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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Advent
Mary’s proclaims God’s greatness, and her example inspires us to place the Lord first in all that we say and do.
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Daily Mass: Elizabeth & Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent
The exchange between Elizabeth and Mary follows up the events we heard at Mass yesterday. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, recognizes Jesus as her own child (John the Baptist) leaps for joy in her womb. May this Christmas offer us the opportunity to draw near to the Lord and be filled with the same Spirit!
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Photo Credit: The Nativity Story, Newline, 2006.
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Daily Mass: Gabriel & Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent
The interchange between Gabriel and Mary offers us rich insights regarding how we embrace our faith.
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Annunciation, Bottecelli, 1481, Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
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4th Sunday of Advent: Emmanuel, God is with us! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
We call upon the Lord as Emmanuel which means “God is with us” when we are alone, exhausted, searching and sinful. May we turn to the Lord in our need and rejoice in the saving power of God!
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The Virgin in Adoration of the Child, Correggio, 1518-1520, Ufizzi, Florence, Italy.
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Holy Day: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Andrew’s Holy Day Mass Homily
Mass Readings – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary’s “yes” to God offers us an example, for as she participated in God’s plan of salvation so we, too, have a daily opportunity to let the Lord’s work be done through our words and actions.
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Madonna and Child with Sts. Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Alexandria, Cosmas and Damien; Botticelli; 1470; Uffizi; Florence, Italy.
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Daily Mass: Welcome to the Lord’s family. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Tuesday of 25th Week of the Year (St. Andrew Kim & Companions)
Jesus teaches in the Gospel of Luke that those who hear the word of God and act on it are mother, and brothers and sisters to him. Welcome to the family!
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Daily Mass: Our Lady of Sorrows. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows
Mary’s example of faith in the midst of sorrow inspires us to face our grief and loss in this life with God’s grace.
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Daily Mass: The Visitation of Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth is one of great joy, and Mary’s Magnificat proclaims God’s goodness. May our voices echo this song of praise today by what we say and do for the Lord.
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The Nativity Story. 2006. New Line Cinema.
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Holy Day: Mary, the Mother of God. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Holy Day Homily Podcast
Mary’s title “Mother of God” began when she said “yes” to the Angel Gabriel. Chosen by the Father, she bore her Son who would be the bridge between Heaven and Earth…to save and set us free. Thus, Mary was the instrument by which the Son of God came into the world.
Which is another way of saying that God works through people. God chooses the unlikely to do amazing things…with the Lord’s help.
Mary offers us an example about how we can cooperate with God’s grace. When we say “yes” to the Lord new possibilities arise. As we embark on this New Year may we be open to the Lord’s call in our lives and allow Christ to work through us to proclaim Good News in the world.
A blessed 2016 to you all!
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Daily Mass: Praising God. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – 22nd of December in Advent
Mary’s Magnificat proclaims God’s goodness. Her praise of God’s grace is understood against the backdrop of the challenges and sorrows she will face – and we can look at her example to hold on to the Lord’s blessings as we face the struggles of our lives.
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Madonna of the Magnificat, Sandro Botticelli; 1481, tempera, 118cm x 119cm, Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Christ calls us to follow him
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