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As we enter a new Year, we prepare for the return of Christ. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

With an image of figs, Jesus reminds us not to fear. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we as a nation celebrate Thanksgiving, we need o call to mind all the things that the #Lord has done for us. #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112521-thanksgiving.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Preached at an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. We need to give #thanks in all circumstances, because the #Lord has #blessed us with every spiritual blessing. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/thanksgiving-prayer-service-2021-thanks #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are Daniel 3:52-56, Psalm 148, Ephesians 1: 3-14, and Luke 1:39-56. Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cH...

Sometimes we look for signs, but we need none to remind us that God is present. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The interpretation of the dream of the statue not only shows Daniel's wisdom but also reminds us that the world empires will rise and fall. Christ's kingdom alone will last. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Christ is #King in a number of ways, but is He king by our choice? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/christ-the-king-2021-choose #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Temple was dedicated for a reason - and we are called to be dedicated to the Lord, too. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Peace is not from this world but from God. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Little things, in terms of the world, are often large in the light of eternity. We should not give into momentary comfort forsaking the Lord. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-elizabeth-2021-little #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Lord will come again, but there will be horrible things before. Are we prepared? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/33rd-sunday-2021-prepare #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We should not fear the Day of the Lord, but trust that the Lord will provide better than what was left behind. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-josaphat-2021-left #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus warns about looking and following false saviors, and if we remain friends of God, we have nothing to fear when our Savior Jesus Christ returns. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Dedication of Rome's Cathedral, St. John Lateran, reminds us that the Church is not the structure but the people, built into a living temple. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The widow gives so much more, not in terms of value of the coins, but her want. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/ #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus does not praise the sins of the dishonest steward, but uses his as an example of how we should use God's gifts. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/31st-friday-2021-squandered #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The parables of the Lost remind us how we should rejoice that the Lord finds us and others who are lost. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-charles-borneo-2021-found #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

St. Martin is a fine example of how the Love of God is to be first above all. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-martin-de-pores-2021-love-hate #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

God calls and raises up saints who live ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we commemorate all the deceased, we remember God’s mercy. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Love requires sacrifice, but sacrifice without love is nothing. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus heals a man with dropsy, fluid retention) on a Sabbath and challenges the Jews to see the man as drowning. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/30th-friday-2021-freed #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Despite their status as Apostles and 2 of the Twelve, St. Simon and St. Jude are relatively unknown, yet important to us. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/ss-simon-jude-2021-known #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Without love, we have no hope of heaven. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/30th-Wednesday-2021-love #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Kingdom of God starts small - and we need to attend to it. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2