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.
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Daily Mass: Shine with the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
As Paul and Barnabas preach to the people, they encounter both hostility and joy. Quoting Isaiah 49:6, they shine with the light of Christ as they live their faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Facing the darkness in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus speaks of the darkness found in the human heart, we are invited to face the sin that lurks within us…trusting in the Lord’s light to overcome it.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We shine with the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus inspires us to let the light of faith shine through our lives. May we take courage in the darkness to let God’s light into our hearts and share it with those around us.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: I have made you a light. Catholic Inspiration
The light of Christ is meant to burn in our hearts as we live the gift of our faith and pass it on to those around us. Paul and Barnabas shared this light even as they faced challenge and struggle. May their example inspire us to shine in the world today.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
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5th Sunday of the Year: God’s judgment offers mercy. Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery offers an insight into both the judgment and mercy of God. May we cherish the Lord’s compassion as we honestly examine our hearts for whatever keeps us from God and one another.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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Photo Credit: The Passion of the Christ, 2004.
School Mass: Be a light! Catholic Inspiration
Light comes from many sources and is crucial for our gift of sight. Fr. Andrew invites the Cathedral School kids to consider how to let the light of Jesus shine in their hearts and out into the world.
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The Presentation of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple according the law of Moses where Simeon and Anna rejoice to see the savior of the world. Today’s feast invites us to look for the Lord in our lives and respond with a vibrant faith.
Mass Readings – The Presentation of the Lord
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Daily Mass: Stir into flame the gift of faith. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Sts. Titus and Timothy
We are invited to stir into flame the gift of our faith, allowing the grace of God to work in and through our lives with the Light of Christ.
