Mass Readings – The Birth of John the Baptist
John’s life – a miraculous gift from God – was fulfilled when he offered the gift of his life for Jesus Christ. May we count the blessings we have received in our lives, and consider how we might make an offering to the Lord today with a full and open heart.
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 12th Week of the Year
The Lord invites us to build our lives on our relationship with Him. May everything we say, think, and do be founded upon Jesus Christ!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
We know the human heart by the fruitfulness of the words and actions of a human life. May these practical words of Jesus help us to evaluate our lives and interact with others.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
Hezekiah calls upon the Lord when the people of Israel were in grave peril. May we face the battles in our lives with the same conviction, calling upon the Lord for the strength, courage, and wisdom we need to carry on.
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And if you are in need of a little extra prayer support, call on St. Michael!
Prayer to St. Michael, the Archangel
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
The Cross of Christ reveals how God entered into the heart of human suffering – to touch it, bless it, and redeem it – so that we might have the courage and strength to take up the crosses in our lives. What is your Cross? Do not be afraid, but call upon the Lord for the grace you need to take up your cross and walk the journey of life…with Jesus Christ by our side.
Fr. Andrew’ Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
Do you ever find yourself wasting time on “useless worry” in your life? Many of us do, and the words of the Lord speak to this common human attribute. May we examine our lives and apply our time and energy to those things that matter…leaving worry behind.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year
Where is your treasure? Jesus reminds us in the Gospel today that where our treasure is, there will our heart be.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year
Jesus teaches us that forgiveness is a key component in our prayer to Our Father in Heaven. May we put both into daily practice.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
Elisha asks for and receives a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. This spirit, filled with God’s power and grace, is our inheritance as baptized believers of Jesus Christ. May we live this precious gift every day, in what we say and do!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year
How do we break the cycle where evil begets evil? Answer: God’s grace through forgiveness! May we acknowledge our sins, turn to the Lord, and open our hearts to the power of Christ’s love…and then share that love with one another.
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