Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year
The Lord’s practical wisdom “to know a tree by it’s fruit” is immensely useful for our daily interactions with others. We don’t judge people, but we are called to acknowledge good and bad thoughts, words, and actions – recognizing that the “fruit” of our lives can be either wholesome or destructive.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 23rd Week of the Year (St. Peter Claver)
Jesus reminds his disciples that before we can point out the faults of others we have to see our own, taking the time to remove the chunk of wood in our own eye before we point out the splinter in another.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
As we celebrate Mary’s birth, we recall that she herself was part of a vast extended family. As she brought Jesus into the world, she offers us an example – that we might continue to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to those in our lives.
Fr. Andrew’s Opening School Mass Homily Podcast
The start of a new school year is a fresh beginning, just like a plain piece of paper, and it can become anything – a prayer, composition, work of art or even an airplane! Students are given three keys for a powerful year: daily prayer, hard work, and being the best kid they can be in their families.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
The Twelve Apostles had their share of weakness and sin, and yet the Lord called them to carry out his mission. The Lord calls us as well – with all of our mistakes and mishaps – and invites us to trust in his mercy and love as we proclaim the Good News through the witness of our lives.
Study: Recall a time when you experienced a moment of profound forgiveness. How did it change you?
Pray: Are you holding on to anger and resentment? Pray for God’s mercy to soften your heart.
Serve: Is there someone you know in need of mercy? Is there some way you can help others, especially when they are caught up in shame, embarrassment, or the awkwardness of their weaknesses and sins?
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year
We hear in the Gospel of Luke the familiar parable of the The Prodigal Son. It’s worth a moment to touch on a few key points from this passage:
What a powerful parable! In this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy it seems appropriate to dwell on the divine mercy of God and recall our need to return to the Lord in our moments of weakness and sin.
Like both brothers in the parable, we all sin and fall short of God’s grace; yet like the brothers, we also have a Father who loves and welcomes us whenever we seek to turn back. Both brothers could speak to their Father – in either humility or anger – and the Father responds to both with tenderness.
Today I would like to suggest two key points for our reflection in the light of this passage:
God longs to welcome us back, and when we can humbly embrace our mistakes and sins we discover a grace beyond anything imaginable. May we have the courage to examine our hearts and return to the Lord – the source of all mercy.
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Fr. Andrew’s Sunday Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
“How much does it cost?” is a common expression that has enormous practical use, and Jesus reminds us that there is a cost for following him…nothing short of our entire lives.
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
Jesus responds to the pharisees’ question with a two-fold response that is both practical and divine.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
Jesus uses the images of new/old cloaks and new/old wineskins to illustrate the concept of how we live our faith in the present moment, as we learn from the past.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
The fishing began poorly, but the preaching was bold and the nets were filled. The Lord called to the disciples, and the response – beyond all doubt and fear – led to the greatest catch all.
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