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The Israelites treated the Ark of the Covenant as a totem, not as God's dwelling place, and lost the battle and the Ark. Are we like them or like the leper who comes to Jesus? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-hilary-poitier-2022-totem #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz...

Eli makes an assumption, wrongly, of Hannah, and demonstrates the dangers of assumptions. Do we make assumptions of Jesus Christ? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As Christ is baptized, He transforms water to give new life. We then are to live the gift of Baptism out. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Magi responded to the sign that they witnessed, and worshipped Jesus as King and Lord. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/epiphany-2022-magi #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010222.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Blessed Mother Mary is the Mother of Jesus Christ, and the title, Mother of God is a reminder. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/mary-mother-of-god-2022-mother #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010122.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Holy #Innocents were sacrificed to 'protect' Herod the Great's kingdom. In our own day, innocents are sacrificed in the womb #abortion to 'protect' one's way of life. But it is the sacrifice of self that is acceptable. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We continue to unpack the gift of Christ's birth as we ponder the Holy Family. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus is our peace. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2 Readings are found at Https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-vigil.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-night.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-dawn.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-day.cfm

We are the shepherds invited to see Jesus our peace. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-vigil.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-night.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-dawn.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-day.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus is peace. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-vigil.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-night.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-dawn.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-day.cfm

Christ is our peace. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/christmas-eve-2021-peace #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-vigil.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-night.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-dawn.cfm https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122521-day.cfm

As Ss. Zechariah and Elizabeth name their son, they gave him a name with a destiny. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/december-23-2021-names #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Blessed Mother's song of praise, the Magnificat, teaches us to rejoice in God and what He has done for us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

St. Elizabeth recognized the Blessed Mother Mary, and her Lord and God, in the greeting. How do we recognize Jesus? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we hear the genealogy of Jesus, we remember how God the Father planned the coming of His Son, and used imperfect people in His plan. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Repentance is a necessary part of salvation. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/3rd-advent-thursday-2021-repent #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

John the Baptist is asked how they are to prepare, and they joyful receive the admonition to seek mercy, do their jobs, and avoid sin. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

What at times looks foolish to the world is often truly wise. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Those opposed to the Kingdom of Heaven often are violent and by violence attempt to prevent its coming. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus comes to find us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

John the Baptist proclaims the need to prepare the path for the Lord to come. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

St. Francis Xavier reminds us that we need to open our eyes to those around us that need to re-hear the Gospel of Jesus. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120321.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Lord instructs us to build on the will of God. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/1st-advent-thursday-2021-built #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Advent is a time to prepare for the banquet that the Lord is preparing for us. Are we hungry for it? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

St. Andrew, whose feast we celebrate today, knew he was called to call others. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113021.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2