The Voice of the Shepherd

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, proclaimed by our late Holy Father Pope Francis, Archbishop Sample invites all clergy and lay faithful to publicly celebrate our Eucharistic faith through four major processions on the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 29/ Learn more at: https://archdpdx.org/corpus-christi Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Arc...

Archbishop Alexander Sample shares a special message on the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis! Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland . Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past...

Earlier today Mater Dei Radio had the opportunity to speak with Archbishop Alexander Sample regarding our Holy Father Pope Francis. Listen here to Archbishop Sample’s message, and please join him in praying for Pope Francis. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland . Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he addresses the need to foster unity amidst division in the Church and the country.  Reflecting on the priestly prayer by Christ at the Last Supper, the Archbishop examines examples of division found in the Church and the culture throughout history offering people of faith suggestions to become agents of harmony and unity in the Church and in society.&nbsp...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the importance of mental health and prayer. In this episode The Archbishop explores the Christian understanding of the human person as it relates to mental health and the spiritual life. Discover how Jesus wants to heal each one of us in our prayer life by boldly bearing our personal wounds. For more:  https://divinefulfillmentconfere...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he continues his discussion on the Jubilee Year and how it relates to reconciliation.  At the core of Jubilee is the need for mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation.  The Archbishop explains why God came to earth as the Christ Child to save us from our sins and why we need a savior.  Explore God's rescue mission for the whole world and why our resp...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the Jubilee Year 2025. Noting the theme "Pilgrims of Hope" the Archbishop reflects upon the purpose of a Jubilee year and how Catholics can make a pilgrimage to designated Jubilee sites as well as receive God's grace and mercy through seeking a Jubilee Indulgence.  Discover how Christians can bear a greater witness of hope for the world during...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the critical call to compassion in our mission of evangelization.  The Archbishop offers practical ways we can be more attentive and respond to the opportunities God places in our lives to share the love of God with others.  This Christmas, be ready to help others to transform and be healed.   Subscribe to the Voice of the Shephe...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the season of Advent, a time of joyful expectation.  Learn how to prioritize your life around the hope that comes from a relationship with Christ and discover how to be an instrument of hope for others.   Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland . Find this...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he continues his discussion on the heart of mission renewal in the Archdiocese of Portland.  Discover ways to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how to lead disciples from the margins of society into the love and mercy of God. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland . Find...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he offers reflections about the recent priestly convocation in the Archdiocese of Portland and the role change plays in the evangelization mission of the local Church.  Explore with the Archbishop four key questions to ponder as the Church discerns how to best lead people into a transformative, life-giving and ongoing encounter with Jesus Christ.  Subs...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the various ways he discerns the pastoral needs of the Archdiocese and his heart-to-heart leadership style rooted in prayer, reflective collaboration and listening.  Learn how Christ-centered leadership and the example of Pope Saint John Paul II has influenced the Archbishop and his approach to spiritual fatherhood. For more:  https://www....

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses why Catholics have a responsibility to bring our moral and social teaching and tradition to our modern culture.  In addressing what Pope Francis considers the greatest danger facing humanity today - "the total rejection of God", the Archbishop discusses how to approach faith and politics from the heart and mind of Christ and encourages the fait...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the evangelization efforts of the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education. The Archbishop explains why the primary mission for Catholic schools is evangelization and the forming of our youth to become disciples of Christ. Learn how each Catholic is called to support the vital mission of Catholic Education and become active witnesses o...

Join Archbishop Sample as he discusses the priestly ministerial work of the Church and how seminarians are formed to become our future spiritual leaders and fathers. Discover the key dimensions to priestly formation and take a virtual tour of the Eternal City with the Archbishop as he shares details regarding his upcoming vocation pilgrimage to Rome. Learn the best way to support our fut...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects upon our relationship with God by asking key questions such as: Do we see God as a real person? How do we nurture our relationship with Christ? How comfortable with silence are we? What role do retreats and time in silence play in nurturing my relationship with God? Explore these questions and more with the Archbishop as he offers...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses what it means to be on mission as a missionary disciple for Christ. The Archbishop explains why it is time to get serious and intentional about the work of evangelization and shares his desire to transform the Archdiocese of Portland into an evangelizing one.  Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects on the current political time in our country and suggests ways we can resist division that can corrupt the Church. Archbishop Sample discusses the great harm our current political climate has upon the Body of Christ. Explore ways to navigate this political season and discover "The Winning Strategy" when facing our enemy. Subscribe to the Vo...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he offers his reflections after attending the National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis with over 60,000 pilgrims. The Archbishop reminds us that we are all pilgrims on pilgrimage. He explains that real work of evangelization is all about love. Discover some of the memorable moments from the Congress and hear how each one of us can r...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and guest Deacon Bill McNamara of St. Clare Church in Portland as they discuss the heart of the Diaconate ministry. Discover the beauty of this call to Holy Orders as they discuss the three key areas of the Diaconate: Word, Liturgy and Charity. Archbishop Sample describes how the Deacons are called to be leaven in the world while Deacon Bill shares his pe...

Join Archbishop Sample and special guest newly ordained priest, Father Brent Durschmidt as they discuss "what is an authentic priestly life" and explain how the heart of the priest is configured to Christ. Hear insights about Father Brent's discernment journey and Archbishop Sample describes the often misunderstood, yet essential key to the priesthood.  Subscribe to the Voice of the Shep...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses concrete ways Catholics in America can have an effect on the culture and on society as faithful citizens. Referring to the document, "Faithful Citizenship" written by the US Bishops, the Archbishop explains why and how the laity and all Catholics can be leaven to the world and in the Church. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favori...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he brings to light an area of concern and crisis in the Church regarding the teaching authority of the Church or magisterium. Referring to a recent article posted on Catholic News Agency which stated that "cafeteria Catholicism" is rampant in the US, the Archbishop explains why Catholics should have complete confidence in all Church teachings in matters of...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses how faith and reason are foundational to what we believe as Catholics. Recognizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to the Church at Pentecost, the Archbishop reveals how we can grow closer to God and experience the effects of the Holy Spirit. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archd...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he explores the sacrament of Holy Orders and explains how Holy Orders invigorates the Church. With the upcoming ordination of one transitional deacon and three priests, discover how these men give witness to sacrificial service and are called to image Christ, the suffering servant.  Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platfo...