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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Category Archives: Lent
Ash Wednesday: Repent, and believe in the Gospel!
“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” are the words we hear as the ashes today are smeared on our foreheads, humbly reminding us that we have all greatly sinned and stand in desperate need of God’s mercy.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 9:8-15
- God makes a covenant with Noah, that never again will creation be destroyed by a flood.
- God’s sign of this covenant is the rainbow in the sky.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.”
- God guides us and makes known the ways and paths that teach us justice and truth.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 3:18-22
- Put to death in the flesh, Christ suffered for sins once, and was brought to life in the Spirit.
- The Lord preached to the souls in prison, saving us through his resurrection to cleanse us of our sins.
Gospel – Mark 1:12-15
- The Spirit drove Jesus into the desert where he remained for forty days and was tempted by Satan.
- Following John’s arrest, Jesus comes to Galilee and proclaims: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.”
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Lent (B, #23)
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Daily Mass: The betrayal of Judas. Catholic Inspiration
Judas goes to the Chief Priests and receives thirty pieces of silver to find an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: Jesus with Judas and Peter. Catholic Inspiration
At the Last Supper, Jesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. It is a dark moment, revealing to us both the reason why Christ came, and his commitment to offering his life on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: Preparing ourselves to walk with the Lord to Calvary. Catholic Inspiration
As we hear how the plot is swirling around Jesus, events are set in motion that will lead to the Cross. May we reflect on God’s great love story for our salvation, making any adjustments and corrections for the day that we, too, will journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Remembering our story, renewing our faith. Catholic Inspiration
Every year we hear God’s great love story when we recall the Passion of Jesus. Rather than fall into the trap of forgetfulness, we remember what Christ has done for us so that we might be renewed to offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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Daily Mass: It was better that one man might die, so that the whole nation may not perish… Catholic Inspiration
The high priest, Caiaphas, offers a prophetic insight: “It is better for you, that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not perish.” With these solemn words, we step into Holy Week.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 18 honestly expresses human suffering and struggle. In these moments of distress, we call upon the Lord, who hears our cry for help.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Come, Holy Spirit! 6th Night: What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This sixth talk discusses the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and shows how they are both the goal and guide of the spiritual life. This presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 30, 2023.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications
- Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer
- Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 3rd Night - Offering our lives for the Lord
- 4th Sunday of Lent: We call upon the Lord to see clearly in our lives
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 2nd Night - Our response to Satan's obstacles
- Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 1st Night - We confess that Jesus is Lord
- Daily Mass: The command to love
- Lenten Bootcamp: 4th Night - What we learn from our time, money, and the people in our lives
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