27th Sunday OT(a) Philippians 4: 6-9 and Matthew 21: 33-43 October 4, 2026 Fr. Steve preached about St. Paul's letter to the Philipians giving them encouragement in the midst of his prision bars. What do we do when we face anxiety in our daily lives? ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: <a href= "https://www.fathersteve.net">FatherSteve.net</a> and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary... Jesus; Catholic Homilies; Bible in a year;

27th Sunday OT(a) Philippians 4: 6-9 and Matthew 21: 33-43 October 4, 2026 Fr. Steve preached about St. Paul's letter to the Philipians giving them encouragement in the midst of his prision bars. What do we do when we face anxiety in our daily lives? ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: FatherSteve.net and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary... Jesus; Catholic Homilies; Bible in a year;

27th Sunday OT(a) Philippians 4: 6-9 and Matthew 21: 33-43 October 4, 2026 Fr. Steve preached about St. Paul's letter to the Philipians giving them encouragement in the midst of his prision bars. What do we do when we face anxiety in our daily lives? ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: <a href="https://www.fathersteve.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">FatherSteve.net</a> and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary... Jesus; Catholic Homilies; Bible in a year;

"Anxiety pills or God's word?"--27th Sunday OT(a) Philippians 4: 6-9 October 4, 2026

Blessed Fulton Sheen was beatified this past week. Fr. Steve highlights his attendnace at the beatification and shares a story from the life of Fulton Sheen and how the second movement of our heart has to be aligned with the Holy Spirit. ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: <a href= "https://www.fathersteve.net">FatherSteve.net</a> and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary...

Blessed Fulton Sheen was beatified this past week. Fr. Steve highlights his attendnace at the beatification and shares a story from the life of Fulton Sheen and how the second movement of our heart has to be aligned with the Holy Spirit. ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: FatherSteve.net and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary...

Blessed Fulton Sheen was beatified this past week. Fr. Steve highlights his attendnace at the beatification and shares a story from the life of Fulton Sheen and how the second movement of our heart has to be aligned with the Holy Spirit. ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: <a href="https://www.fathersteve.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">FatherSteve.net</a> and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary...

"The second movement of the heart and Blessed Fulton Sheen"--26th Sunday OT(a) Matthew 21: 28-32

Is it fair that those who have deathbed conversions enter the Kingdom of Heaven when I've been slaving all this time? Why even remaing faithful when I can just wait until the end to come to Jesus? I can just enjoy the world and all it's allures and not have to worry about the things of God. What does it even matter? ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The only thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends started a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: <a href= "https://www.fathersteve.net">FatherSteve.net</a> and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary...

Is it fair that those who have deathbed conversions enter the Kingdom of Heaven when I've been slaving all this time? Why even remaing faithful when I can just wait until the end to come to Jesus? I can just enjoy the world and all it's allures and not have to worry about the things of God. What does it even matter? ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The only thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends started a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: FatherSteve.net and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary...

Is it fair that those who have deathbed conversions enter the Kingdom of Heaven when I've been slaving all this time? Why even remaing faithful when I can just wait until the end to come to Jesus? I can just enjoy the world and all it's allures and not have to worry about the things of God. What does it even matter? ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The only thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends started a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary. You can find his talks and homilies at: <a href="https://www.fathersteve.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">FatherSteve.net</a> and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja. Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood. Hail Mary...

"I think I'll wait until the end to ask forgiveness"--25th Sunday OT(a) 2026. Matthew 20: 1-16

don't try to forgive all yourself ask God's help. there is no unforgivness in heaven.

don't try to forgive all yourself ask God's help. there is no unforgivness in heaven.

"There is no unforgiveness in Heaven!"--24th Sunday OT(a)

Fr. Steve lead a group of families on a discussion of Headship and marriage. There is a discussion of sex within marriage in the last 15 mins to be aware of if you are listening with children.

Fr. Steve lead a group of families on a discussion of Headship and marriage. There is a discussion of sex within marriage in the last 15 mins to be aware of if you are listening with children.

"Give him a crown and he will treat you like a Queen!"--marriage talk

Luke 24:35-48 Jesus told His disciples that they too were witnesses. Let's live it.

Luke 24:35-48 Jesus told His disciples that they too were witnesses. Let's live it.

"YOU are witnesses of THESE things!"--3rd Sunday of Easter (B) 2024 Luke 24:35-48

Thomas was not in the upper room when Jesus first appeared on Easter Sunday. But Jesus came in search for him to give him His mercy.

Thomas was not in the upper room when Jesus first appeared on Easter Sunday. But Jesus came in search for him to give him His mercy.

"Jesus is our defender not accuser!"—Divine Mercy Sunday 2024

Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?

Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?

"Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?"--Easter Sunday 2024

At every Mass the Cross is made present to us at Calvary. Mass is a timeless moment. Barabbas was set free...and its and image of you!

At every Mass the Cross is made present to us at Calvary. Mass is a timeless moment. Barabbas was set free...and its and image of you!

"You are Barabbas!"--Good Friday 2024

The priesthood is for you; it is for your salvation. Pray for your priests that they may be strong.

The priesthood is for you; it is for your salvation. Pray for your priests that they may be strong.

"The Holy Priesthood, given to you for your Salvation"--Holy Thursday 2024

The choice is yours...to Crown Him or Crucify Him

The choice is yours...to Crown Him or Crucify Him

"Crown Him or Crucify Him"--Palm Sunday 2024

"Live it!" Acts 4 in '24 parish mission at St. John Fisher

On the Feast of St. Joseph, Fr. Steve preached on the protection of St. Joseph

On the Feast of St. Joseph, Fr. Steve preached on the protection of St. Joseph

"Turn to your great protector for protection"-- Feast of St. Joseph Mission Weekend 2024: 3rd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja

St. John Fisher Parish Mission talk Monday night, talk 2: "Proclaim it!" Acts 4 in '24"

Fr. Steve preached the Mass on day two of the parish mission and preached on the theme of surrender. He later handed out the surrender prayer novena cards to all in attendance and they prayed day one together.

Fr. Steve preached the Mass on day two of the parish mission and preached on the theme of surrender. He later handed out the surrender prayer novena cards to all in attendance and they prayed day one together.

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