Tag Archives: Listening

Daily Mass: Serving and waiting on the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Martha and Mary offer two important ways that we follow the Lord as we serve one another and draw near to Christ in prayer.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#462)

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Daily Mass: The community finds a path forward. Catholic Inspiration

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After much discussion from many points of view, the disciples welcome the Gentiles to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter (#288)

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St. Athanasius, pray for us!


How do I share my faith? Part 6 – A pattern of life for the Lord.

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This is the sixth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation, Fr. Andrew pulls together a pattern of life that empowers us to become real and approachable witnesses for Christ. In particular:

  • Cultivate our Spiritual life and grow closer to the Lord
  • Cultivate our relationships and grow closer to one another
  • Listen with a prayerful heart to the people in our lives
  • Discover the people, opportunities and resources that foster faith
  • Respond with conviction when others “open the door” in conversation

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How do I share my faith? Part 4 – Our response to others who raise the topic of God

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This is the fourth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we respond to others who have first “opened the door” to a conversation about God.

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Daily Mass: We listen to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus speaks to Martha about her sister Mary, who has been sitting and listening to the Lord.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Listening to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus responds to a stressed-out Martha and teaches us that those who pause to listen to him have chosen the better part.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year

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St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Listening to Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

The image of Martha’s sister, Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to his words inspires us to draw near to the Lord in silence and let His grace fill our hearts.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year


23rd Sunday of the Year: Tough messages to deliver, and tough ones to receive. Catholic Inspiration

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A favorite photo with my mentor, Msgr. Ed Meulemans.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, there are tough messages that sometimes we are called to deliver, and sometimes we are called to receive. Through honesty, humility and love we open our hearts to encounter the transforming power of the Lord’s grace in these difficult moments.

Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: Hearing the voice of God. Catholic Inspiration

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As Elijah waits for the Lord he encounters many powerful and turbulent forces, but he recognizes God’s presence in a whispering sound. May his experience remind us to cultivate a listening heart as we seek the Lord in our lives.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 10th Week of the Year

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Daily Mass: Practical advice from the Letter of James. Catholic Inspiration

The Letter of James offers some rich insight into speech, anger and action. May we take a moment to reflect on these areas of our lives as we discern how our faith can guide us.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of the Year

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