Category Archives: Podcast

Daily Mass: Turning our grief into joy. Catholic Inspiration

We recognize that being disciples of Jesus Christ does not take away experiences of suffering and loss; rather, we understand that God will give us what we need to make our way through even the darkest moments of life – turning our grief into joy.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter

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School Mass: Why it is so important to go to Mass. Catholic Inspiration

Why do we pray every week at Mass?  Why is it so important?  Fr. Andrew shares some key points with the children at Cathedral School.

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Daily Mass: The coming of the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus promises the disciples that he will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to come upon them after he leaves.  The Spirit will shine in the world revealing sin, righteousness and condemnation.  May the Spirit help us today to see clearly as we follow the Lord.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter

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6th Sunday of Easter: The Great Commandment of Love. Catholic Inspiration

The commandment to love one another as Christ loves us will stretch us and invite us to offer our entire lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.  May our “Yes!” open our hearts to God’s love in our lives as we share this love with those we meet today.

Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter

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Daily Mass: Facing the hardship of hate in the world. Catholic Inspiration

There is a cost to following the Lord: sometimes we must endure the hardship of hate in this world and contend with forces that would seek to destroy the goodness in our lives.  Yet we do not stand alone; Jesus Christ gives us the strength we need to face this hardship with the power of his grace.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: The loving friendship of God. Catholic Inspiration

“Love one another as I love you” is an awe-inspiring commandment.  We cannot do this alone; rather, Jesus chooses us and appoints us to follow his example and bear the fruit of unconditional love in our hearts.  As our friend, he gives us the grace and strength we need to walk in the light of his love.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: The Feast of Saints Philip and James, apostles. Catholic Inspiration

Philip’s desire to “see the Father” reminds us that even though the apostles walked with the Son, they longed to see the face of God the Father.  Seeing isn’t believing; it’s only seeing.  May our relationship with Christ grow stronger each day as we seek to follow the Lord as we journey through life.

Mass Readings – The feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles

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Daily Mass: Pruning the branches to bear more fruit. Catholic Inspiration

As followers of Jesus Christ we are called to cultivate a fruitful harvest in our hearts.  This not only means fostering the Fruits of the Spirit in our lives, but it also requires our willingness to be pruned of the spiritual vices and behaviors that keep us from God and one another.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter

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Daily Mass: St. Joseph the Worker. Catholic Inspiration

The memorial of St. Joseph the Worker offers an opportunity to see how our work – great or small – can bring glory to God.  What’s your work today?  Look for the Lord in your labors and make your work an offering worthy of God.

Mass Readings – Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker

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5th Sunday of Easter: Christ is the vine that sustains us in times of struggle. Catholic Inspiration

The accident at the oil refinery in Superior last week was a stark reminder how we rely on and support one another in times of danger.  Where do we find the strength to work together?  United in our faith in Jesus Christ we are nourished with God’s grace so that we can offer our lives for one another.

Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter

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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts