By Father Michael John Sezzi, parish administrator

"The Lord wants us to look at how we help one another; not to look at how we magnify ourselves, but really to use the gifts that God gives to us for the betterment of others," Father Mike tells us for the 39th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "And I think St. Paul helps us understand it's through God's gifts and through God's grace, that we're able to do what we do. And we always give praise and glory to him for all the works that we accomplish, because it is in his name that we do what we do."

By Father Michael John Sezzi, parish administrator

"Ever since God created and shared his revelation with us, he's always wanted us to be saved," Father Mike tells us for the 38th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "And throughout all the prophets — Abraham, Noah, Isaiah, and all the others — they all had the same message because it all came from the one God. Jesus is trying to remind us how important it is for us to keep our relationship with him, how to grow in that relationship. God wants us to have a deep, healthy relationship with him. Jesus is trying to encourage us to prepare our life to do everything we can to build that relationship with him."

By Father Michael John Sezzi, parish administrator

"Today as we listen to this week's Gospel, that's what Jesus is stressing. How are we engaging in that faith that God shares with us?" Father Mike asks us for the 37th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "It's a gift that God gives! But like any gift that we receive, we have to do something more. How are we actively participating in that faith that God shares?"

By Bishop Albert M. Bahhuth

"Are you aware of this great gift that Jesus did for us, that God himself chose to die on the cross — the most painful and humiliating death? That you and I, despite our sinfulness, our weaknesses, one day can inherit eternal life?" Bishop Albert asks us for the 36th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "That's why it matter to us 2,000 years later. This is why it should matter: Because you and I can have eternal life if we follow the way of Jesus. And it's not the way of suffering death; but it's the way of love, of self-giving. Jesus really gave us his life so we can have eternal life."

By Father Michael John Sezzi, parish administrator

"God gives us all that we need because he is good and gracious. And we need to consistent in our prayer, too," Father Mike tells us for the 35th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "You know what your kids need. You now what's good for them. God knows what's good for us. And he helps us in our lives. And that's what Jesus is trying to do with the disciplines today. He's trying to show them: This is how you pray. This is how you keep that relationship with God going, and you open your hearts to what he wants to give to you. Today, Abraham is opening his heart."

By Father Michael John Sezzi, parish administrator

"It's not that Martha was doing something inappropriate, but she forgot the other part of that action — to recognise the presence of God in her life," Father Mike tells us for the 34th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "Abraham recognised God, and ... was blessed with a child. Martha recognised Jesus; she know who he is. She recognises that he is the resurrection, that life will come through him, but she's caught in the particularities of life."

By Father Michael J. Sezzi, parish administrator

"The Law is not something distant and outside of us, but something that's within that guides us in our life journey, and the decisions we make, and the attitudes that we have, and how we live out our each day of our life," Father Mike tells us for the 33rd episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "It is critically important, not because God wants to limit us, but because God wants us to have a beautiful life."

By Michael Sezzi, parish administrator

"There are so many issues that we have to deal with. In our world today, there are tons of things to be concerned about. And in our own parish, we might look and say, there are so many limitations that we have," Father Mike tells us for the 32nd episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "But God is speaking to us, and he's saying don't worry about the limitations. Don't worry about what might be insurmountable. He is with us. And there is no question about that. Isaiah reminds the people — he reminds us — how God is a essential part of our lives. And when we have God present in our minds, in our actions, in our ministry, there is nothing that will stop us."

By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor

"If we have tremendous wonder and awe in his presence, that's not being afraid, that's not fear of the Lord. That's appreciating the power and greatness of God. But we also got to listen to God if we're going to be rescued by God," Father Perry tells us for the 31st episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "The truth is, you and I are supposed to become Peter and Paul. All of us. Men and women alike. We're supposed to pass, at some point, the 'seeker stage,' to where we really want to learn and know every single thing that we can about Jesus Christ."

By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor

"He was saying, I want to be your food. I want to reach down into your spirit and into your soul and feed you like you've never been fed," Father Perry tells us for the 30th episode of our Sunday Homilies podcast. "Give you more than you can even take. And there will be leftovers. I will give to your spirit my life, my Spirit so that anything you have to face in life, you will be well-fed, well-taken care of, and you can face it. I think that's extraordinary language, and I think it's an extraordinary experience."