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Weekly meditations on the crossroads of geek culture and the Gospel; an audio version of Fr. Roderick’s Sunday homilies.

Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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    • Oct 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 19 EPISODES


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    Gospel for Geeks: Saruman, the Ents and the Parable of the Tenants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 12:36


    How can the conflict between Saruman and the Ents help us understand Jesus’ Parable of the Tenants? I explain the Bible Readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the newest episode of the ‘Gospel for Geeks’ podcast.

    Gospel for Geeks: Rey, Kylo and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 12:59


    How can Rey and Kylo Ren help us understand Jesus’ Parable of the Two Sons? I explain the Bible Readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the newest episode of the ‘Gospel for Geeks’ podcast.

    Gospel for Geeks: Mrs. Weasley and the Workers in the Vineyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 17:38


    My commentary on the Bible readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the Year A. How can Mrs. Weasley’s gift for Harry’s birthday help us better understand Jesus’ Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?

    Forgiving Vader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 13:17


    My commentary on the Bible readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the Year A. How can the themes of forgiveness and redemption in Star Wars and in Harry Potter help us better understand what Jesus says about forgiveness?

    Snape and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 20:46


    In this reflection on the Bible readings for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I look at what Snape could have learned from this week’s Gospel.

    Luke Skywalker and Saint Peter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 14:50


    In this reflection on the Bible readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I look at what Luke Skywalker and Saint Peter have in common.

    Godzilla and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 23:09


    I’ll explain how Godzilla can help us understand this week’s Bible readings. You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100222.cfm Want to help? Join my Patreon community at www.patreon.com/fatherroderick or help me with a one time gift at www.fatherroderick.com The post Godzilla and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Star Wars: Andor and the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 17:06


    I share how the story of Cassian Andor can help us interpret today’s Bible Readings! You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092522.cfm Homily by Father Roderick on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Star Wars: Andor and the Bible appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Harry Potter and the Unjust Steward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 19:07


    In the homily, I share what Harry Potter can teach us about today’s Gospel! You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm Homily by Father Roderick on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Harry Potter and the Unjust Steward appeared first on Father Roderick.

    LEGO and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 15:54


    In the homily, I share what the LEGO Millennium Falcon taught me about today’s Gospel! Homily by Father Roderick on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post LEGO and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

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    Galadriel and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022


    In this homily, I talk about the Rings of Power and the Gospel. Readings: Wis 9:13-18b, Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Phmn 9-10, 12-17, Lk 14:25-33 Homily by Father Roderick on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Galadriel and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

    The House of the Dragon and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 19:14


    In the homily, we'll talk about The House of the Dragon and the Gospel. Readings: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps. 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14. The post The House of the Dragon and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Hobbits and the Narrow Gate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 18:35


    What can Hobbits teach us about today's gospel? Listen to this week's homily to find out! Readings: Is 66:18-21; Ps. 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30. The post Hobbits and the Narrow Gate appeared first on Father Roderick.

    E.T. and Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022


    What can E.T. teach us about today’s Bible readings? Listen to this week’s homily to find out! Homily by Father Roderick on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post E.T. and Jesus appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Breaking Bad and the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 19:31


    What lessons can we learn from Breaking Bad and from today's Bible readings? Listen to this week's homily to find out! Readings: Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21. Homily by Father Roderick on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The post Breaking Bad and the Bible appeared first on Father Roderick.

    My Hero Academia and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 19:31


    How can the popular Japanese series My Hero Academia help us better understand why prayer often doesn't work the way you think it work? Readings: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13. Homily by Father Roderick on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The post My Hero Academia and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Bilbo & Frodo, Martha & Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 16:13


    What are the similarities between Bilbo & Frodo and Martha & Mary? Homily by Father Roderick on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Bilbo & Frodo, Martha & Mary appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Captain Pike and the Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022


    What can we learn from Captain Pike about this week’s Gospel? Homily by Father Roderick on the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Captain Pike and the Rules appeared first on Father Roderick.

    Nick Fury and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022


    How can Nick Fury’s efforts to assemble the Avengers help us better understand today’s Gospel? Homily by Father Roderick on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Support our ministry by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/fatherroderick The post Nick Fury and the Gospel appeared first on Father Roderick.

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