Homilies, Chapel Chats, and more from the largest Catholic parish in Brighton, Michigan.
…
continue reading
Forgive Me! tells the story of Father Ben, a try-hard young Catholic priest who was recently reassigned from Binghamton to St. Patrick’s, a new parish in an unnamed Upstate New York town, under mysterious circumstances. Each episode follows Ben into the confessional with another eccentric parishioner from around town, exploring the intertwined lives of this new community and the funny, sad, and sometimes painful experiences that come out of the Catholic experience.
…
continue reading
What do two Catholic men who believe in God and love the Church sound like when they have a conversation? Listen to ‘”A New York Catholic Conversation” to hear for yourself. For several years every Thursday morning, Frank Alagia and Deacon John Catalano would have breakfast after the 7am Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and they would talk about things they cared about; the daily Gospel message, the Sacraments, Holy Days, forgiveness, and any number of topics of interest to Catholic people. ...
…
continue reading
1
The Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture
The Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture
The Thomas More Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture seeks to promote a vigorous public witness to the faith in New England. Following the lead of its patron, St. Thomas More, the Center will focus its efforts in five areas: education, culture, Church teaching, civic life, and family life.The Center hopes to address the crisis of our age: the crisis of a civilization that has drifted from the principles on which it was founded. Lacking a firm foundation, our society is unstable; w ...
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Missionary Appeal | Fr. Daniel Saaka
10:56
10:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:56
St. Victor’s Major Seminary was established by the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) in 1946 to train natives to minister to their own people in their native language and culture. St. Victor's Seminary is in need of the following: 1. Provision of Basic Books for seminarians (Breviary, Catechism of the Catholic Church, New Jerusalem Bible, Jero…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: We Do By Grace What God Does By Nature | Dcn. Josh Luttig
12:25
12:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:25
In this homily, given at St. Pat's on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, Deacon Josh invites us to consider our response if the Lord were to ask us to go out on mission as he sent his apostles. The success of our life as Christians depends on our reliance on Jesus because we do by grace what Jesus does by nature. Accepting our littleness and dependence on Je…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Is Your Life a Mess? | Fr. Joshua Fons
10:17
10:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:17
In this homily given on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, Father Joshua Fons, the new parochial vicar at St. Pats, preaches about how no one lives a perfect life. In fact, most of our lives are a mess. But the Lord tells us through St. Paul, "My Grace is sufficient for you," and this simple truth changes everything. The Lord wants to make you a Saint, right …
…
continue reading
Cormac, a visitor from St. Kilda, is going to be a father. The Secret of St. Kilda is written by Naomi Clarke and created by Michael Ireland. Forgive Me! is a Rogue Dialogue Production that was created by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda. Here's our cast in order of appearance: Rhys Lawton as Cormac Casey Callaghan as Father Ben And Josh Rubino as Fath…
…
continue reading
A LETTER FROM BEYOND. We pray for the souls in Purgatory because we believe that one day they will be joined with God in Heaven. But what of those souls who have turned away from God and who now exist in eternal damnation? Listen to the voice of one who calls out from a place in which there is no love, no faith, and no hope. Join the conversation: …
…
continue reading
1
Homily: God's Response | Fr. Miguel Colunga
11:45
11:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:45
In this homily given at St. Pat's on Sunday, June 30th 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on how God responds to us in our brokenness, sin, and worry. Because He is mercy itself - he always responds by giving us His lifeBy St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Finding Jesus in Your Fears | Fr. Mathias Thelen
6:27
6:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:27
In this homily given Sunday June 23, 2024, Fr Mathias preaches on the gospel of Jesus calming the wind and the waves. The disciples were afraid because they didn't yet believe in Jesus as the Lord of creation who was present in their boat. While it's normal for us to be afraid when we perceive a threat or a danger in our lives, Father challenges us…
…
continue reading
DIFFICULTY & HOLINESS. We all strive to be good Christians, but the path to holiness seems filled with obstacles and difficulties. When we accept these challenges as God's will for us, we are able to accept the grace that feeds us and enables us to overcome, and give glory to God. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Faith and Fathers | Dcn. Josh Luttig
7:58
7:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:58
