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Martha is overwhelmed with one aspect of hospitality, but fails in the better part. In our spiritual live, both service and prayer are necessary. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible....

A lawyer asks a question in an attempt to trap Our Lord, but Jesus answers with a question and a story, and the response to both shows the Law of God is understandable, and our neighbor are those in need. It is for us to be neighbors. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intent...

Our Lord sends out disciples to prepare the way, and when they get excited about what they witnessed, He reminds them that it is more important to remember their identity as written in Heaven. We, too are called to me messengers, and our identity is more important than that noble calling. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed t...

We celebrate the Apostles Peter and Paul, who served the Church in their own ways, as Christ called them. Both sometimes errored, but Christ called them all the same. We, too, are called to proclaim the Gospel and build the Church. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intention...

We celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi so that we may reflect on The Eucharist that makes us the Church and draws us home. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/corpus-christi-2025-home #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

As we prepare to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea's declaration of the Creed proclaim Jesus is of the same essence or existence as the Father and the Spirit, we call to mind that we need the right words to describe God if we want right worship. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land Sep...

On the jewish Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, Blessed Mother, and disciples and made them the first fruits. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3qYdWret4imDOxsZm_x5vmszSlx6BxJKcLv9ou-7vVfovSQ/viewform?usp=hea...

Our Lord ascends to Heaven, and promises to be with us until the end. It is a promise that a He will be with us for the Mission that He gives - to proclaim the Gospel. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/r...

Jesus promises the Advocate, the Holy Spirit and gives peace. He gives differently than the world, and the world cannot give the peace that is His gift. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052525....

Our Lord gives a new commandment, not one that is novel, but one that needs renewal. We wait for the day of the eternal new. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051825.cfm

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who still speaks to us, but we need to be silent to listen. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm

Jesus appears a third time to some of the Apostles, and provides a breakfast for them. He restores Peter by asking some hard questions, and giving him a mission. The Lord is asking us the same question, and inviting us to be more that fans or followers. He calls us to be friends and family, and to show our love. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts e...

Our Lord appears the the Apostles as they were gathered, all except one. He gathered them as a community. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042725.cfm

Christ, in His resurrection, has given everything. How can we return it to Him. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042025.cfm

Jesus Christ gave three mysteries at the Last Supper, the Mystery of Charity, the mystery of the priesthood, and the Mystery of the Eucharist. These great gifts are beyond our full understanding. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at htt...

Jesus Christ is crucified for us, and is enthroned as God and King for our salvation. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041825.cfm

Christ, in His resurrection, has given everything. How can we return it to Him. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042025.cfm

St. Luke's account of the Passion of our Lord Jesus contains some details around the theme of mercy and forgiveness. Even as He was offering His life for us, Jesus was showing mercy, and may He have mercy on us for our sins. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUx...

The scribes and pharisees bring forward a woman caught in the act of adultery, and attempt to trap Jesus in asking if she should be put to death. He responds with an act of mercy, showing forgiveness. We, too, are like that woman caught in sin, but when we come to Christ, we can be forgiven. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http:/...

Our Lord, to challenge the Pharisees and scribes in their self-righteousness, tells the story of the Lost Sons. As the master story teller, He leaves it unresolved, placing the resolution in the hearts of the hearers. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found...

Our Lord shares the lesson of being prepared with repentance on hearing and sharing the incidents of two tragedies. We need to bring the fruits of repentance. soundcloud.com/fr-todd-peterse #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/re...

Christ is transfigured in the presence of Peter, John, and James, and reveals His glory to them, preparing them for the scandal of the Cross. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.cfm

Our Lord is tempted by the Devil, but gives him no conversation, and in the end proves Himself. In this, He gives us the model for dealing with temptation. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/0309...

We begin the sacred season of Lent, beginning a campaign against our sins and disordered attachments, armed with the weapons our Lord has provided. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030525.cfm

As Jesus continues to preach the Sermon on the Plain, the connecting theme of discernment is addressed, and we are invited to discern how to be better. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030225.c...