Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Is John 3:16 just a verse about the past—or is it still alive today?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explores the profound and living meaning of one of the most well-known passages in Scripture:   “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” (John 3:16)   While many view this verse as a historical event that occurred 2,000 years ago, the Catholic faith revea...

As conflict in the Middle East dominates the news, how should Catholics respond? In this powerful weekday homily, Fr. John Hollowell reflects on the biblical roots of Israel found in Genesis 12:3 and clarifies a common misunderstanding: God’s covenant with the Jewish people is not the same as unconditional political support for the modern State of Israel. Drawing from both the first reading and th...

Where is the wind blowing in your life? In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus in John 3:7-15: “The wind blows where it wills.” Though we cannot see the wind, we can clearly see its effects—just like the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As we continue through the Easter season and journey toward Pentecost, this is a powerful in...

Are you ready to be reborn? In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to rediscover the powerful message of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus: “Unless one is born from above, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” While we are reborn through Baptism, the Easter season reminds us that God continually offers us opportunities for new beginnings. Just as Ash Wednesday calls us to conve...

What proof are you looking for? On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we reflect on the story of Doubting Thomas, who longed for tangible proof of the Resurrection. Like Thomas, many people today search for evidence before they can believe. In this Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explores the remarkable signs that continue to point to the truth of our faith—miracles that science cannot fully explain...

Will Jesus rebuke you? In today’s Gospel, Jesus lovingly but firmly rebukes His disciples for their unbelief and hardness of heart. Even after hearing the testimonies of Mary Magdalene and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, they struggled to believe. In this Rise Up Day 53 reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to examine our own hearts. Are we open to the testimonies and witnesses of faith a...

How many times has Jesus revealed Himself to you? In today’s Gospel, someone was counting… And maybe we should too. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to pause and remember the moments when God has been present in our lives: ➡️ moments of grace ➡️ moments of healing ➡️ moments of encounter What if you took time today to make a list? To actually count the ways God has shown up? You...

What area of your life needs peace? Jesus enters into the chaos and says: “Peace be with you.” In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to bring our unrest, our fears, and our struggles to the Lord. Where there is: ➡️ anxiety ➡️ division ➡️ fear ➡️ hurt God wants to bring peace. Take a moment today to pray: “Jesus, I trust in you.” And allow His peace to enter your heart. ⸻ #RiseUp #Cat...

When was the last time your heart was on fire?   When did you feel closest to God… in Scripture, at Mass, in prayer?   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to remember those moments — the moments when God felt real, near, and personal.   Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus:   “Were not our hearts burning within us?”   Those moments matter.   They shape our faith. They remind us...

How important is your name? In today’s Gospel, Mary recognizes Jesus the moment He calls her by name. Just one word… her name… and everything changes. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer reminds us of something powerful: God knows your name. He speaks your name. He calls you personally. You are not forgotten. You are not invisible. You are known and loved. Take a moment today to sit in that t...

The fourteenth station: The Wedding Feast of the Lamb.   This is where everything leads.   From the beginning… to the Cross… to the Eucharist…   All of it points to this:   Union with Christ.   At every Mass, Jesus — the Bridegroom — gives Himself to His Bride, the Church.   And when we receive Him in the Eucharist, we are brought into that union.   This is not just a symbol. This is not just a ri...

What do you think of when you see a tomb? Death? Loss? Sadness? Or… life, hope, and resurrection? On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the greatest truth of our faith: the tomb is empty. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to see differently — to look at death through the lens of Christ’s victory. Because of Jesus: ➡️ death is not the end ➡️ the tomb is not final ➡️ hope is alive Le...

Why do some people not believe? It’s easy to assume they just don’t care… but often, there’s something deeper. A wound. A bad experience. A lie they were told. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to move beyond judgment and into compassion. Because when we understand why someone struggles to believe… we can begin to love them better. And that’s where healing begins. ⸻ #RiseUp #Cath...