In this homily, given on Father's Day (June 16th, 2024), Dcn Josh expounds upon St. Paul's message that faith allows us to live courageously in our earthly life as we set our hope on eternal life. He then explains how the parables in the Gospel (the farmer observing growth and the mustard seed) apply to fatherhood. The sacrifices fathers make for t…
…
continue reading
In this homily given at St. Pat's on June 9, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on the importance of maintaining unity with Christ and his Church. For Jesus says in the Gospel that "if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." The devil cannot defeat God, nor can he collapse Christ's Church (Mt 28:20). So, what will be his st…
…
continue reading
Hey pals! Our 2024 Summer of Crossovers begins in just a few weeks with Forgive St. Kilda, but in the meantime, we’re really stoked to share with you another great show on the Fable & Folly Network, Hannahpocalypse. Episode One: Meet Hannah Meet Hannah, the last zombie well after the apocalypse has come and gone. She's so very happy you're hear, li…
…
continue reading
MEDITATIVE PRAYER. Our greatest prayer as Catholics is the Mass itself, in which we express our thoughts and beliefs externally, through words proclaimed aloud. The other kind of prayer is Meditative, which is a quest to listen and talk to God. Through silence and stillness, we go deeper into our heart and soul, which is the dwelling place of Our L…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Receiving Holy Communion Worthily and Reverently | Fr. Mathias Thelen
19:37
19:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:37
In this homily given on Corpus Christi (Sunday, June 2, 2024), Fr Mathias outlines what it means to receive Jesus worthily and reverently. Intentionally not going into too much detail , Father offers an overview of the Church's teaching that Holy Communion is only for professed Catholics who are in a state of grace. He also reviews what it means to…
…
continue reading
These are Steve's confessions Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) Written and directed by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda . Cast: Casey Callaghan as Fr. Ben Adam Raymonda as Adam Jack Marone as Steve Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda. Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com) Follow @ForgiveM…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Living the Life of Christ through the Holy Spirit | Dcn. Josh Luttig
11:22
11:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:22
In this homily, given at St. Pat's on May 19th, 2024, Dcn. Josh shares his testimony and experience hearing the call to the priesthood and being baptized in the Spirit. When we receive the Holy Spirit, our lives start to look like Christ's and we are able to be witnesses of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection in our daily lives. The Holy Spirit is…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Receiving Well | Fr. Miguel Colunga
18:00
18:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:00
In this homily given at St. Pat's on May 12, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on the great gift of Jesus resulting from his Ascension: the outpouring of his Holy Spirit at Pentecost. But like any gift that we have received, we can receive a gift well or not so well. How have you responded to the gift of God himself? Have you received him well?…
…
continue reading
Hey there parishioners! Lately, we’ve had a ton going on over in our camp. We’ve got monthly episodes coming out through the end of the year, including our summer of crossovers, and some holiday specials in the fall with some really exciting guests joining us for the ride. We ALSO have made our first steps at writing season 4 of the show, and we’re…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Eternal. Total. Free | Fr. Miguel Colunga
9:02
9:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:02
In this homily given at St. Pat's on May 05, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on what it means for God to love us by breaking open three characteristics of God's love: 1. That it's eternal, 2. It's total, and 3. It's freely given.By St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
AM I WASTING THE GIFT OF TIME? Many of us are obsessed with time, and yet we don't seem ready, or prepare ourselves for the time when we will be held to account for our lives. Jesus warns us that the day will come, and we must use this gift of time on earth to be prepared. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Pruning of Mindsets | Fr. Miguel Colunga
10:44
10:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:44
In this homily given at St Pat's on April 28th, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on how the Word of God prunes us of any mindsets and attitudes that will prevent us from fully responding to the Lord's call in our livesBy St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
1
Arbor Day Special: It's Turtles All the Way Down
15:07
15:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:07
