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!
Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This third talk examines three classic ways we are filled with the Spirit in our lives today. This 3rd presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 9, 2023.
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