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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Tag Archives: Sacraments
5th Sunday of Easter: Our lives are fruitful when we are close to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We remain in the word of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
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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How do I share my faith? Part 5 – Showing people what to do next
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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How do I share my faith? Part 2 – Cultivating our spiritual life
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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Daily Mass: Places for prayer in our daily lives. Catholic Inspiration
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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Come, Holy Spirit! 3rd Night: How do we call upon the Holy Spirit for help?
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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1st Sunday of Advent: Getting ready for both the Lord’s birth and return in glory. Catholic Inspiration
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
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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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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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Paul prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon some disciples
- Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
- Ascension of the Lord
- Daily Mass: Apollos humbly receives and eagerly shares the Good News
- Daily Mass: Paul fearlessly preaches the Gospel
- Daily Mass: Paul's work bears fruit in Corinth
- Daily Mass: Paul's failure in Athens
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardship
- Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
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