Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year (St. Agnes)
The Book of Hebrews proclaims that we are cleansed by the blood of Christ – which fills us with grace to live each day as a precious and holy gift.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year
Calling his disciples, the Lord appointed and sent Twelve to preach the Good News and drive out demons. Christ continues to call apostles today, inviting us to continue his mission on earth…with our eyes fixed on heaven.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
The Book of Hebrews reminds us that we have a great high priest, Jesus Christ, who has offered his once-for-all sacrifice on our behalf. Through our encounter with the Lord, may our lives be touched by his grace as we live our faith in the world.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
Fr. Andrew discusses with his sister Amy (on her birthday no less!) a healing miracle, and they examine two key points about our intention and perspective as we live our faith in Christ.
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Top photo – Amy & I
Bottom photo – taken early this month at Holy Spirit parish while on vacation with my sister’s family (and I miss them already!)
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Reading – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (St. Anthony Abbot)
The readings reference two of the great covenants God made with the people of Israel through Abraham and David. These covenants, which the Lord does not revoke, find their fulfillment and purpose in Jesus…the Lord of the Sabbath.
Study: When in your life have you experienced moments of darkness? Where did you find the light to guide your way?
Pray: Are you struggling with the darkness today? Pray that the Lord will shine radiant light into your life.
Serve: Do you know someone who seems “in the dark” right now? How can you bring the light of Christ to others?
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
The readings offer several rich themes this week:
The 1st reading from the prophet Isaiah, the Psalm, and the Gospel of Matthew all reference light and darkness. The imagery speaks to us on many levels:
And yet we know that darkness is also part of our existence. In our modern world we often do all that we can to drive the darkness away, but if you have ever been out in the country (away from all the city lights) you begin to get a sense of what most people were acquainted with through human history.
Things hide in the dark. Crime often occurs in the dark. Fear, anxiety, worry and distress often increase in the darkness. While the darkness is not bad in itself, we often associate it with many challenges and concerns that form the landscape of our our hearts.
Today we hear once again how God’s light casts out all darkness. God’s grace offers us hope, peace, and strength to face the darkness of life with conviction and trust. We know that life is not easy; we face our burdens confident that the Lord will light our way.
Where is the darkness in your life right now? Face it with the light of Jesus Christ! Let the Lord’s light shine in our hearts and lives, offering us the wisdom and direction we need to live our faith today.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
Isaiah, Paul, and John the Baptist all respond to the Lord’s call for their lives. Their example inspires us to listen to our hearts, to others and to the Lord so that we might proclaim, like the response in the psalm today, “Hear am I Lord, I come to do your will!”
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Note: Thought I’d post a picture of my niece, Lucy, as I included her brothers and sister in recent posts. Love you, Lucy!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year
We discover from the Letter to the Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark three powerful insights about the Lord which can inspire us to draw near to the one who knows us and meets us where we are in life…that we might grow in grace.
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Photo Credit: Stained Glass Window, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bisbee, Arizona
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year
Another podcast from Indiana…this time with Fr. Andrew’s nephews Drew & Dominic. They discuss the miracle of the paralytic, where Jesus both forgives sins and heals the body at the same time.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year
While on vacation visiting family in Indiana, Fr. Andrew has a conversation with his niece about how Jesus heals a leper in the Gospel today.
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