Psalm 34 addresses the reality of profound human anguish, reminding us that God draws near to us with the strength we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent (#248)
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Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Catholic Inspiration
Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night – Building a spiritual Rule of Life
This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 5th presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses aspects of vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation as it applies to the daily, weekly, seasonal, and yearly rhythm of our lives.
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Daily Mass: The example of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
St. Joseph reveals the depth of his character through his decisive action in response to carry out God’s will.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph (#543)
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St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the just judge. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reflects on his relationship with the Heavenly Father, revealing that he will be the judge of all creation at the end of time.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#246)
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a man and then gently encourages him to avoid sin, teaching us to reflect on the healing we require in all aspects of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent (#245)
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Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer. Catholic Inspiration
A royal official comes to Jesus and asks for the healing of his son.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent (#244)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
Let’s explore some of the themes we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 37:12-14
- The Lord calls the people to rise up from their graves and return to the land of Israel.
- God promises them the gift of his spirit that they will live.
Psalm – 130:1-8
- “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.”
- Out of the depths we cry to the Lord, trusting in the Lord’s forgiveness and kindness.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:8-11
- We cannot please God if we remain in the flesh, but if the Spirit of God dwells in us, we are raised to life.
- If Christ is in us, then the spirit that raised Christ will also raise us up.
Gospel – John 11:1-45
- Jesus returns to Bethany to raise Lazarus who has been in the tomb for four days.
- Both sisters of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, reveal their faith in Jesus, and many more people come to believe as well.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (#34)
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“Carry Your Cross” Parish Mission: 3rd Night – Offering our lives for the Lord
This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 3rd night how we face life and death as we make an offering of our lives out of love for the Lord Jesus.
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4th Sunday of Lent: We call upon the Lord to see clearly in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Both physical and spiritual sight are revealed in the Mass readings as Jesus heals a man born blind and Samuel is directed by God to look past outward appearances and gaze into the heart.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent (#31)
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“Carry Your Cross” Parish Mission: 2nd Night – Our Response to Satan’s Obstacles
This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
- Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night - Building a spiritual Rule of Life
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the just judge
- Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications
- Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer
- Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 3rd Night - Offering our lives for the Lord
- 4th Sunday of Lent: We call upon the Lord to see clearly in our lives
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 2nd Night - Our response to Satan's obstacles
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