Tag Archives: Hope

Daily Mass: Trial & Triumph. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year

The Scriptures today make it clear that life will have its share of difficulties and challenges.  Yet as we we face our trials we look to the triumph of Christ for our inspiration to keep going when life is tough and persevere on the path that leads to heaven.


Daily Mass: Freed from fear to live in faith. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (The feast of St. Cecilia)

The Lord reminds us not to be afraid of the uncertainty of life; rather, we embrace our faith and live with God’s grace and power…making the most of each and every day.


Daily Mass: some good words to live by. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year

When I come across some gems of Sacred Scripture (like the 1st reading today) I want to cut them out and put them in a place where they will remind me of what we are about as disciples of Jesus.  Truly, they are some good words to live by!


Daily Mass: Be not afraid! You have been chosen by God. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year

Jesus reminds us to not be afraid.  Why?  The Letter to the Ephesians states that we have been chosen by God and sealed with the Holy Spirit!


Daily Mass: The Transfiguration of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord

Peter, James, and John suddenly see the Lord in his heavenly glory.  This glimpse inspires their hope as Christ prepares to face his Passion.  May this feast strengthen our hope to face whatever is before us this day, with our eyes fixed on God’s triumphant glory.


Daily Mass: God’s gift of grace. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Sunday of the Year

The disciples were blessed because they heard and saw the proclamation of the Good News.  Their response inspires us to receive God’s message of hope and live our faith with power and conviction.


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: a Message of Hope. Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

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

Amos proclaims a message of hope to the people of Israel.  On this celebration of our nation’s independence, may our faith inspire us to face our challenges with the hope that the Lord will give us what we need.


Daily Mass: Build on the Rock! Catholic Inspiration

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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 12th Week of the Year

The Lord invites us to build our lives on our relationship with Him.  May everything we say, think, and do be founded upon Jesus Christ!


Daily Mass: Keep me safe, O God! Catholic Inspiration

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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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I celebrate 19 years of priesthood today, and I have a heart filled with gratitude for the gift of this amazing vocation.  Thanks for following these posts as I share my faith online!