As followers of Jesus Christ we are called to cultivate a fruitful harvest in our hearts. This not only means fostering the Fruits of the Spirit in our lives, but it also requires our willingness to be pruned of the spiritual vices and behaviors that keep us from God and one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year (St. Irenaeus)
The fruitfulness of our lives offers a useful indication regarding the state of our souls. Whether its our heart or another’s, may the Fruits of the Spirit help guide us on our journey of faith.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter
We draw our life from the Lord, just as fruitful branches draw life from the vine. May our words and actions today proclaim Christ dwelling within us!
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This presentation was given at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Solon Springs on March 6, 2017. It is the second part of a presentation on discipleship, focusing on living the Good News and sharing it with others. (36 Minutes)
And if you missed the first part of this presentation on discipleship, which focused on repentance and ongoing conversion, you can pick it up below. (45 Minutes)
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (St. Francis de Sales)
Jesus teaches in the Gospel today that all who do God’s will are part of his family. Through prayer, Scripture, sacraments and fellowship we become spiritually fruitful as we offer our lives to the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Repentance provides us with the opportunity to remove what is not worthy of heaven and replace it with graces that are fruitful and life-giving. May this Advent empower us to turn away from sin and embrace a life in Christ.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year
St. Paul writes to the Galatians about the Fruit of the Spirit, giving us one of the most useful tools for discerning God’s presence in our lives.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
We know the human heart by the fruitfulness of the words and actions of a human life. May these practical words of Jesus help us to evaluate our lives and interact with others.
Fr. Andrew’s 5th Sunday of Easter Homily Podcast
Like branches on a grape vine, we are dependent on Jesus for grace and strength. Yet when we are connected to the Lord we are able to bear fruit that touches hearts and changes lives. This homily was given on May 3, 2015 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI.
“Christian in a Changing World” is a 3 night Parish Mission that was offered February 22-24, 2015 at Cathedral of Christ the King. The presentations help us understand how we walk our spiritual journey through the ups and downs of life.
1st Night – Finding our Way Podcast (34 minutes)
The first presentation focuses on using the “Fruits of the Spirit” as a guide to keep us on track in different aspects of our lives:
The purpose is to find our way – making sure that we are headed in the direction that leads us closer to Christ and one another. It’s about keeping focused on the path that heads toward Heaven, and each of these aspects can give us clear signs that either confirm or challenge our direction.
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 