Best Sheep Among Wolves Podcasts (2024)

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The Call To Be Sheep Among Wolves - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Matthew 10:16-23. Jesus is sending out his apostles out as sheep among wolves. As such they must be shrewd as serpents but as gentle as doves. So too, they are not to prepare their defense ahead of time, the Holy Spirit will give them the power to give testimony. We should rely on the Holy Spirit, but remember what else the disciples did, they lear…

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Ephesians 3:16-21 (Understanding God's Power & Love)

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Join us for an illuminating Bible study as we explore Ephesians 3:16-21, delving into the profound themes of God's power and love. In this enriching examination, we uncover the transformative insights and spiritual truths encapsulated in Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers.Diving into Paul's prayer for spiritual strength through the Holy Spiri…

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We Have Been Won By the Blood of Christ - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 10:24-33. Jesus continues to send his apostles out as messengers and witnesses. As he prepares them for persecution and difficulty he reminds them who is really in charge. Suffering is not a sign that you are no longer in God’s favor. Rather, they are to remember that God knows and loves them intimately. They have …

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Coming Soon 22:06

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After 7 years, our video-based, game-changing missions resource for the global Body of Christ is finally ready to be unveiled this Fall! Nik and Anthony sit down for a surprise conversation sharing the story of how this resource came to be, and what Nik and Ruth hope to see happen through learning from Believers in Persecution in this material. Lea…

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The Feast of St. Benedict - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:01

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Today is the feast of St. Benedict, our reading is Matthew 10:7-15. Jesus sends the disciples out to every town and village to cure the sick and preach the word. It is active and moving. St. Benedict founded monasteries to be stable institutions. What St. Benedict understood was that Christianity is more than just going out and proclaiming the word…

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Go To Those Who are Sheep Without A Shepherd - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:01

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Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 10:1-7. Jesus sends the 12 out to the lost sheep of Israel. Israel, awaiting its savior, will come to know of its Messiah. Just as Jesus sent out the 12, He sends us out. Not only to those who will listen to us, but to those who haven’t yet heard the Good News. To those who are sheep without a shepherd. And still, …

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The Harvest is Many, But the Laborers are Few - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 9:32-38. Jesus sees the need of the people who follow him. They need God’s grace, they need His mercy. He also sees their desire, the true desire to live in the Covenant. They want to walk according to the Commandments, they want to be in true Communion with God. There are so many seeking God, the harvest is many, …

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Continue Meditating on Christ's Healing Power! - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 9:18-26. It’s the story of the synagogue official and the woman with the hemorrhage. As we read this Gospel again we’re being invited to consider the healing power of Christ. Why reread this Gospel story despite having read it recently? It is important to continuously meditate on the healing power of the Lord. He w…

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The Binding of Satan

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By Pastor Fletch Matlack

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Jesus was Met with Great Unbelief in Nazareth - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel Reading Is Mark 6:1-6. Jesus returns home to Nazareth where He is met by great unbelief. The Gospels say that Jesus isn’t able to perform great miracles because the people are lacking in faith. All of us are called to be evangelists, but it’s not always easy to share the Gospel with those who are closest to us. Family is often one of…

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The Feast of St. Maria Goretti - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today is the feast of St. Maria Goretti, the Gospel reading is Matthew 9:14-17. Maria Goretti did not grow up "well off", but she had a great faith, living in the difficult situations in our life. In a moment of fear, when she was being assaulted, she trusted in God. As a martyr, she is a great witness to trusting in God’s mercy. In the Gospel toda…

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The Call of Matthew - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 9:9-13. This is the story of Matthew’s call to be a disciple. He’s called to follow Jesus and he invites many people to come along with him, sinners who need mercy. The Scribes and Pharisees recognize that Jesus knows his stuff, they may even be a bit jealous of Jesus for that reason. Today, let us not be like the …

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Ephesians 3:14-16 (Paul's Humble Prayer)

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Join us for a transformative Bible study as we explore Ephesians 3:14-16, delving into the theme of humble prayer exemplified by the apostle Paul. In this insightful study, we uncover the profound insights and spiritual lessons embedded in Paul's prayer.Examining Paul's display of humble gratitude, humble desperation, and humble confidence, we unra…

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Freedom for Christ - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 9:1-8. Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man. The Pharisees want to know who but God can forgive sins? Jesus is thus using the healing as proof of His divinity. Then the crowds glorify God. What’s more important, the physical healing Jesus performs or the forgiveness of our sins? Today as we reflect on our freed…

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Thomas the Doubter? - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today is the feast of St. Thomas the apostle, the Gospel reading is John 20:24-29. It is the moment that Thomas demands to place his hand in the Lord’s side. What must be remembered before this event, Thomas is (mistakingly) ready to go into battle for the Lord, to die for the Lord. He’s ready to do whatever it takes. He’s no doubter at all. Moreov…

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Christ is Always Accompanying Us - Daily Gospel Reflection 1:40

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Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 8:23-27. Jesus is asleep in the boat and wakes up to find the disciples afraid and in chaos. The truth is that Jesus is present with us in the boat. He walks with us in every circumstance, constantly with us. Today, we need to ask for the grace to recognize Him in the boat, walking with us and accompanying us in ev…

