Category Archives: Podcast

Daily Mass: Healing the sick and proclaiming the Gospel. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year

When Herod asked “Who is this Jesus?” he was responding to the Lord’s ministry – where Jesus and the Apostles are proclaiming the Good News and healing the sick.  May we continue this work through our words and actions today.


Daily Mass: The call and response of St. Matthew. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – the Feast of St. Matthew

Matthew heard the call of Christ and responded by bringing lots of imperfect people to the Lord.  We, too, can take comfort that the Lord welcomes our response – not because we’re perfect, but because the Lord longs to heal and renew our lives.


Daily Mass: Welcome to the Lord’s family. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of 25th Week of the Year (St. Andrew Kim & Companions)

Jesus teaches in the Gospel of Luke that those who hear the word of God and act on it are mother, and brothers and sisters to him.  Welcome to the family!


25th Sunday of the Year – In the world, but not of the world. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year

The readings this week speak about how our faith touches crucial aspects of practical life: business affairs, politics, and money.  As followers of Jesus Christ we are “in the world, but not of the world” and we have daily opportunities to allow our faith to guide and direct what we say and do.


Daily Mass: The garden of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 24th Week of the Year

Jesus tells a parable (and offers an explanation!) that speaks about the garden of our hearts.


Daily Mass: Christ’s resurrection changes everything! Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – St. Cornelius & Cyprian

St. Paul writes to the Corinthians about the crucial role of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The Lord’s resurrection changed everything for the early Church, and Christ’s saving action continues to transform our lives today.

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Photo credit: The Passion of the Christ.  2004.


Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The Cross of Jesus Christ is God’s sign of love, showing just how much the Lord cherishes our lives.  May we face our crosses with the conviction that the Lord will help us every step of the way.


Daily Mass: One body, many parts. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 24th Week of the Year

Paul’s analogy comparing the human body to the Church is just as critical for our lives today.  We need each other to continue the Lord mission with vitality and joy!


24th Sunday of the Year: a man had two sons… Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year

A man had two sons…and they both messed up.  Yet not only does the Father stay connected to his kids, he helps them understand the nature of forgiveness, mercy, and love.  Our Heavenly Father does the same for us, helping us to experience grace when we need it the most.


Daily Mass: Look for the good fruit. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year

The Lord’s practical wisdom “to know a tree by it’s fruit” is immensely useful for our daily interactions with others.  We don’t judge people, but we are called to acknowledge good and bad thoughts, words, and actions – recognizing that the “fruit” of our lives can be either wholesome or destructive.