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540. Fr. Liptak Homily - Peace Be with You

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:54:15 -0400

Fr. Jeffrey Liptak gives us a deeper look into Christ's peace on Divine Mercy Sunday.

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539. Remembering Pope Francis

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Cari and Tommy share prayers, stories, and memories of Pope Francis and his pontificate. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.

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538. Fr. Ryan Homily - Easter ~ A Risen Humanity

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:02:41 -0400

The empty tomb is a sign that Jesus' Resurrection does more than just address the voids of unfulfillment in our lives.

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537. An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday, Read by Fr. Jeff Liptak

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

As we reflect in the silence of Holy Saturday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from an ancient homily read during the Liturgy of the Hours on Holy Saturday. As you listen, hear Jesus coming to look for you, His beloved lost sheep.

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536. All About the Triduum, Part 2: Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday with Fr. Liptak and Cari

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year. They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.

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535. Fr. Ryan Homily - Good Friday - Bringing Relationship Down to the Depths

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:14:56 -0400

Suffering can make us bitter or better.

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534. Fr. Ryan Homily - Holy Thursday - Will you let Me love you even there?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:52:55 -0400

How humble and necessary it is to let ourselves be loved.

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533. Mother Teresa's I Thirst Meditation, Read by Fr. Jeff Liptak

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

As we reflect on Jesus' passion and death on Good Friday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from Mother Teresa. As you listen, hear Jesus speaking to your heart, that He thirsts for you, and you alone.

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532. All About the Triduum, Part 1: Holy Thursday and Good Friday with Fr. Liptak and Cari

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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531. Fr. Ryan Homily - Celebrating Holy Week

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:57:14 -0400

Tragedy or Triumph? How is the betrayal and murder of Jesus something to be celebrated?

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530. New Look, Same Family with Fr. Ryan and Cari

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Fr. Ryan and Cari sit down to discuss the newly renovated Church, some of the changes to notice, and different aspects of the design that stick out to them. Masses in the newly renovated Church will begin the weekend of Palm Sunday, April 12-13, 2025.

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529. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Redeeming Power of Jesus

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:23:17 -0400

We were deemed very good, then deemed flawed and fallen, but Jesus gets the last word.

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528. A Flourishing Apostolic Church - Fr. Ryan casts the Bishop's vision

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In December of 2024, Bishop Edward Malesic shared his first pastoral letter for the Diocese of Cleveland, A Flourishing Apostolic Church. Fr. Ryan shared with multiple parish groups about the Bishop's new letter. In this talk, Fr. Ryan addresses a group of parishioners after weekday Mass, sharing the Bishop's heart and the fruits of his personal prayer time with the document.

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527. Fr. Ryan Homily - Here's What Jesus Does with our Sins

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:40:51 -0400

"God has reconciled us to himself through Christ." Sounds great, but what does that mean?

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526. Fr. Ryan Homily - Sent by Beauty to Tell the Good News

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Letting ourselves be moved by the goodness of the world and of God naturally leads to sharing it with others.

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525. Tips for Great Catholic Parenting with Tommy and Andrea

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:34:02 -0400

Tommy and Andrea discuss tips for raising children in the faith. They also discuss some of the changes coming to children's faith formation in the coming year, and how St. Basil is helping to support parents in raising great Catholic kids.

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524. Examination of Conscience Read by Fr. Ryan Mann

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:10:00 -0400

To help you prepare your heart for the sacrament of Reconciliation, Fr. Ryan has recorded an Examination of Conscience according to the 10 Commandments. Take some time to pray with this examination, and return to it as often as you need, to ready your heart to meet our Merciful Lord in the Confessional.

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523. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Many Facets of Prayer

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:24:48 -0400

The story of Jesus' Transfiguration reveals many truths about communicating with God.

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522. Fr. Ryan Homily - Jesus and Temptation

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:39:18 -0400

We can think that because we are tempted, we are bad people, as temptation can lead to sin. But temptation is not sin. It actually makes us like Jesus, who was also tempted by Satan. When we are tempted, we call on Jesus to be with us and help us to resist the lure of Satan to sin.

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521. Fr. Ryan Homily - Rend Your Hearts

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:11:17 -0500

As we enter the season of Lent, are we entering with busy hearts, just trying to fit everything into our lives. Or, are we approaching Lent with humility and gentleness, as a time of retreat, allowing ourselves to be loved by God?

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520. Lent: The Church's Annual Retreat with Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob sit down to discuss the season of Lent, giving insights and tips for a fruitful and holy Lent. Lent is a season where the entire Church goes on retreat together, into the desert for 40 days, how will you spend your Lent?

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519. Fr. Ryan Homily - What Do You Have Stored Away in Your Heart?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:59:07 -0500

Quite often, what is stored away in our heart is our neglect of ourselves. When we take the time to listen to and honor what is in our hearts and share it with the Lord, we are able to come alive, and live in the Father's love.

This homily was preached at the Marriages of Grace Catholic Marriages Day by Day Event.

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518. Masculine Vulnerability- Christ Renews His Parish Men’s Talk by Fr. Ryan Mann

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:50:51 -0500

Ahead of a the Sacrament of Confession, Fr. Ryan shares with the men on the Christ Renews His Parish Retreat the importance of masculine vulnerability. When we let down our guard and let the little child inside of us show, we can be cared for by our Heavenly Father, forgiven, and brought into His family.

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517. 101 Things to Do for Lent with Cari and Tommy

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Lent is coming soon! What are you doing this year for Lent? Cari and Tommy share 101 things to give up or take up this Lent which you can take to prayer and ask the Lord what He is calling you to do this Lent.

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-Year of Hope Sacred Sites: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/pilgrims-of-hope/sacred-sites
-Bible in a Year Gospels John days 99-105, Mark days 154-161, Matthew days 258-266, Luke days 313-321

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516. Year of Beauty Homily- Beauty Unites

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:16:19 -0500

When we take part in the Mass, we are engaging in something holy, where God touches earth in the sacred mysteries. We use exquisite vestments, adorn our altar, process with a fancy Gospel book, to help awaken our senses to the truth that Infinite Beauty is present with us, and speaking to us through the Mass.

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515. Jubilee of Deacons with Deacon Dave and Deacon Rob

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:02:27 -0500

Deacon Rob and Deacon Dave share their stories of their deaconate vocations, highlights from their ministries, and share tips for all to deepen their prayer life as we celebrate the Jubilee of Deacons during this year of hope.

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514. Fr. Ryan Homily - Accessing the Deep Living Water

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:03:32 -0500

Jesus talks about giving us living water, but how do we find it? It is in the times of silence, 15 minutes a day as Bishop Malesic suggests in his new document, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, that we find the Lord and our thirst is quenched by His living water.

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513. A Story of Love with Jennifer and Andre Calabretta

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:24:09 -0500

Fr. Ryan sits down with parishioners Jennifer and Andre Calabretta to hear their love story and how their marriage has blossomed over its 20 years. They share helpful tips and wishes for marriages of every age and stage as they reflect on the blessings and challenges of marriage.

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512. Catholic Wedding Planning with Cari, Daniela, and Lauren

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Cari is joined by newly married Daniela and engaged Lauren, both parishioners at St. Basil as they discuss how they incorporated their faith into all aspects of their weddings. From obvious moments such as the Mass, to less obvious like dress shopping, they share their experience and tips for brides and grooms as they plan their weddings.

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511. Fr. Ryan Homily - You Have a Part in the Mission

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:30:24 -0500

Just as Jesus got into Peter's boat, Jesus gets into ours, and asks us to be a part of His mission. His mission may take us to a far away place, but most often it is at home, with our friends and family, loving them, caring for them, and teaching them of His love.

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510. All About Marriage with Maria Wancata and Fr. Ryan

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

To kick off National Marriage Week, Fr. Ryan sits down with Maria Wancata from the Office of Marriage and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland to discuss all things Marriage. They cover various topics about the Sacrament including why Catholics get married in a Church, the importance of marriage preparation, and tips for healthy and holy marriages.

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509. Fr. Ryan Homily - Simeon's Encounter Is Offered to Each of Us

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:32:36 -0500

Simeon waited for the Christ in the temple for years. In Simeon's perseverance and unwavering hope that what the Lord had promised would be fulfilled, we learn how to be beacons of hope and to share Christ in our daily lives.

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508. Fr. Ryan Marriage Talk - Pursuing an Everlasting Love

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:42:04 -0500

At the Pursuing an Everlasting Love Marriage event, Fr. Ryan led married couples in a time of Eucharistic Adoration and reflection on their marriage and God's role in it. He concluded with a beautiful time of prayer with the spouses praying for one another.

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507. Beauty Moments with Fr. Liptak, Andrea, and Cari

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Fr. Liptak, Andrea, and Cari sit down to talk through a beautiful moment they have experienced in the past week. Throughout this Year of Beauty, we want to take extra time to notice and savor these moments and get in the habit of sharing them with others. All beauty is a window to the Infinite Beauty, God Himself.

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506. Fr. Ryan Homily - Bringing Our Bodies to Worship

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:36:25 -0500

When we come to Mass, we come with every part of us, the part that get distracted, the part that listens intently, the part that is more excited sometimes for Donut Sunday. The Lord uses all of our parts to come back to Him, especially through His word, that He can speak to us and make us whole.

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505. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Reveals Our Hearts

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:30:07 -0500

Beauty speaks to us in so many ways, including unexpected ones like sports. What we find beautiful points us to what is whole and complete and shows us the longings in our hearts for the Infinite Beauty, God Himself.

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504. All About Baptism with Katie and Deacon Rob

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Katie and Deacon Rob share about their experience baptizing their children, choosing Godparents, celebrating baptismal feast days, and what the process of Baptism preparation is like here at St. Basil the Great.

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503. Fr. Ryan Homily - Living Out Our Baptismal Call

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:26:40 -0500

At our Baptism, we are are washed in the waters of Christ's merciful love that we too might go out into this world to bring Christ to others. But He doesn't send us out alone, He gives us a community, specifically a parish community, which helps us to nourish and grow even in the midst of transitions.

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502. Church Renovation FAQs with Stephanie and Fr. Ryan

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Ahead of the Church building closing for renovations, Fr. Ryan and Stephanie sit down to discuss some of the changes we will see in the next couple of months and how we will be worshipping as a St. Basil community as our Church building is renovated.

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501. Fr. Ryan Homily - Building a Holy Family

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:22:56 -0500

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on our own families. How can we build them up to be holy? As Mother Teresa suggests, we can change the world by loving our family.

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500. 500th Episode with Fr. Ryan and Tommy Dome

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:23:00 -0500

Congratulations to the St. Basil podcast on our 500th episode! Fr. Ryan and Tommy sit down to discuss the podcast, why it started, popular and favorite episodes, and offer a challenge to listeners.

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499. Fr. Ryan Christmas Homily - What Is God Like?

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:38:46 -0500

Christmas answers for us the question, "what is God like?" Jesus comes not as someone who enforces rules and regulations, but as a little baby. He doesn't tower over us, but instead asks us to get down on his level.

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498. Fr. Ryan Homily - Quiet, Be Still

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:36:47 -0500

As Advent draws to a close we hear the story of the Visitation. We can imagine Zachariah, who was mute during his wife Elizabeth's pregnancy, was forced to simply sit, be quiet, and listen during those nine months, during which time he was able to watch the Lord grow within his home, in the womb of Mary, and also within his heart, that what was spoken to him by the Lord might be fulfilled.

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497. Away in a Manger, Reflections on Advent and Fatherhood with Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob sit down to discuss Advent and Fatherhood, after the birth of Deacon Rob's 6th child, particularly reflecting on how Jesus comes as a little baby, with needs, and desires to just be held. Deacon Rob shares practical tips for all to help us slow down during this Advent season and invite the Holy Spirit into each moment.

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496. Fr. Ryan Talk - His Dwelling Among Us

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:27:00 -0500

Fr. Ryan gave this talk to the women of the Avon Catholic Community during their Advent by Candlelight event. He dives into the beauty of what a woman's body speaks and how the Lord reveals His heart through women especially during Advent.

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495. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Leaves Us Wanting More

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:07:29 -0500

As we approach Christmas and the celebration of the incarnation, Fr. Liptak reminds us that our longing for more, for Infinite Beauty, points to the place in our hearts that only the Lord can truly satisfy.

For more information on the Year of Beauty, visit: basilthegreat.org/yearofbeauty

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494. Notre Dame Dedications and St. Basil by the Numbers with Fr. Ryan and Cari

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:34:51 -0500

Fr. Ryan and Cari sit down to discuss some worldwide and local events that have been on their minds, the dedication of Notre Dame in Paris and St. Basil's year end numbers.

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493. Fr. Ryan Homily - You Are Jesus’ Love in the World

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:05:00 -0500

St. Paul writes "how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus" in the Second Reading. How can a man who never met Jesus know the affection and love of Jesus? He found it through other Christians who he met and learned from. We too are called to love with the affection of Jesus, so through us, others can come to know Christ.

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492. Fr. Liptak Homily, Candlelit Mass - Light of the World

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:01:30 -0500

As we celebrate Advent, the Light of the World grows brighter and brighter, in our Advent wreaths and in our hearts. This Advent season, we are invited to slow down, light a candle, and spend time with Him in the quiet, allowing Him to draw near to us and inflame us with the fire of His love.

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491. The Gift of Advent with Fr. Boniface Hicks and Fr. Ryan Mann

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Fr. Ryan welcomes back Fr. Boniface to the podcast as they discuss the gift of Advent, a time of preparation and waiting. They dive into gift giving, how our hearts respond this time of year, and what the Lord might be saying to us through the gifts we give and receive.

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490. Fr. Ryan Homily - Be Aware of Your Heart

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Our hearts animate our lives and Jesus cautions us to not let our hearts become drowsy and anxious. What are we to do instead? Jesus asks us to be aware of our hearts and share with him what is going on in your heart.

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489. Fr. Ryan Homily - Return With a Thankful Heart

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:47:46 -0500

There is something off in the human heart when we don't give thanks. This is why Jesus asks the leper who returned giving thanks where the others went. There are deeper questions that we have and encounter when we give thanks.

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488. Beauty Moments with Stephanie, Joe, and Robin

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0500

Stephanie, Joe, and Robin sit down to talk through a beautiful moment they have experienced in the past week. Throughout this Year of Beauty, we want to take extra time to notice and savor these moments and get in the habit of sharing them with others. All beauty is a window to the Infinite Beauty, God Himself.

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487. Fr. Ryan Homily - Jesus is Lord

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:27:45 -0500

When we go to Mass we reorder our lives from the things and people that reign over them to the true king, Jesus. What are those things that we allow to reign over us? How can we give them to Jesus and allow Him to order our lives?

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486. Eternal Rest - Praying for the Dead, Funerals, and Grief with Fr. Ryan and Don Ferfolia

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Fr. Ryan welcomes Don Ferfolia of Ferfolia Funeral Homes to the podcast in this month of November as we especially remember to pray for the souls of those who have passed. The two discuss funerals, supporting those who have lost a loved one, how to accept support, planning, and tips for those grieving, especially around the holidays.

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485. Fr. Ryan Homily - As We Await the Blessed Hope

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:31:28 -0500

When we orient our lives on Christ, and not the restless anxiety that the world offers, we find that we wait for Him to come again in a blessed hope.

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484. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Is a Sign

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:59:38 -0500

Beauty is a sign of the world to come, and because of that, it is sad when it is gone. The beautiful fall leaves disappear, a moment is over, and those we love pass on. But these memories of beauty remind us that we are not made for this world, but for the world to come.

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483. Lessons in Discernment with Tommy Dome and Fr. Ryan

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Fr. Ryan and Tommy sat down together to share lessons in discernment from their time in seminary together and experiences in life.

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482. Don’t Freak Out and Other Helpful Discernment Tips with Fr. Eric Garris

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Fr. Eric Garris joins us during National Vocations Awareness Week to share discernment tips and insights for those discerning their Vocation, or those that are walking with people discerning their Vocation.

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482. Fr. Ryan Homily - Listen to My Word

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:20:13 -0500

The Lord asks us to "hear" and "listen" to Him as He speaks to us especially through His Word. Do we stop to listen? Or do we fill ourselves with every other kind of news and noise. What if this week we listened for Him each day?

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481. Fr. Ryan Talk - Our Hope Is in the Lord

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:09:20 -0400

As Christians, our hope is in Jesus Christ. Fr. Ryan shares with St. Basil Life Teen about Christian hope, how to find it, cling to it, and get out of a space of despair.

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480. Fr. Ryan Homily - Throw Off Your Cloak

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:28:24 -0400

In the Gospel we hear the healing of Bartimaeus, who throws away his cloak of comfort to respond to the Lord's call. Our vocation in life leads us to the joy of the life that God has to offer. How will we respond to that call?

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479. A Church at Prayer with Fr. Boniface Hicks and Fr. Ryan Mann

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:42:48 -0400

Fr. Ryan sits down with Fr. Boniface, acclaimed author, speaker, and spiritual director for a conversation about prayer. The two dive into different topics surrounding prayer including where to start, how to go deeper, and share personal stories about their own prayer life.

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478. Fr. Ryan Homily - Jesus Loves the Angry

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:28:17 -0400

Jesus doesn't dismiss anger and division, but rather He engages it. He draws close to those indignant with Him, and loves them. He calls us to bring the division in our hearts to Him.

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477. Fr. Ryan Homily - If I Can't Impress, Will He Still Bless?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:09:00 -0400

The Rich Young Man seemed to have it all, but it all was getting in the way.

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476. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Stops Us In Our Tracks

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:27:43 -0400

Fr. Liptak discusses the how the pace of our lives helps determine how we notice beauty and are able to savor it.

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475. Fr. Ryan Homily - Reclaiming Hearts

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:37:02 -0400

There is a hardness within our hearts from pain, suffering, not being loved well, relationships, and more that the Lord desires to break through to reclaim our hearts. Jesus is not afraid of this, but He pushes through to disarm and heal our hearts.

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474. Living Liturgically - All Star Week Part 2 with Cari and Joe

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Cari and Joe share more stories and creative ideas to help you to get to know the saints and live out the liturgical life of the Church in October and beyond. This episode they focus on St. Francis of Assisi, St. Faustina, and Our Lady of the Rosary.

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473. Living Liturgically - All Star Week Part 1 with Cari and Joe

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:42:24 -0400

The Church gives us incredible feast days to celebrate together, especially at the end of September and early October. Cari and Joe share stories and creative ideas to help you to get to know the saints and live out the liturgical life of the Church.

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472. Beauty Moments with Tommy, Cari, and Gregory

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:46:18 -0400

Tommy, Cari, and Gregory sit down to talk through a beautiful moment they have experienced in the past week. Throughout this Year of Beauty, we want to take extra time to notice and savor these moments and get in the habit of sharing them with others. All beauty is a window to the Infinite Beauty, God Himself.

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471. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Draws Us

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:49:01 -0400

"Beauty is seducing us, and without clinging to the finite, we must allow it to inspire our yearning for the Infinite, Beauty with a capital B. What must I do? I must be overcome by beauty, by beautiful things, by finding beauty everywhere.” (Albacete, Seduced and Sent)

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470. Fall Routines with Fr. Ryan Mann and Cari Reagan

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:31:56 -0400

As we enter into the fall, we are given time to begin new routines of prayer in our lives. We are encouraged to slow down and contemplate the beauty that surrounds us in our daily lives, from the changing colors of the leaves to the smile of a baby.

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469. Fr. Ryan Homily - Be Open

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:36:48 -0400

In the Gospel, Jesus tells the man "be open," but the place that most needs to be open is not his eyes and mouth, but is the place that is caught up in isolation. He wants you to be open too. He wants to take you away from the crowds so you can be seen, loved, and open to Him.

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468. Fr. Ryan Homily - He Loves Where It Hurts

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:23:55 -0400

What purifies us is that God approaches us in Jesus. The purification we need comes through the encounter with Christ, coming so close that he can heal, purify, and transform us. Jesus always wants to go to the very place that is imperfect, our heart, and bring His healing love.

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467. The Power of a Personal Invitation with Matt Wasinski

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Matt Wasinski came to St. Basil after a friend invited him to Life Teen. Now a seminarian in his third year at Borromeo Seminary, Matt shares how a personal invitation brought him to XLTs at the seminary, and later to discern entering the seminary. Each of us can learn from Matt how a personal invitation can be a catalyst for sharing Jesus with someone.

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466. Fr. Ryan Homily - Power That Loves

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:22:25 -0400

When a man gets down on one knee to ask for a woman's hand in marriage, he takes a humble posture, waiting patiently for her response. The Lord does the same for us in each Mass, offering Himself, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity to us in the Eucharist, and like the woman being proposed to, we respond to that love, that comes humbly and patiently, with a resounding "Yes" and "Amen!"

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465. The Year of Beauty with Tommy Dome and Cari Reagan

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

"Beauty stirs that hidden nostalgia for God." - Pope St. John Paul II

Join Tommy and Cari as they discuss a new initiative at St. Basil and lead us through reflecting on beauty in our own lives. Beauty stops us, pleases us, calls us, reveals, vanishes, and moves us to share. Share with us the beauties that have touched your life!

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464. Becoming Catholic - The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:03:04 -0400

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is beginning soon at St. Basil the Great. Fr. Liptak and Cari sit down to discuss the name change from RCIA to OCIA, what the process entails, and how you can get involved with the process. Share this podcast with someone that is interested in learning more about becoming Catholic!

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463. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Foremost Holy Day of Obligation

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:35:21 -0400

Many of us attend Mass on the weekends "because we have to" and do not fully understand what the Church is asking of us in the Sunday Obligation. The Catechism says "Sunday is to be observed as the foremost Holy Day of Obligation" (CCC 2192). As we better understand the Sunday Obligation, we can come to Mass with open hearts ready to receive our Lord, and be nourished for the week ahead.

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462. St. Basil Reading List with Katie Rosen and Cari Reagan

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:22:31 -0400

Reading helps us and our children to develop empathy and imagination, and can lead us deeper into prayer. Katie and Cari sit down for a conversation about their favorite books, spiritual reading, reading with children, and offer recommendations for your next read!

Books mentioned:

The Great Divorce by CS Lewis https://www.cslewis.com/us/
Pray for Us by Meg Hunter Kilmer https://www.avemariapress.com/products/pray-for-us
Jesus is Here by Mary E. Wingfield, Ed.D. https://www.leafletonline.com/jesus-is-here-by-mary-e-wingfielod-ed-d-36072
The Berenstain Bears Book Series https://berenstainbears.com/shop/
God’s Glorious Girl or God’s Brave Boy by Emily Wilson Hussem https://emilywilsonministries.com/my-book
Tiny Saints Board Books (I am Little Too, You Do Not Need to Worry) https://www.tinysaints.com/collections/board-books
Shining Light Dolls Books (Saints on the Go) https://shininglightdolls.com/collections/books
Word on Fire (Bless the Lord) https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/bless-the-lord
The Night the Saints Saved Christmas by Gracie Jagla https://osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-night-the-saints-saved-christmas?ga_ref_list_id=undefinedga_ref_list_name=Search%20Results
The Action Bible https://www.theactionbible.com/
My Heart Will Triumph by Mirjana Soldo https://myheartwilltriumph.com/

St. Basil Reading List: https://basilthegreat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lit-Living-Guide-Aug-Back-to-School.jpg

The Danger of Hurried Child Syndrome: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decision-principles/202408/the-danger-of-hurried-child-syndrome?amp

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461. Fr. Ryan Homily - Familiarity Breeds Contempt

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:48:20 -0400

The familiar can often become so normal to us that we don't realize its awesomeness. When we come to Mass, we wear beautiful vestments, have beautiful music, and are in a beautiful space because it points to something more. God wants to draw near to us, so that we might know Him as our Father, a good dad.

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460. Fr. Ryan Talk - Lay Ministers on Fire Talk 3

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:44:08 -0400

This is the first in a series of talks Fr. Ryan gave during a Lay Ecclesial Ministers retreat in the Diocese of Cleveland. In this talk, Fr. Ryan helps us to reflect on ourselves as gift, looking at the Communion within the Church, and how we need one another to be the body of Christ together.

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459. Fr. Ryan Talk - Lay Ministers on Fire Talk 2

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:35:51 -0400

This is the first in a series of talks Fr. Ryan gave during a Lay Ecclesial Ministers retreat in the Diocese of Cleveland. In this talk, Fr. Ryan helps us to reflect on our inner child, how they've been hurt and how to bring the Lord in to heal us.

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458. Fr. Ryan Talk - Lay Ministers on Fire Talk 1

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:19:49 -0400

This is the first in a series of talks Fr. Ryan gave during a Lay Ecclesial Ministers retreat in the Diocese of Cleveland. In this talk, Fr. Ryan shares the story of Hagar, and how from this story we can learn about how to be vulnerable with God.

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457. Fr. Ryan Homily - Food for the Journey

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:07:21 -0400

Baptism frees us from the slavery to sin and puts us on the journey to heaven. Jesus gives us Himself as food for the journey. The Eucharist helps us to live the Gospel, the Catholic life and is a pledge of future glory. With it, we can live in this world, destined for the world to come.

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456. Fr. Ryan Homily - Becoming Beloved Children

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:47:25 -0400

As we read through John 6 over the next few weeks, we will be reflecting on the Bread of Life Discourse. We begin with the feeding of the 5000 where we see Phillip and Andrew show us how we are "structurally disproportionate." That instead, we should imitate the child, who shows us that faith is not a burden, its the joy of becoming beloved children again.

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455. Sacred Timing: The Catholic Perspective on Fertility Awareness with Jen Ricard

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

During National NFP Week, Fr. Ryan sat down with Jen Ricard for a conversation on Fertility Awareness. They discuss how it has impacted Jen's life and marriage, some of the challenges of NFP, and offer hope and guidance to those discerning NFP for their marriage.

NFP Resources:

Intro into Different Methods of NFP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcnJ5jPZyE
Northeast Ohio Natural Family Planning
Part of the national Couple to Couple League, NEO-NFP provides local classes in the Sympto-Thermal method and pairs you with a mentor. https://www.neo-nfp.com/main/
Veranova Health
Located in Middleburg Heights, Veranova offers classes for teens and adult women at any stage in life in the various evidence based methods. https://www.veranovahealth.org/learning-to-chart/
Use NFP
Gina Haas is a registered and licensed dietitian and Marquette Method Instructor, who loves talking about all things related to nutrition, fertility and prayer. Her goal is to help women understand the connection between nutrition and fertility, and how prayer can help you succeed with both. https://www.usenfp.com/
FAbM Base
A database that provides practical resources to women and couples in an effort to minimize barriers to understanding their options of care related to their fertility and to find support in the practice. https://fabmbase.org/
Natural Womanhood
A women's health literacy initiative that exists to help women discover safe, side effect-free natural birth control options. https://naturalwomanhood.org/
Ascension Presents: Jackie and Bobby Angel
- Why We Love NFP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zurYP8yj26U&t=50s&pp=ygUMY2F0aG9saWMgbmZw
- Why We Hate NFP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgXKbF4Q5A0&pp=ygUMY2F0aG9saWMgbmZw

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454. Fr. Ryan Homily - Rest Brings Us to Unity

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:27:47 -0400

There is a great amount of disunity in our world, but we need to rely on Jesus to be our unity, He alone is our Savior. To listen to Him, He calls us to go away and rest for awhile, which brings about unity and peace in our hearts and in our world.

