Episode 817 (9:35)
In this episode: Gaudete Sunday; Rejoicing can be difficult for many reasons; Rejoicing is the most appropriate thing to do knowing that God loves us and has rescued us; We are being called to serve others and give ourselves away.
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In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches to children preparing for their First Communion; God is preparing a place in heaven and now at the Altar; How to properly receive communion in the hand; Concludes how communion is a sharing in the Communion of Saints
In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternagen preaches; brevity of homily due to the Archbishop's Catholic Campaign; Sheep are not nice, intelligent, or clean. We are sheep and Christ is our Shepherd; We are called by Jesus to go out make disciples
In this episode - Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Jesus opens the eyes of the two disciples en route to Emmaus; This phrase parallels Adam and Eve's eyes being opened; Inside vs. outside; Who we listen to shapes our view of life; Walk in the light
In this episode: Introduction to the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday; Story of mercy by St. Katie O'Toole; Love depends on mercy; Can you be merciful?
In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches about the magical qualities of the Resurrection of Jesus; He uses "magic" and defines it as "faith" to help explain how everything changed because of Christ's Resurrection
In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Comparison with Adam and Jesus by St. Paul; Message of Holy Week: Life comes through the cross; Blessed are those who have offered their suffered heroically with God's grace and offered it back
In this episode: Story of Fr. Bill's brother, Gregory and his disabilities; Lazarus rose, but would died a second time; Jesus ' Resurrection was permanent and was a glorified body; Saints in Heaven will be given similar bodies; What will Heaven be like?
In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; Technology has caused us, in part, to forget how to ask for directions; Same is true with our lives with Jesus; We need to simply humble ourselves and listen to His directions
In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; quote from Dr. Peter Gomes to graduates: "The future is God's gift to you"; Do not be afraid when the future is confusing or tare paralyzed by our failures in our lives; The Samaritan woman was given a new life by Jesus. Celebrating the Sacrament of Confession frees and heals us
I am a Catholic priest, ordained in 2000 for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
