Category Archives: Podcast

Daily Mass: Clear sight. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 23rd Week of the Year (St. Peter Claver)

Jesus reminds his disciples that before we can point out the faults of others we have to see our own, taking the time to remove the chunk of wood in our own eye before we point out the splinter in another.


Daily Mass: The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

As we celebrate Mary’s birth, we recall that she herself was part of a vast extended family.  As she brought Jesus into the world, she offers us an example – that we might continue to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to those in our lives.


School Mass: How will you make it a great year? Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Opening School Mass Homily Podcast

The start of a new school year is a fresh beginning, just like a plain piece of paper, and it can become anything – a prayer, composition, work of art or even an airplane!  Students are given three keys for a powerful year: daily prayer, hard work, and being the best kid they can be in their families.


Daily Mass: The Lord calls us by name. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

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

The Twelve Apostles had their share of weakness and sin, and yet the Lord called them to carry out his mission.  The Lord calls us as well – with all of our mistakes and mishaps – and invites us to trust in his mercy and love as we proclaim the Good News through the witness of our lives.


23rd Sunday of the Year: How much does it cost? Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Sunday Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year

“How much does it cost?” is a common expression that has enormous practical use, and Jesus reminds us that there is a cost for following him…nothing short of our entire lives.


Daily Mass: Why do we do what we do? Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year

Jesus responds to the pharisees’ question with a two-fold response that is both practical and divine.


Daily Mass: Living in the present, learning from the past. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year

Jesus uses the images of  new/old cloaks and new/old wineskins to illustrate the concept of how we live our faith in the present moment, as we learn from the past.


Daily Mass: a true fishing story. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year

The fishing began poorly, but the preaching was bold and the nets were filled.  The Lord called to the disciples, and the response – beyond all doubt and fear – led to the greatest catch all.


Daily Mass: Building the Kingdom of God…together. 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 – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year

We all have opportunities, great and small, to make a difference in the the lives of others.  With God’s grace we are empowered to go out into the world everyday, proclaiming the Kingdom of God as we work together.


Daily Mass: Christ speaks with authority & power. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year

The encounter between Jesus and the man suffering from a demon reveals the power and authority which Christ has on earth and in heaven – inviting us to welcome his strength into our hearts, to bring the grace we need to live as his disciples.