Category Archives: Podcast

Daily Mass: Steady growth that starts small. Catholic Inspiration

A group of staff and volunteers plant a spiral-patterned display of annual flowers at the Allen Centennial Gardens at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during spring on June 3, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year

Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of Heaven as a mustard seed that grows slowly and steadily, reminding us to be open to the Lord’s grace in our lives today…so that we continue to grow to full stature as disciples of Christ.


Daily Mass: Stir into flame the gift of faith. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Sts. Titus and Timothy

We are invited to stir into flame the gift of our faith, allowing the grace of God to work in and through our lives with the Light of Christ.

 


Daily Mass: The conversion of St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle

St. Paul’s conversion shows how God calls us to make changes in our lives as we draw close to Jesus Christ and proclaim the Good News.  The Lord reaches out to us in our weakness, inspiring us to turn away from our sins and become living witnesses to the world.


Daily Mass: Doing God’s will. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (St. Francis de Sales)

Jesus teaches in the Gospel today that all who do God’s will are part of his family.  Through prayer, Scripture, sacraments and fellowship we become spiritually fruitful as we offer our lives to the Lord.


3rd Sunday of the Year: The Lord is my light. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year

We know firsthand the different types of darkness that occur in daily life: fear, grief, loss, pain, anger, loneliness, rejection and doubt.  In these moments we call upon the Lord – who casts out the darkness – so that we can live in the Light of Christ.

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Daily Mass: We are cleansed by the blood of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year (St. Agnes)

The Book of Hebrews proclaims that we are cleansed by the blood of Christ – which fills us with grace to live each day as a precious and holy gift.


Daily Mass: Appointed and Sent. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year

Calling his disciples, the Lord appointed and sent Twelve to preach the Good News and drive out demons.  Christ continues to call apostles today, inviting us to continue his mission on earth…with our eyes fixed on heaven.

 


Daily Mass: Christ, our great high priest. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year

The Book of Hebrews reminds us that we have a great high priest, Jesus Christ, who has offered his once-for-all sacrifice on our behalf.  Through our encounter with the Lord, may our lives be touched by his grace as we live our faith in the world.


Daily Mass: Doing good for others. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year

Fr. Andrew discusses with his sister Amy (on her birthday no less!) a healing miracle, and they examine two key points about our intention and perspective as we live our faith in Christ.

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Top photo – Amy & I

Bottom photo – taken early this month at Holy Spirit parish while on vacation with my sister’s family (and I miss them already!)

 


Daily Mass: God’s covenants remain for ever. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Reading – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year (St. Anthony Abbot)

The readings reference two of the great covenants God made with the people of Israel through Abraham and David.  These covenants, which the Lord does not revoke, find their fulfillment and purpose in Jesus…the Lord of the Sabbath.