The Lord offers us a profound insight into the path of discipleship: through suffering and service we conform our lives to Christ as we pour out our lives in love for one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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Tag Archives: Service
Daily Mass: Giving up everything for Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
St. Peter’s words “we have given up everything and followed you” can inspire us to consider how we offer our lives for the Lord. Recognizing that everything we have comes from God, we begin to see ourselves as stewards, not owners, who offer our lives for the glory of the one who made us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are empowered by God for service. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus summons the Twelve and empowers them to carry out his ministry. The Lord continues to call disciples today, giving us the grace we need to do his work.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Farewell to Fr. Ed. Catholic Inspiration
Msgr. Ed Meulemans was my pastor when I arrived at the Cathedral as a newly ordained priest in 1997. Over the years he has been a great friend and mentor, teaching me many lessons about discipleship and priesthood. May he rest in peace!
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God is among you. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is among us. Our task is not to go chasing around looking for the Lord, but rather to live as his disciples as we apply our faith to every aspect of our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are servants of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
To say “I serve the Lord” has tremendous implications for our understanding and action. Recognizing Jesus as our Lord, we configure every aspect of our lives to him as our daily actions and interactions are infused with his grace.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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School Mass: Serving Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Whatever we do for one another, we do it for the Lord. The Cathedral school kids learn that both our good and bad actions toward others are treated as if they were done to Jesus. May we take this insight to heart as we offer our lives!
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Daily Mass: We are servants and stewards. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul writes to the people of Corinth that we are servants and stewards. As we care for one another and use the resources we have received, we recognize that one day we will all stand before the Lord for judgment.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Service that leads to greatness. Catholic Inspiration
Do you want to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven? Then follow the path of service. Our example is Jesus, and the Lord will walk with us every step of the way.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Stir into flame the gift of God! Catholic Inspiration
The reading from the Second Letter to Timothy offers the exhortation to “stir into flame the gift of God” and live with conviction and courage. This gift is our Christian faith; and just as a tiny spark can produce a bonfire, so too, our faith can provide the spiritual spark that ignites our lives for service in the world as we draw near to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God
- Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons
- Daily Mass: We practice our faith with persistence
- Daily Mass: Lord, teach us to pray!
- Daily Mass: We draw near and listen to the Lord
- Daily Mass: The Good Samaritan reveals who is our neighbor
- Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
- 27th Sunday of the Year: The stone rejected...has become the cornerstone
- Daily Mass: The triumph of Christ over evil
- Daily Mass: Angel of God, my guardian dear!
