SJBExcelsior Podcast

The Merciful Father

When you go to Confession, do you feel like you’re going to the principal’s office because you’re in trouble? Or you feel like you’re going to a feast? In Confession we go to the arms of the Merciful Father, who celebrates with great joy that we are there, and who throws a feast in our honor.

The Key to Prayer

The key to prayer is to actually do it. Fr. Carlson shares two practical tips on prayer.

Citizenship in Heaven

Our true citizenship is in heaven. Are we willing to choose the Lord over the world?

The Master Gardener

Fr. Carlson uses the image of a garden to reflect on Jesus' work in our hearts.

Loving Our Enemies

We shouldn't ignore God's commands, even if they're difficult. Deacon Michael shares from his own experience how to let God in to these areas that are difficult for us.

A Solid Foundation

What truly satisfies us? We can try all we want to make the world our happiness, but it will never fulfill us. Only God can.

Put Out Into the Deep

Enter into deep relationship with Jesus.

Homily - 2.9.2025 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Light of Christ

Jesus is the light in the midst of darkness. He is always with us. In a Catholic Church, you will always see a red sanctuary candle lit by the tabernacle (except on Good Friday and Holy Saturday), which indicates that Jesus is present in the tabernacle.

Jesus' Mission

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 26, 2025

Do Whatever He Tells You

When God asks us to do something, he gives us the grace to do it.

Fr. Timothy Combs O.P.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 19, 2025