Podcast – Three Great Things

Dec 10 2024 10 ep. 7

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Sunday Mass homilies prepared and presented by Fr. Andrew Ricci to help Catholics dynamically engage their faith through Study, Prayer, and Service.

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Daily Mass: God rejoices when we are found. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus teaches the disciples that our heavenly Father rejoices when we who were lost have been rescued and restored. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#182) Our Lady of Loreto, pray for us!

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: God chooses and blesses us to be holy. Catholic Inspiration

On this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we recall that God chooses and blesses us to become holy as we draw near to the Lord and one another. Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#689)

Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Advent

Let’s review some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. 1st Reading – Zephaniah 3:14-18a Psalm – Isaiah 12:2-6 2nd Reading – Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel – Luke 3:10-18 Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year C, #9)

2nd Sunday of Advent: God calls us to repent of our sins. Catholic Inspiration

John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah to prepare the way of the Lord. Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#6)

Daily Mass: Christ empowers us to serve in the world. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus gives his authority to the Twelve and sends them to carry out his example of preaching, teaching, healing, and driving out evil…all without cost. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (#180) St. Ambrose, pray for us!

Daily Mass: Christ heals our sight. Catholic Inspiration

As Jesus heals the two blind men and restores their sight, we turn to Christ in our spiritual blindness that we might see clearly and respond directly to the Lord. Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent (#179) St. Nicholas, pray for us!

Daily Mass: The Lord is our strength. Catholic Inspiration

Like a house built on a rock, when we build our lives upon the Lord we find a strength that sustains us in times of difficulty and distress. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent (#178)

Daily Mass: Christ heals and nourishes our lives. Catholic Inspiration

Jesus heals and feeds the thousands that draw near, inspiring us to seek from the Lord what we require to continue to offer our lives in loving service. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177) St. John Damascene, pray for us!

Daily Mass: What will others see and hear from us? Catholic Inspiration

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the heavenly Father for the glory that has been revealed to the disciples by what they see and hear. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#176) St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!

Daily Mass: Lord, we are not worthy…only say the word. Catholic Inspiration

The centurion’s response to Jesus reveals a profound faith in the Lord’s authority, inviting us to reflect on how we call upon the Lord for the grace we need. Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent (#175)