Tag Archives: healing

Daily Mass: Healing the sick and proclaiming the Gospel. Catholic Inspiration

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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.


Daily Mass: Christ speaks with authority & power. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year

The encounter between Jesus and the man suffering from a demon reveals the power and authority which Christ has on earth and in heaven – inviting us to welcome his strength into our hearts, to bring the grace we need to live as his disciples.


Daily Mass: a faith that will not be denied. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 18th Week of the Year

The Canaanite woman in the Gospel is not Jewish, does not know the Law, the Prophets, or the great story of salvation history.  What she knows is that Jesus can heal, and on that simple premise she reveals a faith that will not be denied…giving us an example to follow.


Daily Mass: Walking on Water. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year

Peter’s example can comfort and challenge us to face our fears with faith…even when it means that we have to walk on water.


Daily Mass: Proclaim the Good News. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year

Jesus sends out the Twelve Apostles to proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.  Their message is accompanied by powerful works of healing as they trust in the Lord for grace and strength.  May we do the same in our lives today.


Daily Mass: Called and Empowered by Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year

Christ calls the Twelve by name and gives them power and authority.  May we open our hearts to Lord’s call as well.


14th Sunday of the Year: Sent by God. Catholic Inspiration

 

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year

Three words: Who, What, and How help us understand that just as Jesus sends out the disciples in Luke’s Gospel, the Lord also sends us…to make a difference in the world.


Daily Mass: Healing Body & Soul. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year

Jesus heals the paralytic AND forgives his sins.  In other words, an encounter with the Lord is a healing encounter.  May we both draw near to Christ and bring others in need – for the healing of body and soul.


14th Sunday of the Year – Sent by the Lord

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Study: Consider an experience where you were sent out to do a task.  What was difficult?  Where did you find strength to carry it out?

Pray:  Is there something you are feeling called to do, but find it challenging?  Ask the Lord for the grace to make it happen!

Serve:  How can you help those who are doing the Lord’s work right now?  How can you support missionaries, service groups, and those who care for the sick?

Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year

The Gospel of Luke recounts how Jesus sent out 72 disciples.  Note these features:

  • There is great need (The harvest is rich, the laborers are few…”)
  • They go out in pairs – to support each other
  • They come with peaceful hearts
  • They travel simply, trusting in the providence of God
  • They cure the sick
  • They proclaim the Kingdom of God

And they are successful!  They return to Jesus, rejoicing that even demons are cast out by the power of the Lord’s name.

What a powerful reminder that we, too, are sent by the Lord.  God calls us, empowers us, and directs our lives to bring faith, hope and love to those who cross our path.  Let’s apply the Gospel reading then accordingly:

  1. There is great need – among the people we know and love
  2. We can work together: family, friends, as a parish or community
  3. The Peace of Jesus Christ guides our words and actions
  4. We focus more on people, less on material things
  5. We seek to promote healing at all times
  6. We proclaim the Good News of Christ

Christ sent out his disciples with great success, and he continues to call forth disciples today to continue his saving work.  May we respond with open hearts as we make a difference among the people God places before us.


11th Sunday of the Year – Forgiveness. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year

Forgiveness is often difficult, yet it is one of the defining features of the Christian Life.  We start by forgiving those closest to us, seeking to say “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you,” and then calling upon the Lord for the help and strength we need.

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