St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast

When Jesus is asked a question, He provides a better answer to a better question. This week those questions and answers are about the Resurrection from the dead.

Parking Lot Rage is real! Director of Evangelization Tommy Dome shares spiritual lessons after reflecting on a peculiar parking lot incident that happened to him.

Fr. Walt asks our parishioners to do the best they can with what they have as we look to enhance the offertories to continue our work of ministries and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Jeff Campbell from the diocesan Social Action Office presents the major themes from Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si, on Care for our Common Home.

Dcn. Lou shares his experience from serving in downtown Cleveland and how it connects to gratitude.

Listen as guest speaker Therese Holderbaum delivers this personal and informative crash course on angels. They sing God's praises, deliver messages, protect us, and so much more! 

Fr. Walt shares a story of someone crossing the chasm before them to reach out and see the dignity of the vulnerable.

There are different causes for feeling distant from God - some of them good and some of them bad.

Be wise, shrewd, savvy - whatever it takes to enter the Kingdom of God, which should be our first priority.

BEWARE FALSE TEACHERS.  That's a main lesson of the Biblical book of 2 Peter, among a few others.  After 2 mins of background facts, the New Testament Letter of 2 Peter is read in full in just 10 mins.

Tommy Dome shares the story of when a heavenly voice urged him to make a very specific change in his life.

Practical advice and encouragement for undergoing suffering and persecution. After a minute of background facts about this book of the Bible, the New Testament Letter of 1 Peter is read in full.

Hate our mothers and fathers?  Renounce possessions?

Humility, humility, humility. Examples from daily life, some of our great saints, and even the Cleveland Indians. 

After a minute of background facts about this book of the Bible, the New Testament Letter of James is read in full. Timeless wisdom and practical advice calls us out to live as better Christians.

Everyone is invited, but our part is more than just showing up. It's not easy to grow in discipline, but the Kingdom of God is at hand.

Fr. Walt shares a story of profound hope, trust, and joy about seeing death as the necessary door to eternal life with Jesus.

When?  Where?  How?  Common-sense advice on the ins and outs of prayer with Fr. Bryan Norton, S.J.  

All is vanity unless it is related to deepening our relationship with Jesus and loving others for His sake. Christ can give meaning to our activities so do not despair.  

Why does the Church have "so many rules"? Can't I just follow my conscience, or the one Golden Rule?  We dig behind the question and address what's really going on.

Pray. Sometimes it's easy. Pray. Sometimes it seems we can't even get started. Pray. Jesus taught us how and showed us how. Pray.

Fr. Bryan Norton, S.J. shares 3 R's to keep in mind in our joint attempt with God to draw our loved ones back to the Church. After listening, download a packet of practical resources at www.basilthegreat.org/return

Why should I bother being religious if unbelievers can be decent, honest people too?  The 5min video mentioned in this episode on the Moral Argument for God's existence can be viewed at http://bit.ly/MoralArgument C.S. Lewis' short essay Man or Rabbit? mentioned in this episode can be read here . 

Fr. Walt shares the story of modern-day Good Samaritan Blessed Stanley Rother, Oklahoman priest martyred in the Guatemalan civil war a few decades ago. The 19-minute documentary is available free on FORMED after you signup at basilthegreat.formed.org.

Some of the Gospels differ in minor details.  Does this mean they are invalidated?  Can we rely on the Bible at all?