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03-18-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 18, 2023 The tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ I tell you, the latter went … Continue reading
03-26-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 26, 2022 Jesus told a parable about a righteous Pharisee and a humble tax collector. The tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged endurance, humility, Jesus, Lk 18, mercy, pride, Repentance, sinfulness, strength
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03-06-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 6, 2022 (1st Sunday of Lent, Yr. C) The devil said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” . . . Then Satan showed him all the kingdoms of the world … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged discernment, Good, hope, Jesus, Lk 4, love, passions, pride, promise, the temptation of Jesus, the three temptations
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09-28-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
September 28, 2021 (St. Wenceslaus, Martyr) The Samaritans would not welcome Jesus, because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Discipleship, humility, Jesus, Lady Poverty, letting go, Lk 9, love, pride
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08-18-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
August 18, 2021Jesus told a parable about a landowner who hired out laborers for his vineyard at different times of the day. At day’s end, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged fairness, first will be last, generosity, Grace, hope, Jesus, Judgment, justice, Kingdom of Heaven, Mt 20, Parable of the workers in the vineyard, pride, sacrifice, salvation
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06-16-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
June 16, 2021 Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” Mt_6:1-6,16-18 As righteous deeds, Jesus refers to prayer, … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged giving, heart, Jesus, love, motive, Mt 6, pride, recompense, righteousness
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06-14-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
June 14, 2021 Jesus said, “offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your … Continue reading
03-12-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 12, 2021 The Scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘He is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Mark
Tagged greatest commandment, Jesus, Kingdom of God, love, Mk 12, pride, understanding
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09-05-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
September 5, 2020 (St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious) Brothers and sisters: Learn from myself and Apollos not to go beyond what is written, so that none of you will be inflated with pride in favor of one person over against … Continue reading
08-23-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
August 23, 2020 (21st Sunday Ordinary Time, A) Jesus said to His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Church, compassion, humility, Jesus, love, Mt 16, peace, pride, Rom 11, satan, St. Peter, who am I
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07-16-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
July 16, 2020 (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) The way of the just is smooth; the path of the just you make level. Yes, for your way and your judgments, O LORD, we look to you; Your name and your … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew, Old Testament
Tagged Glory, hope, Is 26, Jesus, labor, love, Mt 11, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, peace, pride, Rest
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06-17-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
June 17, 2020 Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” Mt_6:1-6,16-18 BECAUSE . . . ??? Because that’s … Continue reading
09-01-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
September 1, 2019 (22nd Sunday Ordinary Time C) My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with … Continue reading
05-23-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
May 23, 2018 Beloved: Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we shall go into such and such a town, spend a year there doing business, and make a profit” – you have no idea what your life will … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Mark
Tagged beatitude, dependence on God, Faith, Freedom, gravity, Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, independence, Jas 4, Jesus, Mk 9, mobility, poor in spirit, pride, submission, trust
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02-27-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
February 27, 2018 In advising His disciples about who they should follow or not, of what they should do and not, and of the importance or insignificance of titles, Jesus said, “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever … Continue reading
01-18-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
January 18, 2018 After David’s victory, The women played and sang: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.” Saul was very angry and resentful of the song, for he thought: “They give David ten thousands, but only … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged 1 Sm 18-19, David, Good News, jealousy, Jesus, King Saul, love, pride
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11-04-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
November 4, 2017 (Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop) Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, For I am meek and humble of heart.” Mt_11:29ab “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who … Continue reading
Posted in Alleluia Verse, Gospels, Luke, Matthew
Tagged compassion, encouragement, humility, Jesus, Lk 14, Mt 11, pride, St. Charles Borromeo
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04-07-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
April 7, 2017 (St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest) The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, John
Tagged Easter, falsely accused, Jesus, Jn 10, passion, pride, Prophet Jeremiah, the Lord hears our voices
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03-18-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 18, 2017 In response to a complaint by the Pharisees, that Jesus was associating with “sinners,” Jesus told a parable about a young rebel who deserted his family for independence. When everything he did turned sour, the boy returned … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged forgiveness, hope, humility, Jesus, Life, Lk 15, love, open hearts, Pharisees, prejudice, pride, The Prodigal Son
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01-18-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
January 18, 2017 Jesus said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” Mk_3:1-6 This really gets into a time and a culture … Continue reading
06-15-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
June 15, 2016 Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here; the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you,” Elisha replied. And so the two went … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew, Old Testament
Tagged 2 Kgs 2, Elijah, Elisha, fellowship, flaming chariot and whirlwind, Glory, Jesus, Mt 6, pride
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03-05-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 5, 2016 Jesus said, “everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Lk_18:9-14 Bottom line is: never think of yourself as better, or higher, or holier, or richer, or poorer, or … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged equality, exalted or humbled, God's Children, Jesus, Lk 18, pride
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09-03-15 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
September 3, 2015 (St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church) While sitting in their boat by the shore, Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Divinity and humanity, fishing, humility, Jesus, Lk 5, miracles, miraculous catch of fish, nets, pride, Simon Peter, surprises
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06-17-15 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
June 17, 2015 St. Paul said, “God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Matthew
Tagged 2 Cor 9, Corinthians, fasting prayer and almsgiving, humility, Jesus, Mt 6, oblation, pride, reward in heaven
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09-10-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
September 10, 2014 Jesus said, “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man . . . For their ancestors treated the … Continue reading
Posted in Luke, Uncategorized
Tagged blessed, Jesus, Lukan Beatitudes, persecution, pride, reward, woe
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08-27-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
August 27, 2014 (St. Monica) Jesus said, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth.” Mt … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged chastised, forgiveness, Glory of God, humility, hypocrisy, Jesus, love, pride, sin, St. Augustine, St. Monica
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03-29-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
March 29, 2014 Jesus said, “everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Lk 18:9-14 There is a certain reality to the premise that once one reaches the top of the ladder … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged humility, Jesus, love, pride, the pharisee and the tax collector
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01-24-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
January 24, 2014 (St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) David questioned Saul’s motive for seeking to take his life: “Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog, or a single flea!” 1 Sm 24:3-21 There’s some kind … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged David, humility, Jesus, King Saul, love, mercy, pride, salvation, St. Francis de Sales
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