Martyrs Podcast

The Assumption of Mary Homily

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily

Why Love God above All Else?

In today's Gospel, Jesus says, "Whoever loves father or mother or son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." Fr. Hall explains that Jesus does not want us to love others less but to love God more. Why? Because it's good for us and for others. Fr. Hall unpacks why this is the case. 

Do Not Be Afraid

Deacon Augustine talks about Jesus' words about fear in today's Gospel. What causes us fear? What fears keep us back from living and proclaiming the Gospel? Once we recognize our fears, we can overcome them, Deacon Augustine explains, with the love which God pours out into our hearts. 

Goodbye, Fr. Wahlmeier!

Fr. Wahlmeier says goodbye to North American Martyrs by reflecting on Father's Day, his own priesthood, and today's Gospel. 

Experiencing Christ in the Eucharist

After sharing a little about his story, Deacon Reimers reflects on the great gift of the Eucharist. 

Trinity Sunday: Getting God Right

Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through each of this Sunday's Mass readings, drawing out not only where we see the Trinity but also the powerful implications of our Trinitarian faith. 

The Spirit: Paraclete, Fire, and Love

On Pentecost we celebrate the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, many Catholics are unfamiliar with the Spirit. Fr. Hall invites us to pray for a deepened relationship with the Holy Spirit by focusing on three titles or images of the Spirit in Scripture. The Spirit is our "paraclete," our advocate or defender. The Spirit enkindles a fire, a desire for God within us. And, lately, the Spirit is love.