Welcome to Bishop Ato Dickson's Podcast. A true son of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and Convenor of Jesus Is The Rock Church - A denomination under the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC).Listen and be blessed as he shares with you deep messages from the word of God.
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A Priest of Archdiocese of Detroit; ordained May 26, 2012. Fr. Steve currently serves at St. Joseph, Lake Orion and St. John Fisher, Oakland University. Previously Fr. Steve served St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada, MI; St. Augustine, Richmond; Holy Family, Memphis; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth; St. Lawrence, Utica; Divine Grace, Carleton; Community of Jesus Crucified Monastery, St. Martinville, LA; and St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park; and St. Francis/St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.
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Selected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. John Riccardo, Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, Michigan.
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"I am the Gate!"--Good Shepherd Sunday--4th Sunday of Easter (B) 2024 John 10:11-18
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Wait? I thought this was Good Shepherd Sunday--not Gate Sunday? Jesus refers to Himself as "the Gate" over 8 times in John chapter 10. Why?
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Those Who Are Proud; How To Be Humble Like A Child
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In this thought provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches on the principle of being humble like a child as Jesus taught His disciples... Listen and be blessed!
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Those Who Are Proud; Seven Reasons Why You Must Humble Yourself
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In this exciting episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches on the deceitfulness of pride and the benefits of humility to christians. Listen and be blessed!
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Those Who Are Proud; Humble Yourself
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In this new series, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches from the classic Loyalty & Disloyalty Series, Those Who Are Proud and begins the series with deep teaching on the importance of humility. Listen and be blessed!
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In this thought-provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson explains the power behind the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it gives all believers... Listen and be blessed.
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Eternal Life through the Blood of Jesus
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In this Easter Sunday Message, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches about the importance of the Blood of Jesus in our salvation... Listen and be blessed.
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10 Reasons why every Minister Should Pray - Part 6
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In this final episode of the series, Bishop Ato Dickson explains why it is important for every believer to contend difficult situations in prayer... Listen and be blessed!
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"YOU are witnesses of THESE things!"--3rd Sunday of Easter (B) 2024 Luke 24:35-48
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Luke 24:35-48 Jesus told His disciples that they too were witnesses. Let's live it.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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“Jesus is our defender not accuser!”—Divine Mercy Sunday 2024
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Thomas was not in the upper room when Jesus first appeared on Easter Sunday. But Jesus came in search for him to give him His mercy.
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"Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?"--Easter Sunday 2024
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Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?
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At every Mass the Cross is made present to us at Calvary. Mass is a timeless moment. Barabbas was set free...and its and image of you!
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"The Holy Priesthood, given to you for your Salvation"--Holy Thursday 2024
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The priesthood is for you; it is for your salvation. Pray for your priests that they may be strong.
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"Crown Him or Crucify Him"--Palm Sunday 2024
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The choice is yours...to Crown Him or Crucify Him
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"Live it!" Acts 4 in '24 parish mission at St. John Fisher
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"Turn to your great protector for protection"-- Feast of St. Joseph Mission Weekend 2024: 3rd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja
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On the Feast of St. Joseph, Fr. Steve preached on the protection of St. Joseph
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St. John Fisher Parish Mission talk Monday night, talk 2: "Proclaim it!" Acts 4 in '24"
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"Surrender and you will know His love"-- Mission Weekend 2024: 2nd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve preached the Mass on day two of the parish mission and preached on the theme of surrender. He later handed out the surrender prayer novena cards to all in attendance and they prayed day one together.
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St. John Fisher Parish Mission talk Sunday night: "Believe It! Acts 4 in '24"
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Fr. Jason Brooks lead the parish mission at St. John Fisher, Oakland University during the Lent 2024. A profound opprotunity to grow in faith and dive into what the Lord is saying to us in what Fr. Steve laid out for his vision for the parish as Acts 4 in '24. Belive it! Was Fr. Jason's first words pulling from Fr. Steve's state of the parish addre…
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"The Father's Kingdom is open to you!"-- Mission Weekend 2024: Sunday Homily Fr. Jason Brooks
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Fr. Jason Brooks preached a parish Mission at St. John Fisher on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. His theme was the parish theme that Fr. Steve layed out earlier in the year of: Acts 4 in '24.
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 5
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In this exciting episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to teach on the importance of prayer in the life of every christian and leads the church in a powerful prayer time for the Prophet Bishop Dag Heward-Mills... Listen and be blessed!
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"Allow your brokenness to be new life for others!"--5th Sunday of Lent (B) {John 12:20-31}
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So many figures in scripture have had lives that were imperfect and yet God used them in profound ways to bring others to Him. He wants to use you in the same way.
