The Emmaus Pastorate’s Podcast

Take Up Your Cross - Homily on 9-3-23

Jesus didn't say, "Pick up your cross."  He said, "Take up your cross."  It's a subtle difference, but the meaning is huge.  As Christians, each of us has a cross to bear, but the beauty is that we don't bear it alone.  Who's helping carry yours?  And who are you helping carry theirs?

Homily from 8-27-23

Who is Jesus?  Do you know him?  Or do you just know about him?  Who do you say that he is?  The answers might be revealing!

Todos, Todos, Todos - Homily from 8-20-23

"Todos, Todos, Todos," says Pope Francis.  The Holy Father has reminded us from the start of his pontificate that the gospel message was intended for "everyone, everyone, everyone,"  Just look at Jesus, who spoke to a Cannonite (a no-no then) woman in public (also a no-no back then)!  So who are you not spreading the Good News with today?

Homily from Assumption 2023

Why do we have holy days, these days that fall between Sundays when the church says we MUST got to church?  They are established because they're keys to our faith, foundations on which we profess our beliefs.  But what sets this holy day of obligation apart from others, especially the Ascension of Jesus?  It's because of Mary's "Yes" that we celebrate her on the Solemnity of the Assumption.  Because Mary said to the angel, "Let it be done to me according to your word," God honored her with sparing her a mortal death and instead brought her directly into the heavenly kingdom.  The question for us on this holy day is this: can we be worthy of such a reward?  It all starts with saying "Yes" to God!

Homily on 8-13-23

Walking on water is like skiing.  Look where you want to go, and point your feet!

Listen and Be Transformed - Homily from 8-6-23

You know what happens when you listen to God?  You become transformed!  Listen!

What Do You Really Want? Homily from 7-30-23

In the First Reading this weekend, God asks the King of Israel a simple question: What is it you truly want?  As king, he could have asked for anything, but instead he asks for the humblest of gifts: understanding!  Take a look at your life (and maybe your pocketbook).  What is it you really want?

 

And thanks to Msgr. Jim Miller for presiding this weekend in Fr. John's absence!

Be the Good Seed! Homily from 7-23-23

Be the good seed, the seed that falls on good ground, ground without any weeds, the seed that grows to produce much fruit!  We need good seeds in our parishes and communities today, perhaps more than ever.  Be that good seed!

 

And thank you, Fr. Ambrosy for filling in for Fr. John as he recovers!

Kinds of Soil - Homily from 7-15-23

What kind of soil are you?  What goes into your soil?  Are you monitoring it?  Keep it healthy, and it'll yield abundant fruit!

Yoke Homily from 7-9-23

The yoke is on you.  Or is it?