Tag Archives: Sacraments

Come, Holy Spirit! 3rd Night: How do we call upon the Holy Spirit for help?

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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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Catholic Inspiration Archives


1st Sunday of Advent: Getting ready for both the Lord’s birth and return in glory. Catholic Inspiration

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The season of Advent urges us to prepare not only for the Lord’s birth, but also for his return in glory. May these coming weeks help us to meet the Lord on Christmas day and make us ready for the hour when we are called from this life to the next.

Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent

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2nd Sunday of the Year: Do whatever he tells you. Catholic Inspiration

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Mary’s command to the servants is our command as well. For us to “do whatever he tells you” requires that we are receptive to God’s prompting in our hearts. May we be open to the command of Christ as we follow him today.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year

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Catholic Inspiration Archives


22nd Sunday of the Year: Working in the garden of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration

What’s growing in the spiritual garden of our hearts? The Letter of James urges us to welcome the Word of God that was planted in us and become doers, not just hearers.

Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year

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19th Sunday of the Year: You are what you eat. Catholic Inspiration

As we continue to hear the “Bread of Life” discourse from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, we reflect on how our spiritual health is renewed by the frequent and worthy reception of Holy Communion. We are what we eat!

Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year

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Monday Conversation: The sacred three days. Catholic Inspiration

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Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday are the “Sacred Triduum” (the three sacred days) found in the heart of Holy Week. These high liturgies set forth the central elements of our faith in Jesus Christ.

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Catholic Inspiration Archives


Monday Conversation: Living a life of grace

What does it mean to live in God’s grace?  These two presentations were given at a parish retreat at St. Pius X Catholic Church on April 18, 2019.

Part I – Key Components of Grace (55 Minutes)

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Part II – Our Relationships in a Life of Grace (53 Minutes)

Handouts that were given to participants for both presentations

Living a Life of Grace (I & II)

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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Catholic Inspiration

Today the universal Church celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica – the cathedral of the city of Rome – reminding us that every church around the world offers us a direct encounter of the living God when we draw near to the altar to pray.

Mass Readings – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

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Catholic Inspiration Archives


School Mass: Why it is so important to go to Mass. Catholic Inspiration

Why do we pray every week at Mass?  Why is it so important?  Fr. Andrew shares some key points with the children at Cathedral School.

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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts


Daily Mass: How will we use what we’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration

The well known parable of the rich man and Lazarus offers a powerful reminder that we have been given what we need to know the Lord. May we draw up these great gifts: Church teaching, Scripture, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and the example of the Saints!

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts


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