Monthly Archives: February 2014

03-01-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

March 1, 2014 Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a … Continue reading

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02-28-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 28, 2014 St. James said, “above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath, but let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No,” that you may … Continue reading

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02-27-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 27, 2014 Jesus said, “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.”  … Continue reading

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02-26-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 26, 2014 In response to people who plan every moment of their lives and expect every plan to succeed by their own doing, St. James said, “..you have no idea what your life will be like tomorrow.  You are … Continue reading

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02-25-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 25, 2014 St. James said, “Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.”  Jas 4:1-10 Humility means allowing someone else to be greater than myself.  And that someone else is God. Jesus took a child and placed … Continue reading

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02-24-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 24, 2014 A man whose son had epileptic fits sought the help of Jesus and asked, “if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”  Jesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to … Continue reading

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02-23-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 23, 2014 (Seventh Sunday Ordinary Time A) Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’  But I say to you, offer no resistance to … Continue reading

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02-22-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 22, 2014 (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle) Jesus asked His disciples who they thought he was.  Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed … Continue reading

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02-21-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 21, 2014 (St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) St. James said, “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?”  Jas … Continue reading

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02-20-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 20, 2014 St. James said, “My brothers and sisters, show no partiality…”  “Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom that he promised to those who … Continue reading

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02-19-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 19, 2014 St. James said, “everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger”  Jas 1:19-27 Just great advice!  Imagine a world like that! Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him outside … Continue reading

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02-18-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 18, 2014 Jesus said to His disciples, “Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear?”  Mk 8:14-21 Maybe it happens to all of us at … Continue reading

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02-17-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 17, 2014 Jesus answered the Pharisees demand for a sign to prove His Lordship, saying, “Why does this generation seek a sign?  Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.”  Mk 8:11-13 St. James … Continue reading

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02-16-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 16, 2014 (Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time A) Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.  I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.  Amen, I say to … Continue reading

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02-15-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 15, 2014 Jesus summoned the disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat.”  Mk 8:1-10 A spiritual feeding can last … Continue reading

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02-14-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 14, 2014 (Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop) The people brought to him (Jesus) a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from … Continue reading

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02-13-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 13, 2014 A foreigner asked Jesus for the healing of her daughter and Jesus replied, “Let the children be fed first.  For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.”  … Continue reading

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02-12-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 12, 2014 One of my favorite quotes . . . “When the queen of Sheba witnessed Solomon’s great wisdom, the palace he had built, the food at his table, the seating of his ministers, the attendance and garb of … Continue reading

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02-11-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 11, 2014 (Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes) How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord, mighty God! My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. … Continue reading

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02-10-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 10, 2014 (St. Scholastica, Virgin) Jesus traveled from town to town and wherever he went the people “begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.” Mk 6:53-56 … Continue reading

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02-09-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 9, 2014 (Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time A) Jesus said, “your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”  Mt 5:13-16 Just makes you think, “Did I ever do or say … Continue reading

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02-08-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 8, 2014 Jesus said to his disciples: “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”  People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat.  Mk 6:30-34 A safe … Continue reading

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02-07-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 7, 2014 In the early days of Jesus’ ministry King Herod gave a party for his royalty, and in the process, his daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests.  The king said to … Continue reading

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02-06-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 6, 2014 (Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs) On his death bed, David spoke to his son Solomon of the Lord’s promise to him, which was: ‘If your sons so conduct themselves that they remain faithful to me with … Continue reading

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02-05-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 5, 2014 (St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr) Jesus came back home and taught in His “native place.”  His neighbors were astounded by His teaching, wisdom and deeds.  And yet they replied:  “Is he not the carpenter, the son of … Continue reading

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02-04-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 4, 2014 King David’s army achieved their goal by ridding the kingdom of the enemy leader, who also happened to be – David’s son.  When David heard of the death of his son, he wept:  “My son Absalom! My … Continue reading

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02-03-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 3, 2014 (St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr) As David went up the Mount of Olives, he wept without ceasing.  His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. All those who were with him also had their heads covered … Continue reading

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02-02-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 2, 2014 (The Feast of The Presentation of the Lord) The old man Simeon said this prayer to God in the Temple as he held the child Jesus.  Today we call it the Canticle of Simeon: “Now, Master, you … Continue reading

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