Monthly Archives: August 2018

09-01-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

September 1, 2018 In a parable that Jesus told His disciples, the master of the productive servants exclaimed, “Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.  Come, share your master’s joy.”   Mt_25:14-30 You see, beloved, … Continue reading

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08-31-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 31, 2018 “the world did not come to know God through wisdom, it was the will of God through the foolishness of the proclamation to save those who have faith.”  For . . . The message of the cross … Continue reading

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08-30-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 30, 2018 I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way . . .  God will keep you … Continue reading

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08-29-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 29, 2018 (The Passion of St. John the Baptist) Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.  Ps_128 Jesus said, … Continue reading

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08-28-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 28, 2018 (St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) 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 … Continue reading

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08-27-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 27, 2018 (St. Monica, Mother of St. Augustine) We always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith, that the name … Continue reading

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08-26-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 26, 2018 (21st Sunday Ordinary Time, B) Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel and said . . “decide today whom you will serve, . . . As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”  … Continue reading

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08-25-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 25, 2018 Jesus said, “Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Christ.  The greatest among you must be your servant.  Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”  Mt_23:1-12 Both, … Continue reading

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08-24-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 24, 2018 (St. Bartholomew, Apostle) Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel.  There is no duplicity in him.”  Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?”  Jesus answered … Continue reading

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08-23-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 23, 2018 (St. Rose of Lima, Virgin) The LORD spoke through the prophet Ezekiel, I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will … Continue reading

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08-22-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 22, 2018 (The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard, where those who worked the longest grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have … Continue reading

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08-21-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 21, 2018 (St. Pius X, Pope) Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier … Continue reading

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08-20-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 20, 2018 (St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor of the Church) A young man approached Jesus and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” . . .   Jesus said to him, “If you wish … Continue reading

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08-19-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 19, 2018 (20th Sunday Ordinary Time, B) Jesus said, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is … Continue reading

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08-18-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 18, 2018 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, what is the meaning of this proverb that you recite in the land of Israel: “Fathers have eaten green grapes, thus their children’s teeth are on … Continue reading

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08-17-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 17, 2018 The LORD said to the Israelites, “You were exceedingly beautiful, with the dignity of a queen. You were renowned among the nations for your beauty, perfect as it was, because of my splendor which I had bestowed … Continue reading

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08-16-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 16, 2018 The Prophet Ezekiel said, “The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, you live in the midst of a rebellious house; they have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear … Continue reading

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08-15-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 15, 2018 (The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.  And how does … Continue reading

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08-14-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 14, 2018 (Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr) 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 … Continue reading

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08-13-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 13, 2018 The prophet Ezekiel had a vision of the Lord . . . Upon the throne was seated, up above, one who had the appearance of a man. . . . he was surrounded with splendor.  Like the … Continue reading

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08-12-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 12, 2018 (19th Sunday, Ordinary Time, B) Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day.  It is written in the prophets: ‘They … Continue reading

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08-11-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 11, 2018 (St. Clare, Virgin) Jesus said to His disciples,  “if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible … Continue reading

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08-10-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 10, 2018 (St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr) Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it … Continue reading

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08-09-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 9, 2018 The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. . . . I will place my law within them, and write it … Continue reading

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08-08-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 8, 2018 (St. Dominic, Priest) Jesus said to the pleading Canaanite woman, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But the woman came and did him homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” He said … Continue reading

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08-07-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 7, 2018 (Pope St. Sixtus II and Companions; Martyrs) Walking on the stormy water of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus said to His disciples, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, … Continue reading

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08-06-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 6, 2018 (Transfiguration of the Lord) St. Peter exclaimed, “we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, “This is … Continue reading

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08-05-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 5, 2018 (18th Sunday Ordinary Time, B) Jesus said, “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.  For on him the Father, God, … Continue reading

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08-04-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 4, 2018 (St. John Vianney, Priest) After being threatened with death, the prophet Jeremiah said, “As for me, I am in your hands; do with me what you think good and right.  But mark well: if you put me … Continue reading

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08-03-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 3, 2018 After preaching in His home town, Jesus found that His neighbors took offense at him.  But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.”  Mt_13:54-5 … Continue reading

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08-02-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

August 2, 2018 This word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:  Rise up, be off to the potter’s house; there I will give you my message.  I went down to the potter’s house and there he was, working at the … Continue reading

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