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Good Friday: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Catholic Inspiration

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We recall the Passion of the Lord in John’s Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives.

Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)

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Daily Mass: A lavish offering for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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While Jesus is at dinner at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Mary anoints his feet with outrageously expensive perfume. May her lavish gift inspire us to be equally generous as we offer our lives for the Lord.

Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week (#257)

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Palm Sunday: Christ empties himself and gives his life for the world. Catholic Inspiration

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Out of love for all humanity Jesus empties himself, taking on our human form, and becomes obedient…even to death on a Cross.

Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#38)

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Daily Mass: The measure we use will be used on us. Catholic inspiration

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Jesus teaches his disciples and commands them to act accordingly, mindful that the measure we use (for good or bad purpose) will be used on us.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#230)

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33rd Sunday of the Year: We live the gift of our lives for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration


Tobernalt Holy Well, outside of Sligo, Ireland. The photo is my own.

The Gospel reading consoles and challenges us to live the unique blessing of our lives with conviction.

Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year (A)

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Daily Mass: We give without thought of repayment. Catholic Inspiration

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At a dinner Jesus teaches how we give freely, without thought of being paid back.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Faith in Christ is a matter of life and death. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul proclaims that “the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord,” inspiring us to embrace God’s precious gift of salvation.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year

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25th Sunday of the Year: God’s generosity in our lives. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers a parable, revealing God’s generosity through the example of the landowner toward his workers. Through the gift of life, faith, and learning may we respond to the Lord’s goodness each and every day.

Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (A)

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Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to give without thought of repayment. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus continues to teach at a banquet, this time inviting us to give to others without expecting repayment.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year

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A Christmas Wish from Fr. Andrew

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In these last few days of Advent, I pray that you and your families and friends are blessed with the Lord’s love. I have a simple wish: if you find these podcasts helpful for your faith, please consider giving them as a Christmas “gift” to those you think would enjoy them. You remain in my daily prayers; God bless you all!

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