St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast

Sometimes the Holy Spirit comes in loud, flashy ways.  But often, the Holy Spirit comes in the quiet, gently, helping us through our day, if we are attune to promptings of the Spirit.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

When we call upon the Holy Spirit, the Lord rushes to our aid to be near, inspire, and lead us through life.  We become more and more like the Lord each time we call upon His name.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, we cry out "Come Holy Spirit!" as we ask the Holy Spirit to be present in our lives, guide us, and come in our time of need.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Fr. Ryan and Tommy conclude our series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, reflecting on Pentecost and how we are sent out like the apostles from the upper room, to be missionary disciples in our daily lives.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As we celebrate Christ's Ascension, we remember that He has overcome death and awaits us in heaven.  We also celebrate the anointing of the sick knowing that though our bodies decay, the promise of heaven gives us hope.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue our series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, sharing stories and real life examples of how you can be a missionary disciple in your daily life, especially out and among friends.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

The magisterium of the Church, the Pope and the bishops, set teachings for us to live by.  While to some, this may seem overbearing, in reality, living within the rules they set allows us to live in the great freedom that Christ gives.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

We are blessed at St. Basil to have 65 years of history! Fr. Ryan sits down with founding member Patti Barth to talk about the humble beginnings of St. Basil in Central School and the people that have made our parish what it is today. Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

In life, we face hardships, and we can either let them knock us down, or we can face them with the Lord and invite him into our struggles.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue the series Missionary Disciples in Our Midst by discussing our unique stories. We each have a story to share.  Our stories make us who we are and the unique person that is called to evangelize those in our daily lives.  Check Us Out Online: Website: www.basilthegreat.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbasilthegr8...

During this Mental Health Awareness month, we want to share a talk from the archives.  Luke Brown of Sacred Heart Counseling spoke to our Flourish Women's Ministry in October 2024, sharing about the beauty of emotions, walking through what they really mean, and how to share them with the Lord.    Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As a Church, Pope Leo XIV has called us to care for those in need, which we do together as a Church, as mothers caring for their children or as brothers and sisters caring for one another through Catholic Charities.    Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

In the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles show us how to act on what the Lord tells us. We too, can listen to the voice of God and be His messengers in the world.    Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Cari and Tommy discuss the history and biblical evidence for why we have a Pope and the process by which a pope is elected.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Inspired by Bishop Malesic's Pastoral Letter, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, Tommy and Fr. Ryan begin a new mini series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, sharing the stories of parishioners that are living out their call to be missionary disciples right in our community. In the first episode, they help us to understand that as baptized Christians, we don't have a mission, but by virtue of our b...

Fr. Jeffrey Liptak gives us a deeper look into Christ's peace on Divine Mercy Sunday.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Cari and Tommy share prayers, stories, and memories of Pope Francis and his pontificate. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.    Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

The empty tomb is a sign that Jesus' Resurrection does more than just address the voids of unfulfillment in our lives.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As we reflect in the silence of Holy Saturday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from an ancient homily read during the Liturgy of the Hours on Holy Saturday.  As you listen, hear Jesus coming to look for you, His beloved lost sheep.   Read along with Fr. Liptak.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year.  They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Suffering can make us bitter or better.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

How humble and necessary it is to let ourselves be loved.  Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As we reflect on Jesus' passion and death on Good Friday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from Mother Teresa.  As you listen, hear Jesus speaking to your heart, that He thirsts for you, and you alone.  Read along with Fr. Liptak: Jesus-I-Thirst-Meditation   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year.  They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Thursday and Good Friday.   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music

Tragedy or Triumph?  How is the betrayal and murder of Jesus something to be celebrated?   Come, follow us: Parish Website   |   Facebook   |   Instagram   |   YouTube   |   Spotify Music