Meredith killed the Eagle Creek Development Deal. Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) Written and directed by Bob Raymonda and Jack Marone. Cast: Mary Benjamin as Meredith Casey Callaghan as Fr. Ben Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda. Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com) Follow @Forgiv…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends! We’ll be back later this week with our Arbor Day Special, but in the meantime, we’d like to introduce you to our friends over in Visionaries! Set in the year 2185, the world is distinguished by two races – the Visionaries and the Dead-eye slaves. The Visionary race is the next step in human evolution. They have unique eyes which endows…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Living As Good Shepherds in a Self-Interested World | Fr. Mathias Thelen
10:24
10:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:24
In this homily given on April 21st, 2024, Fr Mathias exhorts us to live like Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and not like the hired men who abandons the sheep when danger is near. It's not just the clergy who are called to be like Jesus in shepherding God's people; the laity too who have people entrusted their care (parents, siblings, leaders, managers, …
…
continue reading
DEVOTION TO THE HOLY FACE. When we gaze into the Holy Face of Jesus in prayer, we enter into His passion and humbly align ourselves with the suffering Christ. And Jesus Himself told Sister Mary of St. Peter, "Those on earth who contemplate the wounds of My Face, shall in Heaven behold it radiant with glory, and they themselves shall shine with part…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: "The Word Speaks Louder Than Words" | Dcn. Joshua Fons
10:48
10:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:48
In this homily given at St. Pat's on Sunday April 14, 2024 Deacon Joshua Fons opens up the word of God, speaking about the importance and power of words. God has spoken to us in words, sent His Son, the Word, and calls us to listen to and obey His Word. Deacon also emphasizes the need to be rooted in the Word of God, to counter the lies of our mode…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Declaring Peace to the World | Fr. Mathias Thelen
11:50
11:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:50
In this homily given on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 7th, 2024), Fr Mathias preaches on Jesus' declaration "peace be with you" in the Upper Room after the Resurrection. Far from being a simple greeting, the Risen Jesus is declaring that there is now peace between God and humanity through the blood of his cross. God desires this peace to the world by …
…
continue reading
MEEKNESS AND HUMILITY. Jesus uses the word "meek" in the Beatitudes - it represents a quality of the heart with which a person is willing to accept and submit to the will and desire of someone else - so necessary in marriage. And by embracing the virtue of humility, we can more readily love God above all things, and love our neighbor as ourselves. …
…
continue reading
GROWTH, TRANSFORMATION, & THE JOY OF GOD. We are called to be saints, and we must keep striving for growth and transformation in our spiritual lives. A Benedictine nun, Sister Mary David, offers reflections on spirituality that are steeped in simple wisdom and practical advice. Her collected writings are in a book called The Joy of God. Join the co…
…
continue reading
851
St. Patrick's St. Patrick's Day Special - Oops, All Snakes!
23:12
23:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:12
Curtis comes to collect on services rendered. Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) Written and directed by Bob Raymonda and Jack Marone. Cast: Nick Stag as Curtis Casey Callaghan as Fr. Ben Special thanks goes out to our Executive Producer Curtis Dibrell Jr. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design and score by Adam Raym…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Obsessing Over How We Appear to Others and How to Stop | Fr. Mathias Thelen
13:37
13:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:37
In this homily given on Sunday March 10th, 2024 Fr Mathias preaches on what happens when we don't live out of how God sees us: we tend to obsess over how we appear to others and what they think of us. Father expounds on this destructive habit of the heart and how it plays out in our lives today, especially in our age of social media. Father ends hi…
…
continue reading
GRUMBLING. It's been called "faithless complaining." It's moaning and growling about everything and everyone around us, but it is dangerous because it can easily turn to bitterness and harden our hearts. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.comBy anewyorkcatholicconversation
…
continue reading
Hey there, friends! Next week, we’ll be checking back in with Father Ben and the St. Patrick’s family for our first ever St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, but in the meantime, we’re excited to bring you the pilot of another show called Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio …
…
continue reading
1
Homily: "I Know the Messiah is Coming... Jesus said, I am He" | Dcn. Dave Carignan
10:01
10:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:01
In this homily given at St. Pat's on Sunday, March 3rd 2024, Deacon Dave preaches on the woman at the well, giving the backstory of the Samaritan people. Deacon Dave described how her encounter with Jesus was personal and how it changed her from a woman isolated and shunned into a devoted disciple and dynamic evangelist.…
…
continue reading
1
Ask Auntie Leila: Should My Child Have a Phone?
44:50
44:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:50
Should children be allowed to have phones? How do digital devices impact children's development, play, social habits, and imagination? Auntie Leila tackles these pressing questions. Like Mother, Like Daughter The Summa Domestica: Order and Wonder in Family Life St. Gregory's Pockets Ten Ways to Give Your Child the Gift of Purity Image: Elly Verstij…
…
continue reading
1
How to Pray From the Heart and Grow in Trust | Fr. Mathias Thelen
1:04:30
1:04:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:30
In night three of the 2024 St Pat's Lenten Parish Mission, "How to Hear God's Voice," Father Mathias explains the key steps of how to pray from the heart and how to grow in trust in God.By St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
1
What God's Voice Sound Like in Prayer & How To Discern It | Fr. Mathias Thelen
1:11:03
1:11:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:03
In night two of the 2024 St Pat's Lenten Parish Mission on "How to Hear God's Voice," Father Mathias explains what God's voice sounds like in prayer and how to discern it.By St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
1
7 Ways To Posture Our Hearts to Hear God Speak More Clearly | Fr Mathias Thelen
54:45
54:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:45
In night one of the 2024 St Pat's Lenten parish mission on "How to Hear God's Voice," Father Mathias outlines seven ways we can posture our hearts to hear God's voice more clearly in our prayer.By St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Our God is For Us | Dcn. Joshua Fons
10:20
10:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:20
In this homily given at St. Pat's on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 Deacon Joshua examines St. Paul's exclamation, "If our God is for us, then who can stand against us" in the context of engaging in the mission of our Diocese for the annual Diocesan Services Appeal. Our God is for us, and so we can't sit back and do nothing out of either fear or comfo…
…
continue reading
TURNING BACK TO WORLDLINESS. Many of us make only a tepid effort at practicing our faith, and grow frustrated when the going gets tough. In our frustration, we turn back to the things of the world. Worldliness seems the easier path. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.comBy anewyorkcatholicconversation
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Lenten Freedom | Fr. Miguel Colunga
10:36
10:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:36
In this homily given at St. Pat's on February 18, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on how our Lenten practices have a purpose of facilitating greater freedom in pursuing a relationship with God and away from sin which enslaves us.By St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
David the Pig enters the Salty Dog Central New York Canine Expo. Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) Written and directed by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda Cast: Adam Raymonda as Adam Emily Elizabeth as Clara Casey Callaghan as Fr. Ben Natasia White as Shannon Mo Moshaty as Eileen Michael Larkin as Joe Walters Dialogue editing …
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Loving the Lepers in Our Midst | Fr. Mathias Thelen
11:46
11:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:46
In this homily given on Sunday February 11th, 2024 Fr Mathias challenges us to imitate Jesus' posture toward those caught in the leprosy of sin: to hate the sin but love the sinner. After naming the two extremes of emphasizing one over the other, Father offers one tip on how to live in the difficult tension: remembering that we are a community of m…
…
continue reading
THE 7 SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY. Are you looking for ways to enrich and strengthen your prayer life this Lent? Consider practicing the Spiritual Works of Mercy. They draw us into a deeper relationship with God and make us instruments of God's peace. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Prayer. Now is the time. | Fr. Miguel Colunga
8:41
8:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:41
In this homily given at St Pat's on February 4th, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches on how our Lord took the time in today's Gospel to pray so to give us an example of how we are to incorporate prayer in our Christian lives. As Christians, we are invited to open our hearts to the Lord in prayer and speak to him as a friend.…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Our Mission to Destroy the Works of the Devil | Fr. Mathias Thelen
9:51
9:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:51
In this homily given on Sunday January 28th, 2024 Fr Mathias preaches on the Church's mission to destroy the works of the Devil. Christianity is not a passive or a private faith. We were born into a battle between good and evil. We who have been baptized have been enlisted by the King of the winning side to advance against the enemy. Every Christia…
…
continue reading
REFUSALS. It is God's will to enter into our lives, and abide in us. He does not force us, He calls us. But we ourselves often block this from happening. We sometimes intentionally stand in the way of a fuller life with God. Let's talk about these impediments, these "refusals" to make room for God in our hearts. Join the conversation: anycatholicco…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: Returning to the Father | Fr. Miguel Colunga
13:05
13:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:05
In this homily given at St Pat's on January 21, 2024, Fr. Miguel preaches how the proper context of Jesus' call to repentance is always our relationship with God the Father. For all of us, the invitation away from sin is always an invitation to return to the Father's embraceBy St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
1
Homily: "Every Piece of Confetti Tells A Story | Dcn. Joshua Fons
11:48
11:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:48
Excited about Michigan's recent National Championship, Deacon Joshua Fons preaches about the kinds of moments that alter the course of our lives. But seldom do these moments happen on a football field; rather, they are moments of encounter with the Living God.By St. Patrick Catholic Parish
…
continue reading
RELICS. We preserve and venerate these bones and fragments because they give a connectedness to the sacred, to the holy people of God – the Saints! Relics are not magic, but they prayerfully draw us closer to God, and they can be a channel through which God answers our prayers. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
…
continue reading
1
Homily: The Newborn King is Not A Threat To Us | Fr. Mathias Thelen
9:56
9:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:56
In this homily given on the Solemnity of the Epiphany (January 7 2024), Fr Mathias suggests that Herod's response to the coming of Jesus the newborn king may have been rooted in a fear that Jesus was a threat to his kingship. Even though we don't know if this was the case with Herod, the dynamic of fear in the heart that sees Jesus a threat is prec…
…
continue reading