Fr. Bill's Podcast

Episode 992 (9:38) In this episode: Does Jesus want us to hate our parents and family? No. He is using hyperbole to make a point. Do not put anything before Jesus, no person or things; quote from Dr. Peter Kreeft from "Food for The Soul : Rflection on teh Mass Readings, Cycle C" Food for the Soul book by Peter Kreeft My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes Image by Perplexity AI

Episode 991 (9:39) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; Story about Charlemagne's funeral; All of us are aware in some way about our mortality; Distractions from the reality of our death and need to leave something that will last; Our identity can only be found in God My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 990 (10:54) In this episode: Fr. Dominic preaches; We like to complain; Jesus is inviting us into a relationship with him; Pope Benedict XVI: “are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide… Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything…” My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 989 (12:36) In this episode: Jesus an anarchist? Are we Crazy for following him? Jesus knew that committing to him would create division with those who disagree; All hell will brake loose; It will also bring us joy, peace, and eternal life; Here's to the "crazy ones" My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 988 (8:47) In this episode: Busyness unties many of the issues of our culture as well as spiritual life; Slow down and abide with Jesus; Ongoing life-long transformational relationship with Jesus; Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy; Where aer you too busy? Let Jesus adjust it My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes Video by JohnMark Comer: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Image from Perplexity AI

Episode 988 (8:47) In this episode: Busyness unties many of the issues of our culture as well as spiritual life; Slow down and abide with Jesus; Ongoing life-long transformational relationship with Jesus; Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy; Where aer you too busy? Let Jesus adjust it My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes Video by JohnMark Comer: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Image from Perplexity AI

Episode 987 (10:49) In this episode:Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry; John Mark Comer; How can we simplify and slow down; the world is moving at an ever fast pace; We need to move at the speed of love: slow My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes Video by JohnMark Comer: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Episode 987 (10:49) In this episode:Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry; John Mark Comer; How can we simplify and slow down; the world is moving at an ever fast pace; We need to move at the speed of love: slow My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 986 (20:36) SPECIAL EPISODE In this episode: Msgr. Rick Paperini preaching; Helping the less fortunate; The Good Samaritan; Story of V.P. Menon; Some stories about Fr. Bill as a seminarian and priest Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 985 (12:09) In this episode: A skit format for a homily; Praying the Our Father; Praying or just saying a prayer? Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes Image created by Chat GPT

Episode 984 (10:20) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Story about his mother's passing--how she learned through her years to become more focused on the better part; Martha had yet to be focused as Mary was; In our lives, Be focused and choose the better part Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 983 (11:49) In this episode: Thoughts from John Eldredge's "Sacred Romance" book; If this world is all there is, we will be desperate and demanding; Abide in God; Story of helping some campers; Loving God draws us to love our neighbor and then peace abides Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 982 (10:22) In this episode: Our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Dominic Sternhagen, is preaching; He introduces him self and shares some thought about the peace that Jesus offers and how it is different the absence of war. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 981 (12:58) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; He describes the features to the parish's original copy of the traditional Andrei Rublev icon of theTrinity; It is hard to stay focused on Jesus; Story to illustrate how focusing our yes on God is important as Christians Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 980 (12:49) In this episode: The Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit; Chocolate milk analogy illustration; What blocks the Spirit; Ask the Holy Spirit for gifts; Go out and make a difference with your God-given gifts Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 979 (14:13) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan is preaching; story about his grandmother and saying goodbye; Waiting in hope for a better reunion; the Ascension of the Lord; St. Augustine's thoughts; Don't get distracted; Stay forces; Priestly reassignments for Fr. Anthony and Fr. Dominic Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 978 (12:30) In this episode: Story of Katie; We are called by God to be people of praise; Praise God in the light and especially in the darkness; Scriptural references to praising God in the storm; Kidney stones; Epilogue on Katie and her family Image Credit: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 977 (10:38) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Jesus is making all things new; God has been calling you from eternity; Resist the temptations to settle Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 976 (10:45) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan offers the homily; Childhood story about losing his mom in the market; Being a ware of all the voices in the world and being able to hear Jesus' voice; Vocations of parents to the ir children Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

Episode 975 (15:18) In this episode: What does it mean to be a sheep for our Shepherd, Jesus? Snickers as a visual aide; How to properly receive communion in the hand and on the tongue, and how not to receive Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes