The Friar Podcasts - preaching prayer and spiritual reflections

At the end of today's gospel, Jesus refers to the notion that to receive those who are sent by Jesus means to receive Jesus. But what exactly does it mean to receive Jesus? In today's homily we reflect on this idea.

This morning's homily picks up on the excitement of an Ethiopian Eunuch who is quite excited about baptism. The gospel reminds us that in the Eucharist, Jesus is really present to us. #thefriar #WhatstoPreventMe? https://thefriar.org/2022/05/05/whats-to-prevent-me-homily-thurs-may-5-20/

Some of us have heard the dogmas of the Church in such a way that they may no longer help us to experience the miraculous. How often do we too see Jesus and not know the Trinity?

In the homily we explore both our commitment to love Jesus, and the vocation he has given to us. Do you love Jesus? What does he want you to do.

I have never had the experience of being in court over my religious beliefs. So, I do not know how I would react if I were in Peter's place before the Sanhedrin. I know there are people who give their life for the faith. Could I?

The spiritual life is one where we live in this world, but we focus on the next. And with God's grace, we can allow the gifts of the next world help us to do great things in this life. 

It is not just Thomas who doubts. It is also the case that we can doubt what God can do in our lives too. Homily for Sunday, April 24, 2022. 

How do you deal with the challenge of believing what seems impossible? Sometimes when it comes to faith, we seek to want to maintain what we already believe, than to trust in the great things God can and is doing. Homily for Saturday, April 23, 2022

There is a common aspect to the resurrection appearances of Jesus. Namely, when he appears, even those closest to him do not always recognize him.

We may not know where we are, or where we should go, but whatever happens we should be confident we never go alone, for Jesus is always with us.