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Homilies, talks, and interviews from St. Basil the Great Roman Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio, USA. www.basilthegreat.org

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    The St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville podcast is an exceptional resource for individuals looking to deepen their faith and connect with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Hosted by Father Ryan, this podcast offers engaging and enthusiastic homilies that are real and relevant, keeping listeners captivated. Additionally, Father Ryan's decision to record his homilies is a wonderful gift as it allows individuals to revisit and share these important messages with others who may benefit from them. The podcast also features other valuable content, such as the Slaking Thirsts podcast, which further enhances the spiritual growth of its listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the powerful insights and priceless guidance provided by Father Ryan. His messages offer profound understanding and help individuals connect with God on a deeper level. Father Ryan's ability to explain complex concepts in a relatable manner makes his homilies accessible and impactful for all listeners. Furthermore, the variety of content provided ensures that there is something for everyone, whether it be short episodes by Tommy or longer discussions on various topics relating to faith.

    However, one potential downside of this podcast is that it may not appeal to those who do not identify as Catholics or have different religious beliefs. While there is value in exploring different perspectives, some individuals may find that the strong focus on Catholic teachings limits their interest in the content presented.

    In conclusion, The St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville podcast is an exceptional resource for individuals looking to deepen their faith and connect with Catholic teachings. Father Ryan's engaging style and powerful insights make this podcast a valuable tool for spiritual growth. Despite its Catholic-centric focus, this podcast has something to offer to anyone seeking meaningful guidance and connection with their spirituality.



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    Latest episodes from St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville

    655. Fr. Liptak Homily - Kiss That Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 8:48


    In John's Gospel, Jesus shows us how to pick up our crosses with an immense love and carry them in this world.  So much so that we are able to unite our sufferings to his as we kiss our crosses.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    654. Fr. Ryan Homily - Hope is Not Naive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 7:34


    Easter is a season of hope.  Our hope is contagious and it impacts others in ways we cannot even imagine.  How do you live in hope, and bring that hope to others?   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    653. Fr. Liptak Homily - Bearing Christ's Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 12:26


    As we go out into the world, we bring the light of Christ into the world.  The light that has defeated darkness and death and brings the promise of eternal life.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    652. Fr. Ryan Homily - God's Crazy Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 6:00


    God loves us so much that He became one of us, and laid down His life for us.  When we think about this love, it is crazy, but should help us to know how crazy He is about us.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    651. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Gift of the Priesthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 15:14


    The Institution of the Priesthood happens on Holy Thursday when Jesus washes the disciples feet and instructs them to do likewise.  When we take a moment to marvel at the priesthood, we can thank God for the beauty of it, that He would be willing to work through His priests in this world.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    650. Via Crucis Full Station of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 38:27


    Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    649. Via Crucis The Fourteenth Station, Jesus is Laid in the Tomb with Cari and Randi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 14:21


    Cari and Randi pray with the fourteenth station, Jesus is laid in the tomb. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    648. Fr. Ryan Homily - He Really Does Love You That Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 7:18


    Jesus stretches out His arms on the cross and shows us what love looks like.  The cross is not meant to be a reminder of how bad we are, but allow us to realize the great gift Jesus gave us, giving everything of Himself for us on the cross.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    647. Via Crucis The Thirteenth Station, Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross with Cari and James

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 14:32


    Cari and James pray with the thirteenth station, Jesus is taken down from the cross. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    646. Via Crucis The Twelfth Station, Jesus Dies on the Cross with Cari and Fr. Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 15:19


    Cari and Fr. Ryan pray with the twelfth station, Jesus dies the cross. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    645. Via Crucis The Eleventh Station, Jesus Nailed to the Cross with Cari and John

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 22:43


    Cari and John pray with the eleventh station, Jesus is nailed to the cross. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    644. Fr. Ryan Homily - Covered in Cookie Crumbs: A Lesson from St. Francis in Dying Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:48


    On his deathbed, St. Francis sang songs of praise, asked for forgiveness, and enjoyed one last cookie before entering eternal life.  His story and the Gospel of the raising of Lazarus, remind us to prepare for death while we can, living generous, holy lives, growing close to the Lord, forgiving and asking for forgiveness, and knowing that we can enjoy the cookies- the joys of this life that God has granted us.     Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    643. Via Crucis The Tenth Station, Jesus is Stripped of His Garments with Cari and Doug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 21:53


    Cari and Doug pray with the tenth station, Jesus is stripped of his garments. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    642. Via Crucis The Ninth Station, Jesus Falls the Third Time with Cari and Kendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 11:01


    Cari and Kendall pray with the ninth station, Jesus falls the third time. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    641. Fr. Ryan Homily - Seeing the Invisible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 12:56


    Jesus doesn't turn away from the blind man, but toward him, just like St. Francis doesn't run from the lepper, but embraces him.  We are called to love the outcast, how do we do that in our daily lives?   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    640. Via Crucis The Eighth Station, Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem with Cari and Andrea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 14:37


