- FBP 881 - Dare to Gather When Others Scatter2023/05/16
Episode 881 (12:44)
In this episode: Dan. Brett preaching homily; Commencement speech of Admiral William McRaven; Our world continues to scatter in many ways; Dare to gather instead
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- FBP 880 - Communion: This is THE WAY2023/05/11
Episode 880 (8:34)
In this episode: Children's homily for First Holy Communion Mass; Jesus wants to accompany us and be with us; How does he do that? Answer: through the Eucharist; Analogy to help understand Transubstantiation
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- FBP 879 - Do You Know His Voice?2023/05/03
FBP 879 (12:37)
In this episode: My dog, Snickers is similar to a sheep who hears his master (Me!); Jesus as the Good Shepherd; Reflection on where and how we can hear God's voice; Reflection on how we can tune our heart and soul to God's voice
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- FBP 878 - Beyond Doubt2023/04/17
Episode 878 (17:49)
In this episode: Do not fear doubt; Strategies to get beyond doubt; Use doubt as a catalyst to grow in understanding; Look for evidence for faith; Strive to understand and ascent in trust; Don't stop praying, going to Mass and the Sacraments
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- FBP 877 - Rescued2023/04/09
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Episode 877 ( 9:05)
In this episode: Story of Mt. Baker rescue; Jesus wants to rescue us; Jesus is the greatest at search and rescue; What can we do to respond for all that God has done for us; Thanksgiving; YouTube Video footage by Francis Zuber (@Thenarf7007)
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- FBP 876 - Christ Knows Our Suffering2023/04/02
Episode 876 (7:11)
In this episode: Picking up from Dcn. Brett's homily of last week; Christ knows our suffering by also suffering for us; His passion and death are the greatest sign of love; We must pass through our own passion and death in order to experience heaven
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- FBP 875 - When God Leaves Us In The Tomb2023/03/27
Episode 875 (15:11)
In this episode: Preaching by Dan. Brett Edmonson; Jesus waits before going to Lazarus; God is with us; Ideas for dealing with anxiety: Keep your eyes on the Lord, take solace in Scripture, and lean on those who love you.
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- FBP 874 - What Blinds you from Seeing?2023/03/21
Episode 874 (9:58)
In this episode: Story of finding the Pool of Siloam in 2004 (this is the corrected date... I erroneously mentioned that it was in 2002); My periodic struggle with Sloth; Gratitude to God and giving Him the glory, Eucharist and Confession part of the remedy
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- FBP 873 - Jesus, Our Life-Going Water2023/03/13
Episode 873 (12:07)
In this episode: Imagery of water; Our deepest thirst is for God; Israelites and Samaritan woman; Analogy of type of water: dirt water, soft drink, and distilled water
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- FBP 872 - Confession Can Transfigure You2023/03/06
Episode 872 (16:13)
In this episode: Why go to a priest for confession? John 20:21-23; Benefits of going to confession; Common questions people have regarding confession; Communal Reconciliation Service
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- FBP 871 - Return to Me. Come As You Are2023/02/28
Episode 871 (8:05)
In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaching. There are many voices that compete for God; God desires that we return to him; Reflection of Eve's response to the serpent; Her story is akin to ours; Retune your heart; Be quiet and listen to God as you are
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- FBP 870 - Love Your Enemies. Period.2023/02/20
Episode 870 (21:18)
In this episode: The hardest commandment-love your enemies; Only by God's supernatural grace is it possible; How can we encounter this grace to love our enemies? Pray, Greet them; Don't retaliate, seek revenge or call them names; Accountability
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- FBP 869 - Love As God Loves2023/02/13
Episode 869 (13:03)
In this episode: The good of discipline and boundaries; National Marriage Week; Love as God loves; Theology of the Body and Marriage; The conjugal love as a pointer to heaven; Our lives are made for infinity and our hearts know it
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- FBP 868.2 - Who Is Humble In Your Life?2023/02/07
Episode 868.2 (13:43)
In this episode: Carmen Miranda; What is humility? Fear of the Lord; Know who you are as God has created you; avoid the extremes which end up as arrogance; Salt and Light
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- FBP 867 - Unity from the HEART2023/01/24
Episode 867 (13:48)
In this episode: Israel got dived and conquered by Assyria; Jesus fulfills the prophecy by going to that region to unite them in faith; Paul challenges us about our divisions; 5 Principles for encouraging unity from the HEART.