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453. Fr. Ryan Homily - I Know What You’re Looking For

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:06:29 -0400

Often we have an inadequate understanding of God, not bad, just not the full realization of who He is and His plan for us. St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a great place for us to begin to learn, so that when we are talking with friends and family who are searching we are able to say "I Know What You're Looking For."

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452. The Big Reveal

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Didn't make it to The Big Reveal? Listen to the audio from Fr. Ryan's presentation of the updating happening in our Church starting early 2025!

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451. Fr. Ryan Homily - Breaking out of Our Set Ways

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:14:51 -0400

We have and fall into rituals and routines in our daily lives, and we don't like to stray from them. The Lord meets us in them and asks us to break out of our box and encounter Him. When we are able to break out of our set ways, we have a different story than Jesus' hometown crowd, and mighty deeds can be done in our lives.

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450. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Devil Lurks in Our Busyness

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:57:41 -0400

As Catholics, we believe in things seen and unseen. As much as Mary, the Saints, angels, the Lord are constantly at work in our lives, so are the evil spirits and the devil. Satan wants you totally divorced from God. In our busyness, he keeps us from the Lord, so we call on St. Michael and other holy men and women to help us fight against the attacks of the devil.

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449. Fr. Ryan Homily - We Know Who Is in Our Boat

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:59:17 -0400

Throughout all of the storms in our lives, the Lord, the Almighty One, is right there in the boat with you. When we cry out "do you not care that we are perishing?” He responds, showing us that He has been right their with us through it all.

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448. Fr. Ryan Homily - Judgement and Mercy

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:16:38 -0400

The Lord sits in heaven on the judgement seat, but from there He extends an overflow of mercy to us. It is not judgement or mercy, but both, together. We never graduate from the prayer "Lord Have Mercy," but pray it sincerely each day, that the Lord in His kindness, knowing our faults and failings, lavishes His mercy upon us.

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447. The Big Reveal Podcast with Fr. Ryan and Stephanie

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Fr. Ryan Mann sits down with Director of Music Ministry Stephanie Baka to discuss The Big Reveal. In 2025, St. Basil the Great Church will go through an update to refresh and renew the Church building. This update has been covered in prayer by many, and Fr. Ryan and Stephanie discuss the changes to the Church and more about Stephanie's story.

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446. Fr. Ryan Welcomes Joe Mannarino - Director of Youth Ministry

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Fr. Ryan welcomes Joe Mannariono as our new Director of Youth Ministry as Erin Prokop moves on from St. Basil. In this interview, we get to know Joe, his story, and how he ended up here with us at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio.

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445. Fr. Ryan Homily - God Reveals Himself

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:25:37 -0400

The creation story is foundational to our understanding of who we are as children of God. Fr. Ryan walks us through the creation story line by line so that we might understand what the Father is telling us about who we are to Him.

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444. Reflections on Fatherhood

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:58:00 -0400

Fr. Ryan Mann is joined by his parochial vicar Fr. Liptak as they discuss their 10 and 1 year anniversaries of priesthood, respectively. Their share how the Lord has worked in their hearts and taught them to be fathers for their flock.

Restore the Glory Podcast from the John Paul II Healing Center: https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/

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443. Fr. Ryan Homily - Sharing Life Together

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:11:46 -0400

The first disciples were apprentices and lived with their master. They learned the trade, and mimicked the master's life. Through the Eucharist, Jesus calls us too to live with Him and share every aspect of life, the joyful and sorrowful mysteries, with Him as we live in communion with Him.

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442. Fr. Ryan Homily - What Are You Immersed In?

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:44:55 -0400

There is a difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone. Throughout Salvation History, God has given us opportunities to know Him more and more. Jesus came into this world, vulnerability, that we might be able to be so close to Him that we might immerse ourselves in His very Life.

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441. Fr. Ryan Welcomes Cari Reagan - Digital Ministries Coordinator

Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Fr. Ryan welcomes Cari Reagan as our new Digital Ministries Coordinator as Lisa López moves on from St. Basil. In this interview, we get to know Cari, her story, and how she ended up here with us at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio.

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440. First Communion Homily - Fed by Love

Fri, 24 May 2024 16:29:39 -0400

We need food to sustain us and keep us from getting hangry. However, we need the Bread of Life to feed us so that we can live lives of love, joy, and peace. Fr. Ryan preached this Homily at the 2024 First Communion Masses.

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439. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit

Mon, 20 May 2024 11:45:52 -0400

As we celebrate the birthday of the Church this Pentecost, the living organism that we are called to be a part of, we are reminded that being a Christian is a transformation. The Holy Spirit animates us changes us to become another Jesus in this world.

