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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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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent
In the Gospel of Matthew the Lord reminds us that our faith requires both speech and action – where our words and deeds consistently reveal to others our trust in Jesus Christ.
Note: this picture was taken on my recent visit in Rome. It is Jesus in the central apse of St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica.
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Mass Readings – The Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
The call of St. Andrew reminds us that the Lord continues to invite us to follow him and proclaim the Good News so that others can experience the saving love of Christ.
Note: these pictures were taken in Amalfi on my recent visit in Italy. Andrew is the patron saint of the town and the Cathedral.
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent
Isaiah proclaims hope – that from a dead stump there will appear new life and the order of the world will change. Jesus invites us to look closely at what God is doing, as our hope in the Lord gives strength and meaning to how we live today.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
All of the Scripture readings evoke a call to action; we are invited to get ready, be prepared, and attentive to the Lord and one another. May this Advent season – a gift of the Church – help us all to get our hearts and minds ready for the birth of Jesus Christ!
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 34th Week of the Year
Life is tough at times, and we can be overcome by exhaustion and distraction. Yet the Lord invites us to remain vigilant, asking for the strength we need to face each day.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year
We acknowledge that at the end of time there will be a final judgment – where our lives will be examined and we will either be saved or damned in the light of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
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The Last Judgment, Michelangelo, 1536-1541, Sistine Chapel, Vatican.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day
Today as a country we practice what our faith in Christ commands: to be thankful for all that God has given us. Let’s count our blessings and be grateful for what we have. May we all thank the Lord for the gift of life and the chance to let the love of Jesus flow through our hearts. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Note: This picture of Msgr. Ed Meulemans and I was taken in July 2015. He is a great friend and mentor…and I am thankful for his presence in my life!
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year
The Scriptures today make it clear that life will have its share of difficulties and challenges. Yet as we we face our trials we look to the triumph of Christ for our inspiration to keep going when life is tough and persevere on the path that leads to heaven.
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (The feast of St. Cecilia)
The Lord reminds us not to be afraid of the uncertainty of life; rather, we embrace our faith and live with God’s grace and power…making the most of each and every day.
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