Monday Conversation: Great Advent ideas to prepare for Christmas (28 Minutes)
Fr. Andrew shares some of the Advent ideas that people shared with him on his Facebook page in the areas of Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Reading, Liturgy, and Family Life.
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3rd Sunday of Advent – Christ renews our hope! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Christ’s words to the disciples of John the Baptist proclaim Good News. The Lord’s work – filled with power and might – brings hope to all who receive God’s gift of grace.
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Daily Mass: Returning to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Like Elijah, John the Baptist came to help the people return to the Lord. May this Advent season help us to draw close to Christ and be filled with the Lord’s love.
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Daily Mass: Focus on Christ, the light of life. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Have you ever found yourself in a grumpy mood, where it’s easy to complain regardless of the situation? A good antidote: focus on Jesus Christ, the light of life.
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Holy Day: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Andrew’s Holy Day Mass Homily
Mass Readings – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary’s “yes” to God offers us an example, for as she participated in God’s plan of salvation so we, too, have a daily opportunity to let the Lord’s work be done through our words and actions.
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Madonna and Child with Sts. Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Alexandria, Cosmas and Damien; Botticelli; 1470; Uffizi; Florence, Italy.
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Daily Mass: Come to the Lord…and rest. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (Feast of St. Ambrose)
As a child rests in a parent’s embrace, so we are invited to draw near to Christ and rest in his love. Are you weary? Tired? Stressed? Come to Jesus and be renewed by his peace.
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Daily Mass: The Lord seeks and saves the lost. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Like a shepherd who seeks the lost sheep, so the Lord seeks and saves us when we have lost our way. May we learn from Jesus, the gentle Shepherd, and reach out to one another with the same compassion.
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2nd Sunday of Advent – Repent, and live a fruitful life. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Repentance provides us with the opportunity to remove what is not worthy of heaven and replace it with graces that are fruitful and life-giving. May this Advent empower us to turn away from sin and embrace a life in Christ.
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Daily Mass: Shepherds and Sheep. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (St. Francis Xavier)
As Jesus looked with pity on the people in their need, he not only served them but he empowered and directed his disciples to do the same. As we look to the Lord for guidance and strength we also remember the command to love and serve those entrusted to our care.
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Daily Mass: Faith that sees with the eyes of the heart. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent
Two blind men hear about Jesus, and they believe that he can heal them. Seeing clearly with their hearts they were given sight to their eyes. May we have the same depth and strength of faith as well!
Note: this picture of the Porziuncula was taken on my recent visit to Assisi.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
- 6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
- Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives
- Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
- Daily Mass: Our lives are fruitful when we remain close to Christ
- Daily Mass: We persevere with the faith of Christ
- Daily Mass: A case of mistaken identity
- Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of Easter
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