The Lord invites Matthew with a simple invitation, “Follow me.” May his example inspire us to listen to the Lord’s call in our lives and respond with joy.
Mass Readings – St. Matthew, Apostle
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Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
Daily Mass: The sorrow of Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Throughout her life Mary had moments of profound sorrow: the death of the Holy Innocents; the flight into Egypt; relocation to Nazareth; the rejection and betrayal of her Son; his horrific death on the Cross. Yet Mary’s faith in God inspires us to recognize that in these painful moments God is near, offering us the strength we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Catholic Inspiration
The crucifixion of Jesus reveals the depth of God’s love as Christ endured suffering and anguish which connects with all aspects of human cruelty, evil and sin. Furthermore, in the light of the Cross we can face the crosses of our own lives with hope: for just as Jesus was victorious over his Cross, the Lord will help us carry our own.
Mass Readings – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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Daily Mass: The Birth of Mary. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we read in Luke’s Gospel of the birth of Jesus…mindful that if Mary had not been born then God’s plan for our salvation would not have taken place.
Mass Readings – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Daily Mass: The death of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
John’s death vividly reveals the potential price tag for our faith. Yet we can find new strength to face the injustices of life through our conviction that we are made for more…in this life and in the life to come.
Mass Readings – The death of John the Baptist
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Daily Mass: God’s love flows through us. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of St. Augustine (the patron of my Diocese) we pause to reflect on God’s love for us. God is love, and this love is meant to find a home in our hearts and then flow out into the lives of those we meet.
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Daily Mass: Acknowledging Jesus as Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Nathaniel is brought to the Lord by Philip and testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, can acknowledge that Jesus is Lord, and in doing so we have the opportunity to put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s Magnificat of praise inspires us to live our faith with joy and power as we face all the circumstances of life.
Mass Readings – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Daily Mass: We are called to serve one another. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord reminds us today that if we want to be great in Heaven then we have to serve one another here on earth.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year (St. James, apostle)
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Daily Mass: The doubt (and faith) of St. Thomas. Catholic Inspiration
St. Thomas is known for his doubts about the resurrection of Jesus. However, once he saw the Risen Lord he boldly proclaimed “My God and my Lord!” This very real portrait of Thomas inspires us in the midst of our doubts to draw near to Christ and proclaim the Good News in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, apostle
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord speaks of peace to his people
- Daily Mass: Thomas makes a proclamation of faith in Christ
- Daily Mass: Jesus heals a paralytic
- Daily Mass: The Lord casts out demons with a word of command
- Daily Mass: Faith in the face of fear
- Daily Mass: Peter's profession of faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
- 13th Sunday of the Year: We die to sin and rise to life with Christ
- Daily Mass: A powerful example of faith
- Daily Mass: The healing touch of Christ
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