Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 19th Week of the Year
The Lord offers a three-step process to confront division within a relationship. It’s practical and powerful…and crucial for us to put into practice.
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Daily Mass: Faith that will not be denied. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 18th Week of the Year
The faith of the Canaanite woman was steadfast, and Jesus acknowledges her conviction with joy. May her example inspire us to hold fast to faith in our moments of need.
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Daily Mass: God desires mercy. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year
Speaking with the pharisees, Jesus offers an insight into God’s compassion and mercy when he says, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Today we have the opportunity to offer to Christ the gift of mercy as we lovingly respond to the weaknesses of those around us, as we claim the Lord’s mercy for ourselves.
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Monday Conversation: Dealing with Divorce. Catholic Inspiration
Divorce touches our lives in many ways and on many levels. Fr. Andrew offers some pastoral food for thought regarding how we offer healing to those facing divorce and support for couples working on their marriage. (40 Minutes)
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Daily Mass: Your sins are forgiven. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
“Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” As Jesus says these words to the paralytic we find that the mercy of Christ is greater than all our sins…and we are inspired to draw near to the one who loves us completely.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Photo Credit: Jesus of Nazareth, 1977.
14th Sunday of the Year: Meek and humble of heart.
Study: When have you experienced tenderness in your life? How did it affect you?
Pray: Is there someone you know who is in pain right now? Pray for the gentleness of Jesus to touch them.
Serve: Is there someone you can help? Perhaps you are uniquely suited to ease their burden and bring them comfort.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
Here’s a quick recap of the readings:
- 1st Reading – Zechariah offers a prophecy about Jesus
- Psalm – “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
- 2nd Reading – Paul teaches that the Spirit of Christ dwells in us
- Gospel – Christ offers rest to all who labor and are burdened
When you think of all the ways that God could choose to be revealed to humanity, perhaps nothing seems at first more shocking than the tender humility that the Messiah reveals. God does not overwhelm our senses with awesome power; rather, God gets under our radar and lovingly touches our hearts without force or pretense.
Jesus Christ comes into our world:
- Meek and riding a donkey (not a stallion at the head of an angelic army)
- Bringing comfort and healing (as opposed to a war cry and battle plan)
- Offering his Spirit so that we might be transformed into newness of life
No wonder the Psalmist could offer praises to God! The Lord is approachable, gentle, accessible and understanding. Jesus Christ meets us in our most wounded and vulnerable places, for through his Cross he has experienced the full range of human pain…and redeemed it.
So come to the Lord. Embrace the one who meets us where we are and longs to heal our pain. May we let go of our worries and fears; may we let the Lord take us by the hand and lead us into newness of life.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Daily Mass: Healing miracles. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year
Matthew’s Gospel offers three healing miracles and reminds us that the Lord continues to heal today.
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