SJBExcelsior Podcast

The Ascension of the Lord

Father speaks about what was deemed unattainable is now made possible by following Christ.

The Peace of Christ

Father Carlson speaks about inviting God into our lives to allow him to give us peace and love.

The New Commandment

Father Carlson speaks about trusting in the Lord even until the end of time. 

The Good Shepherd

Father Carlson speaks about Project Rachel. 

An Agape Meal

Father Carlson talks about the Agape Meal for the First Holy Communion students and Jesus' request of Peter.

Rejoicing In Jesus

Father Carlson talks about rejoicing in Jesus. Being prepared to meet Jesus in heaven by taking necessary steps so as not fear meeting him but rejoicing in seeing Him.

Come Follow Me

Father Carlson shares a personal story of driving through a storm which parallels Jesus' invitation to each one of us to follow him and he will lead us home.

Forgiving Others

Father Carlson's shares a story of one families extraordinary act of forgiveness and how we too can be instruments of forgiveness towards others.

The Prodigal Son

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

This weekend we heard a well-known parable – The Prodigal Son. While many relate to one son more than the other, a constant is the love of the father for his sons – this is how God loves us. God is always there, ready to welcome us back and offering His love wherever we are in life.

True Repentance

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

What is repentance? Is it just feeling bad about the things we’ve done wrong? We may feel shame or sadness for our sins, but true repentance changes your heart. It causes you to look at your past sins and be appalled – to never want to commit them again.

How can we each have truly repentant hearts, deeper conversions of our hearts this Lent?