Life is a precious gift, created and redeemed by God, and how we offer this treasure reveals the depth and content of our hearts.
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Category Archives: Retreats/Reflections
Monday Conversation: Forgiveness brings light to our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Forgiveness is a practical application of the command to love, and it is one of the most difficult things we are called to do as disciples of Jesus Christ. Yet this act not only allows us to receive the light of God’s love in our hearts, but it also empowers us to shine with this love in the world.
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Monday Conversation: Stoking the fire of faith with love. Catholic Inspiration
How do we foster our faith in Christ? One way is to consider how do we foster our love for the Lord, and we can use human examples to help us.
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Monday Conversation: A season of Lent that shakes our souls. Catholic Inspiration
Would you like a soul-shaking Lent that touches the core of the heart? With a little reflection and some dedicated attention this holy season can transform our lives, draw us closer to Christ, and empower us as his disciples.
Special Lenten Podcasts from Catholic Inspiration
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Monday Conversation: A New Year’s Resolution for the Soul. Catholic Inspiration
Now that the holidays are passed many people kick off the New Year with a resolution. Here’s one to consider for the good the soul: making Mass a weekly habit, and inviting as many people as possible to join us.
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New Year’s Eve: A time to reflect on the past year. Catholic Inspiration
As we bring the year 2019 to a close, perhaps it makes sense to take a brief walk back through the last twelve months and reflect on how our lives have changed. Where did we experience moments of growth? Where did we experience God’s grace? May we look back and count our blessings as we prepare for a New Year.
Happy New Year!
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Monday Conversation: Sharing our faith in the world today. Catholic Inspiration
How can we share our faith with those around us? Some simple and practical considerations include service, invitation, technology and word of mouth…and perhaps one of these will speak to our hearts today as we proclaim the Good News to those we meet.
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One Million Downloads on Catholic Inspiration!
Sometime this week Catholic Inspiration will surpass one million downloads. As I share a few thoughts about my philosophy of this online ministry, I want to thank you for listening and encouraging others to check out these podcasts. God bless you all!
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Monday Conversation: A Summer Challenge! Catholic Inspiration
A 2018 Nielsen report shows that Americans now spend over 11 hours a day looking at a screen. Eleven hours! Fr. Andrew’s parishioners are familiar with his annual “Summer Challenge,” and he offers some thoughts here about what we can to ditch the screen time and embrace hundreds of alternative activities that are good for body, mind, heart, and soul.
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Monday Conversation: A Teaching Mass. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew offered a Teaching Mass for the kids from the Cathedral religious education program on April 3, 2019. This 40 minute presentation summarizes the explanation about the Mass and how we can get more out of this crucial prayer that Jesus left us.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 5th Sunday of Lent: Jesus wept
- Daily Mass: Faith in the midst of division and unrest
- Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
- Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night - Building a spiritual Rule of Life
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the just judge
- Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications
- Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer
- Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
- "Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 3rd Night - Offering our lives for the Lord
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