Episode 896 (23:06)
In this episode: The amazing people in the RCIA; Our need for conversion; While in this world, it is never too late to turn to God; COVID update; CARA Report on the Eucharist
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CARA Report on the Eucharist (2023)
My Website
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Episode 895 (13:15)
In this episode: Homilist: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan; Story of wanting the biggest piece of cake; Comparison drives us to envy; Instead of being envious, rejoice with those who rejoice; Kindness; Generosity; Next time you are served cake, take the smallest piece.
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Episode 894 (12:05)
Preacher: Dcn. Brett Edmonson
In this episode: Steps for loving confrontation:
1. Reconciliation (Are we trying to win and humiliate or seek reconciliation?) Questions to ask prior to confronting someone: Is what I am about to say a. true, b. kind, and c. at this moment helpful?
2. A willingness to seek out the lost. No brooding or nursing of grudges; Seek them out where they are and not where they should be. Lead with love. Do not ignore the truth, but show care for them first before our need to be right. We need to be willing to listen and be open to things we don’t know or even wrong about.
There is a perception from non-believer-young- adults (according to a survey mentioned by Fr. Mike Scmidtz): Judgemental, bigoted, elitist, and hypocritical.
Homework: With whom am I at odds? Consider approaching the other using the guidance just offered to seek out reconciliation.
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Episode 893 (14:25)
In this episode: Fundamental Attribution Error; Do we really know more about the faith because of social media; Best to share faith and struggles in person; Jesus was no mere guru or nice guy; Jesus claimed to be God; Know Jesus by reading the Gospels and attending Bible studies
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People Answering the Question, "Who is Jesus?"
Who is Jesus? (NY Street Interviews)
Who Is Jesus? (Christ Fellowship Church)
Do College Students Believe in God (PragerU)
Bishop Barron: Who is Jesus and what makes him unique?
Bishop Barron: Who is Jesus?
Bishop Barron: The Historical Reality of Jesus
TruU #3 Who Is Jesus (Focus On The Family)
Episode (11:40)
In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson offers the homily; story of a strict teacher who became a beloved teacher and taught his students to think and be bold; The woman begging Jesus to heal her daughter was bold; Be bold with God in your prayers.
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Episode 891 (12:48)
In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan preaches the homily; His story about struggling with competing voices of the world and God; Surrendering to God; Finding a place for quiet prayer with God; Do not be afraid
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Episode 890 (13:23)
In this episode: 3 Difficulties getting to the Oregon Star Party; God's grace is effective through suffering; God desires to change and transfigure us; Prayer to be open at communion time to God's grace
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Oregon Star Party
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Episode 889 (10:50)
In this episode: Guest preacher, Dcn. Brett Edmonson; Another way to understand the parable of the treasure in the field and pearl of great price; Consider that we are the treasure and pearl and Christ gave all he had to purchase our salvation
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Episode 888 (13:06)
In this episode: Stories of sports obsession; Jesus' words are very difficult to listen to; When God is not first, other things take over and can enslave us; When we put God first, the rest can be enjoyed in right freedom, and the rest falls into place. I will not be preaching on Sunday through July due to the preaching schedule and a coming vacation
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Episode 887 (9:53)
In this episode: things that give me fear; The great fear of humanity is death; Jesus came to save us from eternal death; Reflection on what it might be like death and entering heaven; Why fear death when we have acknowledged Jesus in our lives
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