This is the second part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we cultivate a vibrant and personal spiritual life.
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How do I share my faith? Part 2 – Cultivating our spiritual life
Daily Mass: We are works in progress, fostering our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
On this Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, we recognize that we are all “works in progress” and, like Peter, we strive to foster our faith in Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle
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St. Peter, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus calls us to repent. Catholic Inspiration
Like Jonah before the people of Nineveh, Jesus calls the people (including us!) to repent.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent
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St. Peter Damian, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord’s Prayer. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, and the Lord’s Prayer continues to powerfully sustain our spiritual lives today. May we offer these words from the heart, drawing close to the God and one another.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent (#224)
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Daily Mass: Our actions have eternal consequences. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that at the end of time we will all stand before him to be judged, based on the way we treated the least among us. (#223)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Lent
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 22:1-2,91,10-13,15-18
- God tests Abraham by telling him to offer up his son Isaac as a holocaust.
- Before Abraham can accomplish the task, God intervenes and blesses Abraham.
Psalm – 116:10,15-19
- “I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.”
- Even when we are afflicted, we serve the Lord with sacrifices of thanksgiving.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:31b-34
- If God is for us, who can be against us? God acquits us.
- Jesus Christ, who died and was raised, intercedes for us.
Gospel – Mark 9:2-10
- Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where he is transfigured before them.
- Elijah and Moses appear, and a voice comes from a cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”
- Afterwards, Jesus tells the disciples to tell no one, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (B, #26)
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1st Sunday of Lent: Facing our temptations. Catholic Inspiration
The temptation of Jesus in the desert by Satan reveals its presence in all aspects of human life. One temptation that has profoundly changed in our culture is the rise and prevalence of pornography; yet we can confront this challenge through our faith in Christ and the resources of the Church.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Lent (B – #23)
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repentance. Catholic Inspiration
Following the call of Levi, Jesus responds to the scribes and Pharisees, saying that he has come to call sinners to repentance. (Hint: that means all of us.) #222
Mass Readings – Saturday after Ash Wednesday
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Seven Founders of the Servite Order, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 51 powerfully reminds us to acknowledge our sins with humility and contrition.
Mass Readings – Friday after Ash Wednesday
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How do I share my faith? Part 1 – Overview
This is the first part of a six-week series about how we gently and loving share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew gives an overview with reference to Acts 8:26-40.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Will we stand up for the Lord?
- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
- Daily Mass: The Lord has made known his salvation
- Daily Mass: We are guided by the Fruits of the Spirit
- Daily Mass: Let your mercy come to us, O Lord
- Daily Mass: The lesson of the sign of Jonah
- Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year
- 28th Sunday of the Year: We respond to God's banquet invitation
- Daily Mass: We are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God
- Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons
