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Homilies and talks are from St. Joseph's Parish in Killdeer, ND

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  • Sep 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Jesus Catches Us Off Guard - September 13, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 8:36


Let us be Christians by offering to Jesus those who have hurt us. 

Fraternal Correction - September 6, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 13:32


If our brother sins, it is our responsibility to correct him. 

What Happened to the Monarchy? - August 30, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 12:29


In this homily, Fr. Joseph points out that Peter's idea of the Davidic monarchy is a bit off. No, the king must die. Jesus offers himself to us and for us. 

The Church is a Monarchy - August 23, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 17:35


The Church is set up like the Davidic Kingship. The Church is a monarchy. Jesus is the king, and then there is the master of the palace. 

Wiping Out People and God's Goodness - August 16, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 18:13


Fr. Joseph gives the background of why the canaanite woman was looked down upon by the Jews. And yet God shows her his goodness. 

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven - August 15, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 15:28


Becoming a Disciple of Jesus - August 9, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 16:54


In this homily Fr. Joseph talks about becoming a disciple of Jesus and how our desire for the truth is a desire for God. He closes with a story of Edith Stein. 

God's Abundant Goodness - August 2, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 16:52


In the first reading the Lord tells the people to come to him so that he can bestow his goodness upon them. He wants to renew the everlasting covenant. In the gospel we see the people come to the Lord. His heart is moved for them and he feeds them. This multiplication of the loaves and fish points us to the new and eternal covenant, the Mass.

How did the Saints do This? - July 26, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 14:05


In this homily Fr. Joseph explains what made the saints capable of having such an impact on the world. 

The Martyrs of Compiegne - July 19, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 11:07


These martyrs who died as the French Revolution was coming to a close were able to do since they spend time before God. 

Three Types of Souls - July 12, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 19:02


There are those who are dead, those who are dormant, and there are those souls who desire God.

No King? Or True King? - July 5, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 9:47


As the U.S.A celebrates Independence Day this weekend, Fr. Joseph preaches on how the true King brings peace to our hearts. 

Host, Host, and Host - June 28, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 11:12


There are three liturgical words we often hear: host, host, and host. In this homily Fr. Joseph explains the meaning of each and how they all are connected. 

Renewed and Nourished - June 21, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 4:48


In this homily, Fr. Joseph briefly explains the closing prayer from the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time and how it reminds us of how to act at Mass. 

Corpus Christi and First Communion - June 14, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 19:59


What is it? Bread from Heaven. It's really Jesus. Examine yourself before you approach Holy Communion. 

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - June 7, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 19:25


This Sunday as we celebrate Trinity Sunday, the central mystery of our Christian faith, Fr. Joseph goes through the Mass explaining how the Holy Trinity is incorporated into the prayers of the Mass. Lastly he gives a couple of apologies from St. Hildegard. 

Babel, Dry Bones, and God's Spirit within Us - May 31, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 17:23


The feast of Pentecost. From the Vigil Mass readings Fr. Joseph points out that God wishes to be in our hearts. He desires that we are attentive to the voice of the Spirit of God within us. 

Details of the Ascension - May 24, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 13:13


Man goes to God. Jesus commands the 11 disciples to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them, and to teach them all he taught. And what is worship. 

Need-love and Gift-love - May 17, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 10:16


In this Sunday's gospel Jesus says, if you love me you will keep my commandments. Pulling from C.S. Lewis' book The Four Loves, Fr. Joseph briefly explains Need-love and Gift-love. 

Do not let your Hearts be Troubled - May 10, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 5:41


When Jesus says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled," he tells us not to be discouraged or anxious. "Have faith in me," he says. 

Sheepfold and Gate - May 3, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 15:25


In this homily Fr. Joseph explains what a sheepfold is and how Jesus relates this image to the Church.

Discouragement is Foolish - April 26, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 20:28


Jesus turns the discouragement of the two disciples going to Emmaus into hope. Jesus is interested in what discourages you, so that he can turn your discouragement into hope.

Vengeance or Mercy - April 19, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 14:44


A person with a non-Christian heart will naturally desire vengeance instead of mercy. The one with a fully Christian heart will not only desire but also show mercy. 

Jesus' Resurrection is Something Very New - April 12, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 22:44


The resurrected Jesus doesn't look like Jesus. Neither does the Holy Eucharist. 

Good Friday - April 10, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 3:04


What God has done for us is amazing.

Holy Thursday - April 9, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 21:13


Jesus gives himself to us as a Host, that, is as the Victim. He gives the priesthood to his Church. And Jesus commands us to have fraternal charity.

We Don't Have to Disperse - April 5, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 5:07


On this Palm Sunday we hear that the disciples dispersed when Jesus, their shepherd was struck. During this time of the coronavirus we do not have to disperse or leave the shepherd. We can stay with him.

