Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities

Daily Mass: With the strength of the Archangels. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

We celebrate the strength of the archangels today, calling upon them for assistance in our moments of need.

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Archangel Michael, Guido Reni, 1636, Santa Maria de Concezioni, Roma.


Daily Mass: Our Lady of Sorrows. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows

Mary’s example of faith in the midst of sorrow inspires us to face our grief and loss in this life with God’s grace.


Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The Cross of Jesus Christ is God’s sign of love, showing just how much the Lord cherishes our lives.  May we face our crosses with the conviction that the Lord will help us every step of the way.


Daily Mass: St. Peter and St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul

These two great figures in the Church had their share of spectacular successes and failures.  They sinned, yet with God’s grace they kept their eyes fixed on Jesus – and they are wonderful examples for us today.  May we embrace our faith, return to Christ when we have sinned, and seek the Lord above all else!

Saint-Paul


Daily Mass: The Storms of Life. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year (also the Memorial of St. Irenaeus)

We’ve all been caught in storms – sometimes when we least expect them – and we know those moments when we can feel overwhelmed by the power of nature.  Yet just as Jesus calmed the storm in the Gospel, the Lord comes to guide and direct our lives with his calming grace.


The Birth of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The Birth of John the Baptist

John’s life – a miraculous gift from God – was fulfilled when he offered the gift of his life for Jesus Christ.  May we count the blessings we have received in our lives, and consider how we might make an offering to the Lord today with a full and open heart.

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Photo credit: http://www.biblestudychicago.com (birth of John the Baptist)


Daily Mass: St. Barnabas

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – St. Barnabas, Apostle

Called by God, Barnabas shows us today how we can proclaim the Good News to the people in our lives.

Three Great Things

 


Daily Mass: The Immaculate Heart of the BVM. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily

Readings for the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Before they left for summer vacation, these 5th graders shared some thoughts about the Gospel reading.

Three Great Things


Daily Mass: The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Sacred Heart Readings

These 1st Graders offer some suggestions about how we can love one another, following the example of the love of Jesus which flows from his Sacred Heart.

Three Great Things


Daily Mass: The Visitation of Mary. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth is one of great joy, and Mary’s Magnificat proclaims God’s goodness.  May our voices echo this song of praise today by what we say and do for the Lord.

Three Great Things

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The Nativity Story.  2006.  New Line Cinema.