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 physical healing with spiritual implications. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable, revealing how those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#242)
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“Carry Your Cross” Parish Mission: 1st Night – We confess that Jesus is 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 first night the significance of the Cross of Christ and shows how we draw near to the Lord Jesus through the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love.
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Daily Mass: The command to love. Catholic Inspiration
When asked by a scribe what is the greatest commandment, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus regarding the love of God and neighbor.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#241)
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Lenten Bootcamp: 4th Night – What we learn from our time, money, and the people in our lives
This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 4th presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses the spiritual insights that we discover when we examine the impact of time, money, and people in our daily lives.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 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
- Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 1st Night - We confess that Jesus is Lord
- Daily Mass: The command to love
- Lenten Bootcamp: 4th Night - What we learn from our time, money, and the people in our lives
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