Our Father Hears the Cry of Humanity - March 29, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 14:37


In this homily Fr. Joseph mentions that death is our common enemy, God has his hand in everything so as to bring about a good, and lastly, know that our Father in heaven hears the cry of humanity. 

Do not be sad, but rejoice! - March 22, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 11:35


Even though the world is experiencing the effects of COVID-19 we are still commanded to rejoice. Psalm 23 reminds us that there is hope.

Solemnity of St. Joseph - March 19, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 5:42


On this Solemnity of St. Joseph, Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to remain faithful to the Lord. He also mentions that our baptism allows us to receive the love of God. 

Come into God's Kingdom - March 8, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 11:45


On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Joseph asks, are we divorced from God? The Lord wants to bring about a great reversal in humanity, bringing humanity back to himself. 

Lent: Going to the Essentials - March 1, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 8:11


On this 1st Sunday of Lent, Fr. Joseph speaks briefly about calling to mind the essentials while avoiding temptation and distractions. 

Remember You're Going to Die - February 27, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 14:16


On this Ash Wednesday, Fr. Joseph mentions that everything is passing away even our bodies. What if we died this Lent? What distractions would we cut out of our lives?

Our Sin Kills Jesus - February 23, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 15:20


Thru the grace of Baptism we become capable of loving from the heart the one who hurt us so badly. We become capable of forgiving. Our sin kills Jesus within us and in others, and yet the Father forgives those who come to him. Fr. Joseph tells a great story of forgiveness about a man named John. 

Free Will, Love from the Heart - February 16, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 13:11


The first reading makes it clear we have free will. Jesus raises the bar of how we live the commandments; we are to love from the heart not only externally. And briefly, what makes a marriage lawful. 

I am the Light. You are the light. - February 9, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 9:31


"You are the light of the world," says the Lord, but we cannot reflect Christ's light if we're hiding in the darkness of sin. 

And the Light Overcomes the Darkness - February 2, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 22:24


On this feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, Fr. Joseph speaks about how sin in our life keeps the Light of Christ from shining into our hearts. Confession and Mass allow the Light to shine. 

My Way or God's Way - January 19, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 8:30


On this 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Joseph points to the importance of "beholding" on Christ.

The Most Significant Day - Dcn. Dan Tuhy - January 12, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 9:45


On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Dcn. Dan Tuhy speaks about the importance of Christian Baptism.

What is your relationship to Jesus? - January 1, 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 12:47


On this feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Fr. Joseph explains a couple of different relationships that people can have with Jesus. He closes by encouraging everyone to pray the daily Rosary. 

Families, thank you for... - December 29, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 8:31


In this homily Fr. Joseph speaks briefly about the feast of the Holy Family, then he thanks members of the family for.... He closes with a homily given at the marriage of a couple. 

Bethlehem, Brokenness, Sentinel, and Pantocrator - Christmas 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 16:39


In this Christmas homily Fr. Joseph reminds us that Bethlehem is broken like every other place. Yet Christ came to save us. Let us be watchful.

The True, The Good, and The Beautiful - December 22, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 10:53


Our desire for truth, our longing for goodness, and our desire for beauty tells us that there is something in us which desires God. 

We want More - December 15, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 11:15


At some point we realize that things of this world no longer ultimately fulfill us. We want more. We want God. Given at St. Joseph's in Twin Buttes, ND.

The Greatness of Mary - December 9, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 8:30


As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Mary, Fr. Joseph points out the biblical importance of preparing a pure and holy place for the Lord. God prepared Mary for his Son living in her womb; He granted her the grace of being immaculately conceived. Given at St. Joseph's in Twin Buttes, ND.

Ready to meet Christ? - December 8, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 9:23


Fr. Joseph mentions the importance of being ready to die, to meet the Lord. Be ready at all times. 

One will be taken, one will be left - December 1, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 10:53


On this first Sunday of Advent Fr. Joseph asks, are you ready to die? Advent reminds us to prepare for Jesus coming in glory on the last day. 

The Humble Eucharistic King - November 24, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 11:38


On this feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Fr. Joseph calls to mind that our Lord is truly humble even though he has all glory and honor. Given at St. Joseph's in Twin Buttes, ND.

The Sacrifice of the Mass - November 17, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 12:01


The Jewish world understood sacrifice in three ways: a gift from man to God, to make atonement to God for sin, and to have communion and friendship with God. We celebrate all three at Mass.

Making the Home a Safe Haven - November 10, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 21:26


We are quite aware of the importance of drinking clean water, but how often are we aware of the toxins on the Internet? 

The Word, the Gospel of the Lord - October 27, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 20:29


Sacred Scripture, which is a big part of the Mass, is God's love letter to humanity. If we allow it, God's word is able to heal us of our sin. Our response to God's love is the Creed, "I believe..."

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