Podcasts about holy redeemer

In this episode, Craig Randall is joined by Paula Dudgeon, a seasoned kindergarten teacher from Holy Redeemer in Marshall, Minnesota. Paula shares her extensive teaching experience, the importance of fitting well within a teaching role, and her journey in kindergarten teaching. They explore the significance of movement in learning, the effectiveness of calendar time activities, and engaging students through active participation. Proximity control, formative assessment, immediate feedback, and differentiation are highlighted as key strategies in Paula's teaching methodology. Craig and Paula also discuss the observation process and the value of supportive, growth-focused feedback. Get in touch with Paula here.

Today, we talk about Youth Ministry in Genesee County. St. Robert meets from 7-9pm on Sunday. Holy Redeemer meets from 6:15-8:30pm on Sunday. After the break, we talk about Pope Francis' 12 day apostolic journey to Asia encompassing four different countries. I mention Papua New Guinea in the title simply because I like alliteration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support

There's questions whether a Christchurch Catholic order will continue, even after being stripped of its authority, over unauthorised exorcisms and abuse. The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer's priests have been banned from practicing and told to leave the diocese, after 17 people raised concerns. Its leaders deny they manipulated and controlled followers and interfered in families' lives. Massey University religious expert Peter Lineham says losing its license may not stop the order. He explained it was once a renegade group pulled back into the Church by the Pope, and he wonders if it will go out again into the cold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders of a Catholic group in Christchurch, the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, have been asked to leave the Christchurch Diocese after an investigation into allegations of abuse made by former members of the institute. 

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Holy Redeemer in Vancouver is ready to welcome men in the area to a special day retreat dedicated to St. Joseph. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Deacon Scott Aikin along with Mark MacKenzie will talk about Saint Joseph - Model of Catholic Masculinity.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Genesis 29.15-28, Psalm 105.1-11, 45b, Romans 8.26-39, Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52; Should we be checking our weddings beds? What happens if you have a bad family tree? What does baking bread have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Today we mark the end of a few things here on the Flint Catholic Podcast. First, this is the end of season 3, and we hope to see you all again in late August or early September. Second, Patrick is leaving the Flint area, and so we say goodbye to Patrick on the podcast. Perhaps we'll do a bonus summer special with the new cohost! In the episode, we talk about what we've learned this year, how we've grown spiritually, and what our plans are for the summer. There are lots of things going on in the Flint area this summer, here are a few of them. Vacation Bible School at St. Mathew Parish. June 12-16 from 8:45am-11:55am. This year the children will be learning about the Mystery of the mass. Register online at stmatthewflint.org. The Christian Anderson Band will be live in concert at Holy Redeemer on June 8th at 7pm, get your tickets early! $20 online or $25 at the door! Fr. Matthew Bonk will present a talk about the Eucharist in preparation for Corpus Christi following the 11am Mass on Wednesday, June 7th at Christ the King Parish. The 5th Annual Fr. Anthony Classic Car Show will be on Friday, June 9th from 1-6pm at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. Summer Scripture Days. Spend three summer days exploring the life and letters of St. Peter. The featured speakers are Bishop Earl Boyea and Katrina Iamarino, an instructor at the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan. The retreat will be at Bethany House in Dewitt. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flintcatholic/support

The Care for Creation committees at The Madeleine, St. Charles, Holy Redeemer and St. Andres invite the community for a Prayer Walk for Climate Justice. Darlene Maurer joins The Morning Blend with all the details.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Today, we talk about Pope Francis' 3 year old motu proprio, Vos Estis Lux Mundi. Not sure what that is? Listen and find out! After the break, we answer some questions we recently fielded from a high school student. These are really good questions! Announcements: Fish Fry at Christ the King Catholic Church (1811 Seymour Ave) on November 18 from 11am-6pm Social Ministry Team at St. Pius X - If you think you might like to be a part of a team of people with a heart for reaching out to those in need, please contact Karen Downs (810) 287-2490 or email at: meswfd@aol.com. We are in the planning stages and would love to assemble a team of people. You do not need to be physically mobile to be a part of the team. The Holy Redeemer Christmas Concert is back again this year! We are offering 2 free evenings of your favorite Christmas tunes performed by your favorite musicians and singers here at Holy Redeemer! Come join us on December 9 or 10 at 7:00p.m. for a great family time! This year's concert features: Christine Barron, Daniel Schmit, John Mira, Maria Fabry, Jack Stock, Holy Redeemer's Worship Team, Christmas Orchestra, and Acapella Singers. It's going to be an amazing event, so invite your family, friends, and neighbors to a concert you will be sure to want to come back to every year! Looking for fun family activities this Advent? We got you covered! This year we have so many great activities to keep you and your family entertained and faith-focused as we all wait for the coming of Christ into our hearts, homes, and world. Each morning of Advent, you will receive an email with something fun your whole family can do. Keep the faith—Join the fun! Click on the link to get great ideas sent to your inbox every day of Advent! https://hrc.flocknote.com/signup/27888 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/flintcatholic/support

Bishop Elect Woost joins FD and Mike again this week.1:15:  So who CAN receive?2:25: What is the Sacrament really about anyway?3:00:  How does one request to receive the Anointing of the Sick?3:50   Sometimes at Mass?4:25:  Is this a "repeatable" sacrament?5:00:  Have we receive the anointing of the sick?5:25:  Fr. Damian's experience of learning how to anoint the sick7:00:  Why can't Deacons anoint the sick?7:35: Mike gives a push back!9:00   What type of healing should we expect?10:10:  FD's friend's experience at the Chrism Mass.11:10:  The Bishop's Ministry in this regard.12:10:  Mike's mom's experience of the Sacrament.13:40:   Mental Illness?14:45:   Age limit on the Sacrament of the Sick?  15:05:   Church Search:Bishop Woost's Brother's (Fr Tom Woost) Church is St. Brendan's Parish in North Olmstead, OH.His other brother (Fr. Dave Woost) is Pastor at Divine Word in Kirtland, OH. Holy Redeemer in South Collinwood we talk about this week.16:50:   Readings for this coming week can be found here.17:50  Here's a link to Bishop Woost's ordination  live stream on August 4.The Hillbilly Thomists Concert is also August 4 with Bishop Woost leading Night Prayer....no tickets needed for the Hillibilly Thomist concert--just show up at St. Wendelin's Parish.

2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77.1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5.1, 13-25, Luke 9.51-62; Does Elijah actually pass the mantle to Elisha? What does freedom look like for a Christian? How serious is the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Try the fitness app I use, FOR FREE! Get in shape with THE fitness app everyone is talking about. Try Fitbod FREE and get 25% off when you sign up. Click hereHere's what happened on the full show available on my Patreon.1 – 0:00:00 – Stuart Reeves McCallister. Ben Michael Szost. Eric sleepy for Christmas. Dragging Ernie to Star Wars. Star Warns nerd talk.2 – 0:15:54 – 4 year old traffic update. Dave Jaconette in the house. Lions playoff math.3 – 0:28:37 – The church of Tupac Shakur.4 – 0:36:16 – No response from Julius. Ben nervous for Best of. Ben goes the extra mile. Sports updates.5 – 0:47:55 – Carrie Fisher dying & George Michael dead. Stu does not trust Eric with guns.6 – 1:02:31 – Eric's Xmas reaction video.7 – 1:24:34 – No stalkers for Stu. Clues and Categories. Sports updates.8 – 1:40:48 – Joe Hicketts from the Griffins.9 – 1:57:53 – Celebrity Name Game.10 – 2:10:53 – 10 minutes with Huge; Huge has awesome phone connection.11 – 2:23:00 – Eric hates nobody. 10 captivating news stories of 2016.12 – 2:35:46 – Diana buys herself a Xmas gift, wraps it, and then surprised when opening it. Awkward statements from Jackie on Xmas. Coming out of the closet.13 – 2:50:10 – Sports updates. Christmas Mass at Holy Redeemer; kid thinks Jesus is nude.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A. The Mission from the Holy Redeemer. B. The Meeting with the Holy Redeemer.

A. The Mission from the Holy Redeemer. B. The Meeting with the Holy Redeemer.

Back on the podcast is our friend, Father Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the rector of Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan and a writer for Christianity Today, Mockingbird, Clarion, and The Huffington Post. Oxford High School, the site of the latest school shooting in the US, is in Holy Redeemer's parish, and Kenneth joined us on the podcast to talk about his experience of providing pastoral care to the students, families, and teachers in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.

Students from Riverside, Reagan and Holy Redeemer high schools visited the Marcus Center for a dance masterclass with Avery Sobczak, a cast member in the musical "Hamilton," which was touring in Milwaukee.

God REVEALS himself as our Holy Redeemer who comes down and calls When our Redeemer (I AM) comes down and calls, trust in his character and name.  1-The LORD reveals Himself- His Person (v2-6) 2-The LORD reveals His past works, His present knowledge and His plan for deliverance (v7-10) 3-The LORD reveals his name How do we see Jesus in Exodus 3?

We had such a good time chatting with Kenneth Tanner, we kept the conversation going at the end of the regular episode. We decided to share this conversation with you all. Kenneth Tanner is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. You can connect with Kenneth Tanner on: Facebook     Instagram     Twitter Check out the website for Church of the Holy Redeemer You can connect with us on    Facebook     Instagram      Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric! If you enjoy our show, could you take a moment to rate and review the podcast on your platform of choice. This will help new listeners find us. Voiceover clip in intro used with permission by C. Baxter Kruger

In this episode we chat with Fr. Kenneth Tanner about finding a richer and more authentic connection to faith. Looking at the early church, and how it relates to us today. Seeing the humanity of Jesus. The human god...the suffering god.  Kenneth Tanner is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. You can connect with Kenneth Tanner on: Facebook     Instagram     Twitter Check out the website for Church of the Holy Redeemer You can connect with us on    Facebook     Instagram      Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric! If you enjoy our show, could you take a moment to rate and review the podcast on your platform of choice. This will help new listeners find us. Voiceover clip in intro used with permission by C. Baxter Kruger

Isaiah is a large book - so large in fact, that we couldn't get through the whole thing in one segment, we needed to split it into two! Today, we'll talk through the first half of the book and next week, we'll finish Isaiah. After the break, we talk with the Director of Worship at Holy Redeemer, Dan Schmit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/flintcatholic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/flintcatholic/support

It’s episode 12! We attended an advance screening of A Quiet Place 2 so we talk about that, we talk about our zoo trip, Satanic Panic, Gundella the green witch of Detroit, Wes Anderson, punching each other in the stomach, and more! Who is The Holy Redeemer and is he your friend? Yeah, no. Shut up and listen. Twitter: @johneltenney @JessicaKnapik Insta: @johneltenney @magickbrows @wuwpod

Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.22-27, John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15; What's the value in returning to older movies? Why does the Spirit empower the speaking of other languages? What does holy hope look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Acts 1.15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5.9-13, John 17.6-19; How can we read scripture through the lens of Emmaus? Why is the Spirit so confounding? What does it mean to be truly happy? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

(00:00-09:46): Timothy Dalrymple writes “Why Evangelicals Disagree on the President” in Christiainty Today. Brian and Ian discuss the potential reason why we are divided, and how we can come together. (09:46-27:28): We spoke with Kenneth Tanner from Church of the Holy Redeemer. He has written for Huffington Post, Patheos, and much more. He wrote “A Benediction for Election Season” in Sojourners Magazine. He starts the prayer with “May you remember that all politics and all platforms and all legalities and all borders and all leaders are temporary.” He then takes time to unpack this prayer. He also talks about the Open Table Conferences. Open Table has been a unique conference that provides space for authentic dialogue as we explore questions about God, life, and spirituality. It is part of a relational movement, a growing awareness, that bows at wonder and mystery and delights in love and freedom. Hidden agendas do not fuel our conversation, rather it is the relentless love of God, like living waters filling the deepest spaces of our stories, that we seek to engage. Remaining true to its original inspiration, the Open Table remains a welcoming space to learn and be refreshed as we journey together in a different narrative – that God revealed in Jesus is better than we ever imagined. (27:28-37:32): Peter Leithart writes “Democracy Can't Save Itself” in Center for Pastor Theologians. (37:32-47:23): In the headlines: ‘They All Got Careless’: How Falwell Kept His Grip on Liberty Amid Sexual ‘Games,’ Self-Dealing. The deposed university president secured backing by ousting critics and hiring the family members and businesses of loyalists. (47:23-55:44): Jill McCormick writes “How Each Enneagram Type Is Handling The Election Season” in Relevant. PLUS, Pamela Rutledge writes “Struggling With Election Anxiety? Basic coping skills can help keep stress in check.” (55:44-1:04:54): Friend of the show, Chad Ragsdale writes “Why Your Conservative Uncle Votes Differently Than You”. (1:04:54-1:14:50): Brian and Ian discuss “6 Spiritual Truths that Won’t Change with the Election” by Fredrick Schmidt in Patheos to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:44): Headlines: Parents Of 545 Children Separated At U.S.-Mexico Border Still Can't Be Found. Moody Bible head responds to Title IX claims, sex abuse mishandling: 'My heart aches'. Pope endorses civil union laws for same-sex couples. (09:44-27:45): We were joined by pastor Jeff Frazier. He leads Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, IL. Before transitioning into this role, Jeff was the Teaching Pastor at Chapelstreet Church, and prior to that he spent the previous 15 years in youth ministry: 9 years at Chapelstreet Church and 6 years on staff at Willow Creek Community Church. We touched on his ministry at the church, how he transitioned into leadership, and what he wants people to know about what being a pastor is all about. (27:45-37:35): Daniel Harrell writes “Christianity Is About Systemic Change” in Christianity Today. Why do we need the one in whom all things hold together? Brian and Ian discuss this. (37:35-47:19): “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God” (Matthew 22:15–22). We all know the passage where Jesus is talking with the church leader. Brian and Ian discuss this piece in Patheos. (47:19-1:07:31): We spoke with Kenneth Tanner from Church of the Holy Redeemer. He has written for Huffington Post, Patheos, and much more. He made a theological transition from Pentecostal to Evangelical. Pentecostal views on ‘suffering’ lacks understanding, it instead harps on leaving the world behind. They discuss Ancient practices, liturgy, young adults, and loitering with Jesus. (1:07:31-1:17:36): Jon Acuff writes “7 Questions to Ask Before You Throw Down Online” in Relevant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pray, worship and praise the LORD all the time.Thank you for tuning in.#GlendaCoker

Pray, worship and praise the LORD all the time.Thank you for tuning in.#GlendaCoker

David talks with Fr. Nathe from Holy Redeemer Church in Vancouver about blessings received after a recent accident The post Morning Blend Guest: Fr. Nathe, Holy Redeemer Church appeared first on Mater Dei Radio.

Brenda talks with Dina Marie about her upcoming retreat at Holy Redeemer in Vancouver The post Morning Blend Guest: Dina Marie Hale, Assumption Retreat appeared first on Mater Dei Radio.

Genesis 32.22-31, Psalm 17.1-7, 15, Romans 9.1-5, Matthew 14.13-21; With whom do you most identify in scripture? Should our prayers be more pentecostal? Why was Paul so grumpy? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.

Genesis 32.22-31, Psalm 17.1-7, 15, Romans 9.1-5, Matthew 14.13-21; With whom do you most identify in scripture? Should our prayers be more pentecostal? Why was Paul so grumpy? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.

In today's episode we're bring you a wonderful conversation with Fr. Kenneth Tanner. In it, he and Jonathan discuss the pandemic. Specifically, what it is teaching us about ourself, our community and our nation? They discuss the nature of God found in Jesus. As well as a beautiful invitation to embrace the emotions that comes as part of your human experience.Fr. Tanner is pastor at Church of The Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hill , Michigan. He is a writer and regular contributor to numerous websites and publications including the Huffington Post and Sojourners.We know you will enjoy this beautiful conversation.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiwwPlease rate, review, share, and subscribe!Edited and produced by Joel Everson

Genesis 29.15-28, Psalm 105.1-11, 45b, Romans 8.26-39, Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52; Should we be checking our weddings beds? What happens if you have a bad family tree? What does baking bread have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.

Genesis 29.15-28, Psalm 105.1-11, 45b, Romans 8.26-39, Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52; Should we be checking our weddings beds? What happens if you have a bad family tree? What does baking bread have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.

(00:00-09:50): We have a few updates about several topics including Jeffery Epstein’s accomplice, the “COVID party” in Alabama, and NBA2K’s tribute cover to Kobe Bryant. (09:50-19:32): Kelly Hamren writes “Reflections from a Christian scholar on Social Justice, Critical Race Theory, Marxism, and Biblical Ethics” on No Walls Ministry. (19:32-38:25): We spoke with Kenneth Tanner from Church of the Holy Redeemer. He has written for Huffington Post, Patheos, and much more. He made a theological transition from Pentacostal to Evangelical. Pentacostal views on ‘suffering’ lacks understanding, it instead harps on leaving the world behind. When we seek to escape the world, God enters the world. He also touches on how we bring people together in this divided world. He also talks about how God became TRULY human, not a type of “alien humanoid”. He was truly tempted, truly hungry, and truly emotional. (39:22-49:29): Jon Steingard Fronted an Award-Winning Christian Rock Band. He Tells Us Why He No Longer Believes in God. The former frontman for Hawk Nelson speaks out about his apostasy, and Brian and Ian discuss what happens when high-profile Christians leave the faith; and why. (49:29-58:57): Abdu Murray writes “Canceled: How the Eastern Honor-Shame Mentality Traveled West” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian and Ian discuss cancel culture. (58:57-1:08:38): Ed Stetzer continues his series on patriotism in the church with his latest instalment, “Patriotism is a Good Thing, but How Should we Think about God and Country Worship Services?” (1:09:42-1:19:11): As we approach the Fourth of July, Brian and Ian cover some safe ways to celebrate and how to “live in mission” with your neighbors and community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend was ordination weekend in the Diocese of New Ulm, and we are so blessed to have two new priests in our diocese. So this week a bonus episode: A talk I gave for RACE Sunday last November at Holy Redeemer in Marshall. I'm so grateful for God's calling me to the priesthood!

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the Lectionary passages for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany (A): Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and Matthew 5:21-37. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the Lectionary passages for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany (A): Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

On this episode, we continue our series on our hopes and dreams for the future of the church with pastor, writer, and creative force of nature Father Kenneth Tanner. Fr. Kenneth is the pastor at Church of the Holy Redeemer, a charismatic Episcopal congregation in Rochester Hills, Michigan. In our conversation, we discuss his spiritual journey, his calling to ministry, and his aspirations for the future of the church. You can follow Fr. Kenneth on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can visit his blog on Clarion: Journal of Spirituality and Justice. To engage with this subject further, please join our Messy Conversations group on Facebook. You can also follow our podcast page here. We'd love for you to join our brand new online "Religion Rehab" book study by clicking here. Each episode of The Messy Spirituality Podcast is expertly crafted by The Podcast Doctor, Eric Howell. If you're thinking about starting a podcast, please get in touch with Eric to see how to put his expertise to work for you. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work via Patreon. You'll receive early access to new episodes as our way of saying thanks for your generous support! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the Lectionary passages for the Second Sunday after Christmas (A): Jeremiah 31;7-14, Ephesians 1:3-14, and John 1:(1-9), 10-18. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Stacey L. DonFrancesco, DO, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Holy Redeemer Hospital, shared the story behind her title with us.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the Lectionary passages for the Third Sunday of Advent (A): Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

First episode of Inside CHSL with host Jeremy Otto and Brendan Johnson. The fellas will discuss how the show got started(0:10). Also, JB’s top 5 things learned the past week (2:40). Moment in Catholic League History since 1926 recalls Holy Redeemer football champs (11:24). CHSL Director, Vic Michaels, is this week’s guest (12:40). The best team last 30 years is early 2000’s St. Mary’s Prep (20:20)? Finally things to watch the upcoming week (23:28).

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My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the Lectionary passages for the First Sunday of Advent (A): Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (C): Jeremiah 31:27-34, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, and Luke 18:1-8. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (C): Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (C): Jeremiah 18:1-11, Philemon 1-21, and Luke 14:25-33. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (C): Isaiah 1:1, 10-20, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, and Luke 12:32-40. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (C): 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Galatians 5:1, 13-25, and Luke 9:51-62. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Last Sunday after Epiphany (C): Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-36. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

Our guest today is Chris Holt. She is the Chief Experience Designer at Holy Redeemer in Pennsylvania, a faith-based institution that offers diverse healthcare services to families and patients. In this episode, she tells the story of her organization’s innovative transformation that centers on purpose and service. What she did differently - looking at experience as a way to innovate, will inspire you.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Twenty Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (B): 1 Samuel 1:4-20, Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (B): Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, and Mark 9:30-37. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (B): 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Ephesians 5:15-20 and John 6:51-58. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (B): 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Ephesians 2:11-22 and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including The Huffington Post and Sojourners. We discuss the lectionary passages for the Day of Pentecost (B): Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21 and John 15:26-27; John 16:4b-15. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

What in the hell is going on with the Lord’s Supper? Is it called communion? Is it called the Divine Liturgy? The Eucharist? How often should we do it? Does it matter how we take it? All of that really depends on which church you go to, but which one is right? Kenneth Tanner, who is been in ministry at Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills for 13 years, joins us to share some much needed insight into the mess the church has made of something so pure! He drops some bombs on fear-based-communion-exclusion as he shares with us what the meal is really all about. So come on, join us! Let’s break bread and remember Jesus! Find Kenneth here: On Twitter @kennethtanner http://www.patheos.com/blogs/imagochristi/ http://www.holyredeemer.us/ Got thoughts on this topic, or a crazy story? Reach out to us we’ll read them on the show! Support us on Patreon! | www.patreon.com/nypp Twitter | @NYPastors #NYPPulpit Facebook | @NotYourPastor Instagram | @NYPP Web | www.notyourpastorspodcast.com If you’d like to contribute a sermon to our Pulpit project, please visit www.notyourpastorspodcast.com/pulpit for details. Music: https://www.bensound.com, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tours/Enthusiast/ Intro/Outro music Bringing Down Broadway --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notyourpastors/message

For any Catholic parish, a Fish Fry cooks up fun and some revenue during the season of Lent. At Holy Redeemer in the St. Louis suburb of Webster Groves, a portion of that green potential is being invested in Green education-by-example, led by two Moms.                Jamie Hasemeier, Earthworms guest (pictured right, photo by Dave Leuking), came to "Holy" with strong personal environmental values. She wants to contribute in every way to a healthy world for her four children - and for her fellow humans everywhere. When Jamie teamed with fellow Mom Lisa Reed, who runs the church's annual Fish Fry, she worked through several cycles of Lent to cook sustainability into those events. Students educate guests about low-waste eating as they direct diners to correctly recycle and compost. Results of these efforts included less than 2 bags of landfill trash from each of 2017's Fish Fry evenings - that each served over 750. Green efforts continue growing! Features in the St. Louis Review, an archdiocesan publication, and the St. Louis Green Dining Alliance blog helped boost attendance in 2017, when these dinners went Compostable. Trays going into yellow Compost bins are not Styrofoam - they are plastics made from plants. Other parishes are acting on the Holy Redeemer Green example, set by Mothers who love Earth - and act on their faith. Music: Rearview, performed live at KDHX by Belle Star THANKS to Anna Holland, Earthworms skillful, tasteful engineer Related Earthworms Conversations: Laudato Si, understanding Care for Our Common Home, with Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (January 2016) Dr. Peter Raven, science advisor to Pope Francis' Climate Change encyclical (June 2015)

My guest is Ken Tanner. We talk about the lectionary texts for the last Sunday after Epiphany (B): 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 and Mark 9:2-9. The Rev. Kenneth Tanner is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including The Huffington Post and Sojourners. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

My guest is Kenneth Tanner. He's the pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including "The Huffington Post" and "Sojourners." We discuss the lectionary passages for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (A): Exodus 17:1-7, Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21:23-32. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

The Rev. Kenneth Tanner is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Mich. He writes for numerous websites and magazines, including The Huffington Post and Sojourners. Special Guest: Kenneth Tanner.

EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode Kenneth Tanner talks about the power of Eucharist, church iconography and how the the humility and vulnerability of God should inform our worship of violence and gun culture. Interviewer: Ben GraceABOUT KEN The Rev. Kenneth Tanner is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and seven children. He loves talking about Jesus, the best films of Woody Allen, and making salsa. His writing has appeared in Patheos, Huffington Post, Sojourners, Books & Culture, National Review, Christianity Today, Behemoth, and Real Clear Religion. He also publishes on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Summary of today's show: For the past 25 years, Colbe Mazzarella has organized hundreds of people for a Good Friday Way of the Cross for Life through Boston, stopping at churches and in front of abortion clinics to pray for the end of the awful practice and offer reparations for their sins and those of our country and the world. Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell discuss with Colbe how the Way of the Cross has grown over the years into three simultaneous walks averaging about 400 people giving witness through the city. In preparation for Palm Sunday, Scot, Fr. Mark, and Colbe read and discuss the lengthy Passion narrative. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Colbe Mazzarella Links from today's show: Today's topics: Way of the Cross for Life 1st segment: Scot welcomed Fr. Mark to the show. On today's show, we will be hearing and discussing the Passion narrative for Sunday, but first we'll talk to Colbe Mazzarella, organizer of the Way of the Cross for Life. Scot said the US bishops have asked everyone to pray and fast for religious liberty and protection of conscience. If everyone hasn't heard that yet, they could pray with us this prayer from the . O GOD OUR CREATOR, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome— for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us— this great land will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2nd segment: Scot and Fr. Mark welcomed Colbe Mazzarella. Scot congratulated hero n the 25th year for the Way of Cross for Life. It started when she read a newspaper article about someone starting a similar walk in California. She told people what a good idea it is and when no one else started it she did. On Good Friday, they walk and stop and pray in front of several churches and abortion clinics, following three different simultaneous routes. They start at 9 am and usually end by noon and so people go on to a Good Friday service. They walk through Boston and Brookline and East Boston. Colbe noted how often as the people walk, praying not protesting, they get a good response from those who see them. Scot said the Good Friday connection helps people to acknowledge their own sinfulness, especially as it relates to the topic of abortion. They offer up reparation for our sins and the sins throughout the world. Colbe said reparation means “to repair” something bad that has happened, and abortion is something bad that is harming our whole culture. We need to make reparation as a whole nation. Scot asked how it's different now from 25 years ago. Colbe said for her, she started pushing a stroller with her baby and now he's a math teacher. Over the years, they've added reflections to the traditional Stations of the Cross that include a pro-life meditation that goes with each station. In Boston they start at Government Center. In Brookline they start at Planned Parenthood on Comm. Ave in Allston. In East Boston, the begin at Holy Redeemer. That walk ends at the Madonna Shrine. Colbe said attendance does fluctuate with the weather, but there's usually 400 or so who are usually there. The East Boston walk is more of a neighborhood event. In downtown Boston they walk through the business district and end up at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The Brookline/Allston walk mainly follows the streets of Allston. Colbe said Most Holy Redeemer is mainly Spanish speaking, so the prayers alternate Spanish and English. It has a touch of Latin cultural flavor. You don't have to sign up. Just show up at one of the starting points. Scot asked about the ups and downs of doing this ministry over 25 years. Colbe said having something that happens on a particular day every year makes it easier over something that's more open-ended. Having people who are meeting on a schedule is very important, whatever volunteer ministry you lead. Colbe said the walk is a mirror of what Jesus did: walk through the city with some people they pass for them and some against. It also keeps Jesus' suffering as something timeless, connecting the suffering of Christ with the troubles in own lives and our place. Fr. Mark ask if people are really against them and Colbe said they do hear awful things yelled at them. In response, they respond like Christ, silently and praying for the person. Scot asked what a difference it's made in her children's and grandchildren's lives to make such a public witness of their faith. Colbe said it's great to start when they're young so they don't see it as unusual. Her kids walk right up front holding the banner and later in life they're used to stepping up. When they see someone being negative, they see one angry individual versus a large group of prayerful people. They've borrowed the Holy Thursday tradition of the station churches. At each church, they go inside and say two of the stations. They also have Bible readings, going verse by verse through Salvation History, from Genesis to Revelation. Some of the stops include the Paulist Center, St. Thomas More chapel (even though it's closed now), St. Anthony's Shrine, St. James in Chinatown, Holy Trinity, and the cathedral. At the cathedral they make the same two stations, but are led by Cardinal Sean. This year it's in the downstairs chapel. They discussed the renovations that have happened in the cathedral, including the beautiful chapel. They also discussed the various languages prayed in the cathedral. Colbe said most people walk the whole route, but people do join along the way. 3rd segment: Now as we do each week, we look forward to the readings from this Sunday's Mass. We will hear the Gospel of the Pasison Narrative read in four voices. The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days' time. So the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to arrest him by treachery and put him to death. They said, “Not during the festival, for fear that there may be a riot among the people.” When he was in Bethany reclining at table in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of perfumed oil, costly genuine spikenard. She broke the alabaster jar and poured it on his head. There were some who were indignant. “Why has there been this waste of perfumed oil? It could have been sold for more than three hundred days' wages and the money given to the poor.” They were infuriated with her. Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you make trouble for her? She has done a good thing for me. The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them, but you will not always have me. She has done what she could. She has anticipated anointing my body for burial. Amen, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed to the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.” Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went off to the chief priests to hand him over to them. When they heard him they were pleased and promised to pay him money. Then he looked for an opportunity to hand him over. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?” He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city and a man will meet you, carrying a jar of water. Follow him. Wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”' Then he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready. Make the preparations for us there.” The disciples then went off, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover. When it was evening, he came with the Twelve. And as they reclined at table and were eating, Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” They began to be distressed and to say to him, one by one, “Surely it is not I?” He said to them, “One of the Twelve, the one who dips with me into the dish. For the Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” Then, after singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will have your faith shaken, for it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be dispersed. But after I have been raised up, I shall go before you to Galilee.” Peter said to him, “Even though all should have their faith shaken, mine will not be.” Then Jesus said to him, “Amen, I say to you, this very night before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” But he vehemently replied, “Even though I should have to die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all spoke similarly. Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be troubled and distressed. Then he said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch.” He advanced a little and fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour might pass by him; he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will.” When he returned he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Withdrawing again, he prayed, saying the same thing. Then he returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open and did not know what to answer him. He returned a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. Get up, let us go. See, my betrayer is at hand.” Then, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. His betrayer had arranged a signal with them, saying, “The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him and lead him away securely.” He came and immediately went over to him and said, “Rabbi.” And he kissed him. At this they laid hands on him and arrested him. One of the bystanders drew his sword, struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his ear. Jesus said to them in reply, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs, to seize me? Day after day I was with you teaching in the temple area, yet you did not arrest me; but that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.” And they all left him and fled. Now a young man followed him wearing nothing but a linen cloth about his body. They seized him, but he left the cloth behind and ran off naked. They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together. Peter followed him at a distance into the high priest's courtyard and was seated with the guards, warming himself at the fire. The chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin kept trying to obtain testimony against Jesus in order to put him to death, but they found none. Many gave false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. Some took the stand and testified falsely against him, alleging, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with hands and within three days I will build another not made with hands.'” Even so their testimony did not agree. The high priest rose before the assembly and questioned Jesus, saying, “Have you no answer? What are these men testifying against you?” But he was silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him and said to him, “Are you the Christ, the son of the Blessed One?” Then Jesus answered, “I am; and ‘you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.'” At that the high priest tore his garments and said, “hat further need have we of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as deserving to die. Some began to spit on him. They blindfolded him and struck him and said to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards greeted him with blows. While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the high priest's maids came along. Seeing Peter warming himself, she looked intently at him and said, “You too were with the Nazarene, Jesus.” But he denied it saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” So he went out into the outer court. Then the cock crowed. The maid saw him and began again to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them.” Once again he denied it. A little later the bystanders said to Peter once more, “Surely you are one of them; for you too are a Galilean.” He began to curse and to swear, “I do not know this man about whom you are talking.” And immediately a cock crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” He broke down and wept. As soon as morning came, the chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” The chief priests accused him of many things. Again Pilate questioned him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of.” Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed. Now on the occasion of the feast he used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested. A man called Barabbas was then in prison along with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion. The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them as he was accustomed. Pilate answered, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” For he knew that it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed him over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. Pilate again said to them in reply, “Then what do you want me to do with the man you call the king of the Jews?” They shouted again, “Crucify him.” Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?” They only shouted the louder, “Crucify him.” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified. The soldiers led him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, AHail, King of the Jews!” and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him. They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. They brought him to the place of Golgotha — which is translated Place of the Skull — They gave him wine drugged with myrrh, but he did not take it. Then they crucified him and divided his garments by casting lots for them to see what each should take. It was nine o'clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” With him they crucified two revolutionaries, one on his right and one on his left. Those passing by reviled him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself by coming down from the cross.” Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes, mocked him among themselves and said, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also kept abusing him. At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Some of the bystanders who heard it said, “Look, he is calling Elijah.” One of them ran, soaked a sponge with wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink saying, “Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to take him down.” Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. Here all kneel and pause for a short time. The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. When the centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed his last he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” There were also women looking on from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome. These women had followed him when he was in Galilee and ministered to him. There were also many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. When it was already evening, since it was the day of preparation, the day before the sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a distinguished member of the council, who was himself awaiting the kingdom of God, came and courageously went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate was amazed that he was already dead. He summoned the centurion and asked him if Jesus had already died. And when he learned of it from the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. Having bought a linen cloth, he took him down, wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses watched where he was laid. Scot said when he prays this on Palm Sunday and Good Friday, it's always difficult to shout as part of the crowd. But it drives home our own sin. Colbe said we do crucify Christ when we sin and so it's only appropriate that we are the ones to voice that. Fr. Mark said most priests don't preach a long homily after this, but usually emphasize the entry into Holy Week. But a few interesting parts include the line about the young man wrapped in a linen cloth, who some say was the author of the Gospel, St. Mark. It doesn't say it's Mark, but why is it in there? Other possible appearances of Mark might be the rich, young man and the young man who peers into the empty tomb on Easter Sunday. Scot noted that effects of nature, when true darkness falls over the land, earthquake, the veil in the Temple being torn in two. We could have been one of those shouting for the crucifixion, but we could also be the pagan centurion giving testimony, having witnessed the three hours darkness and the momentous events. Why is it just the single voice who reads this line? Colbe said it's always fewer who see Christ for who he is. But we are often both those who call for the crucifixion, and also those who express our belief. Scot said thinks about how often we are faced with choosing Jesus or Barabbas in our life, i.e. something that is a replacement for Jesus. How often do we choose not-Jesus? It could be as basic as praying more or watching television? Listening to Catholic talk radio or sports talk radio. Fr. Mark said we could be Pilate, who finds his way out and not understanding the full consequences of what he does. Rick Heil, producer, said we could be Simon Cyrenean, the bystander called from the crowd to perform a minor but extremely important role. People are often willing to step up and help if only they're asked. Scot said Judas comes off worst in this reading, but second worst in Peter. Eventually Jesus gives Peter a chance to repent, to choose Christ instead of himself three times, and then making him Pope. We can never do something that Jesus won't forgive. Choose Peter's way, not Judas' way. Colbe said the biggest difference between Judas and Peter is Judas wouldn't turn to Jesus, couldn't believe in forgiveness. Scot said the Agony in the Garden often gets overlooked in this long narrative, but there are important choices in that scene. For instance, the apostles couldn't stay awake and pray with Jesus for three hours. Sometimes we need to give our attention and best effort to accompany him in prayer. Let him accompany us. This was a gift to the apostles, to be in Christ's presence in that moment. Fr. Mark said we should pledge to spend time during Holy Week with Christ in the garden. Perhaps that could include the Way of the Cross for Life.

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