Lincoln Wood

Exploring His Kingdom

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This podcast gathers homilies and talks from St. Thomas More Parish in Appleton, WI. Bonus episodes include interviews with spiritual and community leaders and ongoing Discipleship Formation for adults with a practical approach to growing in the Kingdom of God. Any handouts or other materials referred to in the podcast can be found at the St. Thomas More website: stmcath.orgAdditional information and resources can also be found at: https://exploringhiskingdom.wordpress.com/

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Lincoln Wood

Episodes

Homily 6-13-2021 Ordinary Time Week 11 The Kingdom of God 13.06.2021 10:32

Explores the Kingdom of God which is present, hidden, and revealed.

Homily on the Holy Trinity 5-29-21 29.05.2021 12:35

God is a personal mystery who loves you and wants you to share His love with the world.

Homily Easter Week 6 5-9-2021 version 2 09.05.2021 17:45

A retelling of the Tale of Two Heros from Acts 10

Homily Easter Week 6 5-9-2021 08.05.2021 14:46

Based on Acts 10:25-48 The Holy Spirit comes in unexpected places.

Homily Easter Week 4 4-24-2021 25.04.2021 13:12

Reflecting on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The Charismatic Heart of Jesus - An Interview with Maximus Cabey 23.04.2021 52:17

Uncovering the Spiritual Gifts found in the heart of Jesus. Here are the Scripture passages referenced in the episode: 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11, 28-31 Romans 12: 6-9 1 Peter 4: 10-11 Ephesians 4: 11-13 And the books mentioned as well: The Spiritual Gifts Handbook: Using Your Gifts to Build the Kingdom -By Dr. Mary Healy & Dr. Randy Clark Lord, Renew Your Wonders: Spiritual Gifts for Today - By...

Homily Easter Sunday 4-4-2021 05.04.2021 16:18

How do you respond to the message of salvation?

Holy Thursday Homily 4-1-2021 The Lamb of God 02.04.2021 15:56

Places the Holy Thursday Liturgy in the context of the battle between death and the Lamb of God. The readings: Ex. 12:1-8; 11-14 Psalm 116 1 Cor. 11:23-26 Jn. 13:1-15

Homily Raising of Lazarus 3-21-2021 21.03.2021 16:57

Jesus' power of death is displayed, giving us a foretaste of the battle of the cross to come where Jesus is victorious over death.

Homily 3-13-2021 The Man Born Blind 14.03.2021 21:58

Explores the nature of social sin and brokenness in the Christian life and how Jesus responds.

Interview with Phil Riley - President of the Xavier System 09.03.2021 28:05

Lincoln interviews the new President of the Xavier System discussing the mission of Xavier.

Sin, Shame, and Thirst - Homily 3-7-2021 07.03.2021 18:40

Exploring the Gospel of the Woman at the Well from John 4 reveals the power of sin and the freedom found in Jesus.

Sacred Questions 12.02.2021 19:18

This episode explores the role of questions in our lives and offers a simple process for writing your own sacred question.

Homily 5 Ordinary Time - Living the Questions 2-6-2021 07.02.2021 11:36

Questions Matter. We discuss how to follow Job's example and allow the questions of our heart to lead us to Jesus.

Epiphany Story "The Magi" by Ed Hays 06.01.2021 15:36

This special epiphany edition of Exploring His Kingdom shares the story of the three kings (or Magi) with a unique twist. Enjoy! Books by Ed Hays can be found at: https://smile.amazon.com/Edward-Hays/e/B000APUGC2/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

Herod v. Magi Epiphany Homily 1-3-2021 03.01.2021 14:57

We explore two ways to respond to God in our midst... like Herod or the Magi.

Homily Advent 4 "The Heart of Mary" 12-20-2020 20.12.2020 14:28

This homily explores the Heart of Mary and how we can respond to God's gift this Christmas.

Meditating with Scripture 09.12.2020 35:31

In this episode, we learn a simple process for using our imagination to encounter God in the Scripture. We also experience a guided meditation. Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast. Check them out and deepen your life of prayer! Resources: Praying the Scriptures in the Ignatian Tradition.pdf (pallottinesisters.org) Gospel Contemplation A Fuller Explanation of the Ignatian Tradition.pdf...

Homily 12-6-2020 Advent 2 06.12.2020 12:03

This homily explores the theme of hope during this season of Advent.

EHK Interview Dean Gruner of Common Ground 25.11.2020 34:25

Join Lincoln as he interviews the retired CEO of Theda Care and Co-Chair of Common Ground, Dean Gruner. They discuss the exciting new initiatives to empower and support the practice of dialogue in our community. Find out more about Common Ground here .

Our Sister Parish with Sr. Stephanie Spence 10.11.2020 28:15

Sr. Stephanie Spence gives us insight to our ongoing sister parish relationship with Neopit. We discuss the history of the food pantry, prejudice, and how to be involved.

EHK Homily 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Jack Mullarkey 08.11.2020 16:13

Fr. Jack Mullarkey reflects on the readings for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. He focuses on Christian Hope in the face of death and encourages us to visit cemeteries as a way to grieve with hope.

EHK All Soul's Day Homily 11-2-2020 06.11.2020 9:29

A reflection on All Soul's Day on grief and trust in the Lord Jesus.

Fr. Jack Mullarkey Homily 11-1-2020 All Saints 01.11.2020 12:10

Fr. Jack reflects on the Beatitudes as our "Marching Orders" and gives examples of his own encounters with saints.

EHK Pilot 2: Interview Rebecca Barfknecht on the Rosary 27.10.2020 25:02

In this episode, we interview Rebecca Barfknecht about her experience with the rosary. She shares her insights and invites everyone to a deeper appreciation of this devotion. If you want to learn how to pray the rosary, you can join our rosary group that meets at St. Thomas More on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:40 am to 8 am.