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Episode 141: Hope for Heavenly Glory

David and Jonathan — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0600

We move from the desert to the mountain, from the Temptations to the Transfiguration. Lent is a journey from the flat aridity of the desert to the eventual ascent to the mountain of God and the glory of Resurrection.

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Episode 140: Into the Desert

David and Jonathan — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:30:00 -0600

Lent is upon us. Let us strengthen our resolve and prepare for spiritual battle.

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Episode 139: Love Your Enemies

David and Jonathan — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600

To be a Christian is more than being a nice person, it is to follow Jesus at his word, even if it means loving those who hate us the most.

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Episode 138: Blessed are the Poor

David and Jonathan — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Even in times of dryness and despair we are invited to hope in the Lord and to bear fruit that will last.

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Episode 137: Hand on What I've Received

David and Jonathan — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0600

We cannot give what we do no have. We must first receive the Good News in order to become evangelizers.

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Episode 136: A Still More Excellent Way

David and Jonathan — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Growing from children into adults in the faith is directly proportional to the growth of God's love in us.

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Episode 135: Do Whatever He Tells You

David and Jonathan — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600

The threefold mystery of the Epiphany continues this week with the manifestation of Christ's public ministry at the Wedding at Cana.

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Episode 134: She Went in Haste

David and Jonathan — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Our Lady and Elizabeth teach us how to trust our experience of God's Word and how to allow the the Word Incarnate to compel us to be missionaries.

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Episode 133: He Sings for Joy

David and Jonathan — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0600

We often think on Gaudete Sunday about our joyful response to the work of God in our lives, but what if we focus on how God Himself rejoices in us.

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Episode 132: Prepare the Way of the Lord!

David and Jonathan — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0600

Like John the Baptist, we are invited in this season to point to Jesus, making sure that the light we emit is not our own glory, but the Splendour of God.

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Episode 131: Caught off Guard

David and Jonathan — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600

The apocalypse is an eventuality we must prepare for, lest we be caught off guard at the coming of the Lord!

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Episode 130: Christ the King

David and Jonathan — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600

If Jesus is King, why do we serve other masters? The line in the sand has been drawn.

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Episode 129: Be Vigilant

David and Jonathan — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600

As our readings turn apocalyptic, we are reminded that Christian hope is vigilance without anxiety.

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Episode 128: The Widow's Mite

David and Jonathan — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The woman gave everything she had, while the scribes only gave when they could get something in return.

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Episode 127: The Greatest Commandment

David and Jonathan — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:30:00 -0500

There is no commandment greater than this, everything else must be subordinated to it.

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Episode 126: Call Him!

David and Jonathan — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

When Jesus heals Bartimaeus he gives him sight, but to the crowd too he offers an unexpected healing.

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Episode 125: Sons of Thunder

David and Jonathan — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Should we really judge James and John too harshly? They express a bold desire to be with Jesus in glory, which is the desire we should also express. Jesus, though, makes sure they know that to reach glory with him they must first walk to path of Calvary.

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Episode 124: Cuts to the Heart

David and Jonathan — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The readings this week invite us to reflect on the importance of prayer as the engine that drives discipleship.

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Episode 123: Suitable, not Perfect

David and Jonathan — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

All Christian relationships are invitations to suitable companionship and a mutual sharing in the Cross, which leads to perfection in Christ.

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Episode 122: The Gift of the Spirit

David and Jonathan — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The Spirit of God has been given to us as a gift for declaring the good news of salvation. All other created things are for our use, but we must remain indifference to them lest they become ends in themselves.

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Episode 121: The Wicked

David and Jonathan — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The wisdom from above is likened to child-like faith. This, however, isn't mere naiveté, but the acceptance of the Cross as the inheritance of the Children of God.

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Episode 120: Boast in the Cross

David and Jonathan — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Though Peter is able to confess the identity of Jesus as the Christ by the inspiriation of the Father, he quickly falls victim to the influence of Satan by denying the Cross. There is no salvation in Jesus Christ but by His Cross. For this reason we boast with St. Paul in the Cross of Christ.

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Episode 119: Be Opened!

David and Jonathan — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Salvation in Christ is the experience of being healed by the one who has the power to restore our health. In today's readings the message could not be simpler: Jesus is our Saviour, and he wants to make us whole again.

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Episode 118: By Their Fruits

David and Jonathan — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500

The law of God is perfect and exists to help us to have life. His law must be planted in us, take root, and bear good fruit.

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Episode 117: Summer is Coming

David and Jonathan — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:00:00 -0500

The guys will be moving around a lot this Summer, so will take a break from their regular recording schedule. Throughout the Summer they'll post occasional check-ins, though.

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Episode 116: The Ascension

David and Jonathan — Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

When Jesus ascends he does not leave us alone, rather he gives us his Spirit and accompanies us in the work of evangelization. Ultimately, preaching the Gospel is not just a human endeavor, but the continued work of God in the world.

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Episode 115: Love One Another

David and Jonathan — Mon, 03 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Why do we have such an allergy to a command? In the end, the law of our Father is for our own good. Though we have to be told to love, the goal is to no longer need that command. Until then, at least we can be sure that it's exactly what we must do ... even if we don't feel like it.

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Episode 114: The Vine Grower

David and Jonathan — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Eventhough Saul has been converted, the disciples doubted his faith because of his reputation. How often do we place ourselves in a position of judgement over other Christians? We, in the end, are branches of the True Vine, and are not responsible for the growth of the Church ... that's God's job.

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Episode 113: The Valley of Death

David and Jonathan — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500

This week's gospel passage isn't from the post-Resurrection narrativews. Instead, we're given a chance to reflect with an Easter mindset on the Good Shepherd: He is the one who walks before us, walking through the valley of darkness and death and leading us to green pastures of eternal life.

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Episode 112: Incredulous for Joy

David and Jonathan — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Following the appearance of the Resurrected Christ on the road to Emmaus, we receive a series of events that teach us the various ways Jesus responds to our petition to set our hearts on fire.

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Episode 111: The Faith of the Community

David and Jonathan — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Sometimes, like Thomas, we are left in the dark. In those moments the faith of the community can be the only thing we have to lean on.

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Episode 110: Christ is Risen!

David and Jonathan — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Episode 109: The Passion of the Lord

David and Jonathan — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we are given the familiar readings of our Lord's Passion. Rather than burden the faithful with wise words, or clever interpretations, why not just let the good news speak for itself: "Truly this was the Son of God!"

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Episode 108: How’s Your Heart?

David and Jonathan — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for the Crucifixion? What good has all the abstinence and fasting been this Lent if it hasn't prepared you for the Cross? Take a moment and consider how this last stretch of Lent will prepare you for the coming Mysteries.

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Episode 107: Rejoice in Hope

David and Jonathan — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Though our readings this Sunday don't explicitly speak about joy, the themes of God's love and our return from exile should cause us to rejoice.

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Episode 106: The Wisdom of God

David and Jonathan — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0600

The Ten Commandments and the Cleansing of the Temple make one thing clear: We are invited to live in God's house as his children, according to his commands and his wisdom. The wisdom of God, though, includes the Cross.

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Episode 105: This is My Beloved Son

David and Jonathan — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

This week we consider the connection between the Baptism of Jesus, his Transfiguration, and eventual death on the Cross prefigured by the sacrifice of Abraham. These three events in the life of Christ are all connected by the revelation of Jesus's sonship to the Father. As we continue Lent, we would do well to internalize the Pasachal Mystery as part of our own relation to God as sons and daughters.

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Episode 104: We Live in a Society

David and Jonathan — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

As we begin this season, we are invited to honor the alliance we've forged with God by preparing to renew our baptismal vows at Easter.

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Episode 103: Be Made Clean

David and Jonathan — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

This last Sunday in Ordinary Time (before Lent) invites us to consider Jesus's power to heal us. Will you go to confession to respond to this invitation? Will you receive the medicine of our salvation in the sacrament of the Eucharist? In these last few days of Ordinary Time we can be thinking of how Lent will be a special time of renewal and healing for those who seek the Lord.

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Episode 102: Rise from your Sleep

David and Jonathan — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Often we think of preaching as a special time for a learned teacher to offer pearls of wisdom to those who are interested, when in truth preaching is an act of the Holy Spirit that moves through the preacher to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With such a noble end, woe to us if we do not allow the Spirit to work in us with such power.

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Episode 101: Authority and Anxiety

David and Jonathan — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600

What does it mean to call Jesus "Lord"? In today's readings we consider the impact of "trying to make it on our own" without recognizing Jesus's authority over us. In the end, this may be the source of all of our anxieties.

