Podcasts about Sirach

Deacon Al celebrates the Vatican approval of Fulton J. Sheen's beatification, shares a local miracle story, and guides listeners into the start of Lent with practical reflections on fasting, abstinence, and choosing a Christ-centered life. He reviews the weekend readings (Sirach, 1 Corinthians, Matthew), offers reflections on free will and repentance, and invites teens and listeners to engage with the station and submit questions for future shows. Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Send a textJoin us as we make our way through reading the Apocrypha for the first time. Each episode will be a read and react attempt to understand the Apocrypha and what sort of Jesus we might see coming out of it.

Psalm 42 Sirach 36:1-5,10-13 Psalm 19A Jeremiah 15:16 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on February 15, 2026. The readings are from Sirach 15:15-20, Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Matthew 5:17-37 Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube:: / @slakingthirsts

Mass Readings for Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 15, 2026 Reading 1, Sirach 15:15-20 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 Reading 2, First Corinthians 2:6-10 Gospel, Matthew 5:17-37

Sirach 15: 15-20; 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10; Matthew 5: 17-37; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sirach 15:15-20 ( He has not commanded anyone to be ungodly) 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 (A wisdom God decreed before the ages for our glory)

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus didn't give us a new weight to carry, but a new way to carry the weight. We all have things that we NEED to do. When we show up knowing that we are doing what God has asked, there is the necessity to also do what God has asked us to do the WAY God has asked us to do it…with love. Mass Readings from February 15, 2026: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. Based up on Sirach 15:15-20; Ps 119; 1Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37.

Delivered by Dwi Setyo, Svara Nirmala and Stella from the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Mamajang in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Sirach 15: 15-20; Rs psalm 119: 1-2.4-5.17-18.33-34; 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10; Matthew 5: 17-37.ACCEPTING THEPOSSIBLE MYSTERY OF GOD Our meditation today is entitled: Accepting theImpossible Mystery of God. A young man and his girlfriend have only been datingfor a month. Indeed, there are many similarities in both of them that make thisrelationship full of joy. But there are also many differences between them thatoften trigger debates, prejudices, negative thoughts and anger of the one to another.They must learn to accept all these as the reality in their dynamic and mutuallove as uniuqe individuals who has just began their journey together. On one occasion, both went to attend a friend'swedding. In the holy Matrimony Mass, the priest who preached in the homily saidthat the faith that Jesus sowed and planted in his followers is something superiorto all forms of human logic. Faith is not like science and technology, thatalways seek to provide evidence to be seen, found, used and changed. All ofthat have their limits and will be out of date in due time. But faith actually teaches us about the impossible.All the goodness and righteousness of God is possible for Him alone. For humansit is impossible. Both couples, the one who was in the joyful celebration ofmarriage and the one who was still in the beginning of love relationship, mustrealize that each person is unique, with different characters, backgrounds andcircumstances to make things become impossible. True love is naturally an impossiblelove. Our human reason, logic and feelings are very clearlyimpossible to have a sufficient understanding and perspectives on the many ofGod's advice, guidance and commandments.  For example, we are asked to forgive withoutlimits, enter the narrow door in order to be saved, become salt to the world,give the left cheek a slap after the right one, love and pray for the enemies,leave everything in this world to follow Christ. All these become part of ourfaith. We understand and accept them in and with the faith that we profess. The main reason God puts the impossibility character inour faith is that our hope does not stop and we are always challenged to seekand find the answer on God's mystery. The spirit of our faith is to attain andbecome like Jesus Christ. Jesus asks us to go further than this world'sstandards until we finally reach His standards. In essence, He is asking thatour faith and religious life go beyond the scribes and Pharisees, who hold thekeys to religious life and the teaching of the faith. Wisdom and mystery of God which is hidden and alwaysbeyond human understanding, however, we still accept and obey because of ourfaith. It is how we answer His call and the path we choose to achieveperfection. We are always advised by the scriptures to choose this path, andnot any other way of this world. Let us pray. In the name of the Father... O heavenly Father,may this Sunday celebration help us to be ever faithful to our vocation andbecome true witnesses of Christ in the midst of this world. Our Father who artin heaven... In the name of the Father ...

Sirach 44: 1-15; Matthew 19: 27-29; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

JD Flynn and Kate Olivera talk about the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Special appearance by Dr. Scott Powell.This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics at the Institute for Liturgical Formation.To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:20.Reading 1 - Sirach 15: 15-20Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10Gospel - Matthew 5: 17-37 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

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Sirach 45: 1-6;Matthew 19: 27-29;Haydock CommentaryPlease consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sirach 47: 2-11; Mark 6: 14-29; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sirach 44 & 45; Luke 10: 1-9; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sirach 47:2-11 (David praised the Lord God with all his heart and loved God) Galatians 2:19-20 (It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me)

In this St. Monica Parenting Meeting, Fr. Younan William explores the challenges of balanced parenting based on a verse from the book of Sirach. Fr. Younan discusses the dangers of extreme leniency and harshness in raising children, emphasizing the need for a middle ground that combines love with discipline, nurturing with structure, and freedom with boundaries. He explains how parents can maintain this balance by using authority, persuasion, love, and prayer while respecting children's free will and preparing them for independence. Fr. Younan draws from biblical examples and personal experiences to highlight the importance of consistent rules, teaching obedience, and fostering a healthy relationship with church authority. The talk addresses common struggles such as parental guilt, managing misbehavior, and helping children develop spiritual habits without overwhelming them. Fr. Younan concludes by encouraging parents to rely on God's grace and pray continuously for their children as an essential part of their upbringing. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Sirach 44 & 45; Matthew 25: 14-23; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

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Read OnlineWhen Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:1–3The Beatitudes call us to the heights of morality and holiness. Those who live according to these divine precepts are blessed beyond measure. The promises to those who live this high calling are great: They become children of God and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Furthermore, they receive comfort, satisfaction, mercy, purity, and peace. Though the rewards are great, so are the requirements: spiritual poverty, holy sorrow, meekness, longing for righteousness, a merciful heart, purity, peacemaking, and patient endurance during persecution.The Beatitudes reveal the culmination of God's moral teaching and the highest revelation of the Christian life. To fully appreciate their significance, it is helpful to understand the history of moral revelation. Doing so is more than a history lesson on God's deepening revelation, it also reveals the path for our spiritual journey toward perfection.Morality begins with the Natural Law—the innate understanding of right and wrong written on the human heart. This Law is from God and is often described as living in accord with right reason or common sense. All people have access to this moral law within their own consciences, enabling them to recognize God as the Creator, honor Him, respect human dignity and the common good, and refrain from acts such as murder, theft, and deception. Though universally present in all people, sin and our fallen human nature cloud our ability to clearly see and follow that law.In the Old Testament, God slowly revealed Himself and called His people to greater holiness and moral living by adding to the Natural Law through revelation. From Abraham and his descendants, God raised up Moses through whom He revealed the Ten Commandments—a concise moral code rooted in Natural Law but explicitly revealed by God that called His chosen people to right worship, justice, and love for one's neighbor.Through the prophets—such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel—God called Israel to move beyond mere external observance of the law to an interior conversion of heart. Isaiah emphasized the virtues of justice and mercy, Jeremiah prophesied a new covenant in which God's law would be written on the hearts of His people, and Ezekiel promised that God would give His people a new heart and a new spirit, enabling them to follow His statutes.The wisdom literature—Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, Sirach—deepened the understanding of moral life by revealing moral gifts, such as the Fear of the Lord, the blessedness of righteousness, and the call to trust in God's providence and live a virtuous life.The Beatitudes elevate all laws of the Old Covenant. Jesus not only calls us to profound holiness, He also provides the means to achieve it through His Sacrifice, transmitted through the grace of the Sacraments. To live the Beatitudes is to live in imitation of Christ, who perfectly embodied all virtues in His life, Passion, and Resurrection. Hence, the Beatitudes are not only a moral code we must follow, they are a participation in and union with the Son of God, Who lived the Beatitudes to perfection.As we ponder the Beatitudes, reflect today on their high and glorious calling, as well as their rewards. Sometimes, reading the Beatitudes can leave us discouraged, as we are aware of how far we are away from perfecting them. Dispel discouragement and know that these new divine precepts are attainable by grace. Set your eyes on the heights of perfection and open yourself to the abundant grace offered. Doing so will not only result in glorious spiritual rewards in this life, it will also result in the greatest eternal rewards in Heaven.Lord of perfection, You lived the Beatitudes to the fullest during Your life on earth and continue to manifest those perfections from Heaven. Please open my heart to Your grace and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that I may answer the call to the new and glorious moral state to which I am called. Empower me to live fully immersed in and guided by Your Sacrificial Love. Help me to inspire others to embrace this path of holiness, so that we may journey together toward the eternal joy of Your Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You!  Image: Église Saint-Martin de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Sirach 51: 1-8, 12; Matthew 25: 1-13; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Show Notes When we lose someone, it can be easy to fall into the comparison trap, as we've mentioned in previous episodes. From the timelines of going through the emotions associated with grief to even how we seek help and who we seek help from. Yet even with the belief and acceptance of God's goodness and perfect plan for us and for our departed loved ones, we may find it difficult ourselves to recognize the depths of our own suffering, preventing us from beginning the process of healing. Where can we turn when we find ourselves in situations in which we recognize we need healing? And how can our own journey towards healing lead us to help others heal? Guest BioKate LeFaivre is a certified CatholicPsych mentor partner and the founder of Mosaic Mentorship. Widowed with eight children after twenty-one years of marriage, Kate walks with other widows and those who have experienced loss as a faith-rooted companion offering the hope that healing is possible. Kate is now married with four additional step-sons.Scripture​“The Lord Is Near To The Broken-Hearted, And Saves The Crushed In Spirit.” -Psalm 34:18​Matthew 5:12 ​Sirach 35:18Inspirational Quote“Your tears were collected by the angels and were placed in a golden chalice, and you will find them when you present yourself before God.” - St. Padre Pio of PietrelcinaLinks​KateLeFaivre.com​CatholicPsych.com/kate-lefaivre, ​LinkedIn Kate LeFaivre​FB Kate LeFaivre​Substack Kate LeFaivre  ​IG @kate.h.lefaivre​Kintsugi Prayer for Mary, Tom, Turin, Jim LeFaivre, Jim TierneyJournaling Questions​Kate mentioned her husband talked about death a lot and she spoke about the fact that she wondered if he knew the end of his earthly life was coming soon. Have you had an experience like that? What was it that led you to believe your loved one knew?​Jennifer spoke about the concept of a “last hurrah”, the idea that someone has a burst of energy just before death as a blessing for those who will be left behind. Looking back on your own experience, do you feel like you experienced this? What was that like?​How does our faith give us hope for second chances? ​Are there situations holding you back from trusting God's plan for you? What's holding you back from trusting God? ​Kate spoke about a time when she was unexpectedly triggered. Have you experienced that before? How did you cope with it?​How do you respond when someone asks you to share your story of loss? Are you hesitant to share? ​How has your faith been impacted by your loss?​Kate shared a verse from the bible that has been comforting to her, Psalm 34:18. What are some scripture verses that have brought you comfort? If you don't have one, take some time to sit with Psalm 34:18 to see if it resonates with you and, perhaps, journal about it.If you are new to the podcast, to sure to follow us on instagram or facebook @mourningglorypodcast or check out our website, www.mourningglorypodcast.com where you'll find links to all of our episodes with shownotes, links to resources like books and articles, even prayers. We'd also love for you to check out our private online community, which you'll find linked on our website.

What genre is the book of Sirach? Who wrote it? What are some of the issues concerning its inspiration? Why should Catholics still read it today? Dr. Andre Villeneuve joins us to discuss his latest commentary on this book of Scripture.  ----- The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others.   John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support   Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook   Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support

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Sirach 31: 8-11; Luke 12: 35-40; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sirach 51: 1-8, 12; Matthew 25: 1-13; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Send us a textJoin us as we make our way through reading the Apocrypha for the first time. Each episode will be a read and react attempt to understand the Apocrypha and what sort of Jesus we might see coming out of it.

Psalm 42 Sirach 36:1-5,10-13 Psalm 19A Jeremiah 15:16 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Sirach 45: 1-6; Luke 12: 35-40; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Psalm 131 Psalm 132 Sirach 44:1-2,16a--45:5 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 35:1-2,3c,9-19,22-23,27-28 Sirach 43:13-35 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 18:31-51 Sirach 42:15--43:12 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 18:2-30 Sirach 24:1-22 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 10 Psalm 12 Sirach 11:12-18 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

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Second Sunday after Christmas Day (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-14, Sirach 24:1-12, Psalm 147:12-20, Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:(1-9), 10-18

Psalm 42 Sirach 36:1-5,10-13 Psalm 19A Hebrews 13:7-9a Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother's authority he confirms over her sons. (Sirach 3:2) As our new year begins, let us learn to exercise the authority we have in Christ, while we also live within the protection of Mary's authority.

Fr. Ryan preached this homily on December 27, 2025. The readings are from Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 & Mt 2:13-15, 19-23. — Connect with us! Website: slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on December 27, 2025. The readings are from Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 & Mt 2:13-15, 19-23. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

Mass Readings for the Feast of the Holy Family - Sunday December 28, 2025 Reading 1, Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Reading 2, Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Another gem from the book of Sirach on honoring you Father and Mother

Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3: 12-21; Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The "trad family" goes back farther than the 1950's... Men and women need to be authentically masculine and feminine for their marriages and families to thrive. But what IS authentic masculinity? What IS authentic femininity? Mass Readings from December 28, 2025: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family— including St. Paul's heavily misunderstood words to Christians in Colossae about family structure, and the Holy Family's flight to Egypt.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:11Reading 1 - Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14Psalm 128: 1-5Reading 2 - Colossians 3: 12-21Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

“Are laypeople supposed to raise their hands during the Our Father?” This question opens a discussion on the practices of the Mass, alongside inquiries about the role of saints in intercession, the meaning of almsgiving in Sirach 3:30, and how to reconcile personal distrust in the Church while seeking to return. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:58 – Are we supposed to raise our hands or hold hands during the Our Father as Mass? 15:38 – I notice people specifically ask saints to heal or protect them, not God. It’s off-putting. Can they do other things apart from interceding? 23:10 – In Sirach 3:30 it says that almsgiving atones sin. What does that mean? 24:50 – How do I reconcile my distrust for the Church? I want to return but I'm conflicted. 45:20 – I'm a Christian and a minority. How do you deal with people who tell me I should convert because their religion is better? 50:34 – I get frustrated when the choir sings and adjusts the responsorial Psalm. What would you recommend I do?

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God's presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.