Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Not Very Cozy Advent
Christ proclaims himself as the King of everything. This is a bold claim for it puts everything under him. However, he is a very different King than …
11 years, 6 months ago
The Victory of God
Today we hear the first line of St. Mark' Gospel, which in a sense contains the whole Gospel message. It expresses the euangelion, the good news of C…
11 years, 7 months ago
We Need a Savior
The single biggest challenge of the Advent season is to feel our need for a savior. The truth is, we can't solve our problem through an act of the wi…
11 years, 7 months ago
He Reigns! The Solemnity of Christ the King
When Israel begins to long for a new David, the true David and true king of the world, we witness the longing for God. Jesus Christ is precisely this…
11 years, 7 months ago
Parable of the Talents
Your being increases in the measure that you give it away. That's the law of the gift, and it can be found from end to end of the Bible. One applicat…
11 years, 7 months ago
St. John Lateran and the Meaning of Church Buildings
Today we celebrate the great Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica, which is the Pope's cathedral church. It's a time to remember that…
11 years, 8 months ago
All Souls' Day and the Mystery of Immortality
Near death experiences, the loss of a loved one, other other out-of-body occurrences point toward the truth that we are meant to be born out of this …
11 years, 8 months ago
Pier Giorgio Frassati and Social Justice
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice? Yes, according to this week's readings. They reveal a compassionate God, who hears the cries of…
11 years, 8 months ago
Caesar and God
Jesus places everything in its proper relationship to God. But he also chastises those who are involved in power games. God is ultimately in charge a…
11 years, 8 months ago
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Many devout believers find the parable of the wedding feast in the Gospel of Matthew difficult to understand. The story is meant to stir us up with i…
11 years, 8 months ago