Catholic Jacks Podcast

June 25, 2023. Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus calls us to be not afraid as we live our faith and persecution.

June 11, 2023. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus gives us His living presence in the Eucharist to give us life now and to strengthen us on the journey to eternal life.

June 4, 2023. Most Holy Trinity homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God reveals the wondrous mystery of who He is to invite us into that eternal communion of love for eternity.

May 28, 2023. Pentecost homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus sends us out to be His witnesses. God gives us His Spirit to be our strength and is with us every step of the way.

May 21, 2023. Ascension homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus came to be with us and show us the way to the Father. He, the head, shows us the path to evangelization and doing the Father's will, all the way to the cross but also to the glory of heaven.

May 14, 2023. Sixth Sunday of Easter homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God gives us His Holy Spirit so that He might remain in us. We are given the Spirit in baptism and a fuller outpouring in Confirmation. By seeking the Lord and following His commandments, we can hear the Spirit's movements more easily.

May 7, 2023. Fifth Sunday of Easter homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God is generously guiding and protecting us. In confession He reminds us of His unconditional love and care for us.

April 30, 2023. Fourth Sunday of Easter homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus the Good Shepherd speaks and invites us to follow Him. By spending time in prayer we can recognize His voice and the truth that He is with us every step of the way.

April 9, 2023. Easter homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how death cannot hold us. Knowing that Christ has power over sin, suffering, and death liberates us to truly live now in expectation of the eternal life to come.

April 6, 2023. Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday) homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus' offering of Himself is eternal and you and I have the invitation to join our own offering of ourselves in union with His anew each day.

April 2, 2023. Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus humbly embraces His Father's will. Jesus chooses out of love to be with us in our suffering and show us how to offer everything to the Father.

March 26, 2023. Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus gives us His Spirit, which is eternal. We can live free knowing that in Christ, fear of death is removed.

March 19, 2023. Fourth Sunday of Lent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Christ the Light of the World comes to shine light into our lives. By humbly turning to God, we can see Him more clearly and ourselves as He does.

March 12, 2023. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus thirsts for the Samaritan woman's heart. He wants to hear her pain and shame and fill her with the love of His living water.

February 26, 2023. First Sunday of Lent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how the devil tempted Jesus in an area in which He was weak at the time. By knowing our weak spots and building up our faith and strength, we can be more ready for the temptations of the evil one.

February 19, 2023. Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Christ loves us as we are and calls us to love our enemies. By loving imperfect people, God perfects our love.

February 12, 2023. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God gives us law and commandments out of love, so that our hearts can be formed and our lives guided towards happiness.

February 5, 2023. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how we can impact our world for the better because we have been seasoned with Christ. Just as salt impacts everything it touches, so we impact the people around us for the better.

January 29, 2023. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God desires for us to share in His blessedness. Knowing He is with us, working all things for good, allows us to experience feeling blessed even now.

January 22, 2023. Third Sunday of Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus is the Light of the world. He invites us to draw close to Him, be filled with His light, and then go on mission with Him to bring Light to the world.

January 14, 2023. 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how by accepting God's invitation to be His servant opens us up to share in His glory and goodness.

January 8, 2023. Epiphany homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how the Magi seek God and find Him. Who Jesus is, is revealed by the gifts they offer Him. In seeking God, we learn the truth that He is the One seeking and leading us.

December 25, 2022. Christmas homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God's answer to our need for a Savior is to send Jesus to be with us in our helplessness and suffering. Knowing He is with us, working all things for good, gives us peace and freedom to be where we are.

December 18, 2022. Fourth Sunday of Advent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Joseph is a model of humility and trust as he witnesses holy obedience to God's will.

December 11, 2022. Third Sunday of Advent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how hardship and joy often go together. We can know God is with us and His plan is being done, which gives us joy even in the midst of hardship and pain.