The visit of the magi illustrates both the good and the bad of when different cultures interact with one another. A great opportunity to reflect on the needs of our brothers and sisters in peril. (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
How is Mary -- the Queen of Peace -- a role model for achieving world peace? The Bible doesn't record her leading protests to Herod's palace… (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
Sorry for the lousy audio quality. (I cut out the Q&A with the kids -- the audio was unbearable!) Do we approach the Christmas story with a child-like faith! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
Zechariah's Song of Praise (Luke 1:67-79) and Mary's Song of Praise (Luke 1:45-55) are not for John and Elizabeth alone. They are for us. Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
God speaks to us in unexpected ways, in unexpected places, at unexpected times. Will we recognize how, where, and when God is talking to us? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
After two weeks of some humble waiting this Advent, now's the time to excited. But even in our excitement, James says that we're supposed to remain patient. How does that work? (St. Thomas More Newman Center, Columbus, OH)
Sharing a very memorable 6-second homily from Steve Bossi, C. S. P. Hopefully, it's a message of reassurance! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
If the Immaculate Conception of Mary isn't mentioned in the Bible, why do Catholics believe in it? Why is it important? And why celebrate how Mary was different from the rest of us? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
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About Rich Thoughts
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Rich Andre is a Catholic priest with the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle (a. k. a. "The Paulist Fathers"), currently serving as the associate pastor at Blessed John XXIII Parish at the University of Tennessee. He records most of his homilies and some other reflections on this podcast. He welcomes your feedback! You can contact him at richATjohn23rd.org.
Fade-in and fade-out music is "Rise Up" by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.