Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Christ’s words to the disciples of John the Baptist proclaim Good News. The Lord’s work – filled with power and might – brings hope to all who receive God’s gift of grace.
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Daily Mass: Shepherds and Sheep. Catholic Inspiration
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (St. Francis Xavier)
As Jesus looked with pity on the people in their need, he not only served them but he empowered and directed his disciples to do the same. As we look to the Lord for guidance and strength we also remember the command to love and serve those entrusted to our care.
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Daily Mass: Faith revealed in Speech and Action. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent
In the Gospel of Matthew the Lord reminds us that our faith requires both speech and action – where our words and deeds consistently reveal to others our trust in Jesus Christ.
Note: this picture was taken on my recent visit in Rome. It is Jesus in the central apse of St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica.
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Daily Mass: God calls us by name. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
After spending the night in prayer, the Lord called 12 disciples by name and chose them to be Apostles. Christ continues to call disciples (with imperfections included!) to be transformed in faith and sent into the world that we might offer our lives and proclaim the Good News.
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Daily Mass: God works through people. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
The Lord calls 72 disciples to go out in pairs proclaiming his message that the Kingdom of God is at hand. As the Lord’s disciples, we continue his mission as we work together and speak the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Daily Mass: Healing the sick and proclaiming the Gospel. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year
When Herod asked “Who is this Jesus?” he was responding to the Lord’s ministry – where Jesus and the Apostles are proclaiming the Good News and healing the sick. May we continue this work through our words and actions today.
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Daily Mass: The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
As we celebrate Mary’s birth, we recall that she herself was part of a vast extended family. As she brought Jesus into the world, she offers us an example – that we might continue to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to those in our lives.
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Daily Mass: God’s gift of grace. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Sunday of the Year
The disciples were blessed because they heard and saw the proclamation of the Good News. Their response inspires us to receive God’s message of hope and live our faith with power and conviction.
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Daily Mass: The garden of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
The Sower scatters the seed, but the growth depends on the soil and circumstances. In the same way, the Good News is given to all…what will be the response in the garden of our hearts?
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Daily Mass: St. Barnabas
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – St. Barnabas, Apostle
Called by God, Barnabas shows us today how we can proclaim the Good News to the people in our lives.
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