Monthly Archives: August 2016

09-01-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

September 1, 2016 St. Paul said, “Brothers and sisters: Let no one deceive himself.  If anyone among you considers himself wise in this age, let him become a fool, so as to become wise.  For the wisdom of this world … Continue reading

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08-31-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 31, 2016 St. Paul said, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused the growth.  Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth.  He who plants and he … Continue reading

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08-30-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 30, 2016 St. Paul said, “. . no one knows what pertains to God except the Spirit of God.  We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may … Continue reading

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08-29-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 29, 2016 (The Passion of St. John the Baptist) Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Mk_6:17-29 Ever feel down, beloved?  Ever feel down enough to say, “OK, … Continue reading

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08-28-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 28, 2016 (22nd Sunday Ordinary Time, C) Jesus said in a parable, “When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they may … Continue reading

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08-27-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 27, 2016 (St. Monica) Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.  Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.  Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to … Continue reading

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08-26-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 26, 2016 The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  1_Cor_1:17-25 How strong is our faith, beloved?  Is it strong enough that … Continue reading

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08-25-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 25, 2016 Jesus said to his disciples: “Stay awake!  For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.”  Mt_24:42-51 That could mean death.  It could mean the end of the world for all.  We just don’t … Continue reading

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08-24-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 24, 2016 (St. Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr) Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel.  There is no duplicity in him.”   Jn_1:45-51 Unlike the first ‘Israel’, Jacob, the son of … Continue reading

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08-23-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 23, 2016 (St. Rose of Lima) May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every … Continue reading

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08-22-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 22, 2016 (The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) St. Paul said to the Church of Thessalonians, “We always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good … Continue reading

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08-21-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 21, 2016 (21st Sunday Ordinary Time C) Someone asked him (Jesus), “Lord, will only a few people be saved?”  He answered them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but … Continue reading

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08-20-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 20, 2016 (St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor of the Church) Jesus called His disciples and the people to obedience to those in authority over them.  But He also warned them not to follow their example, because somewhere … Continue reading

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08-19-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 19, 2016 The LORD asked the Prophet Ezekiel, “Son of man, can these bones come to life?  I answered, “Lord GOD, you alone know that.” . . . As Ezekiel followed the LORD’s directions, he heard a noise; it … Continue reading

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08-18-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 18, 2016 Jesus again recited a parable about the Kingdom of heaven. After all the invited guests refused to come, the king said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to … Continue reading

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08-17-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 17, 2016 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul.  Ps 23 And THERE is our peace! _______________________end of post

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08-16-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 16, 2016 (St. Stephen of Hungary) Jesus said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”  Mt_19:23-30 What is it, beloved, that seems so impossible for us?  Is it wealth, or happiness?  Is it a … Continue reading

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08-15-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 15, 2016 (The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) And Mary said:  “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.  From this … Continue reading

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08-14-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 14, 2016 (20th Sunday Ordinary Time C) Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!  Lk_12:49-53 On fire for the Lord.  On fire destroying evil.  … Continue reading

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08-13-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 13, 2016 A clean heart create for me, O God; and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me. Ps 51 Lord help cleanse me of … Continue reading

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08-12-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 12, 2016 (St. Jane Frances de Chantal) Jesus answered the question about divorce when He said in reply, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said, ‘For this reason a … Continue reading

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08-11-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 11, 2016 (St. Clare of Assisi, Virgin) Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him?  As many as seven times?”  Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven … Continue reading

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08-10-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 10, 2016 (St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr) St. Paul wrote, “Brothers and sisters:  Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for … Continue reading

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08-09-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 9, 2016 The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?  He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become … Continue reading

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08-08-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 8, 2016 (St. Dominic, Priest) As Jesus and his disciples were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised … Continue reading

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08-07-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 7, 2016 (19th Sunday Ordinary Time C) Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” . . . “You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of … Continue reading

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08-06-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 6, 2016 (Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord) Peter said of Jesus, “For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, “This is my Son, my … Continue reading

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08-05-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 5, 2016 (Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica) Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.  For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, … Continue reading

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08-04-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 4, 2016 (St. John Vianney, Priest) Jesus asked the disciples who the people and they thought He was.  Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, … Continue reading

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08-03-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 3, 2016 After observing how easily Peter was distracted from faith in Jesus in the water treading exercise, Jesus was approached by a Gentile (non-Jewish) woman for the healing of her daughter.  Jesus threw her a roadblock in saying … Continue reading

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08-02-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 2, 2016 (St. Eusebius of Vercelli) After feeding a multitude through the multiplication of a few loaves, Jesus sent His disciples out to meet Him on the other side of the Sea of Galilee.  During the fourth watch of … Continue reading

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