Do you want to be a saint? Saints are not passive persons parked on a cloud with a harp; saints are redeemed sinners who have hearts filled with the love of Christ who share that love with joy in Heaven. This is what God calls us to…this is what we are made for! Do you want to be a saint?
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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Fr. Andrew offered this one hour presentation on Angels and Demons at the Cathedral of Christ the King on October 4, 2018.
For a copy of the handout, click here: Angels & Demons
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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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Mass Readings – The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
(Note: there are many choices for today; this link offers a few options.)
Today we pray for all who have died, sometimes still grieving their loss, and sometimes smiling as their memory warms our hearts. What’s more, our prayers are part of the communion we share in Jesus Christ, and we offer them for those who have gone before us…that they might meet us one day in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
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Mass Readings – The Solemnity of All Saints
When athletes compete in a stadium, the cheering crowd inspires and encourages them to do their best. In a similar way the saints inspire us with their example – they cheer us on from Heaven – and at the same time remind us that we can join them as we embrace the challenges of this life with our eyes fixed on Jesus…our coach, trainer, medic, and greatest fan.
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Gospel Reading – The Queenship of Mary – Luke 1:26-38
Mary’s “fiat” to the angel Gabriel cooperates with God’s plan of salvation. Mary serves as our example, Mother, intercessor and guide. She’s also the Queen of Heaven, and through her witness we are inspired to draw near to her Son.
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Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
Our conviction that there is a Heaven both consoles and challenges us as we face our struggles here on earth. May we drawn near to the Lord’s Divine Fire of Love as we journey through this life with our eyes fixed on Heaven.
Fr. Andrew’s Feast of All Saints Homily Podcast – with the kids from Cathedral School
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of All Saints
Young and old, rich and poor, male and female…they faced their challenges in life as they kept their eyes fixed on Jesus Christ and now they pray for us with the choirs of angels in heaven. May the examples of the saints inspire us to lives – in the midst of the messiness and imperfection of life – with hope they we will one day join them!
And here are some Cathedral School 3rd Grade saints in the making…!
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
As we run the race of faith we call upon the Lord for strength and we look for support from those on earth and in heaven.
See you at the Finish Line!
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul
These two great figures in the Church had their share of spectacular successes and failures. They sinned, yet with God’s grace they kept their eyes fixed on Jesus – and they are wonderful examples for us today. May we embrace our faith, return to Christ when we have sinned, and seek the Lord above all else!
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
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