Hi! This is Fr. Patrick Gonyeau, a priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and I'd love to share with you the Word of God. I was once an agnostic and dared God to show me He was real...and the rest is history. There is no greater gift that we can receive than Jesus Christ who brings us the joy of s…
The Free Mustard Seeds podcast is an incredible spiritual resource that has made a profound impact on my faith journey. Hosted by Father Patrick Gonyeau, this podcast brings together deep insights, enthusiastic storytelling, and powerful testimonies that have touched my heart. Each episode is filled with the love of Jesus and the joy of the Holy Spirit, making it a truly special retreat-like experience.
One of the best aspects of The Free Mustard Seeds podcast is Father Patrick's enthusiasm and love for Jesus. His passion is contagious and his ability to convey his deep connection with God is truly inspiring. Listening to him speak, you can feel the Holy Spirit moving through his words and it ignites a fire in your own faith. Father Patrick's humor also adds a lightness to the episodes, making them enjoyable and uplifting.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the wide range of topics covered. From personal testimonies to discussions on spirituality, Father Patrick covers various aspects of the Catholic faith with depth and clarity. Whether you are seeking guidance in your relationship with God or looking for encouragement in your daily walk with Christ, The Free Mustard Seeds provides valuable insights that resonate deeply.
However, one potential downside of this podcast is its limited frequency of new episodes. While each episode is rich in content and worth revisiting, it would be beneficial to have more frequent releases to consistently nourish listeners' spiritual lives. Additionally, some may find that certain episodes are heavily focused on Catholic teachings and traditions, which may not appeal to those from different Christian denominations.
In conclusion, The Free Mustard Seeds podcast led by Father Patrick Gonyeau is an exceptional resource that has left a lasting impact on my spiritual growth. Through his enthusiasm, love for Jesus, and profound insights into the Catholic faith, Father Patrick has created a retreat-like experience that touches hearts and uplifts souls. Despite its infrequent release schedule and occasional denominational focus, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking spiritual nourishment and a deeper relationship with God.
Celebrating The Ascension of Jesus, we are invited to enter into the sacred time of prayerful waiting with hungry hearts for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost...
On the 6th Sunday of Easter we spend time with Jesus in John 14:23-29 and recount some of the marvelous graces Jesus desires for us to live in: 1 - Keeping His Word 2 - Experiencing Intimacy with The Blessed Trinity 3 - The Holy Spirit's Guidance 4 - The Peace of God 5 - Untroubled and Unafraid Hearts
The love of Jesus Christ is truly the Sonshine of our souls...continuously being poured into us through the gift of the Holy Spirit. "As I have loved you, so you also should love one another" Jesus famously taught at The Last Supper. (Jn 13:34) It's in receiving His love we're empowered to pour out His love as we journey one day at a time to the eternal glory of life in union with The Blessed Trinity forever...
"Jesus revealed Himself" St. John writes in 21:1. Shortly after this revelation, Peter was healed of his three-fold betrayal with a three-fold profession of love for Jesus. We consider hererin the promise of Jesus to reveal Himself to His disciples (Jn 14:21) and consider some practical ways to open our hearts and minds for Jesus to reveal Himself to us...
On Divine Mercy Sunday, we look at John 20 and the famous encounter between Jesus and Thomas. An encounter of mercy that lead to the amazing confession of faith from St. Thomas..."my Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28)
"Mystical" doesn't mean make believe. God, who is outside of time, and for Whom everything is possible, brings us into the living mystery of the Resurrection. Encountering the Risen Lord Jesus in His infinite love for us we face a choice...
Entering into Holy Week on Palm Sunday, Jesus invites us deep into His passion-filled heart to experience the Paschal Mystery anew and more profoundly than ever before. Revelations of His amazing love are ready to be poured out as we enter mystically into the events of Holy Week...
When the woman caught in adultery experienced the healing love of Jesus, a new life began for her. (Jn 8:11) St. Paul, who also had a profound conversion experience, described his heart on fire for God in these words, "I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ Jesus" and "forgetting what lies behind...I continue my pursuit towards the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus." (Phil 3:12-14)
In Luke 15, Jesus tells the beautiful story of The Prodigal Son, giving us a remarkable revelation of the heart of Abba, God the Father...
At a parish mission at St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell, Texas both Maria and Lourdes received remarkable healings from Jesus from thier auto-accident injuries. Lourdes had been having issues for 7 years and Maria was told she would always have the pain...and carried her children out of the church pain free, praise you Jesus!
In Exodus 3 and Moses encounter with God, we read that Moses "hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God." (Ex 3:6) As his relationship with God grew, we later hear Moses say to God, "you have said to me you are my intimate friend, you have found favor with me" and "do let me see your glory!" (Ex 33:12;18) As we gaze on the glory of Jesus looking upon in the Eucharist, His love continues to pour transformational grace upon us...
The wonderful testimonies of Dr. Ron & Greg, who received healings from Jesus at a parish mission at St. Joseph in Dayton, praise you Jesus!
The delightful and powerful healing testimonies of Margaret and Michael...who were both so surpised at thier healing they waited a day before coming forward to share what Jesus had done...praise you Jesus!
As Abraham gazed up at the stars, He was assured by God that what God has said to Abraham would indeed come to pass. Abraham "put his faith in the Lord who attributed it to him as an act of righteousness." (Gen 15:6) In the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor, Jesus gives beautiful glimpse of the life of holiness that all who put thier faith in Him are to receive in the New and Eternal Covenant...
This reflection on encountering Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and asking Him for a particular gift, was given during a Holy Hour that concluded a young adult retreat on "The Last Supper Teachings of Jesus on the Holy Spirit."
We consider the words of Jesus, "from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks" (Lk 6:45) and the reality that as temples of the Holy Spirit, we have the ability to speak words full of heaven's love...
The wonderful testimony of Laura, who experienced a beautiful healing at an Encounter Ministries Healing Service in Los Angeles, praise you Jesus!
In Luke 6:27-38, we come to some of the teaching of Jesus that is certainly not easy to live out consistently: love of enemies, giving mercy, refraining from judgement and condmenation of people, and radical generosity. Considering the love God has for us and the power of God's love within us, we can experience and say with renewed passion: your way is better Lord.
Nearing the end of her long battle of sickness, one of God's elderly precious daughters declared these words, "oh, I'm happy to be a child of God." She showed me how profoundly true the inspired words of Jeremiah are, "blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord..."(Jeremiah 17:9)
As Peter knelt before Jesus, he experienced and confessed his sinfulness...and encountered a storm of love that has never been defeated by anyone who has looked straight into it: the merciful gaze of Jesus.
This message was given at the closing of a retreat for teens soon to be confirmed at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in the Cayman Islands. Daily there is a choice to be made to follow Jesus, and in our every day lives there are some simple, and yet profound things we can do to help us receive the grace to live life more fully in the Holy Spirit...
The wonderful testimony of Gus, an engineer in Texas, who was surpised and delighted to recieve a wonderful healing at an Encounter Ministries healing service, praise Jesus!
From St. Faustina Catholic Church in Fulshear, Texas, a testimony of God's mercy and an invitation to give to others, the love that Jesus gives us...
The miracle of wine at the wedding feast in Cana points to the miracle with wine at the wedding feast celebration of the Lamb that is the mass...
At the baptism of Jesus, John the Baptist knew full well that Jesus didn't need what John was offering. (Mt 3:14) Yet, at the command of Jesus to fulfill all righteousness (Mt 3:15), John baptized Jesus, who wanted to demonstrate what He was offering...
The Magi sought Jesus...and found Him. Years later, Jesus would teach, "seek and you will find." (Mt 7:7) Knowing Jesus has told His disciples, "I will reveal myself" (Jn 14:21), we consider the importance of seeking Jesus in our daily lives...
On January 1, 2025, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, we consider a resolution for the new year that is rooted in living in intimacy with God...
On the Feast of the Holy Family, we consider the life of grace that we have access to as beloved sons and daughters of God, and how making a sincere gift of ourselves to Jesus opens up to live in God's grace...
A Christmas meditation given during the Christmas Eve mass at The Sorrowful Mother Shrine...
