Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Living in the Age of the Spirit | Trinity Sunday Reflection | Alive with Fr. Meyer

Welcome to Alive, our weekly Sunday Gospel reflection series with Fr. Jonathan Meyer! In this episode—celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity—Fr. Meyer invites us to embrace the “Age of the Spirit.” He reflects on John 16:12-13 (“The Spirit of truth…will guide you to all truth”), shares a powerful personal story of God’s promptings in adoration, and shows how three simple words—“Come Holy Spirit”—can transform our everyday lives.
🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Video:• A look back at our Lent, Easter, and Pentecost novena journeys (“Come Holy Spirit, come Holy Spirit, come Holy Spirit”)• Why we now live in the era of the Holy Spirit—yet still honor the Father and adore Jesus• Key Gospel passage: “The Spirit…will not speak on his own but speak what he hears…from the Father and the Son.” (John 16:13-14)• A real-life “run and adoration” story: how stopping at a random church led to an unexpected confession encounter• Practical steps: how to pray for, listen to, and respond to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in your life
❤️ Takeaway:“Pray three words: ‘Come Holy Spirit…’ and then be ready to follow—because He’s alive, He’s real, and He wants to guide you.”
▶️ Watch More “Alive” Reflections:• Last Sunday: “Where Is There Division in Your Life?”• Next Sunday: “Finding Rest in Jesus”• Full playlist: [link to playlist]
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Where Is There Division in Your Life? | Pentecost Unity & Gratitude | Rise Up Day 50

Welcome to the final Rise Up video—Pentecost Sunday! Fr. Jonathan Meyer thanks you for pressing play all 96 days, walks us through the coming of the Holy Spirit, and challenges us to root out division in our hearts, families, and communities. Drawing on the image of the apostles in the upper room (and even a relic of the Twelve!), he contrasts Pentecost’s unity with the separation at Babel. In a year of unrest, we’re reminded that only the Spirit can heal the divisions that plague us.
🔹 Key Themes in This Video• Pentecost Celebration & Gratitude: Thanking you for joining 96 days of reflections—from Ash Wednesday through Easter to today’s feast.• Call to Support All Saints Parish: If these videos have blessed you, please consider a one-time donation at allsaintscatholic.net or Venmo @AllSaintsParish so we can continue producing Advent, Christmas, Lent, and “Alive” reflections throughout the year.• Unity vs. Division: Reflecting on the apostles—misfits who were made one by the Spirit—and contrasting that with Babel’s scattering.• A Relic of the Twelve: Handling bone fragments of Peter, James, John, and others (plus a piece of the True Cross) to show how sinners can become saints when healed by grace.• Invitation to Examine Your Own Divisions: Write down the separations in your life—within your heart, family, parish, nation—and invoke the Holy Spirit to mend them.• Final Blessing & Prayer: Fr. Meyer’s heartfelt prayer that these meditations have deepened your silence, love of Scripture, devotion to the Eucharist, and compassion for others.
❤️ Takeaway:“Come, Holy Spirit. Spend some time today writing down the things in your life that are divided, and invoke the Holy Spirit to come into them.” On this Pentecost, may God’s gift of unity transform our brokenness into communion.
▶️ Watch Earlier Rise Up Reflections:• Day 1: “What Is Your One Thing?”• Day 25: “Are You Willing?”• …• Day 49: “Where Do You Go for Rest?”
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Love in the Cross: Celebrating 16 Years of Ordination | Fr. Hollowell

Join Fr. Hollowell as he marks 16 years of priesthood with a deeply personal homily straight from his favorite altar—our very own St. Monica/St. Martin campus. In this heartfelt reflection, he:
🌟 Recounts milestone anniversary Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica (Year 4) and the Indianapolis Cathedral (Year 10) alongside Fr. Meyer
❤️ Shares how COVID-time brought his family—mom, dad, and sister Emily—to the rectory for a homemade Christmas Eve feast
🕊️ Reveals a powerful word received on retreat in Alabama: “Tell my Simon of Cyrene that his time helping me carry the cross is over,” and how meditating on the 4th Sorrowful Mystery has transformed his prayer life
✝️ Invites you into his journey of falling more deeply in love with Jesus by learning what it really means to help carry His cross
Timestamps0:00 ▶️ Welcome & Anniversary Memories1:20 ▶️ St. Peter’s Basilica & Indianapolis Cathedral Celebrations3:10 ▶️ Family, COVID, and the Rectory Christmas Feast4:45 ▶️ A Retreat Word & Simon of Cyrene Reflection7:00 ▶️ Meditating on the 4th Sorrowful Mystery9:15 ▶️ Gratitude & Prayer for Our Parish Family
🙏 If this homily blessed you, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment below sharing how you’ve experienced Christ carrying your cross. Your prayers mean the world to us!🔔 Stay connected: Subscribe for weekly homilies, reflections, and more from All Saints Parish.📱 Follow us:• Instagram: @AllSaintsParish• Facebook: facebook.com/AllSaintsCP• Website: www.allsaintsparish.org
—Fr. Hollowell and Fr. Meyer keep you in their daily prayers. Thank you for praying for them!

