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Daily Mass: Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus speaks to his disciples about the crucial need for faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 8th Week of the Year (#351)

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St. Pope Paul VI, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Jesus prays for unity. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus concludes his prayer in the seventeenth chapter of John’s Gospel, seeking unity for the disciples and those who will come to faith through their witness.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter (#300)

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St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Jesus prays to protect the disciples. Catholic Inspiration

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Continuing his prayer in the seventeenth chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus implores the Father for the protection of his disciples.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (#299)

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St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Jesus prays for his disciples. Catholic Inspiration

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The seventeenth chapter of John’s Gospel offers the longest extended prayer recorded in the Gospels. Jesus prays to the Father for his disciples, knowing that his saving death and resurrection will reveal God’s glory.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter (#298)

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Daily Mass: The power of fasting and prayer. Catholic Inspiration

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Having spent time in fasting and prayer, Saul and Barnabas are sent by God on a missionary journey.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#281)

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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!


Lenten Bootcamp: 6th Night – A regular review of our spiritual lives

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This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 6th presentation, Fr. Andrew shares practical insights regarding when and how we review our spiritual lives, never giving up in the face of adversity and interruption.

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Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night – Building a spiritual Rule of Life

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This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 5th presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses aspects of vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation as it applies to the daily, weekly, seasonal, and yearly rhythm of our lives.

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Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer. Catholic Inspiration

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A royal official comes to Jesus and asks for the healing of his son.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Lent (#244)

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“Carry Your Cross” Parish Mission: 2nd Night – Our Response to Satan’s Obstacles

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This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026.  Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service.

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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus offers a parable, revealing how those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent (#242)

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