Monthly Archives: December 2020

Monday Conversation: God’s great mercy. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew offers a homily on mercy, justice and our response to acknowledge our sins as we reconcile with one another. (Given at Cathedral of Christ the King on December 2, 2020.)


2nd Sunday of Advent: Prepare the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Isaiah and John the Baptist urge the people to prepare their hearts and make a straight path that leads to God.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent


Daily Mass: God gives us abundant blessings. Catholic inspiration

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The readings today proclaim the abundant blessings we receive from the Lord…inspiring us to share this abundance with those around us.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent


Daily Mass: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord is our light who brings sight to our eyes and dispels the darkness of our hearts.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent


Daily Mass: The Lord is our rock of protection. Catholic Inspiration

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Both Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew use the strength of rock to illustrate God’s powerful protection.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent


Daily Mass: The mercy of Christ wipes away our tears. Catholic Inspiration

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The pity and mercy of Jesus are echoed in the prophecy of Isaiah who tells us that “the Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces.” May this compassion inspire us to respond to Christ’s call today.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent


Daily Mass: Christ fulfills God’s plan of salvation. Catholic Inspiration

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Both the prophecy of Isaiah and the proclamation of Jesus reveal how the Lord fulfills the great plan of God’s salvation.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent