Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts

Saint Anthony of Padua was actually born in Lisbon, Portugal. Today we had Holy mass at the house of his birthplace, which is now a great basilica with his relics present.

Fr, Steve, preached on his life and how we must surrender our trust to God as Anthony did.

Campus Ministry at Oakland Univeristy is alive and thriving. We welcomed Retired Bishop John Quinn to give a great talk this week to the students on Confirmation.

The Saints are our allies in the battle of life to get us home to Heaven!

Fr. Steve gave a teaching on the Saints for the Order of Christian Initation for Adults (OCIA) this week.

Eyes. Mind. Heart. Soul. Let's seek to keep our eyes on the Cross of Christ. Our mind set on Heaven. Our Hearts on the Eucharist and our Souls consecrated to Jesus daily!

Jesus is the law and love

Fr. Steve was invited to give a talk to 6th, 7th and 8th graders at St. Lawrence Catholic school about the harmful use of Technology. And to use it for the GOOD and not the BAD.  

Fr. Steve hosted the second annual Theology of the Body event for Junior High and Teens at St. John Fisher.  Over 50 kids came together to break out into groups and have great discussions.  The night ended around the bonfire where we shared Holy Ghost Stories--stories of the Holy Spirit and mae smores.  

Pray for the chasity of the youth!  

Sr. Mary a member of the SOLT community gave an extraordinary talk at the SJF women's conference rooted in being a little girl and the struggles of family life.  

St. John Fisher Oakland U hosted an incredible women's conference. Here is the talk by Hubert Sanders, father of three girls and campus minister.