Tag Archives: Good News

The Feast of St. Mark

Mass Readings – The Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist

In the Gospel of Mark the Lord says, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”  As we celebrate the Feast of St. Mark today, may our lives offer a living witness to the Good News as we share our faith with those around us.

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Daily Mass: A bold and vibrant faith. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – Friday of the Octave of Easter

In the face of opposition Peter and John powerfully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.  Their lives, transformed by the resurrection, inspires us to live with a bold and vibrant faith.

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The Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

Mass Readings – The Feast of the Annunciation

Mary says “yes” to the Good News announced by the angel Gabriel…showing us how we can say yes to the Lord every day of our lives.

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Annunciation, Botticelli, 1481, Fresco, Florence, Italy.


Monday Conversation: The Heart of a Disciple, Part II

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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Daily Mass: Take up your Cross. Catholic Inspiration

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Mass Readings – Thursday after Ash Wednesday

The Lord invites us to follow Him and take up our Cross as we crucify selfishness and sin.  As we repent and embrace the Good News, may we draw strength from the one who offers us the wisdom and direction to find our way.

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Ash Wednesday Podcast

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Daily Mass: The conversion of St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle

St. Paul’s conversion shows how God calls us to make changes in our lives as we draw close to Jesus Christ and proclaim the Good News.  The Lord reaches out to us in our weakness, inspiring us to turn away from our sins and become living witnesses to the world.


Daily Mass: Appointed and Sent. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year

Calling his disciples, the Lord appointed and sent Twelve to preach the Good News and drive out demons.  Christ continues to call apostles today, inviting us to continue his mission on earth…with our eyes fixed on heaven.

 


The Octave of Christmas: Simeon’s Canticle. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas

As Simeon held the Christ Child in his arms praising God, he recalls the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises and points to the redemption of humanity.  May we look back and see how God has touched our lives and embrace each day as a new opportunity to the serve the Lord with full hearts!

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Simeon’s Song of Praise, Aert de Gelder, 1700-1710.


The Octave of Christmas: Mary, the Mother of God

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Study: Consider a time when you had to trust another person.  What helped or hindered you to trust?

Pray: Is there a major decision in your life?  As the Lord for guidance and direction.

Serve: Do you know someone who is searching for God?  How can you help point them to Jesus?

Mass Readings – Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

This great feast of Mary flows from the heart of the Christmas story.  Jesus, like us in all things except sin, had a mother who reflected on the great events that had happened in her life.  She witnessed how God was at work, and she took time to ponder…even as she held baby Jesus in her arms.

Mary’s trust in the Lord inspires us to turn to God in our need and live the gift of our faith.  Like Mary, we can reflect upon the Lord’s goodness in our own lives and express with gratitude what God has done for us.

What’s more, as Mary brought forth Jesus into the world we, too, can continue Christ’s saving work as we proclaim the Good News today.  Our words and actions can point others to Jesus Christ, directing those in our lives to trust in the Lord’s mercy and love.

May Mary’s example strengthen our faith and empower us to live it with joy.  As we reflect on what God has done in our lives, may we express with gratitude the graces we have received as we put them into practice.


Daily Mass: What you see and hear. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (St. John of the Cross)

Jesus tells the disciples of John the Baptist to report what they see and hear – wonders that show that Jesus is Lord.  May we carry the same message into our lives today!