As Jesus drives out demons from two men, the local people are frightened at this display of God’s power over evil. In those moments when we confront the darkness in our lives, may we turn to the Lord for grace and strength.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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After driving out a demon, Jesus responds to a challenge from the crowd. May his answer inspire us to face the evil in our lives today with the finger of God’s grace and power.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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As the 72 disciples return from their mission, they comment about their success over evil. May we follow their example as we call upon the name of Jesus for the strength we need to face our struggles.
The Lord reminds us to be vigilant in our daily temptation to sin, revealing that it is through our disciplined efforts that we engage our spiritual battle with the strength of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Fr. Andrew offered this one hour presentation on Angels and Demons at the Cathedral of Christ the King on October 4, 2018.
For a copy of the handout, click here: Angels & Demons
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The Lord drives out demons from two people in the Gospel, inviting us to discern how we recognize and respond as we focus our lives on Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
After driving out demons, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about his authority and his power over the forces of darkness.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
Jesus reveals his power as the Son of God as he casts out the demons in the Gospel of Matthew. The Lord continues to work in our world, and as his disciples we confront evil with his grace and strength.
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year (Our Lady of the Rosary)
Jesus casts out a demon and speaks to the crowd of God’s power over evil…and our need to stay close to the Lord as we reject it.
