Cabrini POD

In this past Sunday's homily, Monsignor McCormac reminds us that Jesus gives us a blueprint for how to live in a Christian community, like being charitable to one another, and forgiving. He gives examples of how we can approach reconciliation with one another, both in giving and receiving. Above all, Jesus wishes unity for His people, which can only happen with our cooperation. Please share this podcast with someone, and allow the Lord to speak to their heart. Have a blessed week!

   In today's homily, Monsignor Magee reminds us how Jesus came to earth as one like us in all things but sin. He explains that it is easy to praise God when the angels rejoice over the skies of Bethlehem at Christmas, or when witness Him curing the sick, casting out demons, raising the dead, and rising Himself from the dead to help us believe, but we don't know Jesus fully until we are ready to love Him when He appears to us on His cross. By sharing His cross, and carrying our own cross is the only gateway to glory. Please share this podcast with someone, and have a blessed week!!

In today's Gospel, Jesus asks those who are with Him "Who do you say that I am?' By extension, He asks that very same question of each of us today. How we answer that question really determines if we ever become the person we were created to be. Also, we hear how Jesus selects Peter to be the first shepherd of the whole flock, a role which we refer to as the Pope today. Msgr. Magee again reminds us that Jesus is asking us today "who do you say that I am?"  What's your answer? Listen to this excellent reflection on our gospel message today, and remember to share this podcast with a friend. Have a blessed week.

Father Onokumboro is today's celebrant, and he comes to us as a missionary from Nigeria. He shares information about our Catholic brothers and sisters living in his country, and to appeal to the good people of St. Frances Cabrini parish for their financial support. Please listen to Father's appeal again, and thank you for your generosity.

In today's Gospel, we hear about Peter, and how he became afraid when Jesus called him to Himself. When he felt himself sinking in the water, he cried out "Lord, Save Me". In his homily, Msgr. McCormac shares a very personal story in order to help us to overcome our fear of praying with one another. Please share this podcast with a neighbor, family member, or friend, and have a blessed week!!

In today's gospel, we hear of Jesus's miracle of the loaves and the fishes. In his homily, Msgr. Magee reflects on this gospel message, that Jesus addresses to us who are spiritually starving, to bring us back to himself, and to enjoy his goodness forever. Listen to this homily, and let the Lord speak to your heart. Please share this Podcast with someone who might benefit in hearing it, and have a blessed week.

In today's homily, Msgr. McCormac tells the story of a soldier who carried a small sack of personal items which meant a lot to him. Unfortunately, they were destroyed in battle, and he realized that everything that he valued and treasured was now gone. In that moment, he realized that he would never allow himself be possessed by his possessions. After the war, he met Padre Pio, and came to realize that the only real treasure in life is Jesus himself and to be his follower. After the war, this soldier returned to the states, entered the seminary, and served our Lord as a priest for the rest of his life. Today's gospel is about treasures, one hidden in a field, and a pearl of great price. Listen to hear the rest of Monsignor McCormac's reflection on today's gospel. Please share this podcast with someone, and have a blessed week.

In today's homily, Msgr. McCormac reminds us that the Lord is inviting us to persevere in our charity and our love. Jesus uses the parable of the wheat and the weeds to help us to understand. He cautions against removing the weeds before harvest, lest we remove the wheat instead. He will let the weeds and wheat grow side by side until harvest time, where they will be separated and the weeds be burned. Listen to the excellent podcast, and allow Jesus to speak to your heart. Please share this podcast, and have a blessed week!! 

In today's homily, Deacon Mace reflects on how the readings use farming imagery, and teach about God's powerful Word and about our own personal receptiveness to hearing the Word of God. In these readings, the seed represents the word of God. God lavishly spreads the seed everywhere for all to hear. The seed that was spread on thorny and rocky soil did not bear any fruit. The seed that falls on 'good soil", bears an abundant harvest. The soil represents the interior receptivity of those who hear the message. They will either hear and accept it, or hear and reject it. Ask yourself this question - what kind of soil am I? Please listen to this homily, and allow Jesus to speak to your heart. Please share this podcast with a friend, and have a blessed week.

In today's homily, Msgr. Magee reminds us on this July 4th weekend, that while we do not bow down to an earthly king, we do owe praise and honor to our heavenly king. He beautifully ties in the powerful words found in our Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."  He reminds us of the words of John Adams. He said "Our Constitution was made only for a moral, and religious people." Listen to the rest of this timely message, especially if you attended the 5:30 PM or 7 AM Mass. As we end this Fourth of July weekend, may God bless you, and God Bless America!!!