Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
The Cross of Christ reveals how God entered into the heart of human suffering – to touch it, bless it, and redeem it – so that we might have the courage and strength to take up the crosses in our lives. What is your Cross? Do not be afraid, but call upon the Lord for the grace you need to take up your cross and walk the journey of life…with Jesus Christ by our side.
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
Do you ever find yourself wasting time on “useless worry” in your life? Many of us do, and the words of the Lord speak to this common human attribute. May we examine our lives and apply our time and energy to those things that matter…leaving worry behind.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year
Where is your treasure? Jesus reminds us in the Gospel today that where our treasure is, there will our heart be.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year
Jesus teaches us that forgiveness is a key component in our prayer to Our Father in Heaven. May we put both into daily practice.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
Elisha asks for and receives a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. This spirit, filled with God’s power and grace, is our inheritance as baptized believers of Jesus Christ. May we live this precious gift every day, in what we say and do!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year
How do we break the cycle where evil begets evil? Answer: God’s grace through forgiveness! May we acknowledge our sins, turn to the Lord, and open our hearts to the power of Christ’s love…and then share that love with one another.
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.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Readings – Thursday of the 10th Week of the Year
The Lord reminds us that before we offer our gifts at the altar we go home and be reconciled with our family.
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Daily Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 10th Week of the Year
In our moments of trial and difficulty, we turn to the Lord and anchor our hope in the one who knows us, loves us, and guides us!
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
“You are the Salt of the World…You are the Light of the World.” May the unique gift of our lives be used today to help one another – all for the glory of God!
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