The twelfth station: The Last Supper.   We’ve heard the words so many times:   “This is my Body… This is my Blood…”   But do we really understand what’s happening?   The Eucharist is not just a meal. It’s not just presence.   It is sacrifice.   At the Last Supper, Jesus gives us access to Calvary — to His Body given up and His Blood poured out.   And at every Mass, that same sacrifice is made pres...

The thirteenth station: The Road to Emmaus. Two disciples walk away… confused, discouraged, and heartbroken. And Jesus walks with them — but they don’t recognize Him. Not until one moment. The breaking of the bread. And suddenly… everything changes. At every Mass, we witness His death… and His resurrection. The Body and Blood are separated — and then brought back together. And we proclaim: “Lamb o...

Who kept the faith alive in your family? Was it a grandmother… a parent… someone who never gave up? On this Holy Saturday, we reflect on the quiet faith that carries us — even in the darkest moments. Many believe that on this day, the Blessed Virgin Mary held onto hope when everything seemed lost. She believed. She trusted. She waited. And because of that… we have hope too. Take a moment today to:...

The tenth station: The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Jesus takes what seems small… and feeds thousands. He takes. He blesses. He breaks. He gives. And this miracle isn’t just something that happened once. At every Mass, Jesus still feeds us — with His Body and His Blood. In abundance. But He can only multiply what we give Him. So the question is: What are you offering? What are you hold...

The eleventh station: The Bread of Life Discourse (John 6). Jesus makes it clear: “Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you have no life within you.” These are not easy words. But they are life-changing. From the tree in the Garden… to the tree of the Cross… God is restoring what was lost. In the Eucharist, Jesus gives us everything — His Body, His Blood, His very life. And when we receive...

How will today be a Good Friday? We call this day “good”… not because of what happened to Jesus, but because of what He did for us. His death brings life. His sacrifice brings salvation. In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to enter into this day through: ➡️ prayer ➡️ silence ➡️ sacrifice ➡️ reflection Don’t just go through Good Friday… enter into it. Make space for what God wants t...

The eighth station: John the Baptist points to Jesus — the Lamb of God.   “Behold the Lamb of God.”   These are the words we hear at every Mass… but do we really understand them?   In that moment at the River Jordan, John the Baptist reveals everything:   Jesus is the perfect sacrifice. The fulfillment of every Old Testament promise. The Lamb who takes away the sins of the world.   And every time...

The ninth station: The Wedding Feast at Cana.   Jesus’ first miracle… water turned into wine.   But this moment is about so much more.   At Cana, Jesus reveals His power to transform. And at every Mass, that same power is still at work — wine becomes His Blood.   The miracle didn’t stop. It continues.   But there’s something even harder to change than water into wine…   Our hearts.   God desires t...

The seventh station: Bethlehem — the House of Bread.   Jesus could have been born anywhere… but He was born in Bethlehem — which literally means house of bread.   Because He is the Bread of Life.   From the very beginning, God was revealing His plan: the Lamb who would be sacrificed, the Savior who would give His life, the Bread who would feed the world.   The shepherds came. The Magi came. And th...

The sixth station: The Ark of the Covenant. In the Old Testament, God chose a place to dwell — the Ark. A real, physical place where His people could come to encounter Him. And today… He still does. In every Catholic Church, Jesus is truly present in the tabernacle — waiting for you. When was the last time you stopped by? When was the last time you just sat with Him? There is a place where you bel...

In the Fifth Station of the Eucharist, we reflect on the manna from heaven in Exodus 16. God fed His people daily in the desert— providing the bread they needed to survive the journey. But this was only a foreshadowing. Jesus is the true Bread from Heaven. And in the Eucharist, He gives Himself to us—daily. “Give us this day our daily bread.” The Mass is not just a Sunday obligation… it is a daily...

“Could you not stay awake with me for one hour?”   On this Holy Thursday, we remember the gift of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the call to serve.   But we’re also invited into something deeply personal:   to spend time with Jesus.   In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer invites us to step away from the noise and enter into Eucharistic Adoration — even if it’s just for a few minutes.   Bec...