Fr. Andrew’s Monday Conversation Podcast (24 Minutes)
Christmas offers a rich opportunity for story telling amid the backdrop of the Great Story of the birth of Jesus. Fr. Andrew discusses some of the comments and insights he has received from his Facebook page, inviting us to consider how film can help us all enter into this holy season.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
We call upon the Lord as Emmanuel which means “God is with us” when we are alone, exhausted, searching and sinful. May we turn to the Lord in our need and rejoice in the saving power of God!
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The Virgin in Adoration of the Child, Correggio, 1518-1520, Ufizzi, Florence, Italy.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent
The genealogy of Jesus outlined in Matthew’s Gospel recalls the crucial role of family. Our families are crucial networks where we grow and face the challenges of life. While no one has a perfect family (certainly not Jesus!) we all can find within our own families opportunities to foster faith, hope and love.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent
The Lord points out that the works he performs testify on his behalf. Following his example and the words of Isaiah the prophet, we have the opportunity every day to lead others to Christ as we observe what is right and do what is just, as we offer Christian witness in our daily actions.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent
Jesus offers us a glimpse of the power and beauty of the Kingdom of God, inspiring us to live the Lord’s love today as we set our eyes on the world to come.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (St. John of the Cross)
Jesus tells the disciples of John the Baptist to report what they see and hear – wonders that show that Jesus is Lord. May we carry the same message into our lives today!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of 3rd Advent (Feast of St. Lucy)
Actions speak louder than…yeah, you know the rest. Now all we have to do: act in a manner worthy of Christ.
Study: Consider a time when you received great news. How did it change you?
Pray: Is there some way that you can share your life? Ask God for guidance and strength.
Serve: Do you see an opportunity to make a difference with your life? Act on it!
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
“God is with us!” The name Emmanuel signifies to Joseph that the child of Mary will bring the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation. We are not alone…God is with us.
How do we live that great message? Does it shape our lives? Redefine our words and actions? Fill us with hope, life, peace, and joy? Does it inspire us to love one another, forgive one another, and dedicate our lives to healing the woundedness and division that are present in our world?
God is with us. Rejoice! God is with us. Repent! God is with us. Live each day as the precious and sacred gift that it is – given to us by God.
Joseph took the words of the angel to heart and cooperated with God’s plan of grace. May we live this day, aware of what God has done for us, and ready to make the most of this wondrous gift of life.
Monday Conversation: Great Advent ideas to prepare for Christmas (28 Minutes)
Fr. Andrew shares some of the Advent ideas that people shared with him on his Facebook page in the areas of Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Reading, Liturgy, and Family Life.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Christ’s words to the disciples of John the Baptist proclaim Good News. The Lord’s work – filled with power and might – brings hope to all who receive God’s gift of grace.
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