SJBExcelsior Podcast

The Resurrection changes everything.

We can ignore Jesus, mock him, scourge him, yet he still gives himself to us. This is how great His love is for us.

"Jesus came not to destroy those he found, but to seek those who were lost." —St. Augustine

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

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

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

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.

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.

Enter into deep relationship with Jesus.

Homily - 2.9.2025 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time