Padre's Points

Listen in to hear Fr. Mattingly describe briefly the life if this early revered martyr (3rd century), and a lesson from his life to be imitated.

Today's Gospel features two of Jesus' most common themes of preaching: money and vigilance. Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes the connection between how we deal with money and material things on the one hand, and the vigilance of our hearts about spiritual things on the other.

Today's Gospel features two of Jesus' most common themes of preaching: money and vigilance. Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes the connection between how we deal with money and material things on the one hand, and the vigilance of our hearts about spiritual things on the other.

Listen as Fr. Mattingly explains the history of today’s feast day, once known as Our Lady of Snows, now known as the Feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major.

Today’s Gospel features the Canaanite woman who is turned away twice by Jesus in her request, but who eventually grants her request. Listen as Fr. Mattingly explains why God sometimes seems to “delay” in answering our prayers for good things.

Tune in as Fr. Mattingly explains five important principles to help married couples know how to discern God's will regarding openness to life throughout their marriage, and how NFP plays a part in that. You won't want to miss these super-important and practical bits of information that could change the trajectory of your family (or a family you know) for eternity!

This trio of siblings were unique friends of Jesus during His public life – their home in Bethany was a place where Our Lord found rest. Listen as Fr. Mattingly describes three ways to make our souls a “little Bethany” -- a place of welcome rest for Jesus.

Learn about the radical nature of Christian discipleship hidden beneath the two parables of today’s Gospel: the treasure hidden in the field, and the pearl of great price.

Even though Mary was conceived without original sin, she still needed good formation like any child. Enter her parents, Sts. Joachim & Anne. Listen as Fr. Mattingly utilizes a helpful analogy for parenting to highlight three important ways today’s married couple would have formed our Blessed Mother – three things all parents should keep in mind.

It’s very easy to lose the fire and fervor of our initial love for Jesus – tune in as Fr. Mattingly describes two important ways to make sure we don’t grow lukewarm in our love for Him.