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Jesus Christ is tempted by Satan in three particular ways, and His resistance undoes the sin of Adam and Eve and gives us a model. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022623.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

We are called to be perfect, but unlike the world's understanding of perfection our perfection lies in in God. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021923.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

Our Lord instructs us to avoid sin at all costs, so we should ask what is the maximum I should do to show my love. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021223.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

Jesus says that we are to be salt and light. Are we who we are called to be? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020523.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

The Lord Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes, ways that the Lord makes blessed. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012923.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

The Church is united, but that unity is not visible. We should seek to be unified because only then can we truly speak against the darkness. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012223.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

We are called to be light, to show others the way to Christ. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011523.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

The Lord Jesus is made manifest in His epiphanies, and the Magi knew that their #Epiphany required them to seek the Lord. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/epiphany-2023-manifest #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010823.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

we are called to ponder the mystery of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, God in flesh, with the Blessed Mother. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/mary-mother-of-god-2023-ponder #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010123.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

Let us hear the Christmas story with new ears, that the Good News of the Savior's birth would have power this day. Merry #Christmas https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/christmas-dawn-2022-news #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122522-dawn.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

Jesus Christ is born as our Savior, taking flesh to save us. This is good news. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/midnight-christmas-2022-news. Merry #Christmas #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122522-night.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

St. Joseph was called to prove and protect the Blessed Mother and her infant Son, Jesus Christ, and provides a model for us to provide a place for the Lord to dwell with us. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/4th-sunday-advent-provide #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings121822.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

Our Lord points to the miracles He is preforming as evidence that He is the one. Joy in these is good, but Joy is knowing the presence of God. We are to be patient and joyful. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/3rd-sunday-advent-2022-patience #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings121122.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g...

The Blessed Mother is free from Sin by the grace of her savior from the first moment of her existence, and is the model of the Church. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/immaculate-conception-2022-model #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings120822.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

John the Baptist calls everyone to repentance that bears fruit, calling out the Pharisees and Saduccees for simply being tourists instead of pilgrims. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings120422.cfm Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6

On this First Sunday of Advent, we are invited to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings112722.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

As Jesus was crucified, one thief recognized Him as King, and asks to be remembered, and receives so much more. What can teach us about Christ our King? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings112022.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

Jesus tells of the end of the sacrificial system for the Jewish people and tells that the destruction and persecution will lead to giving testimony. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/33rd-sunday-2022-testimony #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings111322.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

The Sadducees judged heaven by the things of earth, and the Maccabees refused to compromise on earth for the hope of heaven. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings110622.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

As we commemorate the Faithful Departed, we remember the Lord’s mercy. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings110222.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

The saints offer support and examples of how to see and love our Lord. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings110122.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

Zacchaeus ran to climb a tree to see Jesus, and when Jesus calls him, he responds with joy and promises to change, thus showing himself to be a disciple. How are we disciples? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings102322.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

The Parable of the Pharisee and tax collector calls us to reflect on what we are looking for when we come before the Lord, and how we are coming. Are we going to be justified? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings102322.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

The Lord tells the parable of the persistent widow to teach on the necessity of praying. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings101622.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t

The leperous Samaritan recognized it was the Lord Jesus who had healed him, and he returned in thanksgiving. How can we show thanks? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100922.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2t