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

Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? The Holy Mass is a sacrifice and reminiscent to the Jewish Passover.

Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? The Holy Mass is a sacrifice and reminiscent to the Jewish Passover.

Holy Thursday 2017

What does the story of Moses tell us about what God is asking us to do as people of Divine Grace?

What does the story of Moses tell us about what God is asking us to do as people of Divine Grace?

What&nbsp;does the story of Moses tell us about what God is asking us to do as people of Divine Grace?

2017 Parish Mission Mass Homily

Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 3--witness: Witnessing our faith.

Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 3--witness: Witnessing our faith.

2017 Parish Mission Day 3-Witness

Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 2: Growing in our relationship with Jesus--abandonment.

Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 2: Growing in our relationship with Jesus--abandonment.

2017 Parish Mission Day 2-Grow

<div>Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 1: Encountering Jesus--surrender!</div>

Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 1: Encountering Jesus--surrender!

Come Encounter Christ! Mission Talk 1: Encountering Jesus--surrender! &nbsp;

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