The Mass on June 8, 2022 marked the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood for Fr. Andrew.
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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills the Old Testament. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that he has come, not to abolish, but to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. As we follow the Lord with all our hearts we pray that his saving work will flourish within and through our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Friends, today is the 25th anniversary of my priesthood. Please know that I remember you in my prayers at the altar as I offer my Mass at the Cathedral today! God bless you!
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Daily Mass: We are salt and light. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches that we are salt and light in the world, but with a purpose. We are called to engage this life, adding joy and strength as we share the love of Christ with those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Behold your mother. Catholic Inspiration
From the Cross, Jesus entrusts his mother into the care of his beloved disciple. His words to John are also directed to us as we recognize Mary as our mother and Mother of the Church.
Mass Readings – The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity
Let’s explore some of the themes that surface in the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31
- From the beginning, God’s wisdom was present and prior to all creation.
- God delights in creation, including the human race.
Psalm – 8:4-9
- “O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
- God’s awesome creation calls forth wonder and awe from his creatures.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-5
- We have peace with God through Jesus Christ, in whom we place our hope.
- We face our trials with the grace and help of the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Gospel – John 16:12-15
- Jesus promises his disciples that they will be given the Spirit of truth as their guide.
- The Spirit will affirm all that Jesus has said and taught.
Mass Readings – Most Holy Trinity
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Pentecost: Come Holy Spirit! Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Spirit ignites the hearts of the disciples and empowers them to go out into the world. May their example inspire us to call upon the Spirit each and every day!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Daily Mass: Paul ends his life in Rome. Catholic Inspiration
For the last two years of his life Paul will live as a prisoner in Rome, meeting with people and teaching them about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Civic leaders discuss Paul’s case. Catholic Inspiration
Paul’s particular circumstances are discussed by regional Roman leaders, revealing how one person’s life can make a huge impact on others.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin. Catholic Inspiration
Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin and evokes a fierce debate between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
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Saints Marcellinus and Peter, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Paul offers some parting advice. Catholic Inspiration
Before he departs from Miletus, Paul offers some parting advice to the disciples that combines hard-nosed common sense, mingled with faith and tender compassion.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Justin, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Daily Mass: Judas plots his betrayal
- Daily Mass: The darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed
- Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Day
- Daily Mass: Jesus is at the center of a diverse crowd of people
- Lord teach us to pray: 4th Talk - Contemplation
- Lord teach us to pray: 3rd Talk - Meditation
- Lord teach us to pray: 2nd Talk - Vocal Prayer
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