    Cari and Andrea pray with the eighth station, Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    639. Via Crucis The Seventh Station, Jesus Falls the Second Time with Cari and Nicole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 19:08


    Cari and Nicole pray with the seventh station, Jesus falls the second time. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8 Song Nicole mentions:    • Twenty One Pilots - Drag Path (Official Vi...     Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    638. Fr. Ryan Homily - What is Your Well?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 12:54


    The woman at the well was running from and trying to solve her problems on her own.  This is not a unique story. Fr. Ryan shares how St. Francis of Assisi and his own personal story of running away to a "well." We are called to find the "wells" in our own lives, and take time this Lent to detach from them and turn toward Jesus.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    637. Via Crucis The Sixth Station, Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus with Cari and Stephanie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 20:55


    Cari and Stephanie pray with the sixth station, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8 Verse by St. Bernard: I see your strength and vigor All fading in the strife, And death with cruel rigor, Bereaving you of life; O agony and dying! O love to sinners free! Jesus, all grace supplying, O turn your face to me.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    636. Via Crucis The Fifth Station, Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross with Cari and Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 22:00


    Cari and Dan pray with the fifth station, Simon helps Jesus carry His cross. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14RS6micrUA/  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    635. Fr. Ryan Homily - Do I Love Jesus? A Greater Understanding of Intimacy with God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 11:01


    When we give things up for lent, coffee, candy, social media, and ask ourselves, do I love coffee more than Jesus? Do I love candy more than Jesus? And as we grow in intimacy with God we can begin to say, Jesus, I want to love you more than coffee, please help me.  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    634. Via Crucis The Fourth Station, Jesus Meets His Mother with Cari and Amy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 21:14


    Cari and Amy pray with the fourth station, Jesus Meets His Mother. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14RS6micrUA/  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    633. Via Crucis The Third Station, Jesus Falls the First Time with Cari and Fr. Liptak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 16:09


    Cari and Fr. Liptak pray with the third station, Jesus Falls the First Time. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14RS6micrUA/  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    632. Fr. Ryan Homily - Serving Those in Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 6:52


    As we journey through Lent, we are called to spend time in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.  St. Francis of Assisi is a great example to us of giving of ourselves in service to others, and as a parish we have an opportunity to help those in need through Catholic Charities.   Give to the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal: https://www.catholiccommunity.org/support/catholic-charities/catholic-charities-appeal  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    631. Via Crucis The Second Station, Jesus Takes Up His Cross with Cari and Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 18:25


    Cari and Andrew pray with the second station, Jesus. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14RS6micrUA/  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    630. Fr. Ryan Homily - Lent with St. Francis of Assisi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:20


    As we begin our Lenten journey, we look to the story of St. Francis of Assisi during this extraordinary jubilee and reflect on the way that he loved.  St. Francis loved with the love that Christ has for us, and we are called to do the same for others.  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    629. Via Crucis The First Station, Pilate Condemns Jesus with Cari and Deacon Rob

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 16:25


    Cari and Deacon Rob pray with the first station, Pilate Condemns Jesus. Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross. As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives. Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel / @stbasilthegr8   Don't like this idea for Lent? Check out 101 Things to Do for Lent: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/5...   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    628. Fr. Liptak Homily - Don't Miss the Point of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 12:40


    As Lent begins, we are faced with a choice, to take the easy way, or to do something that will actually change and transform our lives, so at the end of our lives we will be able to see the face of God and say, Lord I am ready.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    627. Together with Purpose, A Story of Love with Bill and Margarita Selig

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 33:07


    Bill and Margarita share their love story and how the Lord brought them together for a purpose, to get each other and their family to heaven. Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    626. Fr. Liptak Homily - You Are the Salt of the Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 7:37


    Salt brings flavor, safety, and healing to our world.  When Jesus tells us to be salt, he calls us to go out to the world, and bring flavor, safety, and healing to it.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    625. Fr. Ryan Talk- Couples Night of Renewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 13:36


    Fr. Ryan shares a time of prayer with husbands and wives during a marriage night of renewal. Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    624. Via Crucis Podcast Series - One Great Thing to Do for Lent with Cari and Tommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 18:47


    Cari and Tommy reveal St. Basil's Lenten Challenge, Via Crucis.  Journey with St. Basil this Lent through the Stations of the Cross as we contemplate through imaginative prayer the Stations of the Cross.  As we walk alongside those that were in and around Jesus during His final walk to Calvary, we will learn to pray with them in a new way, and bring that prayer into our lives.  Episodes will release Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent.  You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts, or on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@stbasilthegr8    Don't like this idea for Lent? Check out 101 Things to Do for Lent: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/517-101-things-to-do-for-lent-with-cari-and-tommy/    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    623. Fr. Ryan Homily - Shine Before Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 4:59


    Jesus knows who He is and how the Father sees Him, which allows Him to shine. At times we don't shine as we ought, but rather allow the world and what others say to dull our light. How do we invite Christ in, shining ever brighter?  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    622. Fr. Ryan Homily - Fulfillment, Otherness, Personal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 10:33


