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St. Jerome reminds us of the importance of reading, studying, and praying scripture. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/093021.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Archangels and angels help us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus is resolute about His mission to go to Jerusalem, and does not let anything deter Him. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus Christ preaches that we should avoid sin. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Disciples are asked who Jesus is, and while Peter answered correctly, he did not understand what that meant. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus send the Twelve out with nothing, requiring them to be dependent on the people they proclaim the Gospel to, just as the people are dependent on them to have the Gospel proclaimed. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Herod struggles to understand who Jesus is. Do we? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092321.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As an Evangelist, St. Matthew had an opportunity to tell the story of his conversion to being a disciple. What would we write? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-matthew-2021-story #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Apostles were arguing about who was the greatest, without realizing what that meant. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

What does the love of money have to do with living a good life? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-robert-bellermine-2021-greed #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Like the sinful woman, we come to ask the Lord's forgiveness - and it is not the size of the debt that ought to matter, but our awareness of the Mercy of Christ. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/ss-cornelius-and-cyprian-2021-forgiven #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Blessed Mother shares our sorrows, as she experienced the deepest of sorrows herself. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Cross of Jesus Christ is the sign of contradiction- it gives life, hope, and identity. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/exultation-of-the-cross-2021-cross #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus confronts the tendency we have to dismiss our own bad motives and actions and ascribe to others the worst. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/23rd-friday-2021-logs #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091021.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Gospel calls us to be clothed in love and forgiveness. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we celebrate the birth fo the Blessed Mother, we celebrate so much more. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Some turn to Satan and the demonic, looking for power, finding bondage, but those who submit to Jesus find freedom and power. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ heals the deaf man and wants us to be complete, too. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ calls Peter, the fisherman, who is aware of his sinfulness, not on the grace that stood before him. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus Christ knows the Father’s will, and so knows that He cannot stay in one town. We, too, need to understand God’s will and let go of others’ expectations for us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Law was given to lead the people to holiness, and is proof of God's love and wisdom. It is to help drive out evil from the heart. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

God's will is our holiness, and are we seeking Him out? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus tells us to stay awake, but this is not a form of spiritual insomnia. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Are we builders of white-washed tombs, or ornamented temples of the Holy Spirit? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we honor St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, we recall the quick movement to faith he had as he understood that the Lord saw him before he saw the Lord. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-bartholomew-2021-seen #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2