Fr. Mark Toups

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Let's find God in the midst of everyday life

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Fr. Mark Toups

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50 Days Ep. 1: Jeremiah 29:11-14 17.02.2021 5:13

Day 1 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through Lectio Divina using Jeremiah 29:11-14

50 Days Introduction 17.02.2021 7:12

Welcome to 50 Days! 50 days of prayer, encounter, and transformation. In this episode Fr. Mark introduces the retreat and gives us a few encouragements.

Homily: 02/14/21 "Valentines, Ash Wednesday, and your best Lent ever" 14.02.2021 10:46

In today's homily Fr. Mark helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday.

Homily: 02/07/21 "What do you do when you have nothing left to give?" 07.02.2021 11:47

In today's homily Fr. Mark offers insight into what to do when life is hard and relationships are strained and we have nothing left to give.

Homily: 01/24/21 "What do daddy's tomatoes have to do with sharing the Gospel?" 24.01.2021 23:49

In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate what is needed if we are to take seriously our mission of sharing the Good News.

Homily: 01/17/21 "Keep Calm ... And Pull Peter Out of Simon" 23.01.2021 18:28

In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate some of the tensions in our nation, as well as helps us find a way forward with our eyes of Christ.

Homily: 01/10/21 "Where we are reveals what God is doing?" 10.01.2021 21:16

In today's homily, Fr. Mark unpacks some of the particular details of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Today's message will help us identify "where" we are, as well as "where" we want to be in our relationship with God.

Clean Slate Ep. 13: Today, in our world NOW, how does God wipe the slate clean? 15.12.2020 31:19

In today's homily Fr. Mark continues in week 3 of a new 4-week series. Today's Bible study answers the question: Why does the Catholic Church teach what it does about going Confession to a priest?

Clean Slate, Ep. 12: The father saw the son differently than the son saw himself 12.12.2020 7:42

We continue within the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, Fr. Mark shares life-changing news that God doesn't see us through our eyes, He only sees us through His eyes.

Clean Slate, Ep. 11: The father saw the son before the son saw the father 10.12.2020 8:06

We continue within the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, Fr. Mark reminds us that the father saw the son long before the son saw the father.

Clean Slate, Ep. 10: The influence of vulnerability 09.12.2020 7:42

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to help us teach within the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, he helps us appreciate the influence of vulnerability and how it can prevent us from taking steps forward.

Clean Slate, Ep. 9: Having the courage to name sin specifically 08.12.2020 9:43

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to help us understand the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, he helps us appreciate the fact that the son had the courage to name his sin specifically during his conversation with the father.

Clean Slate, Ep. 8: The battle of desire 07.12.2020 7:50

In today's podcast Fr. Mark unpacks the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, he helps us appreciate that we have conflicting desires for God. The question isn't what do you want, but what do you want more?

Clean Slate Ep. 7: What the story of the Prodigal Son can teach us about clean slates 06.12.2020 20:48

In today's homily Fr. Mark continues in week 2 of a new 4-week series. Using the story of the Prodigal Son, today we learn about six things necessary for God to clean our slate and erase the sins of our past.

Clean Slate, Ep. 6: What does our sin do to God's heart? 04.12.2020 11:52

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues unpackthe reality of sin. Today, he shares personal examples of how our sin affects God's heart.

Clean Slate, Ep. 5: Resentment 03.12.2020 10:38

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues unpackthe roots of sin. Today, he reveals how resentment can keep us bound to the past.

Clean Slate, Ep. 4: Regret 02.12.2020 7:34

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to ask about the roots of sin. Today, he reveals how regret can lead to grasping at things that help us escape.

Clean Slate Ep. 3: SHALT 01.12.2020 9:12

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to ask about the roots of sin. Today, he presents SHALT: stress, hungry, angry, lonely, tired.

Clean Slate Ep. 2: Who are you talking to? 30.11.2020 9:15

In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to unpack the story of the Prodigal Son, highlighting that the younger son was tempted long before he left. The question is: Who was he talking to?

Clean Slate Ep. 1: Why did he leave? 29.11.2020 32:35

In today's homily Fr. Mark introduces a new 4-week series. Using the story of the Prodigal Son, today we ask: "Why did he leave?"

Homily for September 20, 2020 21.09.2020 20:32

Week 1 of a preaching series "Let's Talk" designed to help us talk about the things we don't want to talk about. Today, let's talk ... about racism.

Homily for August 30, 2020 13.09.2020 15:33

Where is God when we suffer?

Homily for August 16, 2020 16.08.2020 24:14

We all need a rudder. Do you have a rudder?

Homily for August 9, 2020 14.08.2020 25:27

Jesus said He was God. He's either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord.

Homily for August 2, 2020 03.08.2020 20:40

Ever hear or say : "I'm not being fed." Well, whose job is it to feed you?