Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
The prayer that Jesus offers in the Gospel today is not only for the disciples…it is for us! God’s love, manifest in the saving death and resurrection of his Son, transforms our lives with grace – for this life and the next. May we take hold of that grace today, drawing closer to the Lord and one another.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
Both Paul and Jesus offer words of caution: Be vigilant! There are forces in our world that will try to undermine and erode our faith; we call upon the Lord for the wisdom and strength we need to face trial and difficulty with God’s grace.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter
The heartfelt tone in the words of farewell spoken by Paul and Jesus speak to a common human experience: saying goodbye. Change is often difficult, and one of our toughest moments comes when we know that people are passing through our lives. While the pain is real, our faith reminds us that our final home is heaven…where our reunion in God’s presence will have no end.
Fr. Andrew’s Ascension Homily Podcast
Feast of the Ascension Readings
This time of year marks a major transition for many students: graduating from formal schooling and beginning a new experience. This practical cycle of human life finds a parallel with the Ascension – where the disciples are now empowered by the Lord to continue his ministry.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
This is really two podcasts put together: some 5th graders from Cathedral school offered their reflections, and their thoughts are followed with the actual homily given at Mass. May we face the grief of this world with the faith of Christ…who will bring us to eternal joy.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter
Note: In many parts of the world the Feast of the Ascension (one of my favorites) is moved to the 7th Sunday of Easter. That’s true for my diocese, so today I am reflecting on the daily reading – where Paul is preaching the Gospel in Corinth while “earning his keep” at a trade – and reminds us that we find the Lord in both our work and our prayer.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter
Paul preaches in Athens – a center of intellectual might in the ancient world – and he did not convert many followers there. Yet for all its prestige and cultural power, ancient Athens today is a ruin, whereas the faith of Christ continues to grow…changing hearts and lives in powerful and dynamic ways.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – the Feast of Philip & James
The Feast of Philip & James Readings
Two apostles that do not get as much attention as some of the others, James (the Lesser, the son of Alphaeus) and Philip are nevertheless wonderful examples for us:
May they inspire us to live our faith with conviction each and ever day!
Fr. Andrew’s 6th Sunday of Easter Homily Podcast
We long for peace, and with God’s help we can be instruments of peace. May Christ fill our hearts with his grace and strength…and peace!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter
Building on the Gospel readings over the last three days, the Lord commands us to love one another – bearing fruit in and through our lives.
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 