As the disciples return praising God for the power they used in the name of Jesus, the Lord reveals this power as the fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation history. Our task today? To continue to let Jesus work through the daily offering of our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year
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The Lord’s work of healing, driving out demons and preaching offer us an insight into how we can continue his mission in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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The power and authority of the Lord are revealed as teaches and drives out demons. May we call upon Christ for the strength we need as we place our lives under his command.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Jesus empowers 72 disciples to go in pairs and continue his mission of preaching, healing and driving out evil. Facing opposition and hostility they return rejoicing at the power of God at work in their lives. May we be inspired to follow their example!
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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The Acts of the Apostles recounts both the persecution and joy that the early Church experienced, showcasing how St. Philip carried on the mission of Jesus through his actions. As we face our challenges today, may we allow the grace of the Lord to give us the strength and wisdom we need.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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The active ministry of Jesus is marked by preaching the Gospel, healing the sick and driving out demons. As we call upon the Lord we can continue this ministry in our lives as with proclaim the Good News, offer comfort to the afflicted and stand up against evil.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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As the crowds gather around Jesus we see two central elements of his earthly ministry: healing the sick and driving out demons. The Lord’s work reveals what the demons already know; he is the Christ, the Son of God who has the power to save and set us free.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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The faith expressed by the woman in the Gospel today was simple and direct…and because of this her child was healed. May her example inspire us to take the gift of faith we have been given and engage our lives with the power and insight of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The Gospel of Mark reveals the power of the healing ministry of Jesus. From the beginning the Church has continued this work; may our lives today be open to this ministry as we seek to be instruments of the Lord’s healing touch.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year
We see in the Lord’s ministry examples of healing, preaching, and driving out demons…and we look at the ways that we can continue the Lord’s work to bring life and hope to those in need.
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