    As Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, we can often feel like it is a harsh ruling that he delivers.  But what if we instead remembered that Jesus talks to each of us personally, inviting us to the fulfillment that he offers.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    621. Fr. Ryan Homily - Will You Let Him Speak 'Repent?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 8:55


    God trusts us with a mission to bring His Word to the world.  Do we respond to this mission with open hearts and minds, or are we worried of what others think of us.  When Jesus speaks, how do we respond? Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    620. Fr. Ryan Homily - Behold the Lamb of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 12:57


    In the Eucharist, we find peace, joy, love, hope and so many things that the world is desperately in need of.  We are able to be Christ Himself out in the world, bringing Him to light the dark places.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    619. Fr. Ryan Talk - Listening to the Desires of Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 40:20


    Fr. Ryan gives a talk to the staff of St. Mary Parish, Wooster for their staff retreat.  Digging into the desires of our hearts, we are able to hear the Lord and know that He has deep desires for us and our flourishing too.  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    618. Fr. Ryan Homily - Unlimited Ice Cream Samples and the Father's Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 11:12


    We can often believe that there is a limit to the Father's love, just like you can only get so many ice cream samples.  But neither are the case, and we believe that we don't deserve to be immersed in the love that we are baptized into.  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    617. Fr. Ryan Homily - You Are the Star That Leads Others to Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 10:27


    The wisemen follow the star that brings others to Jesus, and often we contemplate who or what led us to Jesus, but how often are we aware of who we are leading to Jesus? We can be that star, that light, in the lives of our loved ones, introducing them to the one who loves, heals, and changes our lives.  Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    616. Fr. Ryan Homily - Best Year Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 9:47


    As we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, we reflect on how we can make this year the best year yet.  The Lord wants us to have the best, how are we holding ourselves back from all his good gifts?    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    615. Fr. Ryan Talk- Intro to Theology of the Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 36:26


    Have you heard of Theology of the Body, but aren't quite sure what it means? What it is? Fr. Ryan shares an introduction to Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body with adults in Lorain county.    Books recommended:  Good News About Sex and Marriage: https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/good-news-about-sex-and-marriage  Fill These Hearts: https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/copy-of-fill-these-hearts-paperback  These Beautiful Bones: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/these-beautiful-bones-an-everyday-theology-of-the-body    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    614. Fr. Ryan Homily - Deflated Balloons and Family Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 12:01


    Our homes and families are called to mirror the Holy Family, which can sound quite overwhelming at first.  But when we look to the example of St. Joseph, we learn that spending time in silence, listening for God, is the model for families.  It is in that silence that our hearts are filled, and we can best serve our families.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    613. Fr. Ryan Homily - Becoming Like God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 10:58


    On Christmas we celebrate a God who became little, like us, entering into our world, lives, and mess, so that we would know that we don't have to hide ourselves from Him, but can share our struggles, hurts, wounds, and weakness with the newborn King.         Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    612. Fr. Ryan Homily - Giving the Gift of Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 12:09


    There are those in our lives that need the gift of peace from us more than anything this holiday season.  Jesus calls us to be instruments of peace as we share a smile, a compliment, or offer forgiveness to those in our lives most in need of it.        Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    611. Equipped for Holiness - Breaking Open Scripture with Deacon Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 21:01


    Deacon Dave walks us through the scriptures as he reflects on what it means to be holy as the Lord is holy. Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    610. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Way We Think Jesus "Should Be"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 10:09


    In the Gospel Jesus proclaims, blessed are those who take offense in me.  As we get closer to the holidays, we are reminded of these words, that when we encounter someone or something other than what we want, that it may be Jesus in disguise, and reflect on how to love best.       Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    609. Reflections on Pilgrimage with Fr. Ryan and Cari

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 20:30


    Fr. Ryan reflects on his recent pilgrimage to Portugal with our parish. He shares stories of joy, peace, and laughs from the pilgrimage, and shares how we can take the lessons of pilgrimage and apply them to our daily life.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    608. Fr. Ryan Homily - Dream of Something More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 10:25


    In the season of Advent, we await the hope of new life, the baby Jesus coming at Christmas.  In that hope, we are given the freedom to dream, dream of a life more wonderful than we can imagine, eternity, with God.      Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    606. Fr. Ryan Homily - Stay Awake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 7:36


    As we begin the season of Advent, we are reminded to stay awake and be ready for when Jesus comes again.  As we wait in the silence and stillness, He comes to us, if only we stay awake to hear Him.     Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    606. Fr. Ryan Thanksgiving Homily - All That is Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 12:25


    We gather to give thanks for every good gift, which ultimately comes from God above.     Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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    605. Saints and Pies Challenge with Tommy, Joe, and Cari

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 18:11


    In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Tommy, Joe, and Cari get together for a fun podcast, trying pies inspired by the saints and trying to match them up.  Learn more about St. Hildegard, St. Basil, St. Bernadette, St. Andre Bessette, St. Damian of Molokai, and St. Benedict.  To watch this podcast, visit our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@stbasilthegr8    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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