Padre's Points

Is there any particular type of prayer that the saints all say has unique importance for the Christian life? Yes! Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes what meditative (mental) prayer is, why it's essential, what risks we run if we don't daily engage it, and some practical tips on how to get started.

"The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few." Are you a dormant laborer when it comes to reaching souls for Christ? Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes why a lack of knowledge about heaven and hell often prevents Catholics from being more courageous evangelizers.

Tune in as Fr. Mattingly draws out two key takeaways from today's great solemnity!

Tune in to learn about St. Irenaeus (d. 202 A.D.), one of the earliest and most important theologians in the Church, and hear Fr. Mattingly dissect his most famous quote.

In this homily Fr. Mattingly reflects on key aspects of the pro-life movement over the past fifty years and looks ahead to a post-Roe world and how Catholics should approach that world.

Often when someone hears the word “charity”, they may think of some nice little gesture of compassion or kindness. But the virtue of charity, or love, is much greater than that. One of the titles for the Holy Eucharist is the “sacrament of charity.” Listen in to learn three ways in which the burning love of Jesus Christ for each of us is found hidden in the Holy Eucharist.

What is the “treasure in heaven” that Jesus says we should store up in today’s Gospel? Tune in to find out what it is, and how to make it grow.

One of the most common symbols for the Holy Spirit in the Bible is a Fire. Learn in this homily how, with our cooperation, the Holy Spirit can purify and transform not only our actions and thoughts, but even our very desires and emotions. You won’t want to miss this homily – it is ripe with images, examples, and practical advice.

Many people think heaven sounds fairly unexciting. Those people have no idea what heaven actually is. As we meditate today on Jesus' ascension into heaven, tune in to take note of why heaven is what we all want more than anything in the world, even if we don't know it.

Jesus tells us that He has come from the Father, and is returning to Him. This is the same journey we are all meant to make… created by the Father, and returning to Him. To successfully make that journey back to Him, something very important must be kept in mind – tune in to find out what it is!