Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Welcome to ALIVE, Fr. Jonathan Meyer’s weekly reflection to help you prepare for Sunday’s Mass.   This week, Jesus’ Parable of the Sower reminds us that we are called to faithfully scatter the seeds of the Gospel. But what happens when we never see the results?   Drawing from a recent priest convocation and his own experiences as a runner, Fr. Meyer reflects on the quiet beauty of planting seeds o...

Welcome to the Intense Youth Conference! Celebrated on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Jonathan Meyer opens Intense with a powerful invitation to encounter the living Christ. Sharing the story of his own conversion, Fr. Meyer reminds us that Jesus doesn’t simply want us to know about Him—He wants a personal relationship with each one of us. At every Mass, Jesus gives us everything:...

Over the past several days, many parishioners have asked what recently happened with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and why there has been so much discussion surrounding the ordination of bishops without papal approval. In this video, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explains: The history of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) Why the events of July 1 trace back to 1988 and earlier What automatic excommunication...

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer!   Each week, ALIVE helps you prepare your heart for Sunday’s Mass by reflecting on the Gospel and discovering how God’s Word speaks into your daily life.   This week, Jesus extends one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture:   “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)   Whether you’re carryi...

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer!   Each week, ALIVE helps you prepare your heart for Sunday’s Mass by reflecting on the Gospel and discovering how God’s Word applies to your daily life.   This week, Jesus gives us one of His most challenging invitations:   “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”   What does it really mean to take up your cross?   Sometimes...

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. As we celebrate Father’s Day, this Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of one of the most repeated phrases in all of Scripture: “Do not be afraid.” Drawing inspiration from St. Joseph, the protector of the Holy Family, Fr. Meyer reflects on the unique vocation of fatherhood—the call to protect, provide, and create a home where others can live free from fear. We giv...

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer as we reflect on the readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week, Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion, “because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Meyer invites us to pray for our nation as the bishops of the United States consec...

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. This weekend the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi—the Body and Blood of Christ. In John 6, Jesus makes an astonishing promise: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not have life within you.” These words reveal the incredible gift of the Eucharist. Where sin brought death into the world, Jesus now offers H...

Happy Pentecost — the birthday of the Church! In this Pentecost Sunday homily, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the five biblical images of the Holy Spirit: dove, fire, wind, breath, and water. Each image helps us enter more deeply into relationship with the Holy Spirit: 🕊️ Dove — peace   🔥 Fire — courage and strength   🌬️ Wind — change and transformation   🌬️ Breath — new life   💧 Water — cleansi...

Welcome to the next season of Alive. After 96 daily videos through Lent and Easter, we now enter Ordinary Time with a new weekly series focused on preparing our hearts for Sunday Mass. In this reflection for Trinity Sunday, Fr. Meyer invites us to meditate on one of the most famous verses in Scripture: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” — John 3:16 But what does that...

How has God changed your life during Rise Up? From Ash Wednesday to Pentecost, we have journeyed together through 96 days of prayer, reflection, Scripture, and encouragement. In this final Rise Up video, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on the fire God has lit in our hearts and asks an important question: 🔥 How will you keep the fire alive? 🔥 These videos may be ending for this season, b...

How much of your life is spent worrying about other people?   In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:   “What concern is that of yours? You follow me.”   What powerful words.   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to stop getting consumed by: ➡️ gossip ➡️ comparison ➡️ social media distractions ➡️ other people’s lives   and instead focus on what truly matters:   Following Jesus....

What type of love do you have for Jesus?   In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks Peter three times:   “Do you love me?”   But in the original Greek, something powerful is happening.   Jesus first asks Peter: ➡️ “Do you agape me?” — Are you willing to love me sacrificially? — Are you willing to give everything for me?   But Peter responds: ➡️ “I love you like a brother.”   And amazingly…   Jesus meets Pete...

Did you know that you are a gift? In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Father, they are your gift to me.” What an incredible truth. You are not a burden. You are not forgotten. You are not unwanted. You are a gift given by the Father to the Son. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to see ourselves—and others—through the eyes of God. Imagine if: ➡️ every person knew they were lo...

Do you know that you have been sent? In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” (John 17) God sent Jesus into the world to reconcile humanity to the Father. And now… Jesus sends us. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that Christianity is not only about receiving mercy—it’s about sharing it. You are sent: ➡️ to love ➡️ to...

Did you know that Jesus prays for you?   In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:   “I pray for them.” (John 17)   What an incredible truth: ✝️ Jesus intercedes for you ✝️ Jesus brings your needs to the Father ✝️ Jesus knows your struggles and your heart   You are not alone.   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of the beauty of prayer, Holy Mass, and uniting our intentions with Chr...

Who do you go to when life gets hard?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the importance of encouragement and courage.   Jesus says in today’s Gospel:   “In the world you will have trouble, but take courage.”   Life is difficult sometimes: ➡️ struggles ➡️ burdens ➡️ suffering ➡️ uncertainty   We all need people who remind us: ❤️ “You can do this.” ❤️ “I believe in you.”...

Where have you encountered the presence of God?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on the places, people, and moments where God became deeply real to us.   The presence of Jesus matters.   From Bethlehem… to the Cross… to the empty tomb… to the Eucharist… God continually makes Himself present to us.   Today, take time to reflect:   ➡️ Where have I encountered...

Do you really believe that God loves you?   Not just the world. Not just the Church. You.   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ words:   “The Father himself loves you.”   God sees: ➡️ your heart ➡️ your wounds ➡️ your struggles ➡️ your fears ➡️ your shame   And He still loves you completely.   Right now.   You are not forgotten. You are not invisible. You are not...

What is a time in your life that you experienced grief?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that grief is not only about death.   Grief can come from: ➡️ broken relationships ➡️ losing a job ➡️ disappointment ➡️ betrayal ➡️ regret ➡️ life changes   Jesus says in today’s Gospel:   “Your grief will become joy.”   But healing often requires us to walk through the grieving p...

Have you ever felt: ➡️ unwanted ➡️ unseen ➡️ unheard ➡️ not chosen   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Feast of Saint Matthias—the apostle chosen to replace Judas.   What must it have felt like to be overlooked at first?   So many of us know that feeling: 💔 being left out 💔 not picked 💔 feeling forgotten   But Saint Matthias reminds us of something powerful:   Go...

What has God not revealed to you yet?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that God unfolds His plan for our lives little by little.   Jesus says:   “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.”   So often, if we had seen the whole plan too early, it would have overwhelmed us.   But God is patient. God is faithful. And God is not finished with your story.  ...

What unanswered prayers have actually become blessings in your life? In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the reality that sometimes God says “no” because He sees something greater ahead. The apostles didn’t want Jesus to leave. But because He ascended, the Holy Spirit came. Sometimes what we desperately want is not what we truly need. Looking back, many of us can now say:...

What is something in the future that you’re afraid of?   Jesus warns us in today’s Gospel that trials will come.   There will be: ➡️ suffering ➡️ uncertainty ➡️ sickness ➡️ hardships   But as Christians, we live with hope.   Why?   Because we know how the story ends.   ✝️ The Cross is not the end. 🌅 The empty tomb is.   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer encourages us to keep our e...

How will you honor your mother this Mother’s Day?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer gives thanks for mothers everywhere:   💐 mothers 💐 grandmothers 💐 godmothers 💐 spiritual mothers 💐 teachers, catechists, and mentors   Thank you for your love, sacrifice, faith, and witness.   Jesus says in today’s Gospel:   “If you love me, keep my commandments.”   How true that is of our mo...