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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
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.
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
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.
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
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.

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
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.

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
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.

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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:
- They made mistakes, yet kept their eyes on Jesus
- They did much of their work without special attention or praise
- They offered their lives for the Lord
May they inspire us to live our faith with conviction each and ever day!
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
The words of Christ reveal links in a chain: Love of the Father…Love of Christ….our Love for one another. As yesterday’s illustration of vine/branches pointed out, our love is rooted in Christ and flows into the hearts of those around us.

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter
Daily Mass Readings
This beautiful image of Christ as the vine and ourselves as the branches beautifully reminds us of our dependence on the grace of God. May we stay close to Jesus, and allow his love to overflow our hearts!

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter
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When the going gets tough…the tough persevere! Paul continues his mission of preaching, even when he faces opposition, hardship, and conflict. And where do we find the strength to carry on? Answer: from the Peace of Christ!

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