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This episode of Be Not Afraid on Iowa Catholic Radio brings together two major occasions: the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul and the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, airing on the eve of America's 250th Independence Day.
Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe open with the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul — a holy day of obligation in the Byzantine Catholic Church and a solemnity in the Latin Church worldwide. They discuss Peter as the rock and vicar of Christ, his martyrdom in Rome as the foundation of the papacy, and Paul's dramatic Damascus Road conversion that made him one of the most fervent evangelists in Church history. The hosts note that in the Byzantine tradition, parishes are named Saints Peter and Paul together — honoring both pillars as inseparable.
The conversation connects the feast to July 4th and America's 250th anniversary, including the USCCB's recent consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their conference in Orlando, Florida. Drawing on Pope Pius's encyclical on Sacred Heart devotion and Pope Francis's Dilexit Nos, the hosts reflect on what true independence means: not autonomy from God, but freedom from sin through Christ's death and resurrection.
The Gospel of Matthew 11:25–30 anchors the final segment — Christ's invitation to the burdened and weary. Fr. Bruce reflects on the yoke as a symbol of balanced burden-bearing, offering pastoral encouragement to those carrying heavy crosses. Fr. Fabian warns against the pride that closes the heart to God's wisdom and mercy.
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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:
- Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe
- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada
- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson
- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen
- Man Up! with Joe Stopulos
- Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio
- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner
- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith
- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
- Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
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By Fr. Fabian Moncada, Fr. Bruce RiebeThis episode of Be Not Afraid on Iowa Catholic Radio brings together two major occasions: the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul and the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, airing on the eve of America's 250th Independence Day.
Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe open with the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul — a holy day of obligation in the Byzantine Catholic Church and a solemnity in the Latin Church worldwide. They discuss Peter as the rock and vicar of Christ, his martyrdom in Rome as the foundation of the papacy, and Paul's dramatic Damascus Road conversion that made him one of the most fervent evangelists in Church history. The hosts note that in the Byzantine tradition, parishes are named Saints Peter and Paul together — honoring both pillars as inseparable.
The conversation connects the feast to July 4th and America's 250th anniversary, including the USCCB's recent consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their conference in Orlando, Florida. Drawing on Pope Pius's encyclical on Sacred Heart devotion and Pope Francis's Dilexit Nos, the hosts reflect on what true independence means: not autonomy from God, but freedom from sin through Christ's death and resurrection.
The Gospel of Matthew 11:25–30 anchors the final segment — Christ's invitation to the burdened and weary. Fr. Bruce reflects on the yoke as a symbol of balanced burden-bearing, offering pastoral encouragement to those carrying heavy crosses. Fr. Fabian warns against the pride that closes the heart to God's wisdom and mercy.
Learn more at IowaCatholicRadio.com
#BeNotAfraid #IowaCatholicRadio #SaintsPeterAndPaul #SacredHeart #USCCBConsecration #14thSundayOrdinaryTime #CatholicGospel #Matthew11 #TrueFreedom #July4th #250thAnniversary #CatholicFaith #ByzantineCatholic #CatholicHomily #SundayGospel #CatholicPodcast #BeNotAfraidPodcast
Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:
- Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe
- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada
- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson
- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen
- Man Up! with Joe Stopulos
- Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio
- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner
- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith
- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
- Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
Want to support your favorite show? Click Here
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