Both Isaiah and St. Peter initially express doubt and fear in the presence of God’s invitation. Yet like them we are called to move beyond our self-imposed obstacles and accept the Lord’s prompting in our lives…even when it’s hard.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord invites Matthew with a simple invitation, “Follow me.” May his example inspire us to listen to the Lord’s call in our lives and respond with joy.
Mass Readings – St. Matthew, Apostle
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The parable in the Gospel of Matthew shows a variety of responses to an invitation. The same is true for our response to the Lord’s invitation to live our faith. What will we do today?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Like a coach who calls a play that leads to action on the field, God calls us to a life of faith by what we think, speak and do. May we hear the Lord’s call in our lives today and respond with full hearts!
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year (Our Lady of the Rosary)
The 72 disciples return to Jesus, rejoicing at how their lives – empowered by Christ – have made a difference. Their “yes” to the Lord inspires us to do the same, offering our lives so that Christ can work through us in the world today.
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Friday of the 26th Week of the Year (St. Jerome)
In the Book of Job we hear of God’s power and might; Luke’s Gospel shows Jesus chastising the towns that refused to accept his message. Our response today: to call upon the Lord to guide us with wisdom and strength!
Fr. Andrew’s 5th Sunday of the Year Homily Podcast
God keeps calling, inviting us to respond. What’s holding us back? What grace do we need to pray for so that we can offer our hearts to the Lord and one another? Here I am Lord! I come to do your will.