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Episode 99: We Have Found the Messiah

David and Jonathan — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600

The question is not whether God will call you, but how and to what. Too often we respond with generosity, but are told "that's not how we do things". God is always inviting us to respond with newness and life. With today's readings we pause to consider how God is calling us to be creative and zealous in our response to his invitation.

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Episode 98: 20 + CMB +21

David and Jonathan — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Like Christmas, the feast of the Epiphany is not just an invitation to remember a past event. It is also an invitation to encounter the risen Lord in the same way as those priviliged to be with him in his first coming. Those of us awaiting his return are also able to visit him and encounter his divinity ... if we're willing to make the journey.

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Episode 97: No Strangers Among Us

David and Jonathan — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Merry Christmas! The first Sunday of Christmastide is upon us, and today we focus on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. How do we live as nuclear families? What about in the Church? Do we treat everyone as family? Or, are there still strangers among us?

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Episode 96: Surprised by Joy

David and Jonathan — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

After two weeks of "preparing the way" with John the Baptist, this week we are given the figure of the Blessed Mother. After preparing the way of the Lord, are we able to be surprised by the Lord? Perhaps, like Mary, God is planning to come into your life in a new and beautiful way. Prepare the way, but be ready for anything.

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Episode 95: The Temptations of John the Baptist

David and Jonathan — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

We have a repeat appearance this week of St. John the Baptist. This week, though, he defends himself against the temptation to make of himself equal to Christ. Here we see him overcoming the voice of deception by "testing the spirits". If we are to be holy, we must test everything, choosing only that which conduces to Christ increasing, and us decreasing.

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Episode 94: Prepare the Way of the Lord

David and Jonathan — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600

This week the central character in our readings is St. John the Baptist. How do we, like him, prepare the way of the Lord and make straight his paths? Perhaps this is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of going to Confession during this season, and thereby make a clear path to our hears for the Lord.

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Episode 93: Be Watchful! Be Alert!

David and Jonathan — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600

On this First Sunday of Advent the readings invite us to vigilance. Rather than being hypervigilant, though, what if Jesus' invitation to "Wait" and to "Be Alert" is really an invitation to pray? Perhaps this Advent we can take some time to find the Lord where he comes everyday: in the silence and stillness of our hearts.

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Episode 92: Christ the King ... of Neptune.

David and Jonathan — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Jesus is both king and pauper. To attend to the king is to see to the needs of the least in his kingdom.

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Episode 91: The Fear of the Lord

David and Jonathan — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600

What does it mean to fear the Lord? When we evangelize, do we have reckless abandon? Or, are we just playing it safe?

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Episode 90: Stay Alert!

David and Jonathan — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600

The Resurrection is a line in the sand. Either Jesus was raised from the dead, or our faith is in vain.

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Episode 89: All the Saints in Heavenly Glory

David and Jonathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Though it is right to imitate the saints in their earthly example, narrated in their biographies and journals, it is also necessary (and perhaps more urgent) to imitate them in their current activity. The saints, right now, in heaven, are resting in the Lord. What does it mean to rest well? Rather than focusing this All Saints Day on how much more work we need to do to bring about the Kingdom, perhaps we would do well to imitate the saints in Glory who have found their eternal rest.

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Episode 88: Love of God and Love of Neighbor

David and Jonathan — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Today's readings offer the simple truth that the love of God and the love of neighbor are intertwined. The guys try to avoid overcomplicating this truth, and muse over different kinds of homilies.

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Episode 87: Whom do you worship?

David and Jonathan — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This week's set of readings put earthly leadership up against the authority, power, uniqueness, and glory of God.

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Episode 86: The Banquet Feast

David and Jonathan — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Moving away from the vineyard, our readings consider the image of a banquet feast. The guys struggle to boil the gospel down to a coherent message. In the end, the find solace in the second reading and the Alleluia verse ... not surprisingly.

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Episode 85: Tear Down the Walls

David and Jonathan — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0500

The vineyard theme continues for a third week in a row...

The guys consider the kinds of "walls" we have built up around our hearts, and how God may be tearing them down to allow us to be completely dependent on him.

They also muse on how to best prepare their homilies, navigating the tension between writing their homilies on the one hand, and going completely off-the-cuff on the other. It may be that David and Jonathan have their preferences...

