In many ways, the doubts of the Apostle Thomas reflect the questions that surface in the hearts of young adults today. Through truth, beauty and goodness we provide opportunities that help them see something bigger than themselves…leading to an encounter with God.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, Apostle
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Jesus responds in different ways to the people as he heals the paralytic, inviting us to draw near to Him for the renewal of body and soul.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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The prophet Amos offers practical spiritual advice that applies to every waking moment of our lives. May we seek what is good in all that we do!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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As Jesus rebukes the storm, the terror of the disciples changes to amazement. May the Lord strengthen us to face our fears today!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Study: When have you experienced tenderness in your life? How did it affect you?
Pray: Is there someone you know who is in pain right now? Pray for the gentleness of Jesus to touch them.
Serve: Is there someone you can help? Perhaps you are uniquely suited to ease their burden and bring them comfort.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
Here’s a quick recap of the readings:
When you think of all the ways that God could choose to be revealed to humanity, perhaps nothing seems at first more shocking than the tender humility that the Messiah reveals. God does not overwhelm our senses with awesome power; rather, God gets under our radar and lovingly touches our hearts without force or pretense.
Jesus Christ comes into our world:
No wonder the Psalmist could offer praises to God! The Lord is approachable, gentle, accessible and understanding. Jesus Christ meets us in our most wounded and vulnerable places, for through his Cross he has experienced the full range of human pain…and redeemed it.
So come to the Lord. Embrace the one who meets us where we are and longs to heal our pain. May we let go of our worries and fears; may we let the Lord take us by the hand and lead us into newness of life.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Note: This post was first published on July 3, 2017.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul – two of the great heavy-hitters in Heaven – remind us that the Lord continues to call imperfect people every day to offer their lives for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul
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St. Paul’s letter to the Romans teaches that we die to sin and rise with Christ, and as we place our hope in the Lord we have a strength to confront the darkness and evil that we uncover lurking in our hearts.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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The response of the Roman soldier offers us an example of rock solid faith in Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year
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The exchange between Jesus and the leper in the Gospel of Matthew reveals God’s compassion and desire to heal our souls.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches his disciples that when we build our lives upon His words we find strength and support to face the storms of life. Let the construction commence!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 12th Week of the Year
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