This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service.
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Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#324)
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St. Blaise & St. Ansgar, pray for us!
The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214)
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St. Raymond of Penyafort, pray for us!
Jesus offers a warning against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the difference between a physical and a spiritual death.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year (#471)
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St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!
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As Jesus speaks again of his approaching Passion, the fear of the disciples reveals those moments when we are afraid, and it challenges us to embrace our faith in Christ for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year (#454)
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
Walking on water, Peter drowns in his own fear until he calls upon the Lord Jesus to save him.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year (#408)
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On this Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Holy Mary, pray for us!
The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year (#406)
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
The Lord speaks to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silent for I am with you!”
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter (#295)
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Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Saul proclaims the faith that he formerly persecuted, and Ananias overcomes fear to bring God’s healing.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#277)
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St. Peter’s bold speech before the Sanhedrin reveals how he has grown in faith through his encounter with the Risen Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Friday of the Octave of Easter (#265)
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