Where Do You Go for Rest? | Pentecost Novena Reflection

Join Fr. Jonathan Meyer on our second-to-last day of prayer as we draw near the great feast of Pentecost. In this Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer asks, “Where do you go to rest?” He points us to the Gospel image of John, the “beloved disciple,” leaning his head on Jesus’ chest—and shares the story of young Francesco of Fatima, who spent entire days resting at the tabernacle. In a hectic world, we’re invited to slow down, find a chapel (or a quiet corner at home), and experience the peace that only Christ can give.
🔹 Key Points in This Video• Anticipating tonight’s Pentecost vigil and tomorrow’s Mass—culmination of fifty days of Easter• Reflecting on John 13:23–25: “the one who had also reclined upon His chest”• The example of Francesco of Fatima: choosing to rest in the presence of the Eucharist instead of going to school• Practical “rest stops” for your soul: perpetual adoration chapels, parish churches, or a dedicated prayer space at home• An invitation to “rest your head on the chest of Jesus” through silent, consecrated prayer
❤️ Takeaway:True rest isn’t found in our to-do lists or exhaustion-fixes—it’s found in intimacy with Christ. Wherever you go to pray, lean into His presence and let Him refresh your heart.
📌 Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Reflection:Tomorrow is Pentecost! Join us for the final Rise Up video as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit.
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“Are You Willing?” | Pentecost Reflection on Peter’s ‘Yes’ | Rise Up with Fr. Meyer

Join Fr. Jonathan Meyer for today’s Rise Up reflection as we journey toward Pentecost. In this video, Fr. Meyer unpacks John 21—where Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?”—and shows how Peter’s willing “Yes” leads him to lay down his life for Christ. As we approach the coming of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Meyer challenges us: Are you willing to die to self, take up your cross daily, and serve God in the ordinary moments of life?
🔹 Key Points in This Video• Peter’s threefold affirmation (“Yes, Lord, you know that I love you”) and its link to his three denials on Good Friday• Jesus’ promise that Peter will one day “stretch out your hands” and be led where he does not want to go—foretelling Peter’s martyrdom in Rome• The question “Are you willing?” as a call to lay down our own comfort, plans, and desires for Christ’s sake• Practical examples of everyday willingness: serving family, helping neighbors, offering a listening ear, or simply buying someone a cup of coffee• A reminder that holiness is forged in small acts of self-sacrifice and radical availability: “To daily take up my cross and follow after Him.”
🕊️ Why This Matters Today:With Pentecost just days away, we are invited to deepen our “Yes”—to allow Christ’s love and the Holy Spirit’s power to transform how we live each moment. Just as Peter’s willingness led him from fisherman to “fisher of men,” our own daily “Yes” (our fiat) positions us to become saints in His Kingdom.
❤️ Takeaway:“Let it be done to me.” When we echo Mary’s fiat and Peter’s willing heart, God can work through our ordinary lives, using simple acts of service to build His Church and bring His love to those around us.
📌 Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s ReflectionAs we continue the Easter Season toward Pentecost, return for another Rise Up video—where every day brings a new invitation to say, “Yes, Lord, I am willing.”
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Living in Trust: Waiting for Christ’s Return & Embracing the Mass

In today’s homily, Fr. Hollowell walks us through two powerful lessons: first, from Acts, where the apostles ask, “When will You come back?” Jesus reminds us that the day of His return is hidden, not to keep us anxious, but to teach us to trust Him every moment of our lives. Rather than only going to confession the day before His coming, we’re invited to live now in the joy and peace that come from feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and serving others—because following Jesus is never a burden, but a path to real, present happiness.
Next, Fr. Hollowell explores the Letter to the Hebrews: Yes, Christ offered one perfect sacrifice on Calvary, but when we celebrate Mass, we’re mystically transported back to that same sacrifice—and simultaneously celebrate His resurrection and ascension. It’s not a re-crucifixion but a sacred making-present of what Christ accomplished “once for all.” Every Mass is an opportunity to stand at the foot of the cross and, in the same moment, rejoice in the empty tomb.
Join us this Sunday as we learn how trusting Jesus now—through our works of mercy and participation in the Eucharist—brings us true peace today, even as we await His glorious return.

