Both John the Baptist and Andrew reveal who Jesus is as they lead others to encounter the Lord.
Mass Readings – January 4 before Epiphany (#207)
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Daily Mass: We share our faith in Christ with one another. Catholic Inspiration
The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
The perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross reveals the depth of God’s love and inspires us to share this love with those around us.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (#171)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes that are present in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 3:3b-10,19
- The Lord repeatedly calls Samuel in the night by name.
- Eli, a priest of the Lord, teaches Samuel that when he hears the Lord call, he is to say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
Psalm 40:2,4,7-10
- “Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will.”
- While praising God’s justice, we wait for the Lord and obey his commandments.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 6:13c-15a,17-20
- The body is made for the Lord, and so we avoid immorality.
- Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit; therefore, we glorify God in our bodies.
Gospel – John 1:35-42
- John the Baptist sees Jesus walking by and he tells two of his disciples, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”
- These disciples follow Jesus, who invites them to “come, and see” where he is staying.
- One of these disciples, Andrew, brings his brother Simon to Jesus, who gives him a new name: Peter.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (B, #65)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts: 2:14,22-33
- Peter preaches to the people about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
- Peter cites Psalm 16, revealing how this passage is fulfilled in Christ.
Psalm – 16:1-2,4,7-11
- “Lord, you will show us the path of life.”
- The passage recaps a substantial amount of what Peter quoted to the people in the first reading.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 1:17-21
- This exhortation to conduct ourselves with reverence finds its strength in Christ, the spotless unblemished blood of the lamb of God.
- Christ is revealed to us through our faith, hope, and belief in God.
Gospel – Luke 24:13-35
- On the road to Emmaus, two disciples encounter Jesus along the way as he interprets the scripture passages that refer to Christ.
- During the breaking of the bread, they recognize Jesus – who disappears from their sight – and return to Jerusalem to announce to the disciples what they experienced.
- This basic structure – Scripture and the breaking of the bread – is the basic outline for the Mass we celebrate!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6
- The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
- They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10
- “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
- We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3
- Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
- He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.
Gospel – John 1:29-34
- John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
- John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: John testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Catholic Inspiration
After he saw the Spirit come down and remain upon the Lord, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, the Son of God who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 3rd
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the key themes for the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
- While in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas preach Good News to the Gentiles who are delighted.
- As they quote from the prophet Isaiah, they incur the wrath of the Jews and are expelled.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
- “We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
- We rejoice at the kindness and faithfulness of the Lord, who protects us.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
- John has a vision of a great multitude who have survived the time of great distress and are before the throne of the Lamb.
- The Lamb will shepherd them, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 10:27-30
- Jesus teaches that his sheep hear his voice and follow him for they know him.
- United with the Father, no one can the sheep out of the Lord’s hand.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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Daily Mass: An encounter with the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
An encounter with the Lord empowers two disciples of John the Baptist to go out and invite other people to meet Jesus. As we draw closer to Christ may we eagerly reach out to those around us with the joy of the Good News.
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Daily Mass: Behold the Lamb of God! Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the “Lamb of God.” These words proclaim the sacrifice of Christ’s life for our salvation; by his blood on the Cross he will redeem our souls from sin and death.
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School Mass: The Passover, Judas, and the Lamb of God. Catholic Inspiration
Speaking at Mass to the kids at Cathedral School, Fr. Andrew speaks about the Passover, Judas and the blood of Jesus…the Lamb of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Love drives out fear
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