Category Archives: Podcast

Daily Mass: A problem, a solution and a response. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year

Paul’s letter to the Romans outlines a problem and solution for humanity; the psalm and Gospel describe our response.  May we offer our lives to the Lord with eager attentiveness.

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Youth Rally: Why go to Mass and Adoration? Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew addresses teenagers about the Eucharist and Adoration at the Youth Rally in New Richmond, WI on October 11, 2017. (28 Minutes)

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29th Sunday of the Year: Our eyes are fixed on Heaven as we make our way on earth. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year

Jesus avoids a trap while offering us a way to live within the tensions between this world and the next.  The solution: seek God first.  With Christ as our guide we keep our eyes fixed on Heaven, as we make our way here on earth.

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Daily Mass: Be a light that shines in the darkness. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year

The Lord reminds us of two important facts: first, we will encounter tough times for the sake of the Gospel; second, we will be given the grace we need to face them.  May the light of Jesus Christ shine in our hearts during dark moments as we seek to follow the Lord through this life.

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Daily Mass: What are you afraid of? Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year

What are you afraid of?  Jesus invites us to cast out fear and trust in God’s providence.  May we honestly face our fears and call upon the Lord for the courage and conviction we require.

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Daily Mass: Offering our lives for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 28th Week of the Year

Following the Lord often challenges us to face obstacles and difficulties that we know are worth fighting for.  In the midst of these challenges we call upon Jesus for the grace and strength we need.

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School Mass: We are living stones. Catholic Inspiration

God calls us to work together as living stones – building up our families, schools and churches.  May we work together, guided by the hand of Jesus, to accomplish our tasks for the service of one another.

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Daily Mass: Clean up…on the inside. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 28th Week of the Year (St. Ignatius of Antioch)

Jesus addresses the Pharisees, exhorting them to clean up – not on the outside but within – to cleanse their souls.  While externals can be important, by focusing on what’s on the inside we prepare ourselves for a lasting relationship with the Lord and one another.

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28th Sunday of the Year: The Lord’s Supper. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year

The Eucharist is a banquet that nourishes, celebrates and unites our lives.  Christ himself feeds us with his Body and Blood so that we might grow in grace.  Two simple questions follow from this great gift:

  1. Are we coming?
  2. Are we coming prepared?

For always remember that one day we will stand before the One who is the source of all grace…and what then will we say?

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Daily Mass: Blessed are those who hear and observe the Word of God. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year

Jesus offers a two step process to be blessed.  First, we must hear the Word of God.  Second, we have to act on it!  Here’s the question: do you want to be blessed?

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