St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (Gilbert, AZ) Podcasts

Seventh Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 7:55-60 or Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 or 17:20-26 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6) Reading II - Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 0:19-23 Gospel - Lk 24:46-53

Seventh Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 7:55-60 or Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 or 17:20-26 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6) Reading II - Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 0:19-23 Gospel - Lk 24:46-53

Seventh Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 7:55-60 or Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 or 17:20-26 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6) Reading II - Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 0:19-23 Gospel - Lk 24:46-53

Altar Consecration on June 10! Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Tuesday night June 10, 2025 Bishop Dolan will be coming to St. Mary Magdalene to consecrate our altar. After the Mass please stay and enjoy some desserts. This will also be the farewell reception for Fr. Chris and Fr. Sylvester. We can't wait to see you there! Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Sixth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 14:21-27 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1) Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Sixth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 14:21-27 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1) Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Fifth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 14:21-27 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1) Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Fourth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel - Jn 10:27-30

Fourth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel - Jn 10:27-30

Fourth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel - Jn 10:27-30

Fifth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 14:21-27 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1) Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

May is Mary's Month Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  During this month devoted to Mary there's a common theme in her messages to us, go to Jesus! Indeed Mary always leads us closer to Christ so may she intercede for us so that our trust, love, and faith in Christ may grow more fervently day after day.  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Habemus Papam Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  This week's video is just a few of my thoughts and reflections on the conclave of 2025 and the election of Pope Leo XIV.  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Congratulations to our First Communicants and Confirmandi Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Congratulations to the 104 young people making sacraments today (May 2, 2025). May the Body and Blood of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit lead you closer to Christ! Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

There is room for you in the pierced heart of Jesus! Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Happy Easter! This weekend we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, that wonderful feast where we celebrate and give thanks for the victory of Christ over sin and death!  Also I share a bit on Pope Francis and what I take away the most from his pontificate and legacy.  Come join us for our Divine Mercy holy hour on Sunday April 26, 2025 from 3 to 4pm in the church!   God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Happy Easter! Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Blessed Good Friday and Happy Easter! How good God is! He allows His heart to be pierced today and the font of grace and mercy flow forth. But this also means that there's room in His pierced heart for each of us! I can't help but think about this during these most sacred days. Christ chooses each of us, Christ chooses you and He makes room for us in His heart so that we might dwell with Him forever. For this we can always give thanks and look to any crucifix with love, gratitude, and hope in the debt that He paid for our salvation. We adore you O Christ, and we praise you! Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.  God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Fifth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Is 43:16-21 or Ezek 37: 12-14 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) or PS 130(129):7 Reading II - Phil 3:8-14 or Rom 8: 8-11 Gospel - Jn 8:1-11  or Jn 11:1-45

Fifth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Is 43:16-21 or Ezek 37: 12-14 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) or PS 130(129):7 Reading II - Phil 3:8-14 or Rom 8: 8-11 Gospel - Jn 8:1-11  or Jn 11:1-45

Fifth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Is 43:16-21 or Ezek 37: 12-14 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) or PS 130(129):7 Reading II - Phil 3:8-14 or Rom 8: 8-11 Gospel - Jn 8:1-11  or Jn 11:1-45

Fourth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Josh 5:9a, 10-12 or 1 Sm 16:1b,6-6, 10-13a Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a) or PS 23:1 Reading II - 2 Cor 5:17-21 or Eph 5:8-14 Gospel - Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 or Jn 9:1-41

Fourth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Josh 5:9a, 10-12 or 1 Sm 16:1b,6-6, 10-13a Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a) or PS 23:1 Reading II - 2 Cor 5:17-21 or Eph 5:8-14 Gospel - Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 or Jn 9:1-41

Fourth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Josh 5:9a, 10-12 or 1 Sm 16:1b,6-6, 10-13a Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a) or PS 23:1 Reading II - 2 Cor 5:17-21 or Eph 5:8-14 Gospel - Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 or Jn 9:1-41

Fourth Sunday of Lent Reading I - Josh 5:9a, 10-12 or 1 Sm 16:1b,6-6, 10-13a Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a) or PS 23:1 Reading II - 2 Cor 5:17-21 or Eph 5:8-14 Gospel - Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 or Jn 9:1-41

Third Sunday of Lent Reading I - Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 or Ex 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 (8a) Reading II - 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 or Rom 5:1-2, 5-5 Gospel - Lk 13:1-9 or Jn 4:5-42

Third Sunday of Lent Reading I - Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 or Ex 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 (8a) Reading II - 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 or Rom 5:1-2, 5-5 Gospel - Lk 13:1-9 or Jn 4:5-42

Third Sunday of Lent Reading I - Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 or Ex 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 (8a) Reading II - 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 or Rom 5:1-2, 5-5 Gospel - Lk 13:1-9 or Jn 4:5-42

Reflections on St. Patrick and St. Joseph Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  I hope your Lenten journey has been fruitful thus far. This week we had two amazing saints that remind us of the value of sacrifices and penances having value and doing incredible things when offered to the Lord. Let us, through their intercession, continue in our own Lenten disciplines and persevere so that Christ may more readily manifest Himself in our lives.  God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Second Sunday of Lent Reading I - Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 Reading II - Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1 Gospel - Lk 9:28b-36

Second Sunday of Lent Reading I - Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 Reading II - Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1 Gospel - Lk 9:28b-36

Second Sunday of Lent Reading I - Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 Reading II - Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1 Gospel - Lk 9:28b-36

Abraham and the stars in the sky! Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  This week we have a powerful reading from Genesis 15 as our 1st reading for Mass. In this reading we see Abraham invited to gaze up into the sky and count the stars in the middle of the afternoon! He can't see the stars, and similarly, sometimes we can't always see God or His plan for us, but we know they are there. What a great reminder for us of trust in the Lord and that just because we don't see it, doesn't mean that He isn't leading us! May this Lenten journey help to further cultivate our faith that we may model a faith like that of Abraham and follow the Lord in all things.  God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

First Sunday of Lent Reading I - Dt 26:4-10 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (see 5b) Reading II - Rom 10:8-13 Gospel - Lk 4:1-13

First Sunday of Lent, Christ is tempted in the desert Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  This Sunday's Gospel comes from Luke 4:1-13, the temptations of Jesus in the desert and in that same vein I share some reflections on this Gospel and how we can resist sin and temptation in our own life.  Have a fruitful and blessed Lent! God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Ash Wednesday Reading I - Jl 2:12-18 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Reading II - 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 Gospel - Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Sir 27:4-7 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 (see 2a) Reading II - 1 Cor 15:54-58 Gospel - Lk 6:39-45

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Sir 27:4-7 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 (see 2a) Reading II - 1 Cor 15:54-58 Gospel - Lk 6:39-45

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Sir 27:4-7 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 (see 2a) Reading II - 1 Cor 15:54-58 Gospel - Lk 6:39-45

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 103(102): 8a - L Reading II - 1 Cor 15:45-49 Gospel - Lk 6:27-38

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 103(102): 8a - L Reading II - 1 Cor 15:45-49 Gospel - Lk 6:27-38

Our Lady of Lourdes Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  First, I want to share with you all a wonderful opportunity to engage in fellowship. On Sunday February 23rd from 1-3:30 pm our Family Faith Formation staff and volunteers are hosting a "Children's Outdoor Fun Day." We'll have food trucks, drink carts, face painting and many other activities for everyone! See you there.  Second, our annual Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) has begun. This is our diocese's annual appeal to support charitable works throughout our diocese including (but not limited to) supporting the education and formation of our seminarians, future priests for the Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you all for your generosity to the CDA. You can learn more about the CDA here: https://dphx.org/cda/ Lastly, we celebrated earlier in February two pretty cool saint days, at least for me, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette Soubirous- the visionary of Lourdes. This was the Marian apparition that sparked in me a deeper desire and love of Mary and Marian devotions. I share more about it in the video, no spoilers here!  God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Jer 17:5-8 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6, (40:5a) Reading II - 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 Gospel - Lk 6:17, 20-26

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c) Reading II - 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11 Gospel - Lk 5:1-11

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c) Reading II - 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11 Gospel - Lk 5:1-11

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Reading I - Mal 3:1-4 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Reading II - 1 Heb 2:14-18 Gospel - Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Reading I - Mal 3:1-4 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Reading II - 1 Heb 2:14-18 Gospel - Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 (see Jn 6:63c) Reading II - 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27 Gospel - Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 (see Jn 6:63c) Reading II - 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27 Gospel - Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 (see Jn 6:63c) Reading II - 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27 Gospel - Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Mystical Body of Christ Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  This week the Church invites us to reflect on the diversity and uniqueness of our gifts and how each of us offers something back to God for the sake of proclaiming the Gospel and sharing the Good News of Jesus with everyone! God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Is 62:1-5 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 (3) Reading II - Cor 12:4-11 Gospel - Jn 2:1-11, 21-22

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I - Is 62:1-5 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 (3) Reading II - Cor 12:4-11 Gospel - Jn 2:1-11, 21-22