Monthly Archives: July 2022

08-01-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Joe Puglis

August 1, 2022 (St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed … Continue reading →

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07-31-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 31, 2022 (18th Sunday Ordinary Time, C) Jesus told a parable of a rich man who had more “stuff” than could fit in his barns. “He said, ‘This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns … Continue reading →

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07-30-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 30, 2022 (St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that … Continue reading →

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07-29-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 29, 2022 (Ss. Martha, Mary and Lazarus) Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, John | Tagged Faith, Jesus, Jn 11, Jn 14, Lazarus, Martha, Mary of Bethany, resuscitation | Leave a comment

07-28-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 28, 2022 Jesus said to the disciples: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what … Continue reading →

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07-27-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 27, 2022 The LORD said to the prophet Jeremiah, “If you repent, so that I restore you, in my presence you shall stand; . . . Though they fight against you, they shall not prevail, For I am with … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew, Old Testament | Tagged Jer 15, Jesus, Kingdom of Heaven, Mt 13, Repentance, treasure, value | Leave a comment

07-26-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 26, 2022 (Ss. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Jesus said to His disciples, “The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his Kingdom all who cause others to sin … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged Jesus, Mt 13, promise of salvation for the righteous, Ss. Joachim and Anne, warning for sinners | Leave a comment

07-25-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 25, 2022 (St. James, Apostle) Brothers and sisters: We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not … Continue reading →

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07-24-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 24, 2022 (17th Sunday Ordinary Time C) Jesus said, “Suppose one of you has a friend to whom he goes at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has arrived at … Continue reading →

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07-23-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 23, 2022 (St. Bridget of Sweden, Religious) Jesus told a parable of a sower, some seeds and some weeds. The slaves of the householder came to him and said, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged end times, harvest, hope, Jesus, love, Mt 13, prayer, salvation, St. Bridget of Sweden, the Wheat and the Weeds | Leave a comment

07-22-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 22, 2022 (St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles) The angels said to Mary Magdalene, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken my Lord, and I don’t know where they laid him.” When she … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, John, Psalms | Tagged Apostle to the Apostles, Called by name, extraordinary love, hope, Jesus, Jn 20, kingdom, listening, love, Ps 63, Resurrection, St. Mary Magdalene | Leave a comment

07-21-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 21, 2022 (Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church) Jesus said, “‘Gross is the heart of this people, they will hardly hear with their ears, they have closed their eyes, lest they see with their eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged attention, Blessedness, Elijah song, Elijhah, hearing seeing listening, Jesus, love, Mt 13, parables, St. Lawrence of Brindisi | Leave a comment

07-20-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 20, 2022 (St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr) Having told the parable of the Sower and the Seed that we’re all familiar with, Jesus concluded: “Whoever has ears ought to hear.” Mt_13:1-9 Well, we might think that this statement today … Continue reading →

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07-19-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 19, 2022 Jesus said, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is … Continue reading →

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07-18-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 18, 2022 (St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest) Some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” He said to them in reply, “An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged Eternal Life, Faith, Jesus, Jonah, Mt 12, Queen of Sheba, salvation, Signs, St. Camillus de Lellis, truth and lie | Leave a comment

07-17-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 17, 2022 (16th Sunday Ordinary Time, C) Abraham saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to the ground, he said: “Sir, if I may … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament | Tagged Abraham, care, Gn 18, hospitality, Lk 10, love, Martha and Mary, surprised by the Lord, welcome | Leave a comment

07-16-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 16, 2022 (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) Jesus cured many people, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: ‘Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged compassion, hope, Jesus, justice, love, Mt 12, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel | Leave a comment

07-15-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 15, 2022 (St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Jesus said to the nit-picking and condemning Pharisees, “I say to you, something greater than the temple is here. If you knew what this meant, I desire mercy, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged compassion, hope, Jesus, legalism, love, mercy, Mt 12, nit-picking, obedience, Pharisees, picking grain, St. Bonaventure, ten commandments | Leave a comment

07-14-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 14, 2022 (St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin) Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged burden, hope, Jesus, love, Mt 11, Rest, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, yoke | Leave a comment

07-13-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 13, 2022 (St. Henry II, Roman Emperor) At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged child-like, compassion, humility, Jesus, knowledge, love, Mt 11, Praise, St. Henry, understanding, Wisdom | Leave a comment

07-12-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 12, 2022 When word came to the house of David that Aram was encamped in Ephraim, the heart of the king and the heart of the people trembled, as the trees of the forest tremble in the wind. . … Continue reading →

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07-11-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 11, 2022 (St. Benedict, Abbot) Jesus said to his Apostles: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword. For I have come to set … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged crosses, death, forgiveness, Jesus, Life, love, mercy, Mt 10, pain, peace, reconciliation, Repentance, salvation | Leave a comment

07-10-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 10, 2022 (15th Sunday Ordinary Time, C) a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament | Tagged compassion, Dt 6, Eternal Life, good Samaritan, hope, Jesus, Lk 10, love, Lv 19, salvation, ten commandments, true neighbors | Leave a comment

07-09-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 9, 2022 Jesus said, “do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you … Continue reading →

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07-08-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 8, 2022 Jesus said to his Apostles: “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men, for they will hand you over to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged common sense, Cost, death vs life, Eternal Life, Holy Spirit, hope, human dignity, Jesus, love, Mt 10, redemption, salvation | Leave a comment

07-07-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 7, 2022 Jesus said to his Apostles: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged blessings, evangelization, FREE, healing, Jesus, love, mission, Mt 10, proclamation, sharing | Leave a comment

07-06-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 6, 2022 (St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr) Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged choose heaven, Choose Jesus, Choose Life, Jesus, Kingdom of Heaven, Mt 10, St. Maria Goretti | Leave a comment

07-05-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 5, 2022 (St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Priest) At the sight of the crowds, his (Jesus’) heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Matthew | Tagged harvest, Jesus, leadership, Mt 9, Sheep and shepherds, St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria | Leave a comment

07-04-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 4, 2022 (St. Elizabeth of Portugal, OFS) While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.” Mt_9:18-26 Fly … Continue reading →

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07-03-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 3, 2022 (14th Sunday Ordinary Time, Yr. C) Jesus said to His disciples, “Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospels, Luke | Tagged caution, evangelization, gift, Grace, Jesus, Lk 10, missionary disciples, rules for engagement, trust | Leave a comment

07-02-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes