Podcasts about Homily

Amidst the distractions and blessings of life, we put Jesus Christ first and foremost in our hearts. (Lectionary #377) June 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 14th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #102) June 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Fr. John Christian's Homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter & Paul 2025, Readings: Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 34, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18, Matthew 16:13-19

HOMILY REFLECTION OF REV. FR. LOUIE PUNZALAN, SVD at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word, Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines

HOMILY REFLECTION OF REV. FR. JOHN BOSCO BAKOK, SVD at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word, Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines

St. Peter and St. Paul reveal how God's grace can work in our weak and wounded hearts to do extraordinary things, reminding us that it is not how we start but how we finish that matters most. (Lectionary #591) June 29, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

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Homily of Fr. Mike O'Conner from Mass on June 29, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Acts 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Where Is Your Treasure? Lessons from Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Today's readings are delivered on the Feast of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The Homily connects Jesus' teaching . . . “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” . . . to the saint's life and our own spiritual priorities. Saint Aloysius, born into immense wealth and nobility in 16th-century Italy, renounced his inheritance as a young man to follow Christ through the Jesuit order. He died young while caring for plague victims in Rome, showing his heart was rooted in God and service. God's Power Shines Through Weakness The Homily contrasts Aloysius' wholehearted devotion with our divided hearts . . . we may believe in God but still invest emotionally and spiritually in lesser things like money, resentment, or comfort. Saint Paul's writings are also cited, noting how God's power shines through weakness. The message calls listeners to examine where their treasure truly lies, and to pray for hearts fully grounded in Christ. Listen more to this Meditation Media. Listen to Where Is Your Treasure? Lessons from Saint Aloysius Gonzaga -------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Where is my treasure? Where is my heart? Where is my strength? Pray that it be with Jesus. Pray to Saint Aloysius. Pray to Our Lady in this shrine of her grace but just pray that your heart be rooted in Christ and your treasure. Be rooted in Him. -------------------------------------------------------------- Saint Aloysius Gonzaga: Italian Painter: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri: 1650 The artist is better known as Guercino. -------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 24-34 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10

Homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul - June 29, 2025 Readings for the Mass: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062925.cfm

Homily for Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul.

HOMILY REFLECTION OF REV. FR. TRANQUILINO “JUN” DE OCAMPO, SVD at the Diocesan Shrine ofJesus the Divine Word, Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines

Father Graham's homily for the fifth week of our preaching series 'Waking the Giant'

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memorial)

Send us a textThe church is not just the place we come to, it is the place from which we are sent forth. We need both, Peter and Paul. Peter, the Rock, who centers us and grounds us in faith; and Paul, the missionary, who calls us to go out to live the good news with our lives.I have Mass on Sunday, June 29 at St. Isidore @ 9:30/11:30 amfrjoedailey@gmail.com

Homilies by Cardinal Blase Cupich. History, the Church, and Today's Moral Crisis. Notre Dame College Prep.

HOMILY REFLECTION OF REV. FR. PAULUS KARMANI, SVD at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word, Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines

Homily for Sunday Mass given by Fr. Dennis O'Keeffe

On this Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we respond to the fierce love of God as revealed by the image of a shepherd who defends, protects, nourishes, and guides the flock entrusted to his care. (Lectionary #172) June 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Conner from Mass on June 25, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Ez 34:11–16 Rom 5:5b–11 Lk 15:3–7 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

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The Two Most Important Days in Our Lives: Birth and Purpose The Homily focuses on the significance of the Nativity of John the Baptist, . . . . . . one of only three birthdays celebrated in the Catholic liturgical calendar (the others being Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary). The Homily highlights John's miraculous birth through the prayers of his elderly parents, his divine calling from the womb, and his faithful fulfillment of his life's purpose: to prepare the way for Christ and bear witness to the truth. There are Two Crucial Days in Each Person's Life The Homily also emphasizes the importance of discovering our God-given purpose, recalling that there are two crucial days in each person's life . . . the day we are born and the day we understand why. Through John's example, the homily invites us to seek their purpose in God's plan and to live it out with humility and faithfulness. Listen to: The Two Most Important Days in Our Lives: Birth and Purpose --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily And that is why there is this great saying, which says, there are two days true, important days in our life. The first one is when we are born. The second one is when we realize why we were born. The second one is when we realize the purpose that God has set for us and we start journeying towards that. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Birth of Saint John the Baptist: Sanish Artist: Bartolomé Estebán Murillo: 1655 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 57-66, 80 First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today's readings First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. Second Reading: Romans 5:5b-11 Gospel: Luke 15:3-7 Catholic Radio Network

To seek the lost means that we also help them change for the better.

27 June 2025

Jesus teaches his disciples that to be known by him we must hear his words and then act on them, allowing our relationship with Christ to transform our hearts. (Lectionary #374) June 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As we listen to St. Isaac the Syrian in Homily Three his focus shifts from speaking of the necessary foundation to be laid in the spiritual life, purity of mind, to drawing us further to purity of heart. Purity of mind is established through the toils of the ascetic life, including vigils, fasting, prayer and meditation upon the scriptures, etc.  One's attraction to the life of virtue grows. However, Isaac warns us that as quickly as it is formed within us, it can be lost. A soul may allow into the mind a thought or image that once again stirs up the passions and what has been gained through much prayer and struggle is lost quickly. Purity of heart, however, is something that only emerges by the grace of God and His action in our lives. All that St. Isaac speaks of in the ascetic life continues. However, purity of heart, the purification of the “sense of senses” comes only by many afflictions, deprivations, separation from fellowship with the world, and deadness to all things. It is truly a dying to self and self will and abandoning oneself to God completely. This is the stumbling block for the majority of mankind, including many Christians. It is to embrace the Cross. One is no longer soiled by little things, nor dismayed by conflicts and struggles. What Isaac is suggesting here is that a soul begins to be fed on solid food indigestible to those who are weak. Such purity of heart comes through many afflictions and is acquired over a long period of time. One's focus becomes fixed upon the Beloved and he becomes the lens through which one views everything. Saint Isaac describes it as a state of limpid purity, of that natural innocence once lost.  To regain such a state is difficult living in a world surrounded by so many things that foster not knowledge of God but rather knowledge of many evil realities. There is only one path to this purity and that is simplicity – desiring the one thing necessary and shaping one's whole life around that reality. This is the immediate goal of the spiritual life as St. John Cassian teaches. We are to abandon what is small in order that we might find what is truly great. We are to spurn what is superfluous and without value in order to discover that “treasure hidden in the field”. We are to become dead to the world in order that we might not live unto death. Saint Isaac reminds us that martyrs are not only those who have accepted death for belief in Christ, but those who die for the sake of keeping his commandments. He does not varnish the gospel for us, but rather brings into clear view the necessity of loving Christ above all things, including our own lives. What the world needs is martyrs – those who bear witness to the very love of the kingdom. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:01:31 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: The receptacle of grace, the "place" of the presence of divine life, is where we encounter God and in union with God become integrated and transfigured beings. The art of the spiritual life is therefore to become conscious of the "treasure hidden in the heart" —to become conscious of the real but unapprehended presence of God in the heart; and this art is effectuated by inducing the intellect, freed from extraneous thoughts and images, to "descend" into the heart and so to become conscious of the divine presence hidden there. 00:01:55 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Heart as explained by Philip Sherrard 00:02:16 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: One of the translators of the Philokalia 00:03:37 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 133, first paragraph on this page, 22nd paragraph from start of this homily 00:08:57 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: The receptacle of grace, the "place" of the presence of divine life, is where we encounter God and in union with God become integrated and transfigured beings. The art of the spiritual life is therefore to become conscious of the "treasure hidden in the heart" —to become conscious of the real but unapprehended presence of God in the heart; and this art is effectuated by inducing the intellect, freed from extraneous thoughts and images, to "descend" into the heart and so to become conscious of the divine presence hidden there. 00:09:14 Adam Paige: The monastery in Egypt is working on a legal appeal at the moment https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1272520/sinai-monastery-working-out-legal-appeal/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email# 00:09:45 Adam Paige: Reacted to "The receptacle of gr…" with ❤️ 00:12:22 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: The receptacle of grace, the "place" of the presence of divine life, is where we encounter God and in union with God become integrated and transfigured beings. The art of the spiritual life is therefore to become conscious of the "treasure hidden in the heart" —to become conscious of the real but unapprehended presence of God in the heart; and this art is effectuated by inducing the intellect, freed from extraneous thoughts and images, to "descend" into the heart and so to become conscious of the divine presence hidden there. 00:13:59 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: The receptacle of grace, the "place" of the presence of divine life, is where we encounter God and in union with God become integrated and transfigured beings. The art of the spiritual life is therefore to become conscious of the "treasure hidden in the heart" —to become conscious of the real but unapprehended presence of God in the heart; and this art is effectuated by inducing the intellect, freed from extraneous thoughts and images, to "descend" into the heart and so to become conscious of the divine presence hidden there. 00:14:02 Myles Davidson: I'm quite happy to pay for your content Fr 00:24:44 Jamie Hickman: The purification of the mind seems more possible on earth whereas the purification of the heart seems more likely to occur in purgatory

Saint Isaac the Syrian asks the question that has been put forward for centuries - “how are we to pray?”  In fact, our Lord himself was asked by his disciples to teach them how to pray as John the Baptizer taught his disciples. Within a few beautiful paragraphs Isaac opens up for us not only what we are to pray for but why. What Isaac would have us understand is that our prayer should be a reflection both of who God is and what he is revealed already in regard to his desires for us and a reflection of who we are and our understanding of our dignity and destiny in Christ. It is as if God says to us, “I became man in order that you might become God. If you did not desire to become God, you would do me wrong“. We are to refrain from asking for the things of this world not because it is wrong to do so in a moralistic or legalistic understanding of things. Rather, we are to ask for what is heavenly. At times our focus upon and anxiety about the things in this world makes our vision myopic. We lose sight of the presence of God and the life and the love that he has promised us. Isaac tells us that when our petitions to God are in accord with His glory then our honor is magnified before Him and He rejoices over us. Similarly, Isaac tells us, the angels and archangels are astonished and exalt whenever they behold one who has been made from the earth asking for what is heavenly – one who is been made from the dust asking for what endures to eternity. Therefore, Isaac, echoing the Scriptures tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness and all else will be given to us. We need only be humble and patient - trusting above all in the providence of God and not rush onwards to great measures before the appropriate time. “For anything”, Isaac tells us, “that is quickly obtained is also easily lost, whereas everything found with toil is also kept with careful watching.“ That which is precious comes only after striving to give our hearts to God and then we must hold onto it with great watchfulness.  What is most essential, however, is that we thirst for Jesus and that He would make us drunk with His love. Do not let your eyes focus on the delights of this world, but rather trust that God desires to give you his peace and the invincible joy of the kingdom. Simply put, “the man who desires the greatest things does not concern himself with a lesser“ --- Text of chat during the group: 00:05:47 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 135, first full paragraph on this page 00:14:39 Myles Davidson: Top of pg. 135 “Do not become foolish…” 00:26:38 Anthony: This reminds me of a quote by Henri Nouwen, that our biggest affliction is a feeling of self hatred. You shared this on Facebook. 00:30:00 Rick Visser: Is it fair to say that Therese L. was disposed to a love that went beyond the sensual-- the felt--and was disposed to a pure love that transcended the feelings? 00:32:28 Joshua Sander: Isaac's mention of us leaving "our dunghill" for the things of Heaven also reminds me of C. S. Lewis, who writes, "It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." 00:33:53 Anna: So the desert fathers and mothers didn't have psychological tools and neurological tools to overcome things like anger, anxiety, fear and so on... did they overcome such things through only ascetic life and prayer? 00:35:58 Gwen's iPhone: It was Leo XIII allowed her to enter Carmel at a young age. 00:46:28 Rick Visser: What are vain repetitions in prayer? 00:46:35 Anthony: When we pray, should we be very specific,  or say only, "Lord have mercy as you know how"? 01:02:05 Rick Visser: Does this mean I must give up my herb garden and pray, give up the lesser things for the greatest things? 01:02:13 Eleana: lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi 01:10:01 Anthony: A Man For All Seasons,  the counsel Thomas More gives to the scholar 01:10:25 Anna: My daughter is asking... Were the desert fathers living in the desert and if so how did they find their food? 01:14:12 Myles Davidson: Desert Christians by William Harmless is a great book about how they lived 01:14:25 Catherine Opie: There are places in the desert where springs come up and monasteries are built on those places 01:15:36 Maureen Cunningham: Thank You Blessing 01:15:39 Rebecca Thérèse: Thank you☺️ 01:15:47 Jeffrey Ott: Thank you!! 01:15:54 Catherine Opie: Thank you God bless 01:16:03 David: Thank you father and may God bless you and your mother

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Hidden Glory: Seeking God's Eyes, Not Man's Praise Today's reading focuses on St. Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians, exploring the theme of abundance in self-giving within the Christian life. Using the metaphor of sowing and harvesting, the Homily critiques a minimalist attitude in spirituality, where individuals do just enough to “check the box” rather than joyfully offering their best. St. Paul's call to be “a cheerful giver” extends beyond charity . . . it involves giving oneself fully and joyfully in prayer, ministry, and service. The teaching is echoed in Christ's Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus urges purity of intention in almsgiving, prayer, and fasting . . . not seeking human approval, but God's favor. The contrast between outward performance and inner authenticity is emphasized, warning against hypocrisy. The Eucharist becomes the ultimate model: Christ, the cheerful giver, offers himself daily in hidden humility. The Homily ends with an invitation to imitate that same abundant and joyful self-giving in all aspects of life. Listen to: Hidden Glory: Seeking God's Eyes, Not Man's Praise ----------------------------------------------------------- A Quote from the Homily This is why St. Paul punctuates that discussion with the statement God loves a cheerful giver. Not one whose generosity is reluctant or grudging, but one who actually enjoys the act of giving. What a remarkable statement that is. And in speaking that way, he's not simply instructing us on mere extension of charity. He's not talking about the giving of gifts; he's talking about the giving of oneself. Because in the end, that is what we're talking about, sowing. ----------------------------------------------------------- Saint Paul Preaching: Italian Painter: Raphael: 1515 Saint Paul preaching the Areopagus Sermon in Athens. ----------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings First Reading: Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16 Psalm: Psalm 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29 Catholic Radio Network

We are to put God's Kingdom first and treat others the way we want to be treated.

A special Homily Highlight from Archbishop Alexander Sample for the Feast of Corpus Christi.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.

Join us for the Thursday Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral celebrated on June 26th, 2025, the feast of St. Jose Maria Escriva. His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, leads the congregation in this solemn service, reflecting on themes of love, mercy, and the universal call to holiness. The Mass includes readings from the Holy Gospel, hymns, and prayers, inviting worshippers to partake in the Eucharist and seek spiritual growth.

26 June 2025

Jesus offers a powerful spiritual insight to help us see into the heart by the fruitfulness of daily life. (Lectionary #373) June 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

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Homily of Fr. Mike O'Conner from Mass on June 25, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Matthew 7:15-20 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Through Weakness, Grace: The Journey Toward God and Heaven This Homily begins with Jesus' saying, “The eye is the lamp of the body,” . . . . . . and uses it to explore how physical sight symbolizes spiritual vision. A personal story about a blind woman illustrates the value of physical sight, but the message moves beyond the literal to focus on spiritual sight . . . our inner vision or life's goals. Jesus is not merely talking about physical eyes, but about the deeper orientation of our lives. The “eye” symbolizes our internal focus . . . what we aim for in life. People may pursue careers or ambitions, but Jesus calls us to a higher goal: heaven and God. Our actions and decisions should be aligned toward this ultimate end. In Our Weaknesses, God's Grace Becomes Most Visible It's not enough to set the goal; we must fully commit ourselves to it, offering even our weaknesses to God for transformation. Drawing on St. Paul, the Homily underscores that in our weaknesses, God's grace becomes most visible. The Homily closes with a challenge: examine your true-life goal, surrender yourself entirely to God, and set your sight firmly on heaven. Listen to: Through Weakness, Grace: The Journey Toward God and Heaven --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Our Lord Jesus Christ is not talking of the eye that we know. He's talking of something higher than that. And what is this something higher than that? It is life's goals. The vision where we are going. What is it that we want in life? This is what our Lord Jesus Christ is talking about, and we know all too well that it is the goals that we set, that direct us, that channel us. That is why, Saint Paul in the first reading says, I will boast of my weaknesses, because it is through them that God shows his grace. It is through them that God's power is shown. Maybe today we ask ourselves, what is our goal in life? It should be heaven. Our goal is God. Knowing our goal is not enough, but are we attuning ourselves to attain this goal? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gates of Heaven: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform: Generative AI Image by Queen of All Hearts What is Generative AI? Generative AI refers to a recent approach in artificial intelligence that involves the creation of AI-generated art. This innovative technique utilizes a potent AI computer to generate images based on textual prompts or instructions. The resulting output is an AI-generated image, representing one interpretation of a given concept, such as the Gates of Heaven in this particular instance. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 19-23 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 11: 18, 21-30

Homily - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Eucharistic Typology

Homily - Trinity Sunday - The Mass: The Best Place to Praise the Trinity and to find Communion with the Trinity

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings First Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm: Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20 Catholic Radio Network

The birth of John the Baptist begins his extraordinary ministry where he prepares the people for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #586) June 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com