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- FBP 866 - Grace Abounds In The Ordinary2023/01/16
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Episode 866 (14:00)
In this episode: Binging TV shows; Watching the pilot and finale of shows; Life happens between our great moments; Jesus begins his ministry of extraordinary events which are ordinary for him; Go and do the same as Jesus, sharing the Gospel in ordinary ways
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- FBP 865 - The Light Overcomes the Darkness2023/01/09
Episode 865 (13:05)
In this episode: The light Overcomes the Darkness; Demar Hamlin incident; The faith-filled response by the players and others; Talking with someone in a return line after Christmas; Homework ideas for being a light in the darkness
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- FBP 864 - Rescued By A Baby2022/12/26
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Episode 864 (11:!7)
In this episode: Story of Family Christmas Eve; My sins which became resentments; Being freed and rescued from sin and resentment; Give yourself, surrender yourself to Jesus; We have been rescued by a baby
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- FBP 863 - Response - What Is Our Response To God's Good News?2022/12/20
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Episode 863 (24:01)
In this podcast: My response to God's Good News is thanksgiving; Story of math teacher, Mr. Hansen; Story of priest coming to reconciliation service; Show thanks for those who come to Christmas Masses
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- FBP 862 - Rescued - "What is God Doing About Our Mess?"2022/12/12
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Episode 862 (18:00)
In this episode: Story of being stranded at Abiqua Falls and rescued from drunk hunters; What has captured you? God wants to rescue us from Satan, sin, and any darkness we have allowed into our lives
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- FBP 861 - Captured - "Why is the World So Messed Up?"2022/12/05
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Episode 861 (12:39)
In this episode: Why are we and the world so broken? We believed a lie that we are not good enough; The consequence is that our freedom is replaced by slavery, fear, blame, shame, and strife; Story of the Deacon Brett on retreat during the elections
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- FBP 860 - Why is there Something Instead of Nothing?2022/11/28
Episode 860 (16:49)
In this episode: Part 1 of Kerygma Series: Created; Universe is big; God created the cosmos and us; We were created good, for on purpose, and for a calling; We yearn for eternity-heaven
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- FBP 859 - Abandon Yourself to the King2022/11/21
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Episode 859 (17:32)
In this episode: Story of Charles de Foucauld; Getting a D in physics; How do we deal with the failures of our lives? How does God deal with us? Abandon ourselves to the Lordship of our King, Jesus Christ.
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- FBP 858 - T-Minus 7.59 Billion Years And Counting2022/11/14
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Episode 858 (16:04)
In this episode: "Apocalyptic" genre; Story of someone who knew the date of the world would; Themes of apocalyptic: encouragement and praise of God; We cannot know when the 2nd Coming will be; We need to be "audit ready" now; Catholics are Christians?
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- FBP 857 - God Knows Your Name2022/11/07
Episode 857 (12:16)
In this Episode: Dan. Brett Edmonson preaches; His Vacation; Liquid Modernity; Consequence of being disconnected and lost; Know that God is always with us no matter what; He calls us by name
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- FBP 856 - Lost and Found2022/10/31
Episode 856 (10:38)
In this episode: Priorities in life; Distractions or temptations can lead us into sin or becoming lost in our faith; God desires to treat sinners with mercy and sparing little by little; Homework - Take someone to dinner and rekindle a relationship
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- FBP 855 - Prayer Is A Dialogue Not A Soliloquy2022/10/25
Episode 855 (14:29)
In this episode: New studio set-up; Homily by Dcn. Brett Edmonson; Pharisee praying to himself; Story about someone filling a conversation with their own words; Prayer to God should be a dialogue, not a soliloquy
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- FBP 854 - Prayer: Our Path to Communion2022/10/17
Episode 854 (13:41)
In this episode: We need communion and not just to be in common; How can we grow in communion with God? Prayer! Story of how important prayer is to my life; Reflection on silent listening prayer; Advice when praying
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- FBP 853 - Giving Thanks2022/10/10
Episode 853 (12:18)
In this episode: Story about witnessing a child have a meltdown; Feeling guilty for being ungrateful and greedy; Thanksgiving is a natural response to being loved and thanked; God communicates his love through us; Thank others and God who sent them
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- FBP 852 - The Extraordinary In The Ordinary2022/10/03
Episode 852 (12:00)
In this episode: The Extraordinary is often ordinary for those doing it; My sisters who cared for our mother; A parishioner who sung praises to God for the gift of her husband while he was dying in the ER
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- FBP 851 - Whom Do You Serve?2022/09/19
Episode 851 (14:06)
In this episode: My experience of learning Spanish in Morelia, Mexico; Amazement at the priorities in Mexico compared to the U.S.; Wealth, Fame, Power, and Pleasure; Whom do you serve? De we serve ourselves? Session from the Dishonest Steward; Confession
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- FBP 850 - Who Needs Mercy?2022/09/12
Episode 850 (13:48)
In this episode: Story of losing my dog and finding him; Dogs, sheep, and God have things in common; What is mercy? How can we receive God's mercy? What are the effects of Mercy? Who needs mercy?
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- FBP 849 - What Is True Freedom?2022/09/05
Episode 849 (16:56)
In this episode: What is true Freedom? Bad vs. good music; True freedom allows us to be the best versions of ourselves; Sin enslaves us; Put Jesus first and live in true freedom
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- FBP 848 - Known By Your Sweater2022/08/22
Episode 848 (14:34)
In this episode: Rich Mullins story about Irish sweaters; Theological poles: Salvation Security and Works Righteousness; Catholic understanding of Salvation: 1. I am saved, 2. I am being saved, and 3. I have hope to be saved
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- FBP 847 - Get Off Your Steamroller2022/08/17
Episode 847 (12:35)
In this episode: Story of sharing faith online; Steamroller vs Backhoe; Speaking the truth without charity will fail; Get Off your steamroller
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- FBP 846 - Trust in God2022/08/08
Episode 846 (15:03)
In this episode: Story of crashing on a bike; Mom coming to my aide; Trusting in Mom; Trusting in God; Abraham and Sarah trusted in God; When we are hurt and listen to lies about ourselves, our trust erodes; God does love us; Trust in God
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- FBP 845 - Being a Good Host And Guest2022/07/20
Episode 845 (15:13)
In this episode: Have you ever failed to pay attention? Has someone does the same to you? Story of Abram, Sarah, and the Three Angels; Hospitality; James Webb Space Telescope first images; God is our host which makes us his guests; Be good hosts and guests.
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- FBP 844 - May Our Love Be Greater Than Our Differences2022/07/12
Episode 844 (14:43)
In this podcast: Story of two friends in Israel; What is greater than our differences? Parable of the Good Samaritan; Do our differences cancel our relationships? Accompaniment; Ideas to help us in relationships
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- FBP 843 - A Great Adventure2022/06/27
Epside 843 (23:10)
In this episode: My last Mass and Homily at St. Anne; Leaving makes me sad and also hopeful for a new adventure; God is our inheritance, our refuge; As I pack up my belongings, I find myself disappearing; Jesus was resolute to journey to Jerusalem
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- FBP 842 - True Satisfaction In The Eucharist2022/06/20
Episode 842 (29:22)
In this episode: Junk Drawers; We keep things that we may or may not need; Why? Satisfaction as a reason; Scarcity mentality; All things in this world don't last or satisfy; God's love lasts; The Eucharist is the source of our true satisfaction
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- FBP 841 - Loving In Communion2022/06/15
Episode 841 (20:15)
In this episode: Story of 3rd grade crush; Love notes; Loving like the Trinity; One God in three persons; Trinity as a communion of love; We are hardwired to be like the Trinity; Called to love sacrificially; Examples in our community; Trinity in the Mass
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- FBP 840 - Bet On Jesus2022/05/29
Episode 840 (19:48)
In this episode: Lottery scratch-off ticket; The greatest investment; ROI: Return on investment; Invest in eternity; The Ascension; Ethics vs. Ethos; God loves us; Investing in God is not merely transactional; We need to allow ourselves to be transformed
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- FBP 839 - Peace I Give You2022/05/22
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Episode 839 (21:06)
Ordination of Anthony HoangPhan; Peace through obedience; The world’s vision of peace: no war; Success of such approaches can work, but have limited; Vision of God’s peace: Forgiveness of sin; Shalom = perfection, wholeness, integration, peace; God is needed for true and lasting peace; Participating in the sacraments, especially confession, can heal us; Seek out confession. Obedience = listening; We need to be obedient to God
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- FBP 838 - Saying Goodbye2022/05/17
Episode 838 (24:15)
In this episode: Examples in my life of saying goodbye only to be saying hello years later; People do not like to say goodbye; Jesus had to say goodbye to his disciples in order to accomplish his mission; We need to learn how to say goodbye in faith, hope, and love
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- FBP 837 - Vocations2022/05/09
Episode 837 (24:20)
In this episode: Vocations of motherhood, priesthood, diaconate, religious life, & marriage; Vocation = A Call from God; Brief story of my vocation; We are all called by God; Ask what God wants of us, Vocation from God will be a great adventure
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- FBP 836 - Called To Be Disciples Out Of Love2022/05/02
Episode 836 (27:37)
In this episode: Why did the Disciples fish at night? Potential controversy about leadership between Peter and John; Jesus restores Peter by his three-fold affirmations about love; Jesus makes it clear that Peter will lead; How are we like Peter and John?
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- FBP 835 - Watch For Miracles2022/04/25
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Episode 835 (22:07)
In this episode: Divine Mercy Sunday; God is active using ordinary people to perform his miracles; God's love is mediated through people; God performs miracles in the Sacraments(Mass and Reconciliation); Watch for Miracles in the ordinary things of life; Brief "Fr. Stu" movie review
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- FBP 834 - The Son Is Risen2022/04/17
Episode 834 (7:48)
In this episode: Being a Geek; Love Technology; Amazed by Solar power; Analogy of a solar panel, Jesus, and ourselves; Christ's Resurrection conquered darkness and death; Christ enlightens and gives us power to do his works
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- FBP 833 - Joy Through Suffering2022/04/10
Episode 833 (12:45)
In this episode: We all want joy; We are built for it; Christian faith shows that joy comes through suffering; Jesus showed the way; We all suffer; What do we do with our suffering?
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- FBP 832 - Love And Mercy2022/04/04
Episode 832 (19:34)
In this episode: How sin can imprison us and keep us from receiving forgiveness; the woman caught in adultery; scribes and Pharisees; Pride, Love, and Mercy
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- FBP 831 - Ambassadors for Communion2022/03/27
Episode 831 (27:36)
In this episode: Two stories of favorite memories; Built for communion; reflection on the parable of the Prodigal Son; Ambassadors for Christ and reconciliation; Go out and bring back those who have left the Church
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- FBP 830 - Repentance and Confession2022/03/21
Episode 830 (15:01)
In this episode: The need for repentance; The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the best response to repentance; We should give to others who are in need as a response to being forgiven; Do not fear going to confession; Times for confession during Lent
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- FBP 829 - Being Transfigured2022/03/15
Episode 829 (22:12)
In this episode: Death of my dog, Ezra; Importance of suffering; Paschal Mystery; Jesus will never leave us; There is more to life; Jesus and his Church want us to be transfigured; Our hope is found in Jesus
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- FBP 828 - Be With Me2022/03/07
Episode 828 (29:54)
In this episode: Star Wars, Ray, the Force; Be with Me, Lord in my troubles; God is with us always; Temptations of Jesus are ours too: Sensuality, power, glory; Temptation to unbelief and despair; Death of Ezra; Temptations after the death of a loved one
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- FBP 827 - The Beatitudes2022/02/15
Episode 827 (25:49)
In this episode: The Sermon on the Plain; word Blessed vs. Happy; Lukan version vs. Matthean version; Reflection on the Beatitudes
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- FBP 826 - Synod On Synodality2022/02/06
Episode 826 (21:36)
aIn this episode: Simon obeys Jesus and puts out into the deep for a catch; Pope Francis calling for a Synod on Synodality; Listening Church; Antidote for polarization; The Holy Spirit os the protagonist; Adoration; Discernment Sessions
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- FBP 825 - Love Is The Measure2022/01/30
Episode 825 (16:16)
In this episode: The love chapter; Qualities of love; Use this text to measure ourselves and our relationships to see if we are truly loving
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- FBP 824 - Being Part of the Body2022/01/25
In this episode: The Body is very good; Created as male & female; One body, many parts; Theology of the Body; St. John Paul II; Definition of gender; male is a man; female is a woman; God has called us according to our body and souls; Rejoice in your body
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- FBP 823 - The Importance of Baptism2022/01/09
Episode 823 (27:37)
In this episode: The meaning of Jesus' baptism; The effects of Christian baptism; Believers baptism vs Sacrament of Baptism; Infant baptism; Ordinary form of baptism and extraordinary forms; God's mercy
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- FBP 822 - The Light of the World2022/01/03
Episode 822 (22:56)
In this episode: Astronomy and the Epiphany; The Star of Bethlehem; Light is what allows us to see our world; Vatican Observatory; Hubble Telescope; James Webb Space Telescope; We are all seeking out meaning and light; Christ is the light of the world
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- FBP 821 - Mother of God2022/01/03
Episode 821 (7:14)
In this episode: Mary's maternity; Theotokos; "God Bearer"; Christological statement; The Shepherds; Do not be afraid; What are we afraid of heading into the new year; Mary is the model and first of the Disciples of Jesus
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- FBP 820 - A Troubled But Holy Family2021/12/26
Episode 820 (19:55)
In this episode: Imagine the fear of losing a child or loved one. Losing and finding my dog, Gracie; The troubles of the Holy Family; Family roles; Do we have to stay in our roles or resentments? Be open to change in your family; Called to holiness
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- FBP 819 - I Surrender Myself To You2021/12/25
Episode 819 (26:42)
In this episode: How I encountered the Surrender Novena; Why did God bring his Son to be incarnate and Immanuel; Surrender Prayer Song; Michael John Poirier; O Jesus, I Surrender myself to you. Take care of everything.
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- FBP 818 - A Gift Not Just For Oneself2021/12/19
Episode 818 (21:21)
In this episode: Mary and Elizabeth are given gifts (Jesus and John) not just for themselves, but to be given away for others; When we come to Mass, we also have gifts to be given away; Love those who are new to us; Evangelize at Christmas
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- FBP 817 - Rejoice2021/12/13
Episode 817 (9:35)
In this episode: Gaudete Sunday; Rejoicing can be difficult for many reasons; Rejoicing is the most appropriate thing to do knowing that God loves us and has rescued us; We are being called to serve others and give ourselves away.
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- FBP 816 - Prepare The Way2021/12/05
Episode 816 (11:49)
In this episode: Prophesies of the Messiah; The Second Coming; John the Baptist told us how to prepare; Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation prepare us for His Second Coming; Christ will come in glory; He wants us to be with Him
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- FBP 815 - Three Advents2021/11/29
Episode 815 (15:14)
In this episode: The First and Second Advents of Christ; Third Advent of Christ in our hearts now and in the Eucharist; Enjoying the deeper meanings of the Advent season through the color purple, candles, and lights which we use to decorate our homes
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- FBP 814 - The King of All Of Our Lives2021/11/23
Episode 814 (29:54)
In this episode: Examples of the use of authority and its cost; Christ is King and has complete dominion; Dominus; Is Christ the King of all the parts of our lives? We are sharers in his authority and mission
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- FBP 813 - The End Time2021/11/14
Episode 813 (16:34)
In this episode: Close call driving to work; Jesus prophesying the destruction of the Temple; The End Time; Tribulation; Hope and Consolation; The idolatry of the world; Need for relationship with Jesus
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- FBP 812 - Let Go2021/11/08
Episode 812 (24:36)
In this episode: Watching the end of the World Series; Being wrong; Letting go; Humility; Need for lectors and youth minister volunteers; Vocations to ordained and religious life; Widows who gave all they had; Courage and Faith
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- FBP 811 - Love God And Your Neighbor2021/10/31
Episode 811 (10:38)
In this episode: Greatest Commandment; Love God and your neighbor; We must love our neighbor in order to love God. Our neighbor is hard to love, yet we must in order to love God.
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- FBP 810 - Take courage-Get up-Jesus is calling you2021/10/24
Episode 810 (15:20)
In this episode: Offer your prayers to God with persistence; What are the things that blind us in our faith; Where do we need healing? Bartimaeus is a good example and encouragement to us all
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- FBP 809 - Stewardship2021/10/10
Episode 809 (17:25)
In this episode: What do we most long for? Attitudes vs. Values; Happiness; Find ourself by losing ourself; Dying to oneself; Giving ourselves away; Man who was sad that he couldn't give it all away; Stewardship; Time, talent, and treasure
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- FBP 808 - Marriage And Annulment2021/10/03
Episode 808(52:42)
In this episode: The origins of marriage and God's plan; Theology of the Body; Divorce, Jesus and his course correction of Moses's law on divorce; What is an annulment; Q&A about Annulments
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- FBP 807 - Jealousy, Greed, and Joy2021/09/27
Episode 807 (17:57)
In this episode: Great customer service; Jealousy towards those whom the Spirit gifted; We are fallen and in need of God's grace; Psalm 19 reminds us that God's precepts give us joy to the heart; CPE; Jesus: "...whoever is not against us is for us."
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- FBP 806 - Competition2021/09/21
Episode 806 (16:15)
In this episode: The Olympics; Nationalism in sports; Does competition have a place in faith? Jesus' disciples discussing who is the greatest; We do not need to compete for God's love; God loves us perfectly already
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- FBP 805 - Who Do You Say That I Am?2021/09/12
Episode 805 (20:18)
In this episode: The most important question; Encountering Jesus; How to know him; Recent struggles with covid regulations; Personal testimony about my encounter and relationship with Jesus; Priesthood; Pope Paul VI reflection on Jesus
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- FBP 804 - Be Opened2021/09/06
In this episode: Story of being stranded in the Morelia Airport; Unable to speak Spanish; Jesus Healed the deaf and mute man; Jesus wants to touch and heal us
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- FBP 803 - Integrity in Faith2021/08/29
Episode 803(21:01)
In this episode - The hypocrisy of the Pharisees; Are we dead inside while at Mass? Lex Orandi-Lex Credendi; What would visitors observe? What do our gestures at Mass mean? Being more present and participating at Mass
- FBP 802 - The Truth About the Eucharist2021/08/23
Episode 802 (13:48)
In this episode: The climax of the Bread of Life Discourse; Are we interpreting John 6 correctly? What is the Eucharist? How can we know? Writings of St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. Justin Martyr
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- FBP 801 - Mary the Blessed Disciple2021/08/16
Episode 801 (16:30)
In this episode: Immaculate Conception and Assumption; Mary as the first Disciple; Mary chose freely to say yes; Mary as a model and encouragement to us all
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- FBP 800 - The True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist - 8-1-212021/08/01
Episode 800 (15:21)
In this episode: The moth of the Eucharist; Bread of Life Discourse; What did Christ intend; Not all Christians believe as the Church does in regard to the Eucharist; Who should or should not receive the Eucharist? Go share the Good News of Eucharist
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- FBP 799 - Solemnity of St. Anne2021/07/28
Episode 799 (12:28)
In this episode: The Solemnity of St. Anne; Story of Sts. Joachim and Anne; Why is it a solemnity for our community; Protoevangelium of St. James; Their story
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- FBP 798 - Bring The Good Shepherd With You2021/07/20
Episode 798 (21:24)
In this episode: Camping with my sister; The spiritual benefits of vacations; Do we bring Christ with us on our vacations? Do we go to Mass on vacations? Ideas for bringing God into our vacations and share his presence
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- FBP 797 - You Are Chosen2021/07/11
Episode 797 (27:41)
In this episode: Mystery photo of grandmother; Genealogy; The probability of my existence is astronomical unless God is involved; God is involved and has chosen us to be holy and give God Glory; Our truest identity is either a son or daughter of God
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- FBP 796 - Rescued By God2021/06/30
Episode 796(21:27)
In this episode: God does not death; Death came into the world and Satan and wants our destruction; Christ came to conquer the powers of sin and death; He wants to rescue us; God wants us to live with him forever; Satan temps us; Be strong against him
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- FBP 795 - Planting Seeds2021/06/14
Episode 795 (27:30)
In this episode: The simple events effect our lives; Planting and nurturing seeds; Being open to the Holy Spirit; New Evangelization in our parishes and archdiocese; Be courageous, plant seeds, and trust God; Introduce God into our common conversations
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- FBP 794 - Active Communion With Christ2021/06/06
Episode 794 (14:19)
In this episode: Reflection by Venerable Fulton Sheen re. Mark 14:22, the Lord's Supper and our participation in his divine sacrifice and redemption for our sins; Corpus Christi; Eucharist; We are not just readers about redemption, but actors in it
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- FBP 793 - The Trinity of Love2021/06/01
Episode 793 (23:05)
In this episode: Bad theology and history about the Trinity; The origin of the term "Trinity"; Common analogies; Trinity as a communion of love; How can we imitate the Trinity?
