Tag Archives: Homily

Daily Mass: Actions speak louder than… Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of 3rd Advent (Feast of St. Lucy)

Actions speak louder than…yeah, you know the rest.  Now all we have to do: act in a manner worthy of Christ.


4th Sunday of Advent – God is with us!

In the Light

Study:  Consider a time when you received great news.  How did it change you?

Pray:  Is there some way that you can share your life?  Ask God for guidance and strength.

Serve:  Do you see an opportunity to make a difference with your life?  Act on it!

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent

“God is with us!” The name Emmanuel signifies to Joseph that the child of Mary will bring the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation.  We are not alone…God is with us.

How do we live that great message?  Does it shape our lives?  Redefine our words and actions?  Fill us with hope, life, peace, and joy?  Does it inspire us to love one another, forgive one another, and dedicate our lives to healing the woundedness and division that are present in our world?

God is with us.  Rejoice!  God is with us.  Repent!  God is with us.  Live each day as the precious and sacred gift that it is – given to us by God.

Joseph took the words of the angel to heart and cooperated with God’s plan of grace.  May we live this day, aware of what God has done for us, and ready to make the most of this wondrous gift of life.


3rd Sunday of Advent – Christ renews our hope! Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

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.


Daily Mass: Returning to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Like Elijah, John the Baptist came to help the people return to the Lord.  May this Advent season help us to draw close to Christ and be filled with the Lord’s love.


Daily Mass: Focus on Christ, the light of life. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Have you ever found yourself in a grumpy mood, where it’s easy to complain regardless of the situation?  A good antidote: focus on Jesus Christ, the light of life.


Holy Day: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Fr. Andrew’s Holy Day Mass Homily

Mass Readings – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary’s “yes” to God offers us an example, for as she participated in God’s plan of salvation so we, too, have a daily opportunity to let the Lord’s work be done through our words and actions.

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Madonna and Child with Sts. Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Alexandria, Cosmas and Damien; Botticelli; 1470; Uffizi; Florence, Italy.


Daily Mass: Come to the Lord…and rest. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (Feast of St. Ambrose)

As a child rests in a parent’s embrace, so we are invited to draw near to Christ and rest in his love.  Are you weary?  Tired?  Stressed?  Come to Jesus and be renewed by his peace.


2nd Sunday of Advent – Repent, and live a fruitful life. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent

Repentance provides us with the opportunity to remove what is not worthy of heaven and replace it with graces that are fruitful and life-giving.  May this Advent empower us to turn away from sin and embrace a life in Christ.


Daily Mass: Shepherds and Sheep. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

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.


Daily Mass: Faith that sees with the eyes of the heart. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent

Two blind men hear about Jesus, and they believe that he can heal them.  Seeing clearly with their hearts they were given sight to their eyes.  May we have the same depth and strength of faith as well!

Note: this picture of the Porziuncula was taken on my recent visit to Assisi.