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Episode 84: Have the Mind of Christ

David and Jonathan — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0500

The vineyard theme continues this week in the parable of the two sons who are sent to work by their father. What is on full display, though, is not their actions or intentions, but the change of mind that accompanies a true conversion. In the end, the only antidote to ideology is to have a change of mind, and to be conformed to Christ.

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Episode 83: Life is Christ, and death is gain

David and Jonathan — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We have a special guest today, Father David Paternostro, SJ. He offers his insights into this weeks continued reflection on the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Episode 82: Love one another as I have loved you

David and Jonathan — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This week our readings sum up the Christian message. God is love, and we are called to love each other as God loves us.

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Episode 81: To Reconcile the World to Himself

David and Jonathan — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0500

This week Frs. David and Jonathan struggle to find a clear theme for the readings. By the end of their conversation, though, they realize that a good homily this week would focus on reconciliation.

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Episode 80: Get behind me Satan

David and Jonathan — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This week's Gospel picks up right after Peter's big confession. The conditions are made clear, as carrying our cross and following Jesus in humility is essential for being his disciple.

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Episode 79: Send Her Away / Tend to Her

David and Jonathan — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Jesus ventures into Gentile territory and has a striking encounter with a Canaanite woman. What can we glean from their exchange? Also, there are some striking differences between the Spanish and English translations of the Gospel. The guys think through those, and get excited about Deacon David's upcoming ordination to the priesthood!

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Episode 78: If it is you, Lord

David and Jonathan — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0500

This week Jesus walks on water, though not before spending time with his Father in silent prayer. Also, what was Peter's doubt?

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Episode 77: Give Them Some Food

David and Jonathan — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We're finished with parables... for now... as Jesus performs a miracle and is moved by pity.

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Episode 76: The Kingdom is Like ...

David and Jonathan — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500

This week, the guys dive into more of Jesus's comparisons of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. There's a hint of fire and brimstone, too.

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Episode 75: The Kingdom of Heaven

David and Jonathan — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0500

More parables! Jesus tells us what the kingdom of heaven is like in this Sunday's Gospel

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Episode 74: The Sower

David and Jonathan — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0500

A familiar parable, but what does Jesus actually mean and why, like his disciples ask, does he speak in parables? Wouldn't clarity be more helpful?

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Episode 73: I Will Give You Rest

David and Jonathan — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500

This week Jesus invites us to rest and to take his yoke, which is easy and light.

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Episode 72: Missionary Disciples

David and Jonathan — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0500

David and Jonathan continue to discuss the 10th Chapter of Matthew's Gospel, and consider the ways in which Christians are called to be missionary disciples.

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Episode 71: More Than Sparrows

David and Jonathan — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

We're back to Ordinary Time! David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Twelfth Week in Ordinary time.

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Episode 70: Corpus Christi

David and Jonathan — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0500

David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Sunday after the Most Holy Trinity, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).

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Episode 69: The Holy Trinity

David and Jonathan — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500

The Church returns to Ordinary Time and kicks off the cycle of Sunday readings with the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Following up from last week's reflection on the descent of the Holy Spirit, David and Jonathan consider how they might preach on God's Trinitarian nature given the current global crisis and the national tragedy we're living through.

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Episode 68: Pentecost! (During the Day)

David and Jonathan — Mon, 25 May 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Well we've made it. What does it actually mean when we say Pentecost is the birthday of the Church? How do we even understand what it means to "be Church" when so many people are unable to go? David and Jonathan discuss Pentecost and the readings for the mass during the day.

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Episode 67: Journey Before Destination

David and Jonathan — Mon, 18 May 2020 12:00:00 -0500

David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Feast of the Ascension. Jesus gives us the great commandment to go forth and baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. How does this affect our own lives as baptized Christians?

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Episode 66: Love and Obedience

David and Jonathan — Mon, 11 May 2020 13:00:00 -0500

**UPDATE. Unfortunately Father Jonathan still hasn't figured out how to fix his mic and he still has robot voice until around 5 minutes in. SORRY!!!

Philip, Peter, and John are all important figures and ministers in the early church. But they are all different and have particular charisms given by the Holy Spirit. David and Jonathan discuss how each one of us has different roles and duties within the Christian life that are meant to work together for the Glory of God rather than the glory of the individual.

