Monthly Archives: January 2016

02-01-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

February 1, 2016 Today King David finds himself again on the run against an adversary.  But this time his pursuer is his own son Absalom.  The story of Absalom is an interesting one both from the point of view of … Continue reading

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01-31-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 31, 2016 (4th Sunday Ordinary Time C) “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you,” . . . Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you … Continue reading

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01-30-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 30, 2016 Asleep in the boat in the midst of the storm, Jesus woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!”  The wind ceased and there was great calm.  Then he asked them, “Why … Continue reading

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01-29-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 29, 2016 They say, idle hands are the devil’s workshop.  Today we hear the story of David and Bathsheba.   While his army was out fighting the battles, King David was taking a siesta and lounging around on the … Continue reading

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01-28-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 28, 2016 (St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church) Jesus said, “there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light.  Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear.”  … Continue reading

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01-27-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 27, 2016 (St. Angela Merici) To King David’s desire to build a house for God, the LORD said through the Prophet Nathan, “The LORD also reveals to you that he will establish a house for you.  And when your … Continue reading

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01-26-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 26, 2016 (Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops) “I am grateful to God, whom I worship with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, as I remember you constantly in my prayers, night and day.  I yearn to see you … Continue reading

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01-25-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 25, 2016 (Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle) After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.  Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;”  … Continue reading

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01-24-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 24, 2016 (Third Sunday Ordinary Time, C) Nehemiah said, “Today is holy to the LORD your God.  Do not be sad, and do not weep”— for all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the law.  … Continue reading

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01-23-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 23, 2016 Let us see your face, Lord, and we shall be saved.  Ps 80 Sometimes, beloved, when nothing seems to be going right, that’s when we need to see the face of our Lord.  Look in the mirror, … Continue reading

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01-22-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 22, 2016 (National March for Life) In hot pursuit of David, King Saul instead found himself at the mercy of his prey.  David said, “The LORD will judge between me and you, and the LORD will exact justice from … Continue reading

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01-21-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 21, 2016 (St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr) Now I know that God is with me. In God, in whose promise I glory, in God I trust without fear; what can flesh do against me?  Ps 56 And we would … Continue reading

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01-20-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 20, 2016 The Philistine (Goliath) said to David, “Am I a dog that you come against me with a staff?”  Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods and said to him, “Come here to me, and I will … Continue reading

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01-19-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 19, 2016 Samuel was sent by the LORD to anoint a new king, as Saul was not fulfilling his duties according to God’s liking.  So Samuel went to the family of Jesse in Bethlehem and was called to select … Continue reading

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01-18-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 18, 2016 Jesus said, “No one sews a piece of unshrunken cloth on an old cloak.  If he does, its fullness pulls away, the new from the old, and the tear gets worse.“   Mk_2:18-22 Funny, sometimes that’s what … Continue reading

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01-17-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 17, 2016 (Second Sunday Ordinary Time C) To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.  To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another, the expression of knowledge according to … Continue reading

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01-16-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 16, 2016 Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants with you and go out and hunt for the asses.”  1_Sm_9:1-4,17-19;10:1 Funny, sometimes they’re right in front of our faces! Some scribes who were Pharisees saw … Continue reading

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01-15-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 15, 2016 Samuel was displeased when they asked for a king to judge them. He prayed to the LORD, however, who said in answer: “Grant the people’s every request.  It is not you they reject, they are rejecting me … Continue reading

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01-14-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 14, 2016 A leper came to him (Jesus) and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.”  Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I … Continue reading

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01-13-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 13, 2016 When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!”  Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”  1_Sm_3:1-10,19-20 In His baptism, on Sunday, Jesus heard … Continue reading

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01-12-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 12, 2016 Hannah rose after a meal at Shiloh, and presented herself before the LORD; . .  In her bitterness she prayed to the LORD, weeping copiously, and she made a vow, promising: “O LORD of hosts, if you … Continue reading

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01-11-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 11, 2016 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand.  Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”   Mk_1:14-20 The TIME was … Continue reading

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01-10-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 10, 2016 (The Baptism of the Lord) After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove.  … Continue reading

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01-09-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 9, 2016 If anyone sees his brother sinning, if the sin is not deadly, he should pray to God and he will give him life. 1_Jn_5:14-21 PRAY! ______________________end of post

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01-08-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 8, 2016 And this is the testimony (of God): God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life.  … Continue reading

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01-07-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 7, 2016 John continues . . . Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, and everyone who loves the Father loves also the one begotten by him. . . . For the love of … Continue reading

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01-06-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 6, 2016 (St. Andre Bessette) God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. . . . There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to … Continue reading

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01-05-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 5, 2016 (St. John Neumann, Bishop) Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. … Continue reading

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01-04-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 4, 2016 (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious) Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.  This is how you can … Continue reading

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01-03-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 3, 2016 (The Epiphany of the Lord) Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation.  It … Continue reading

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01-02-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 2, 2016 John the Baptist answered the Pharisees’ inquisition, saying, “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”  Jn_1:19-28 And what does “making straight … Continue reading

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