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"Don't die in Mortal Sin!"--4th Sunday of Lent (B) 2024 {John 3:14-21}
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Three points: What is the goal of life? A windshield A Lebanese Priest don't die in mortal sinBy Fr. Steve Mateja
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 4
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In this deeply-spiritual episode, Bishop Ato Dickson explains dryness in the life of christians and how meditating on the word and praying brings refreshment to christians... Listen and be blessed!
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 3
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to teach on the reasons why prayer should be an important part of the life of every christian and especially Pastors... Listen and be blessed!
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"Spiritual but not religious? Well Religion matters to God!"--3rd Sunday Lent (B) 3/3/2024 John 2:13-25
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People say all the time "I am spiritual but not religious". Does it even matter to God? Yes, it does! God has created us for worship--for religion. "Spiritual but not religious? Well Religion matters to God!"--3rd Sunday Lent (B) 3/3/2024 John 2:13-25 The cleansing of the Temple
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"The Transfiguration is a Eucharistic Feast"--2nd Sunday of Lent B (Mark 9: 2-10)
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The conversation. Isaac. Our Mountain.By Steve Mateja
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“ Masculine humility”—Talk to St. John Fisher men’s group Lent 2024
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Toxic masculinity versus authentic masculinity. What is a Christian man in this world?
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 2
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In this spirit-filled episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to elaborate on 10 reasons why every Minister or Christian should pray and how pray turns you into a man of authority, anointing and many more... Listen and be blessed!
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word; (Mark 9: 2-10)--The Transfiguration
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"The Holy Theotokos--she wants to bear you in her heart"--talk to parents at Family of Faith day
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"Are you known by your Crosses or THE Cross?"--1st Sunday of Lent (B) (Mark 1:12-15
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By Fr. Steve Mateja
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This is the homily Fr. Steve gave at the parish for Ash Wednesday--slightly different.
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Fr. Steve and the CCM group put on a spectacular prayer gathering at Oakland University where numerous kids of different faith backgrounds joined in and stopped by for a bit.
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray
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In this thought-provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson shares deep teachings into why it is absolutely necessary for Ministers of the gospel to pray. Listen and be blessed!
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson introduces a teaching series on prayer with this teaching on the power of praying in your closet... Listen and be blessed!
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If You Love the Lord: You Will Have Feelings for Him
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson explains how love without feelings and without passion is not good love and as christians we should be passionate towards God... Listen and be blessed!
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"Run! An unclean Leper!"--6th Sunday OTb 2024 (Mark 1:40-45)
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Armadillos. The bell. Wording makes all the difference.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Chaldean Bishop, Francis Kalabat— talk to the college and young adult students Oakland University
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Bishop Francis Kalabat visited Saint John Fisher on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to celebrate the Chaldean mass and to spend time with the Chaldean and Roman Catholic students. We had an amazing turnout and a great evening together. Building a community of Catholic life at OU.
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"Why even pray?"--5th Sunday of OTb 2024 (Mark 1:29-39)
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Three points: Where do I find my consolation? Why do we have to pray? How did Jesus pray?By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word; (Mark 1:21-28) 4th Sunday OTb
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If you Love the Lord: You will Love His House - Part 2
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to share deep insights about how lovers of God will love His House... Listen and be blessed!
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If You Love the Lord: You will Love His House
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In this thought-provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson shares how, like David, christians should long to be in the house of the Lord to show how much they love the Lord... Listen and be blessed!
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If You Love the Lord: You will Love the Brethren
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches how a christian will love his brothers and sisters genuinely because of his love for the Lord... Listen and be blessed!
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"The Power of Christ: yesterday, today and tomorrow"--Come Encounter Christ Mission
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Fr. Steve address a Come Encounter Christ Mission talk at the Disciples Unleashed Family of Parishes (St. Francis/St. Maximilian, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Isidore). He spoke on the Power of Christ and how it is still available to us today!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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John Kowalkski talk to CCM Oakland University Students
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Fr. Steve invited his friend John Kowalski out to share his story of healing and ministry. After his talk we prayed over a number of kids and saw some powerful healings.
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"I want that! I want a Kyros moment with Jesus!"--3rd Sunday of OTb 2023. (Mark 1:14-20)
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Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James and John to be His disciple. He is calling you also to follow Him!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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If you love the Lord: You will obey Him
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In this thought-provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches how obeying God is a clear indication of how much you love Him... Listen and be blessed.
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If you love The Lord: You are doing the most important thing
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In this exciting episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches how loving the Lord is the most important thing and the proper response to God's love... Listen and be blessed!
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson introduces his series on 'If you Love The Lord'. He explains how loving the Lord is the most important thing for any christian... Listen and be blessed!
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"Fiducia Supplicans: clarity when clarity is needed"--Epiphany Sunday 2024
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Fr. Steve breaks open the latest Papal document that has caused much confusion: fiducia supplicans. We must give the Holy Father the benefit of the doubt that this was meant to strengthen same-sex couples in their lives to help them repent and come to Jesus.
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