Martyrs Podcast

Hebrews 5-6

Mark Heffley walks us through these chapters of Hebrews, unpacking the significance of priesthood, the Day of Atonement, Abraham's offering of Isaac, and how all of these things relate to Christ.

Knowing the Good Shepherd through the Sacraments

Jesus is the patient Good Shepherd who rescues and guards his sheep who repeatedly jump into the ditch. But, do we know him? Or do we only know about him? Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through Psalm 23, inviting us to see how we can come to know Jesus through the Sacraments of the Church.

Hebrews 3-4

In this section session of our Bible Study Series on the Letter to the Hebrews, Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through chapters three and four. Along the way, he draws out some of the theological richness contained in Genesis 1, the liturgy, and more.

Understanding the Mass

Two disciples were on their way to Emmaus when Jesus walked up beside them. He unpacked the Old Testament, rekindled their hope, and finally made himself known to them in the "breaking of the bread" (Lk 24:13-35). Reflecting on all of this, Fr. Hall encourages us to turn to Jesus in the Eucharist, to learn more about Jesus, and to foster our love of the Mass.

Hebrews 1-2

This is the first class of our Bible Study Series on the Letter to the Hebrews. Mark Heffley introduces the series, gives a quick overview of the Old Testament, and then begins a close reading of the text. 

Community at NAM

Find meaningful community at North American Martyrs Catholic Church. Serve, study, eat, laugh, and pray with other disciples of Jesus.
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The Great Reversal of Easter

In the death and resurrection of Jesus, we see a great reversal. What seemed to be a complete defeat on Good Friday turns out to be the greatest victory on Easter Sunday. Fr. Hall reflects on how this great reversal will be evident in every believer's life. 

You Are Worth Dying For

During Holy Week, the liturgies are centered around God's love for us. Holy Thursday commemorates the first Mass and the institution of the Eucharist. Good Friday commemorates Christ's death on the cross. And, of course, the Easter Vigil and the liturgies of Easter Sunday celebrate the resurrection. Each of these make visible in signs and symbols the great love that God has for us, and they reminds us of the fundamental truth: each of us is worth dying for. 

23.2 Marriage

Chance Unger teaches on the sacrament of marriage. Primarily drawing on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Chance also shares some of John Paul II's Theology of the Body in order to unpack how marriage is supposed make one like Christ. 

23.1 Holy Orders

Fr. Wahlmeier teaches about the priesthood, explaining the different "levels" of holy orders, the role of priests in the church, why this sacrament is only open to men, and more.