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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Jesus teaches a hard lesson that it is not enough to know merely facts about him; a true relationship demands that we spend time and effort to encounter the Lord in this life so that we can be with him forever in heaven.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (#123)
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In this fourth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how prayer, sacraments, and service shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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The uncertainty and misunderstanding about Jesus resonates in our distracted modern world, inspiring us to seek the Lord in the Word, the Sacraments, and daily Prayer.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year (#452)
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Through prayer, sacraments, and virtuous service, we prepare ourselves for the surprises and uncertainties of life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year (#429)
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The Lord’s command to be fruitful requires us to stay close to Christ and be open to the pruning of the Father.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #53)
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When we draw near to the Lord (in the Scriptures, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and Service) we are strengthened in faith and filled with God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent (#253)
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This is the fifth 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 help people answer the question, “Now what do I do?” by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life.
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This is the second 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 cultivate a vibrant and personal spiritual life.
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Citing the prophet Isaiah, Jesus exhorts the people to maintain a house of prayer for their worship and encounter with God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#501)
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, pray for us!
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