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- FBP 792 - Come Holy Spirit2021/05/23
Episode 792 (9:56)
In this episode: Confirmation and joy amidst difficult times; We Need the Holy Spirit; The Holy Spirit can bring together those things that are broken; If the Holy Spirit can transform the bread and wine into Christ's presence, then we can be transformed
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- FBP 791 - The Ascension And Saying Goodbye2021/05/17
Episode 791 (15:45)
In this episode - Priest assignments; Saying goodbye; The Ascension; Where do we experience goodbye's in our lives? What do we need to do in order to allow the Paschal Mystery to imbue our goodbye's and let joy pierce any sadness or grief?
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- FBP 790 - Remain In Me2021/05/10
Episode 790 (30:58)
In this episode: Love and Jesus loves; Life in abundance; Sin and salvation is not portrayed dynamic enough in the media; Love one another as I have loved you; Need a personal relationship with Jesus; His commandments can change into joy
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- FBP 789 - Come To Mass And Receive The Eucharist2021/05/03
Episode 789 (25:15)
In this episode: First Holy communion; The Father is the Vine Grower; Jesus is the Vine; We are the branches; We need to commune with him and bear fruit; Come to Mass and receive the Eucharist; Being pruned
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- FBP 788 - Being Good Sheep2021/04/27
Episode 788 (14:04)
In tis episode: Who is the Good Shepherd? We are his sheep; Are we being good sheep? God's love desires that we all follow him; Obedience; Do we truly desire to follow Christ? Vocation; Need for ordained ministries; Discernment questions
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- FBP 787 - Opened Minds v22021/04/20
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In this episode: Toilet in school overflowing; Clogs in our thinking and in our hearts causes all kinds of problems in our lives; Jesus "Opened their minds to understand the Scriptures"; The OT prepared for the NT; The events of the OT spoke about Jesus
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- FBP 787 - Opened Minds2021/04/18
Episode 787 (9:58)
In this episode: Toilet in school overflowing; Clogs in our thinking and in our hearts causes all kinds of problems in our lives; Jesus "Opened their minds to understand the Scriptures"; The OT prepared for the NT; The events of the OT spoke about Jesus
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- FBP 786 - Be Mercy For Others2021/04/14
Episode 786 (15:17)
In this episode: Story of St. Katie O'Toole; Mercy shown to St. Thomas and the other Apostles; God's mercy towards us; Asking for forgiveness; Sacrament of Reconciliation; With whom do you need to ask forgiveness?
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- FBP 785 - Christ Is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!2021/04/05
Episode 785 (11:56)
In this episode: Salvation History; The Reason for Christ's Paschal Mystery; Satan wants our destruction; Fr. John Riccardo's book "Rescued'; Christ crushed death and rose from the dead; Jesus as an "Ambush Predator"; Jesus defeated Satan
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- FBP 784 - True Love Saves2021/03/28
Episode 784 (8:05)
In this episode: True love and counterfeit; Jesus' way to the cross is the example of perfect love; What is in our way to receiving Jesus more deeply into our hearts? What issues do we have that block that reception; Let go and receive him
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- FBP 783-Hope for the World2021/03/23
Episode 783 (13:14)
In this episode: Something is terribly wrong and broken in our world; We often fill this angst with idolatrous passions; God is determine to rescue us! By following Jesus who was like grain of wheat and died and rose, we are to follow his example
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