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Today is the Day to Follow Jesus - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today’s Gospel is Matthew 8:18-22. Many people approach the Lord offering to follow Him, but almost all with a small caveat attached. Jesus reminds us that if we follow Him, there will be challenges. We must be like Him in all things, and sometimes that means we must suffer. Nonetheless, the Lord tells us not to wait, but to follow Him now. Today i…

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We Need Courage and Faith in Christ's Healing Power 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Mark 5:21-43. Today’s Gospel features two beautiful miracles of healing. Jairus’s daughter is healed and the woman who has been hemorrhaging for twelve years is healed. Jesus isn’t afraid to come to our place of suffering, he enters in and brings Himself and His love and mercy. These two healings a…

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Lord of the Sabbath

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By Pastor Fletch Matlack

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We Must Confess the Same Gospel as the Apostles 2:06

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, and today’s Gospel Reading is Mt 16:13-19. Today we have Peter’s great confession of faith and his being renamed Peter, that is “rock”. We stand firm on this apostolic foundation, that of Peter and the other disciples. Peter made the first confession of faith in Jesus, and no…

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Christ Desires to Heal the Leprosy on Our Souls 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today's Gospel Reading is Matthew 8:1-4. A Leper comes to Jesus and says, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean”. Jesus does will it and he continues to will healing for us. In the biblical imagination, leprosy is symbolic of what happens in the soul because of sin. So Jesus is showing us that he not only wills to heal …

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Ephesians 3:10-12 (a High View of the Church)

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Explore the profound truths of Ephesians 3:10-12 in this transformative Bible study, where we uncover the Church's elevated status and believers' proximity to God. Delve into the rich insights and spiritual revelations contained within these verses.Ephesians presents a lofty perspective on the Church, illustrating its impact not only in the physica…

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Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Will Enter the Kingdom of Heaven 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 27:21-29. Not everyone who says to Me “Lord, Lord” will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but everyone who listens to His word and acts on them will. Those who build their faith on solid rock, a faith that is unshakeable will do so. Jesus is telling us that we must place the fullness of our trus…

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Beware False Prophets 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 7:15-20. Just as a good tree can’t bear rotten fruit, we must beware false prophets, and we will know them by their fruit. Those false prophets are bad actors, those who say things that people want to hear, that just make them “feel good”, but ultimately aren't Gospel truths. Let us pray fo…

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Don't Throw Your Pearls to the Swine 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel is Matthew 7:6,12-14. Jesus tells us that sometimes we need to know when to walk away. When to walk away from those who refuse to receive the Good News, ultimately, because they don’t want to. Jesus tells us that there is more to the Gospel than just being a good person. We have to go further than that which …

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Behold, the Lamb of God 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is from Luke 1: 57-66,80. It’s the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist. John the Baptist is the one to point to Christ as the Lamb of God. He calls people to prepare for the Lord. So too, we must prepare our hearts well to receive His grace and mercy.…

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Rest for Your Soul

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By Pastor Fletch Matlack

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Jesus Calms the Storm 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Mark 4:35-41. During the middle of a storm, Jesus falls asleep in the boat with his disciples. His disciples are afraid, wake Him, and He calms not only the sea, but their hearts. Jesus is here with us in this moment, even if it seems He is "asleep". We can truly rely on Him.…

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St. John Fisher is the Kind of Priest & Bishop We Need Today - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel is Matthew 6:24-34, it is the feast of St. John Fisher. St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More stood together and opposed King Henry VIII when he desired to found his own church so he could divorce his wife. Both men paid for their defense of the papacy with their lives. St. John Fisher was also known for his ow…

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St. Aloysius's Example of Serving the Sick - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel is Matthew 6:19-23. Today is the feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Jesus instructs us to store up treasure in Heaven instead of treasure on earth. St. Aloysius is a great example of this, choosing to be a Jesuit, placing others and study before his own treasures and comfort. When a plague broke out in Rome, St. …

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Ephesians 3:7-9 (Understanding the Grace & the Riches of Christ)

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Join us for an enriching Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 3:7-9, where the apostle Paul illuminates the grace and riches of Christ. In this insightful exploration, we uncover the transformative power of God's grace and its role in empowering us to proclaim Christ boldly.Delving into Paul's reflections on the grace bestowed upon him, we explor…

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Jesus Gives Us the Our Father - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Mt 6:7-15. Jesus gives us the Our Father, instructing us to not babble on while praying. When we pray with these words, words that Jesus Himself gave us, we do something very good. The Our Father is also a model for our personal prayer before the Lord. Let us say the Our Father, for what it is, the…

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St. Romuald's Example of Prayer and Penance - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 6:1-6 &16-18. It is the feast of St. Romuald of Ravenna. St. Romuald was a monk who lived his early life as “dissolute youth”, as a slave to this world. After watching his father kill an enemy in a duel, St. Romuald fled to a monastery to live a life of penance and prayer. St. Romuald is a …

