Episodes

3 days ago
3 days ago
Reflecting on John 11:1-45, Fr. Wahlmeier talks about the uniqueness of Christian hope. Death is not final. Christ will raise from the dead those who are joined to him.

7 days ago
22.2 Teaching Mass continued
7 days ago
7 days ago
Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through the Mass, unpacking the theologic and biblical meaning behind the various things we and the priest do, say, and wear. Along the way, he answers several questions about topics such as incense, receiving communion, and more.

7 days ago
22.1 Teaching Mass
7 days ago
7 days ago
Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through the Mass, unpacking the theologic and biblical meaning behind the various things we and the priest do, say, and wear. Along the way, he answers several questions about topics such as incense, receiving communion, and more.

7 days ago
Psalm 130
7 days ago
7 days ago
This week our psalmist leads us up out of our sin and up the steps of the Temple. Along the way, we renew our faith in God’s character and in his promise of the resurrection. Read together with the raising of Lazarus, we see how Jesus is the deeper meaning of Psalm 130.
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Monday Mar 20, 2023
Spiritual Blindness
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Reflecting on today's readings, especially the healing of the man born blind, Fr. Asitha draws our attention to our own spiritual blindness. Such blindness can take many forms. We may be blind to God's goodness and be quick to complain. We may be blind to the goodness and needs of others and instead see only their faults and our own self-interests. Whatever the source and form of our blindness, Fr. Asitha invites us to come to the light of Christ and pray, "Jesus, let me see again."

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Psalm 23
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Ranking as one of the most popular of the psalms, Psalm 23 is quite rich. But its familiarity can often cause us to pass over it too quickly. This week we slow down to take a closer look into this comforting prayer. Read in light of our Gospel this Sunday, the sacramental imagery pops off the page.
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
The Woman at the Well: An Invitation to Encounter Jesus
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well and asks for a drink. A discussion ensues and the woman goes from ostracized and ashamed to openly proclaiming Jesus as the Christ. Fr. Hall helps unpack this by explaining some of the details in the story. He then invites us to open ourselves up to a similar encounter with Jesus.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
21.2 Catholic Social Teaching on Solidarity and Subsidiarity
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
In this second part of the class on CST, Fr. Hall teaches on solidarity and subsidiarity.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
21.1 Catholic Social Teaching on Human Dignity
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
In this first part of the class on Catholic Social Teaching, Fr. Hall helps unpack the preferential option for the poor and human dignity.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
21. Announcements
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Fr. Hall discusses upcoming RCIA classes, the Lenten Scrutinies, and choosing a patron Saint.

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