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438. Fr. Ryan Homily - Living With Jesus All Day Long

Mon, 13 May 2024 13:38:15 -0400

Jesus enters the world through a woman and exits through the Ascension. Like Mary, we are called to be Christ bearers bringing Jesus into the world.

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437. Fr. Ryan's Recap - France Pilgrimage 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:11:57 -0400

In this lively episode, Father Ryan shares stories from St. Basil's unforgettable parish pilgrimage in France. Tune in for a lighthearted blend of adventure and spirituality as his journey unfolds in vivid detail.

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436. Fr. Ryan Homily - More Than a Slogan

Mon, 06 May 2024 11:22:18 -0400

"God loves you" goes beyond a simplistic slogan; it embodies a transformative reality. God's love has the profound ability to unlock our hearts, awakening us to deeper truths and potentials within the complexities of life. Lord, will you love me here?

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What part of you needs a lot of love today?

Where in your life do you feel the need to be really cared for?

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435. The Way of Imperfection - w/ Jen Ricard

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Why are we tempted to boast about our successes and hide our failures? Based on the book "The Way of Imperfection," Jen Ricard, TOB Executive Director, provides insights and encouragement for descending into the heart of our own poverty to discover God's unconditional love and mercy.

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434. Fr. Ryan Homily - Particulars Matter

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:32:17 -0400

We experience the fullness of the good news of Jesus through our participation in Mass. In this sacred gathering, Jesus connects with us in a unique and meaningful way, infusing our lives with His presence, particularly through the Sacramental Life of the Church.

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433. Deacon Dave Homily - Thank You for Your Ministry

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Our hearts brim with appreciation as Deacon Dave gives his farewell homily. Thank you for your ministry and years of guiding us with unwavering devotion and grace.

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432. Fr. Ryan Homily - Divine Mercy Revealed

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:31:57 -0400

On Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the profound grace of receiving mercy. This feast reminds us of the transformative power of God's mercy in our lives, as we seek forgiveness and reconciliation with Him. We, too, are called to extend this same compassion and forgiveness to others in our lives.

Reflection Questions:

Who has shown you mercy when you needed it most?
Who is the Lord asking you to have mercy on?

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431. What We Can Learn From the Total Solar Eclipse w/ Fr. Ryan & Lisa López

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:26 -0400

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Cleveland, Ohio, will be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. Tune in as we explore the intersection of faith and science, delving into the rich symbolism and theological insights that emerge when Catholicism encounters the wonders of the universe.

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430. Fr. Ryan Easter Sunday Homily - Christ Our Hope

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:07:33 -0400

God became one of us, died as one of us, and rose as one of us. His resurrection assures us that no matter the depths of suffering or adversity we face, there is always the promise of new life and the assurance of His abiding presence. Hallelujah.

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429. Fr. Ryan Good Friday Homily - A Person, Not a Value, Hangs on the Cross

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:45:22 -0400

Trust in the crucified One, Jesus.

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428. Fr. Ryan Holy Thursday Homily - The Redeemer Is Still Redeeming

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:28:55 -0400

Surrendering brings a flood of God's redeeming love.

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427. Fr. Ryan Homily - He Enters Your ‘Why?'

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:43:23 -0400

"My God, my God, why...," Jesus takes on our "why" so that the places in our heart experiencing pain and suffering may be joined to Him. This Holy Week, let us dive into our human experience by asking "why" so that we may enter into the depths of utter holiness with God.

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426. Joy Comes From Knowing How You're Made - Fr. Ryan Talk

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Fr. Ryan gave a talk to principals from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland on March 13, 2024.

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425. Fr. Ryan Homily - Death Has No Power Over Us

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:40:24 -0400

The story of Lazarus in the Gospel reminds us that death has no power over us - instead, Jesus has power over death. In Jesus, there is a life stronger than death.

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424. Fr. Ryan Check-In - Keepin' Up With the Lenten Challenge?

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:01:10 -0400

Don't let your Bible gather dust like your treadmill, friends! How's Fr. Ryan's and Fr. Jeff's challenge to read the Gospels going on your end? A bit behind? Fear not. We're here to help you get through at least the Gospel of Mark before Easter! That's only 1 chapter a day (and you can take the weekends off!) Check out a great Bible resource: https://honlam.org/rsvce/index.html

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423. Fr. Ryan Homily - Come and Find the One Who Can Satisfy

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:20:08 -0500

Our past mistakes, brokenness, and weaknesses do not disqualify us from God's love. The story of the Samaritan woman at the well is an example of Jesus speaking into her past with reverence, compassion, and love in order to draw her into His healing and transformative powers.

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