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Episode 65: Living Stones

David and Jonathan — Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:00 -0500

**At some point Father Jonathan had an audio crisis and began speaking like a robot. Not to worry it clears up around the six minute mark. Thank you for your patience

Do we trust that the Lord will be strong enough to build a foundation and moartar all the various people around the world into one divine house?

David and Jonathan reflect on what Saint Peter actually meant by coming to Jesus as Living Stones.

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Episode 64: They Were Cut To The Heart

David and Jonathan — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Deacon David and Father Jonathan talk about what it means to be a shepherd and to have our hearts freed from all of the things that close us off from the love of God.

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Episode 63: On the Road to Emmaus

David and Jonathan — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500

On the road to Emmaus the disciples meet the risen Lord and he sets their hearts on fire.

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Episode 62: Believing Thomas

David and Jonathan — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500

The Second Sunday of Easter features the story of the Apostle Thomas going from unbelief to belief. Can we have the same faith that changed his heart?

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Episode 61: EASTER

David and Jonathan — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500

The guys discuss the readings for Easter Sunday (Mass during the day)

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Episode 60: An Overture for the Triduum

David and Jonathan — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0500

David and Jonathan continue with the Sunday Readings for Lent and consider how the readings for Palm Sunday are an Overture for the Triduum. Also, they consider (again) how to preach about Holy Week in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Episode 59: And Jesus Wept

David and Jonathan — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500

David and Jonathan continue with the Sunday Readings for Lent and consider how Jesus calls us to life in the midst of so much death.

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Episode 58: Preaching During Coronavirus

David and Jonathan — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500

David and Jonathan look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, and also consider the impact of Coronavirus on the celebration of Mass and the preparation of their homilies. In particular, they consider the importance of not being a source of darkness in the midst of uncertainty, but to allow God's light to shine.

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Episode 57: The Wellspring of Eternal Life

David and Jonathan — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

On this Third Sunday of Lent David and Jonathan discuss the life giving waters that Jesus brings.

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Episode 56: The Transfiguration

David and Jonathan — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0600

On this Second Sunday of Lent David and Jonathan discuss how the Transfiguration sets the stage, not only for the rest of Lent, but also for the Christian life.

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Episode 55: The Way of the Catechumen

David and Jonathan — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

On this First Sunday of Lent the Church invites us onto a journey of spiritual renewal and growth. Deacon David and Fr. Jonathan discuss how they will approach the different themes of the season and what the path of the Catechumenate can teach them.

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Episode 54: Love Your Enemies

David and Jonathan — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0600

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time continues the Sermon on the Mount. What does Jesus actually mean when he says he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it? How do we love not just our neighbors, but also our enemies?

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Episode 53: Fulfilled Not Abolished

David and Jonathan — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the focus is on the Law of the Lord. What does Jesus actually mean when he says he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it?

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Episode 52: False Humility

David and Jonathan — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0600

The readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on how we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. As Christians we should preach the gospel using everything at our disposal, but making sure to give God the glory. One of the dangers we may face, though, is false humilty. How many times have you played down your strengths for fear of coming off as arrogant? Well, ironically, by doing that we aren't giving God any glory because he gave us our strengths (and our weaknesses) to shine brightly before men and to give glory to our heavenly Father.

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Episode 51: Candlemas

David and Jonathan — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0600

It's been 40 days since Christmas and this week Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and consider how each of us is called to imitate Jesus who is priest, prohpet, and king.

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Episode 50: Is Christ Divided?

David and Jonathan — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan consider how being a preacher in the Church requires never preaching themselves, but preaching only Jesus. Following in the long line of apostles, from Peter and Paul and down through the ages, Christians today are to preach Jesus so that the Church may be united under her one Head.

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Episode 47: The Holy Family

David and Jonathan — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600

David and Jonathan discuss the Sunday readings for the first Sunday after Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family

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David's English homily for the Third Sunday of Advent

Episode 46: Emmanuel

David and Jonathan — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600

The season of Advent has encouraged us to wait patiently and hopefully for the coming of the Lord. This week, the readings give us the final set of readings in expectation of the birth of Christ. We hear the prophecy in Isaiah and its fulfillment in the Gospel. We also hear about the righteousness of Joseph and his willingness to serve the Lord with obedience and faith.

Homilía de David para el Tercer Domingo de Adviento

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