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Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ will give you rest. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
In our moments of labor and distraction the Lord invites us to draw near and rest. May Christ’s peace touch our hearts and renew our lives.
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Daily Mass: Like a child. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year
Jesus tells us in the Gospel of Matthew that God reveals what is hidden to the childlike. May we recapture the simple and direct approach of children as we turn to the Lord to ask for what we need and trust in God’s guidance and direction.
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Daily Mass: Repent! Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
Jesus admonishes the people in the cities where he performed some of his greatest miracles…because they did not repent of their sins and turn to God. May we take this passage to heart as we seek the Lord’s forgiveness.
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16th Sunday of the Year – Aware of God’s presence in every moment
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Study: Consider a profound moment when you felt God’s presence. What made this possible?
Pray: Are you feeling drawn toward a certain activity or task? Ask the Lord for guidance.
Serve: What types of service do you find most rewarding? How does helping others lead you to Christ?
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
Here’s a quick overview of the readings this week:
- 1st Reading – Abraham recognizes the Lord in the three visitors
- Psalm – “who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord”
- 2nd Reading – Through suffering we participate in the life of Christ
- Gospel – Martha & Mary
One way to reflect on these verses is to see how the Lord meets us in the pattern of daily life. Consider:
- Hospitality – serving others
- Justice – standing up for what is right, true, and good
- Suffering – caring for those in need, and bearing our own pain as well
- Listening – pausing from our labors to hear the Lord in our lives
We understand that our relationship with God touches multiple aspects of our lives, such as prayer, sacraments, relationships, work, and recreation. The invitation today encourages us to see with our hearts how the Lord is present to us in the current moment.
Does it mean that we serve with a joyful heart? That we swiftly respond to injustice? That we compassionately care for others? That we stop and “smell the roses” in moments of rest & renewal, beauty & blessing? In all these ways we are led back to the Lord, recognizing the gifts God gives us with a grateful heart.
How is God present in your life right now? May our response bring us closer to Christ and one another.
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15th Sunday of the Year – Putting Love into Practice. Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
Like the Good Samaritan in the Gospel of Luke, we are called to be neighbor to all who cross our path – sharing the Love that Christ offers us with one another.
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Daily Mass: It’s gonna be hard. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year
Jesus lays it on the line in the Gospel of Matthew, that just as the disciples will be empowered to proclaim the Good News they will also face real opposition as well. As we offer our lives for the Lord may we call upon the grace we need when times get tough.
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Daily Mass: Proclaim the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
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.
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Daily Mass: Called and Empowered by Christ. Catholic Inspiration
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.
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15th Sunday of the Year – Be a Good Samaritan
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Study: Recall a time when you were treated kindly…and you didn’t deserve it. How did this kindness affect you?
Pray: Is there someone in your life who is difficult to love? Ask the Lord for grace and strength.
Serve: Is there a “neighbor” in your life that you are feeling called to help? How can you reach out?
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
The story of the Good Samaritan takes many of us back to our elementary school days of religious education. It’s worth taking a moment to examine the structure of the context within which the parable is located in chapter ten of Luke’s Gospel:
- v. 25 – The lawyer’s question
- v. 26 – Jesus’ counter-question
- v. 27 – The lawyer’s response
- v. 28 – Jesus’ imperative & command
- v. 29 – The lawyer’s 2nd question
- v. 30-36 – The Good Samaritan parable
- v. 37a – The lawyer’s response
- v. 38b – Jesus’ imperative & command
The first half of this passage pertains to the notion of eternal life and what we must do – loving God and one another. This is a recap of the two Great Commandments, and we all generally nod our heads in agreement at the lawyer’s answer.
The second half, however, pushes the question “Who is my neighbor?” as Jesus uses the parable to point out that all people – regardless of race, color, religion – are our neighbor. Remember: the Samaritan is not Jewish, yet fulfills the command of loving the neighbor!
The takeaway for us today happens on many levels:
- Our words and actions define us – especially when we are in challenging situations.
- Who are the people in my life that are difficult to love?
- How might I take steps to love these “neighbors” God sets before me?
While there are many ways to demonstrate our love for the Lord, a clear example occurs when we act in kind and merciful ways toward one another. May see clearly our neighbors and respond to their needs with the love of Jesus Christ.
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