Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
When we share our faith with others we continue the pattern that began with the Lord – sharing and proclaiming the Good News in our world.
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4th Sunday of Easter – Shine! Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s 4th Sunday of Easter Homily Podcast
The readings this weekend help the heart and strengthen the soul, inviting us to unite as God’s family with the Good News of Christ available to all.
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2nd Sunday of Easter – Living Gospels. Catholic Inspiration
The Scriptures this week reveal two key aspects of the Disciples’ lives:
- an encounter with Jesus Christ
- a powerful proclamation of the Good News
Simply put, they have become Living Gospels – receiving the Risen Lord so that they might boldly share their faith with others. In just the same way, may we receive Christ – in Sacrament, Scripture, Fellowship and Prayer – so that we can give the love of Christ to those we meet.
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Daily Mass: Hearing & Speaking Good News. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Thursday of the Octave of Easter
Continuing the readings from yesterday, we discover how the disciples hear the Good News in the Scriptures and then boldly share the message of Jesus Christ with others. May we do the same!
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Daily Mass: Transformed by the Resurrection. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – Tuesday of the Octave of Easter
Both Peter and Mary Magdalene are transformed by the power of the resurrection: Peter, formerly bound by fear, is now on fire to spread the Good News; Mary, overcome by sorrow, is now filled with joy. What in our life needs to be touched by the power of Christ’s resurrection? How can Easter transform our lives today?
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2nd Sunday of Easter: Healing, Speaking, and Believing
Study: Reflect on your life right now. What needs to be touched by the power of Christ’s resurrection?
Pray: The resurrection of Jesus brings power and hope to all believers; pray for God’s grace in your daily life.
Serve: How might the Good News of Christ shine through your words and actions today?
Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast
I continually marvel at the power of the Resurrection of Christ in the lives of the apostles. They are different people! Standing in the light of Easter, touching and speaking to the Risen Lord, they can’t go back – their lives are forever changed and empowered to proclaim Good News. Check this out:
- 1st Reading – Signs & Wonders performed by the Apostles
- Psalm Response – “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting!”
- 2nd Reading – John proclaims the Good News of Christ
- Gospel – Jesus appears to his Disciples, and Thomas moves from doubt to belief
Note this: it wasn’t the miracles, healings, or teachings of Jesus that brought about this change. It was the resurrection; all these people who formerly followed Jesus are transformed into a new creation by the experience of the Easter. They are freed from fear and no longer bound by sin. Their lives are shot through with grace, mercy, peace, and joy.
I want this. I want this for every person I meet, for every person I know, and certainly for my own heart. To bask in the light of Christ raised from the dead – to know that God has built a bridge that covers the gap from our weakness to the glory of Heaven – is to live with a power and conviction that brings the Lord’s life to a world in need of Good News.
So today:
- What needs to be healed in our lives?
- How might we proclaim Good News to others?
- How might we foster our faith in the Lord…and witness Easter joy?
Our faith is not a history lesson. Christ’s resurrection continues to bring change and renewal to our lives today. May we open our hearts to the Lord and allow Easter glory to shine in our lives.
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Daily Mass: Timothy & Titus. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – the Feast of Sts. Timothy & Titus
We pass on the faith that was handed to us. Like Saints Timothy & Titus, we are part of a vast chain of disciples – sharing the faith we have received so that the Good News of Jesus Christ may continue to touch hearts in our world today.
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3rd Sunday of the Year – The Spirit of the Lord
Study: What is your favorite way to read Scripture – a devotional, chapter-a-day, daily Mass readings, or just a bookmark in the Bible?
Pray: Consider using a little bit of Scripture as part of your daily prayer – think of it as a “spiritual multivitamin” for your health!
Serve: How is God’s Spirit directing your life – is there a task or opportunity that you feel prompted to act?
3rd Sunday of the Year Readings
Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast
The readings this week are filled with power as we hear how God’s Word and Spirit touch our hearts.
- 1st Reading – The Israelites hear the Word of God with joy
- Psalm – God’s Word is Spirit and Life
- 2nd Reading – The Lord’s Spirit works through us in many different ways
- Gospel – The Spirit of the Lord is fulfilled in Jesus Christ
I suggest two thoughts for your consideration this week. First, God’s Word continues to proclaim Good News in our world today, and we are invited to embrace the Lord’s message – allowing the mercy, love, joy, and peace of the Gospel to soak into our hearts.
My point here is about actively seeking the Lord in our daily life, making God’s Word a part of our regular spiritual diet. By dwelling on the Good News we foster our Christian perspective to engage the challenges of daily life with courage and wisdom. We know that there are plenty of difficulties and obstacles; we feast upon God’s Word for the strength to engage life at full power.
Second, with God’s Word in our hearts we live our faith as part of a larger community – sharing our particular gifts and talents for the good of all. No one person possesses all gifts; rather, we cooperate (like Paul’s example of the parts of a body) and contribute our skills so that all might be blessed.
That means we:
- Claim our gifts
- Use our gifts
- Recognize the gifts of others
- All for the glory of God!
So, three final questions for your reflection:
- How are you allowing God’s Word to touch your heart?
- How is the Spirit of the Lord calling you this week?
- How might you be prompted to share your life with others?
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. (Luke 4:18-19)
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4th Sunday of Advent – Leap for Joy! Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s 4th Sunday of Advent Homily Podcast
Joy is one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit that flows from the heart of Heaven. It bubbles up from the Good News that we welcome with eagerness and share with conviction. Two thoughts as we prepare for Christmas:
- Where do we discover Joy in our lives?
- How do we share Joy with others?
May the Joy of Jesus fill our hearts, transform our lives, and spread to those God sets before us today!
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14th Sunday of the Year – Overcoming Obstacles – Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s 14th Sunday of the Year Homily Podcast
Sometimes there are obstacles that are keeping us from saying what needs to be said…or hearing what needs to be heard. What’s more, before we can face the challenges of speaking or listening we might be better served by naming the obstacles in our lives. And once we can give it a name, we can bring it before the Lord for the help and strength we need to pull these obstacles out of the way.
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