) So what is this Christian Love all about? Paul wrote about it in his letter to the Romans: “Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love … Continue reading

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11-04-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-04-13 (Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop) Jesus said, “when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.  For you will be repaid at the … Continue reading

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11-03-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-03-13 (31st Sunday Ordinary Time C) Jesus said, “Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.”  Lk 19:1-10 Lost?  Who me? We’ve got a whole page on being Lost… And we’ll talk a little more … Continue reading

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11-02-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-02-13 (The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed / All Souls) Jesus said, “this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on … Continue reading

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