Resurrection Life Podcast – Church of the Resurrection audio

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we talk about the sacrament of Baptism.

We hear a meditation on Being Born Again.

And we listen to Ben Pohl who reads his poem “Life’s Wound Left by the Garden.”

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we talk about the upcoming ordinations for the Diocese of Lansing and the process a young man takes when he discerns the priesthood. (0:47)

We hear a meditation on Loving Your Neighbor. (29:39)

And we listen to John Yocum who reads a poem by T.S. Eliot, “O Light Invisible, We Praise Thee!” (39:14)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we talk about how the Lord heals the whole person. (00:43)

We hear a meditation on Brokenness and Wholeness. (31:50)

And we listen to Sr. Mary André who reads a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins “God’s Grandeur.” (42:07)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we talk about the season of Easter and how to let the Paschal grace and joy extend throughout the whole 50 days of the season. (00:48)

We hear a meditation on Psalm 139. (25:36)

And we listen to Jon James who reads his poem “Fifty Days. (34:52)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we discuss the gift of silence and the need we have for it in our daily lives. (0:48)

We reflect on the meaning of Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd. (29:29)

And we listen to Ana Braga-Henebry who reads her poem “Matthew Twenty-five Forty." (39:10)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we examine what life has been like over the past year during the time of the pandemic. (00:48)

We reflect on how we can go deeper in our relationship with God and step into our true nature as his beloved sons and daughters. (31:51)

And we listen to Brian Fink who reads his poignant poem “The Devil Has No Knees.” (40:52)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson
Guest: Jacob Allstott

In today’s episode we talk to Jacob Allstott, the principal of Resurrection School, about the challenges and successes of school life over the past few months. (00:49)

We reflect on Jesus’s exhortation in the Gospels when he tells us, “Do not be afraid.” (29:49)

And we listen to Lori Weismantel who reads her atmospheric poem “Vespers Poem.” (39:19)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

In today’s episode we talk about the significance of Lent and how it can help us on the path to holiness. (00:36)

We hear a reflection on the tradition of fasting and self-denial. (31:19)

And we listen to parishioner John Yocum, who reads his poem "Good Friday: Suffering Impassibly." (41:39)

Hosts: Richard Budd, Fr. Steve Mattson

Guest: Sean O'Neill

In today’s episode we hear about what inspired this podcast in the first place. (00:36)

We reflect on the Our Father and how it is the model for all our prayer. (27:48)

And we listen to Sr. Mary Andre who reads her very topical poem Pandemic Lament. (37:05)