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The Cross of Jesus Christ is the sign of contradiction- it gives life, hope, and identity. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/exultation-of-the-cross-2021-cross #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus confronts the tendency we have to dismiss our own bad motives and actions and ascribe to others the worst. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/23rd-friday-2021-logs #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091021.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Gospel calls us to be clothed in love and forgiveness. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we celebrate the birth fo the Blessed Mother, we celebrate so much more. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Some turn to Satan and the demonic, looking for power, finding bondage, but those who submit to Jesus find freedom and power. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ heals the deaf man and wants us to be complete, too. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ calls Peter, the fisherman, who is aware of his sinfulness, not on the grace that stood before him. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus Christ knows the Father’s will, and so knows that He cannot stay in one town. We, too, need to understand God’s will and let go of others’ expectations for us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Law was given to lead the people to holiness, and is proof of God's love and wisdom. It is to help drive out evil from the heart. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

God's will is our holiness, and are we seeking Him out? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus tells us to stay awake, but this is not a form of spiritual insomnia. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Are we builders of white-washed tombs, or ornamented temples of the Holy Spirit? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As we honor St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, we recall the quick movement to faith he had as he understood that the Lord saw him before he saw the Lord. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-bartholomew-2021-seen #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Following #Jesus #Christ involves believe a number of hard teachings. We are give the choice - will we walk with Him? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/21st-sunday-2021-walk #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Love is confused in today's society, but Ruth and Naomi model it well. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/ #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

God is not fair, but He is #Just. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

It is not the riches that make it difficulty to enter into heaven, but the attachment to them that does not allow us to surrender to the Lord. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Blessed Mother is the Ark of the New Covenant and Queen Mother. As we celebrate her assumption, we praise Christ! https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/assumption-2021-ark #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus says some are born for celibacy, others chosen for them, and some choose freely., Whether celibate or married, we must freely choose to follow the Lord and be a witness. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081321.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We are called to forgiveness, to let go of the debts. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ says He is the #BreadOfLife that came down from heaven, and that we must eat His Flesh and drink His Blood. Have we discerned what we receive? #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Moses and St. Peter both understood aspects of the Lord, yet both failed to stand in that truth. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-mary-major-2021-stand #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Both the Canaanite woman and Caleb were determined - one to the hope that the Lord would hear her, the other in the promises that the Lord had made. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/st-john-vianney-2021-determined #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus calls for Peter to walk on the water, but Peter loses his focus and begins to sink. That is the same for us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2