Just a few days away from Christmas, we meditate on The Visitation between Blessed Mother Mary and St. Elizabeth. (Lk 1:39-45) In the miraculous revelations given to St. Elizabeth in this encounter with Mary and Jesus, we find prophetic encouragement for our final days of Advent prayer prior to entering into the mystery of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
On Gaudete Sunday, 2024, we begin with Paul...writing words of stunning love to the Church in Philippi during one of his imprisonments. Paul's mysticism leads us to a deeper appreciation of the overwhelming prophecy of love issued in chapter three of Zephania. Finally, for the nine days leading up to Christmas, we're invited into A Novena of Glory asking Jesus to baptize us in the Holy Spirit as we encounter Emmanuel anew this Christmas...
The awesome testimony of Jana, who received a remarkable healing from Jesus at a healing service in Springfield, Missouri. Praise you Jesus!
From Saul to Paul. From persecuting the Church to dying for it. St. Paul's magnificent conversion and transformation is highlighted by the deep mystical encounters he had with Christ...even to the point of writing explicitly of "the affection of Christ Jesus." (Phil 1:8) At the well of prayer on our Advent journey, we experience this affection that makes our hearts burn for life in Christ and with Christ Jesus...
"Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us." (CCC, #526) As our Advent journey to Christmas day begins, we remember how Mary's journey to Christmas day began...with a yes. (Lk 1:38)
On the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of of the Universe, we consider some key techings of Jesus about the Kingdom of God and some important aspects of living clearly in His Kingdom now. Finally, we consider the last words of Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro S.J., before his martyrdom: Viva Cristo Rey!
The eschatological discourse of Jesus in Mark 13 helps to refine our focus and scope of life lived one day at a time with Jesus, ready for whatever may come...
In the Letter to the Hebrews, we read that Jesus "appeared at the end of the ages to take away sin by His sacrifice."(Heb 9:26) How do we respond to heroic love that sacrifices? How does our response to the sacrifice of Jesus change our lives?
The testimony of a lovely doctor who, after dealing with a back issue for years, was overjoyed to experience Jesus heal it at a healing service:) Praise you Jesus!
St. Mark recounts a scribe asking Jesus, "which is the first of all the commandments?" (Mk 12:28) The answer of Jesus continues to draw us deeper into His love...
A marvelous invitation is issued to us by Jesus in The Letter to the Hebrews, "confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help." (Heb 4:16)
In Mark 10, we read of the man who asked Jesus, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" (Mk 10:17) In the exchange between the man and Jesus, Mark notes that Jesus, looking at him, loved him...We consider here the gaze of Jesus, the love found on His merciful face.
On Respect Life Sunday we reflect on God's beautiful design of marriage and the sacred gift of life...
In Chapter 11 of the Book of Numbers, we read the story of Moses being told to gather 70 elders of the people and to bring them to The Meeting Tent, a spot where "the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face." (Ex 33:11) After being touched by God, the 70 elders begin to prophesy. We consider in this homily how we too have been touched by God as temples of the Holy Spirit and are empowered to listen to God and to prophesy.
In Mark 9:33-37, we see a beautiful instance of Jesus taking time to correct the incorrect thinking of His apostles...giving them wisdom. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, the disciples of Jesus still have the opportunity to commune with Jesus and receive wisdom from Jesus, the gift of seeing things His way.
At the Shrine of the Sorrowful Mother, beginning the celebration of the 175th anniversary year of the Shrine, this homily was offered on September 15th, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows...
Isaiah prophesied, "streams will burst forth in the desert." (Is 35:6) In and through Jesus Christ, God's love has burst into this world, and of His disciples filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus declares, "rivers of living water will flow from within..."(Jn 7:37)
The lovely testimonies of Cindy & Marisella, who recieved remarkable healing graces from Jesus at an Encounter Ministries Healing Service at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Hanford, CA...praise you Jesus!!!
A reflection on the The Most Blessed Sacrament at a Eucharistic Evening at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno, California...
In the dramatic final scene of The Bread of Life Discourse, Jesus invites his listeners to consider, "what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where He was before?" (Jn 6:62) Today, here and now, if a man or woman wants to see God...show them the Eucharist.
A dive into the gift of God that is meant to permeate and transform every area of our lives...faith.
Turning away from perfect love is fair description of the essence of St. Paul's famous and sobering words, "do not grieve the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption" (Eph 4:30) We consider some of the deceptions the enemy uses to get us to turn away from perfect love, the Holy Spirit within us, and two effective methods for staying engaged with the Holy Spirit.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