Have You Experienced the Father’s Love? | Pentecost Novena Reflection

Join Fr. Jonathan Meyer for today’s Rise Up reflection as we draw closer to the glorious feast of Pentecost. In this video, Fr. Meyer walks us through a powerful Gospel passage and invites us to open our hearts to the perfect, Trinitarian love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Learn why silent prayer and radical availability are essential if we truly want Christ’s love—and the Holy Spirit—to dwell within us.
🔹 Key Points in This Video• Invoking the Holy Spirit during your Pentecost novena (“Come Holy Spirit, come Holy Spirit, come Holy Spirit”)• Understanding John 17:26: “I will make it known that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them.”• What it means for Christ to live in us and pour the Father’s love into our hearts• Practical tips on silent prayer: how to listen, receive, and be radically available to God’s love• A challenge to say “I receive” whenever you pray for the Holy Spirit or the Father’s love
🕊️ Why This Matters Today:As we prepare for Pentecost, it’s not enough to simply pray “Come Holy Spirit.” We need to clear away distractions, slow down in silence, and allow the Father’s perfect, Trinitarian love to penetrate our minds, hearts, and souls. In doing so, we become living tabernacles of divine love—able to share that same love with others.
❤️ Takeaway:“Allow yourself today to be loved. Allow yourself to be known.” When we open our hearts fully, Christ can dwell in us—and the love He shares with the Father can become a living reality in our lives.
📌 Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s ReflectionHappy Easter! We’ll see you tomorrow with another Rise Up video as we continue our journey through the Easter season toward Pentecost.
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48 Strong: Running a 5K Every Day for a Year (9-Month Check-In)

Hi, I’m Father Jonathan Meyer. Back on September 4th—my birthday—I made a wild commitment: to run a 5K every single day for an entire year. I call it “48 Strong,” and today I’m checking in at the nine-month mark. In this video, I share:
Why I started: I wanted to push myself physically, mentally, and spiritually—no treadmills allowed, rain or shine (or frostbite!).
Early struggles & milestones: Frostbitten ankles, subzero runs, and how I got past the “I don’t want to link my shoes” moments.
Physical wins: I’ve lost 10 pounds (from about 194 to the low 180s) and sleep better than ever.
Mental & spiritual growth: Running gives me daily time to pray, process, and offer each 5K as a sacrifice for someone else—turning pain into purpose.
Community & creation: How running with friends keeps me accountable, and why experiencing God’s world each day (from Arkansas to France) has been a blessing.
I’ve only skipped two runs (both times I was down with a virus), and I’ve learned that the hardest part is simply taking that first step. If you’re inspired to make a commitment—whether it’s a half-mile walk or your own year-long goal—this video will encourage you to start, stay consistent, and see how your body, mind, and spirit transform.
🙏 Thank you for watching. If you enjoy following this journey, please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe for future check-ins (including the big 365-day wrap-up on September 4th), and leave a comment telling me: What’s your next commitment going to be? God bless!

Feeling Like You Don’t Belong? You’re Not Alone

Have you ever felt like you just don’t fit in? Fr. Jonathan Meyer shares a powerful personal reflection and reminds us of Jesus’ words: “They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.”
When you feel out of place, it may be because you’re living the truth, set apart for something greater. You were made for more. You were made for holiness.
Let the Holy Spirit remind you that you belong to God. 🙏🔥
 
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Jesus Is Praying for You—Right Now

Did you know that Jesus is praying for you at this very moment? In today’s Pentecost Novena reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that Christ, our eternal High Priest, is constantly interceding for us before the Father. You are not alone in your struggles—Jesus is with you, fighting for you, and lifting you up in prayer. Let that truth bring you peace and hope today. 🙏🔥
 
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