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Be Perfect As Your Heavenly Father is Perfect - Daily Gospel Reflection 1:59

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s reading is Matthew 5:43-48. Jesus says to “be perfect just as your Heavenly Father is perfect”. It isn’t enough to simply live as all others live. We are called to live a life of love, to love even the weakness of our brothers and sisters, to see in them the Lord Himself. Where does one begin “being perfect”. At the…

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Go Not With Your Fallen Nature - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today's Gospel Reading is Matthew 5:38-42. Jesus tells us to not go along with those things that are the result of fallen nature. Not an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but rather, turn the other cheek. Jesus teaches us that it isn’t about “getting even”, it’s about the call to love and to forgive. We are to let go …

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The Gentle and Lowly Heart of Jesus

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By Pastor Fletch Matlack

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God Uses ALL Your Good Works, Even If YOU Don't Know How - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Mark 4:26-34. Today we are given two parables, on whereby the seed grows, but the sower knows not how, and the other, the parable of the mustard seed, that goes from the smallest of all seeds to the largest bush. Together, these parables emphasize that we must trust that the Lord is using all of ou…

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Nothing, If Not You, Oh Lord - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 16. It is a prayer to God, crying out that He will be our protection and saving grace. So often we hope in our own abilities and talents. As we listen to this Psalm it is a reminder to entrust everything to God, and as such, we say “you are my inheritance, O Lord”. St. Thomas Aquinas…

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Find God in the Still, Small Voice - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s reading is from 1 Kings 19:9-16. Elijah has run away from persecution and is trying to find shelter and safety. God then speaks to Elijah in the intimacy of Elijah’s heart, in the still small voice. There are times when God speaks in large signs and wonders, but most frequently, He speaks to us in simple and small w…

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Ephesians 3:1, 13, 2-6 (Understanding the Will & Message of Christ)

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Journey with us through Ephesians 3:1, 13, 2-6 in this enlightening Bible study, where we delve into the profound connection between understanding the will of Christ and comprehending His message. Join us as we unravel the spiritual depth and practical implications of Paul's teachings in this epistle.Exploring the significance of aligning with the …

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The Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - Daily Gospel Reflection 1:59

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today is the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, Fr. Sam connects the story of St. Anthony with Christ’s call for our righteousness to surpass that which the law requires. Jesus tells us if we arguing to truly live the Christian faith we must go beyond the law. We go beyond the call of the law out of love and deep conviction of …

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You Still Have to Follow the Commandments! - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel reading is Mt 5:17-19. Jesus doesn’t come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. As such, the Beatitudes can be read as the fulfillment of the law, of the Commandments. The Beatitudes reveal not the rules, but the proper disposition of heart we must cultivate to properly live the fulfillment of the law. Not o…

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How Do You Know? 46:54

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The essence of salvation and baptism are often controversial. When so many cultures view truth and relationships so differently, how do we know what comprises an authentic profession of faith in Jesus? We also have a ton of new and game-changing updates coming to Nik Ripken Ministries, such as new resources, a new website, and new products. To stay…

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As Salt of the Earth, We Sometimes Must Be Gritty - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel reading is Mt 5:13-16, it is the feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle. Jesus instructs us to be salt if the earth and light for the world. We can only be these two things if we have cultivated the spirit of the Beatitudes. Salt is gritty, as such the Gospel sometimes “rub you the wrong way”, it can convict your …

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Live Focused on God - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today’s Gospel Reading is Mt 5:1-12. Today we hear the Beatitudes, a tremendous compliment to the Commandments. While the Commandments are truly “commands” we must follow, the Beatitudes illustrate the spiritual growth for which we must always strive. Jesus wants us to truly cultivate in our hearts the spirit of poverty (Bl…

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The Testimony of the Spirit

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By Eric Moore (Elder)

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Aim For Heaven, This World is Passing Away - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! The Second Reading from Mass comes from 2 Corinthians 4:13-5. St. Paul reminds us that the material of the world is transitory, it’s passing away. We must aim for the eternity of heaven in this life, not wealth, power, or status. We must always focus on the relationship with God to which we are called, a relationship which …

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The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Praised Be Jesus Christ! Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In the second reading, 2 Tim 4:1-8, Paul instructs Timothy to preach the Gospel “in and out of season”. As we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary we can contemplate Mary’s constant pondering of the Life of Christ, and furthermore, her perfect example of loving the Chris…

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The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Daily Gospel Reflection 2:00

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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! The Heart of Jesus burns with love for humanity, it is wounded but constantly pours out love. As Jesus reveals his Most Sacred Heart to St. Mary Alacoque He emphasizes His desire that the Gospel be shared with the whole world. The Lord calls of us, who are, with St. Paul, “the leas…

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Ephesians 2:19-22 (Citizens of God's Kingdom)

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Join us for an illuminating Bible study as we explore Ephesians 2:19-22, delving into the rich imagery of citizenship, membership, and construction found within these verses. In this insightful exploration, we uncover the profound truths about our identity as believers in Christ.Discovering our citizenship in God's kingdom, we explore what it means…

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