Tag Archives: Homily

Mary, Mother of God. Catholic Inspiration

This is a copy of the Pieta by Michelangelo in the Vatican Museum. (My photo)

“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Mary inspires us to follow her example as we reflect on all that has happened in the last year and study these insights in the light of our faith in Christ as we embark on the New Year. Holy Mary, Mother of God…pray for us!

Mass Readings – Mary, Mother of God


Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is God’s Word and Light! Catholic Inspiration

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The Prologue of the Gospel of John speaks of Christ as God’s Word and Light. May we dwell upon the Word of God in the coming year as we are guided by the Lord’s Light. Happy New Year!

Mass Readings – The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas


Daily Mass: Good things often take time to grow. Catholic Inspiration

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The Gospel reveals that growth and knowledge often take time to develop. This process of maturity reminds us that our own spiritual life requires a steady discipline of commitment over the entire course of our lives.

Mass Readings – The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas


Daily Mass: The prophecy of Simeon. Catholic Inspiration

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The prophecy of Simeon reveals the Light of Christ in the world, which uncovers human hearts and leads to their rise and fall. The Lord continues to shine in our lives today, inviting us to embrace this light and live accordingly.

Mass Readings – The 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas


The Holy Innocents. Catholic Inspiration

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In the midst of the Christmas season we see the harsh consequences of human sin. The massacre of the innocent children demands that we carry out the teaching of Christ as we strive to protect those who are most vulnerable.

Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Innocents


The Holy Family: Reminding us how God is present at all times. Catholic Inspiration

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The Holy Family reveals how God is present within our families at all times in life – good and bad – and supports us with grace and strength. Holy Family, pray for us!

Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph


Daily Mass: The martyrdom of St. Stephen. Catholic Inspiration

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The martyrdom of St. Stephen is a sober reminder that in light of the joy of the Lord’s birth we also confront the daily reality of death in our world. May St. Stephen inspire us to never take for granted an opportunity to live each day with faith, hope and love.

Mass Readings – Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr


A Christmas wish from Fr. Andrew. Catholic Inspiration

Taken at St. Peter’s in January of 2020.

I keep all of you who listen to these podcasts in my daily prayers! May the coming year be filled with blessings as we grow closer to the Lord and one another.


Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration

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The birth of John the Baptist continues to build up expectation as we await the coming of the Messiah. God is constantly doing something new; do we see the Lord’s hand at work in our lives today?

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent


Daily Mass: Mary praises God. Catholic Inspiration

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Mary’s “magnificat” evokes within us a desire to praise God as we recognize that the Lord sustains us throughout our lives.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent