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Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily in which he shares the news of Theodore McCarrick's passing. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the topic of societal structures of sin. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the need for forgiveness and healing. Listen to learn more!
Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily for Laetare Sunday. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the Parable of the Forgiving Father. Listen to learn more!
Sermon for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany (C) Sunday, 23 February A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch
Luke Adam Hawker is a tree-inspired artist, a devoted father, a Sunday Times best selling author and a Woodland Trust ambassador.After a short walk in the Surrey Hills, Tom and Luke sit down to discuss the timeless powers of trees in storytelling, the way his son Harry has irreversibly shaped his life for the better and how trees can offer faith in tougher times.Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast channels and content here: https://linktr.ee/themeaningoftreespodcast
Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage. Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy. His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.
In this week's episode, Father Luke Wilgenbusch and I are diving into the importance of the priesthood and why priests are such a vital gift to our Catholic faith. As midlife Catholic women, we often juggle family, work, and community, and it can be easy to overlook the powerful role of the priesthood in our spiritual lives. Yet, without the priesthood, we wouldn't have the Eucharist—the greatest gift God has given us! Father Wilgenbusch shares his perspective on the sacredness and responsibility of being a priest, acknowledging the tension between the human flaws of each priest and the sacramental grace that flows through them. It's a beautiful reminder that priests are human like us, but they also carry out an extraordinary mission to bring Christ to us in the sacraments. We also discuss how we can support the priesthood, especially in the midst of all the negativity and criticism priests sometimes face. Prayer, encouragement, and loving constructive feedback are just some of the ways we can help lift up our priests, who carry a heavy spiritual burden for us all. As Catholic moms, we are uniquely positioned to strengthen the priesthood by recognizing the importance of these men who serve in our parishes. Father also offers a thoughtful response to the question of why the priesthood is reserved for men, sharing the deeper theological and spiritual reasons behind the Church's teaching. Tune in for this heartwarming and insightful conversation, and learn how you can be a greater support to the priesthood in your own life. Let's pray, uplift, and appreciate our priests for the incredible role they play in bringing us closer to Christ. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.
Guest Preacher: Marco Rankin Boldness in Prayer (Verses 5–6) Persistence in Prayer (Verse 7) God's Generosity and Faithfulness (Verses 8–12) The Ultimate Gift: The Holy Spirit (Verse 13)
Luke 1:5-25 English Standard Version Birth of John the Baptist Foretold 5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah,[a] of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years. 8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” 18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” 19 And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” 21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute. 23 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home. 24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, 25 “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.” Footnotes Luke 1:5 Greek Zacharias
Reading Luke 2:46-52 where a 12-year-old Jesus is teaching in the temple, asking questions and amazing the teachers with his answers, doing the business of His Father. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
The Faithfulness of the Father | Luke 15:11-17 | Bro. Josiah Connor
Apostles Creed: Sitting at the Right Hand of the Father (Luke 19:11-27) by Trinity Community Church
Lost and Found: The Forgiving Father
Pastor Shaun gives a relevant word from the story of the prodigal son about having a relationship with a loving Father,
Mercy, Grace, and Compassion: The Compassionate Father - Luke 15 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard Summary: In this thought-provoking sermon from the series "Mercy, Grace, Compassion," Pastor Donnell begins by defining these interconnected concepts before delving into the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son. He offers a fresh perspective that shifts our focus to the father's extraordinary display of mercy, challenging societal norms of the time. By comparing the father's actions to those typically associated with a mother's love, Pastor Donnell challenges our conventional understanding of God's character and invites us to reconsider our image of divine mercy. Pastor Donnell expertly weaves together the story's narrative, highlighting the father's compassionate response to his wayward son's return and contrasting it with the older brother's struggle to accept such boundless forgiveness. This exploration of the elder brother's perspective mirrors our own potential hesitations when faced with extending mercy to those we deem less deserving. Through this, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own attitudes towards mercy and justice, and to recognize the transformative power of God's kindness in leading us to repentance. The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder of the importance of our perception of God, emphasizing that a compassionate, merciful, and grace-filled image of the Divine can inspire us to live more courageous and kingdom-oriented lives. Pastor Donnell leaves the audience with a challenge to allow the Holy Spirit to renovate their hearts, enabling them to more fully embrace and embody the merciful nature of God in their own lives and relationships. This message reinforces that mercy is not just a theological concept, but a practical action that can profoundly affect how we interact with others in our community.
Pastor Brent Averill
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, 23 June A+D 2024 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch
Welcome back to The Changed Life! This week, Pastor Chris and Pastor Ken dive deep into the latest installment of our Sermon Series Sons & Daughters, The Father (Luke 15). In case you missed this weeks service make sure to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ze4AXjahkQw
This series is a study of the gospel of Luke. Luke was a traveling physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. Each week, as we study Luke, we seek to find the prescription that this Christian doctor would prescribe for us to become more like Jesus.
Pastor Ryan gives our Good Friday sermon. Highlights: 1. Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood HimLuke 22:26-312. Jesus' heart for His enemies Luke 23:32-383. Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father Luke 22:39-49Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We'd love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer
Pastor Jeff L gives our Good Friday sermon. Highlights: Matthew 16:21-23Matthew 27:25Luke 23:26-49Philippians 2:1-81. Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood HimLuke 22:26-312. Jesus' heart for His enemies Luke 23:32-383. Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father Luke 22:39-49Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We'd love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer
Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage. Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy. His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.
Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage. Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy. His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.
A sermon by Guest Preacher Joseph Colón from Luke 11:1-13. More about Grace Bible Church: http://begrace.org.
How does God view sinners in the misery of lostness? Is God angry? Is God cold toward those who have walked away from Him? How does God treat those who are living in rebellion to Him? This parable gives clear insight to all of this!
Luke 12
In Luke 15, Jesus tells a famous parable. Said parable tends to be best known by the name, “The Prodigal Son.” Yet, what is evident is that the central character of the story is the not the son who returns, but rather the father who lovingly demonstrates unmerited favor to both of his sons. Accordingly, in the episode, Dr. Sadaphal will extract theological lessons and practical applications from the parable of the “Loving Father.” This wonderful story highlights divine love, forgiveness and joy over the lost who are found.
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection- Season 2 Episode 187- A Properly Ordered Prayer Life- He is Our Father- Luke 11-1-4 -anchordintheword -morningreflections -prayer
Wednesday Evening
Recorded live on Sunday, Sept 17, 2023
Pastor Josh Hall uses "The Parable of the Faithful Father" (aka, The Prodigal Son) to identify the characteristics of our Heavenly Father. 1. Wise - vv. 11 - 12 2. Patient - v. 14 3. Merciful - vv. 14 - 19 4. Compassionate - v. 20 5. Forgiving - vv. 21 - 24 6. Waiting - vv. 25 - 28
NOTE: Audio recording issues at the beginning of the audio Speaker: Pete Hatton Date: May 29, 2023 Title: Lost & Found: The Searching Father Scripture: Luke 15
Luke on the 15th chapter of his gospel brings to us three different parables. In the context that we gather from the previous chapter, there were many people coming to Jesus to hear and learn from him. In the beginning of the 15th chapter, we see that the religious leaders were jealous of the crowds coming to relate to Jesus. … The post The Rejoicing Father – Luke 15 appeared first on Anuhea Chapel.
Sermons and Audio of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago
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In this episode of #PTBA - Father Luke, Chaplain at Cardinal Gibbons High School, sits down with Father Jim and Mike to talk about the evangelization of young people. Tune in to hear his journey and approach when working with high school students.
Sometimes I forget to pray. And sometimes I forget to pray for a while. Life gets busy, or I don't find myself with quiet alone time... and talking to God gets pushed aside. But praying is so important, especially during the busy times. It's good to talk to God about what's on my mind and be reminded of the relationship I have with Him..It can be hard to remember to pray, but Jesus gave us an example of how to make special time for prayer. He often went off by Himself, found a quiet spot, and spoke with the Father. Jesus did this many times during His ministry. Even when it didn't seem like He had time to pray, that's especially when He withdrew to be alone with the Father (Luke 5:15-16)..One night, Jesus knew that He was going to be betrayed by one of His disciples very soon, and He took time to pray to the Father for the people He was about to die for. He asked the Father that they would be protected, sanctified, and unified in love (John 17:11-23). This is a beautiful demonstration of the sacrificial love that Jesus has for us—He prayed for us before His death. Jesus's prayer reminds us of who He chose to die for and why He chose to go through with the brutal, humiliating, lonely death on the cross. It's for us. Jesus knew that His death would provide the only way for us to be with Him forever (verse 24). And after Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended to the right hand of God, where He continues to pray for us (Romans 8:34)..As we wait for Jesus's return, we still get to talk with Him through prayer. And, like Jesus prayed before He went to the cross, we can pray before we go through hard things. As we take time for conversation with our Savior, He helps recenter us. He reminds us that He loves us, that He is with us through every challenge we face, and that He will help us face those challenges in love. • Naomi Zylstra.• We can talk to God anywhere and anytime—He loves to hear our prayers, including the short, quick ones. Even so, why do you think God invites us to take time alone with Him to pray?.• When in your day do you like to pray? How could you make a habit of praying at this time every day (or at least most days)?.They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” Mark 14:32 (NIV)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 11:13, David Platt reminds us that God loves granting good gifts to his children. ________I want to personally invite you to this year's Secret Church. We are going to dive word-for-word into the book of Jonah, and as I've been studying this book, I cannot wait to explore it with you! Most people just know it's a story about a fish swallowing a man, but it is so much more than that, and it contains shocking relevance to our lives and the world around us today.Learn more about Secret Church and sign up at https://radical.net/secret-church
Father Luke recounts the story of a wonderful Bronx Ash Wednesday which began his best Lent ever. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.
Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage. Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy. His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.
Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage. Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy. His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.