Friends of the Bridegroom

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on June 7, 2026, for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The text version of this homily can be found on our website. You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The text version of this homily can be found on our website. You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please  send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Brid...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, preached at the 8:30AM Mass on May 24, 2026, for Pentecost Sunday in Year A. The text version of this homily can be found on our website . You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast,...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 11AM Mass on May 10, 2026, for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The text version of this homily can be found on our website . You can find and share this episode on our podcast  and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be su...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for the Fifth Sunday of Easter in Year A. The text version of this homily can be found on our website . You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegr...

Here is the homily Deacon Jerry Little, one of our permanent deacons, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for the Fourth Sunday of Easter of Year A. You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please  send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a sh...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on April 19, 2026, for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year A. The text version of this homily can be found on our website . You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please  send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday. The text version of this homily can be found on our website . You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Frien...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, April 5, for The Resurrection of the Lord or Easter Sunday. The text version of this homily can be found on our website . You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Br...

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, March 29, 2026, for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. The text version of this homily can be found on our website. You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegro...

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we don't have a homily to share this week. You can read this week's homily on our website.  We're so sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience! If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short review telling us what you enjoyed! Blessings to you!

Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 5PM Mass on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for the Fourth Sunday of Lent in Year A. You can find and share this episode on our podcast and homily webpages. If you have any feedback about this project, please send us an email. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and a short rev...

Friends of the Bridegroom returns with a preview of a new season that adds new voices while continuing the podcast's mission to deepen friendship with Christ through meaningful conversations and lived experiences. Welcome to the on-ramp for season four, following the transitions of Father Ben to the Saint Paul Seminary and Brenda to Iowa Meet Tom McGovern, our volunteer video producer who sha...

In this episode, Father Ben Little, our pastor, discusses his upcoming transition from Saint John the Baptist Parish to become a spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary. He explains what spiritual direction involves—helping individuals deepen their prayer life and discern God's will—and how it differs from counseling or therapy. Father Ben shares insights about seminary formation, including...

Join Father Ben Little, our pastor, and Brenda Sevcik, our director of music ministry, as they unpack the parish pilgrimage through some of France's most sacred Catholic sites. From the healing waters of Lourdes and its moving candlelight processions, to the historic papal palace in Avignon, to the spiritual treasures of Paray-le-Monial where the Sacred Heart was revealed to Saint Margaret Ma...

In this episode, Brenda Sevcik (director of music ministry) and Adrian Sanchez (director of marketing and communications) reflect on the joy of Easter, the excitement of Pope Leo XIV's election and what it means to truly be friends with Christ. The podcast explores how friendship with Jesus forms the foundation of our parish community and spiritual lives. Through personal stories and insights...

In this episode, Father Ben Little, our pastor, and Adrian Sanchez, director of marketing and communications,  reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday. Through their Mount Rushmore "draft", they share personal memories and highlight the most significant contributions from Francis' papacy: from his missionary vision in Evangelii Gaudium a...

In this episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, Father Ben Little, our pastor, sits down with Spencer and Heidi Frothinger as they share their inspiring journey of faith, family and friendship. This episode was recorded as Spencer was preparing to be baptized and welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. The Frothingers reflect on their story—from childho...

Join us for the latest episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom Podcast, the podcast of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, Minnesota. Hosted by Father Ben Little, this episode features a conversation with our school principal, Mary Ziebell, as they discuss the vital mission of Catholic education, the challenges facing non-public schools in Minnesota and the importance of...

Join in the conversation as Fr. Ben, Pastor of St. John the Baptist, highlights current events happening at the parish and school. Fr. Ben also speaks to a topic on everyone's minds-  his upcoming change in assignment. Stay to the end for some trivia revolving around French saints, St. Paul, and the Outdoor Report. If you enjoy the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star...

Grow in your ability to live out the Jubilee Year of Hope in this episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast. Listen as Father Ben Little and Brenda Sevcik sit with a recent Angelus address from Pope Francis and discuss the implications of Pope Francis' question, “Do we recognize that He is the bearer of a proclamation of salvation that no one else can give us?” Be brought up to speed o...

In this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, Adrian Sanchez and Brenda Sevcik delve into various aspects of the Sacrament of Baptism, using a recent homily from Father Ben Little as a launching point. Catch up on current events at St. John the Baptist, as well as a live edition of the fishing report from the Pastor during his time fishing for fish. Timestamps  0:06 - Introduction and current even...

Host Father Ben Little, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, is joined by Adrian Sanchez, Director of Marketing and Communications. Adrian shares a powerful testimony to the ways the Lord has worked in his life thus far, his discernment and journey in coming to work here at St. John the Baptist, and his love for proclaiming the Gospel through digital creation. The episode con...

Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, comments upon an article titled "History confirms that for US bishops, immigration isn't political." The article was written by John Allen and published on the Catholic news site The Crux  on December 1st, 2024. Joined by Brenda Sevcik, a round of trivia and an outdoors report close out the episode. ...

Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, reflects and expounds upon the idea of "clutter." Using a podcast episode by The Mission Guys as a springboard, he invites listeners to think and pray about where God might be inviting us to prune the early fruit of parish life, in order to harvest more abundant fruit.  The Mission Guys podcast: https://po...