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By being obedient to the ordinary, Naaman and the 10 lepers find healing. Only Naaman and a samaritan return to thank the Lord. Thanksgiving is the start of stewardship - living a life of gratitude for all the Lord has done. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/28th-sumnday-2025-thanksgiving www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podc...

The Lord gives us faith and the spirit of power, love and self-control. Let us us them to confront the culture of death and be true stewards of life. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bi...

Jesus shares the Parable of Lazarus and the rich man, and in doing so, invites us to reflect on the nature of stewardship - that the good things we have are also for the good of others. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUx...

Jesus shares a parable of the wicked servant, and unless we understand that He is speaking of two different worldviews, we might be misled to think He is praising the steward. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readin...

As we celebrate the Feast of the Exultation of the Cross, we celebrate that Christ is exalted and conquers all. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cf...

Our Lord speaks of the cost of discipline and putting all else second to the Lord. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/0072725.cfm Great News: True Mercy Has...

Jesus teaches about humility, and paying attention to where we are. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083125.cfm Great News: True Mercy Has Teeth: A Cathol...

The Gate to heaven is narrow, and requires following the Lord as a disciple. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082325.cfm Great News: True Mercy Has Teeth:...

Following Jesus Christ causes separation from those who do not believe. This is not a sin or a failure on our part, as long as we truly love our neighbor. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https...

The Blessed Mother is taken to Heaven, body and soul, showing her unique place as the Mother of God, but also give us hope and the model for what it to happen in our resurrection. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Re...

Our Lord tells us that He is going to come again, and to do His will. How can we know His will - through relationship with Him and the Church, and studying the Catechism and Church teaching. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g...

Our Lord is asked a to talk to someone about inheritance, and He takes the opportunity to speak on greed. Are we stewards of what the Lord has given? www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bi...

Jesus is asked to teach the disciples to pray, no little thing. He teaches them that prayer is about relationship and trusting in God to help us do His will. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at ht...

Martha is overwhelmed with one aspect of hospitality, but fails in the better part. In our spiritual live, both service and prayer are necessary. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible....

A lawyer asks a question in an attempt to trap Our Lord, but Jesus answers with a question and a story, and the response to both shows the Law of God is understandable, and our neighbor are those in need. It is for us to be neighbors. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intent...

Our Lord sends out disciples to prepare the way, and when they get excited about what they witnessed, He reminds them that it is more important to remember their identity as written in Heaven. We, too are called to me messengers, and our identity is more important than that noble calling. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed t...

We celebrate the Apostles Peter and Paul, who served the Church in their own ways, as Christ called them. Both sometimes errored, but Christ called them all the same. We, too, are called to proclaim the Gospel and build the Church. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intention...

We celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi so that we may reflect on The Eucharist that makes us the Church and draws us home. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/corpus-christi-2025-home #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

As we prepare to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea's declaration of the Creed proclaim Jesus is of the same essence or existence as the Father and the Spirit, we call to mind that we need the right words to describe God if we want right worship. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land Sep...

On the jewish Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, Blessed Mother, and disciples and made them the first fruits. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3qYdWret4imDOxsZm_x5vmszSlx6BxJKcLv9ou-7vVfovSQ/viewform?usp=hea...

Our Lord ascends to Heaven, and promises to be with us until the end. It is a promise that a He will be with us for the Mission that He gives - to proclaim the Gospel. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/r...

Jesus promises the Advocate, the Holy Spirit and gives peace. He gives differently than the world, and the world cannot give the peace that is His gift. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052525....

Our Lord gives a new commandment, not one that is novel, but one that needs renewal. We wait for the day of the eternal new. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051825.cfm

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who still speaks to us, but we need to be silent to listen. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm

Jesus appears a third time to some of the Apostles, and provides a breakfast for them. He restores Peter by asking some hard questions, and giving him a mission. The Lord is asking us the same question, and inviting us to be more that fans or followers. He calls us to be friends and family, and to show our love. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts e...