Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Does Your Phone Possess You? | Renouncing What Holds Us Back | Sunday Homily 9.7.24

Jesus tells us: “Anyone who does not renounce all of his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) That can sound overwhelming — but what if we started with just one possession?
 
In this homily, Fr. Meyer challenges us to look at our phones not as harmless tools, but as devices that can easily enslave us if left unchecked. Drawing from the newly canonized St. Carlo Acutis, who used technology wisely while living a life rooted in the Eucharist, we’re invited to ask: Do I own my phone, or does it own me?
 
📖 Gospel Reference: Luke 14:25–33
🙏 “We will not be possessed by our possessions, but live as sons and daughters of God.”

Charlie Kirk: A Catholic Response | Laying Down Our Lives | Fr. John Hollowell

On the anniversary of September 11th, Fr. Hollowell reflects on the desire many young people feel to respond to evil and tragedy — whether through military service, police, firefighting, or priesthood. The Catholic Church honors the dignity of those who lay down their lives to protect others, while also reminding us to pray even for our enemies.
 
This homily offers a Catholic response to cultural voices like Charlie Kirk, grounding the conversation in the Gospel call to sacrifice, service, and discernment of God’s will.
 
📖 “This is my body, given up for you. Do this in memory of me.”
🙏 May we all seek how God is calling us to lay down our lives in love.

“Call No One Father?” | Becoming Who God Calls Us to Be | Sunday Homily 9.7.25

At a gas station encounter, a young man challenged Fr. Meyer with the words of Jesus: “Call no one on earth your father.” What does this really mean?
 
In this homily, we explore how Scripture must be understood in context, why St. Paul himself refers to being a spiritual father, and how there is a difference between simply having a title and truly living it.
 
We are all called “Christian” by baptism—but do we live as disciples of Jesus Christ? God isn’t finished with us yet. We can still grow into the fathers, mothers, godparents, friends, and saints He calls us to be.
 
📖 Gospel reference: Luke 14:25–33
🙏 “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy.”

Exaltation of the Cross | Finding Hope in the Empty Tomb | ALIVE! 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week on Alive, we pause to celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept 14). Fr. Meyer shares the powerful story of St. Helen discovering the true cross in 326 AD and reminds us why Christians glorify a symbol of suffering: because the cross only has meaning in light of the empty tomb.
 
Your cross, your suffering, your trials — they are real, they hurt, but they are never the end of the story. Because of the Resurrection, every cross carries hope and redemption.
 
📖 Gospel Reference: John 3:13–17 (including the beloved John 3:16)
🙏 Who do you know that needs this message of hope? Share this video with them today.
 
Gospel Discussion Questions:
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 15 :1-10
What is the basic story or content?
What is the good news in this passage?
Do you feel like the lost sheep, the found sheep, or the herd of sheep left behind?
Have you ever seen a lost sheep come home to the faith?  Did you rejoice?
Have you ever lost money, your keys, your eyeglasses- did you rejoice when you found them?
Have you ever spent time thinking about the angels rejoicing every time someone goes to confession?
When was the last time you went to confession?  Whom do you know in your circle of influence that you should bring with you?
What is one practical way you can live out this passage?

Is “Once Saved, Always Saved” in the Bible? | Catholic Teaching on Salvation & the Narrow Gate

During the Bright Parade, a conversation with non-Catholic preachers led to an important question: Does Jesus really say we don’t need to do anything because He’s already done it all?
 
In this homily, we explore what Scripture actually teaches about salvation, free will, and striving to enter through the narrow gate. St. Paul reminds us that following Christ is like running a race—something that requires effort, perseverance, and cooperation with God’s grace.
 
The Catholic Church, universal and welcoming from east to west and north to south, invites everyone to this great adventure: responding daily to God’s grace and proclaiming the Good News to the whole world.
 
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📖 Gospel reference: Luke 13:22–30

Steve Angrisano | Hearing God’s Voice in a Noisy World (2025 Intense Youth Conference)

International Catholic speaker and musician Steve Angrisano shares a powerful message from the Intense Youth Conference. In this inspiring talk, Steve reminds us how to listen for God’s voice even in the midst of life’s noise, distractions, and lies.
 
✝️ You’ll hear about:
Recognizing God’s voice above the noise of the world
The grace of confession and God’s mercy
Building holy friendships that lead us closer to Jesus
Choosing daily prayer, even just a few minutes
Living a life of faith one step at a time
 
Steve’s stories, music, and humor encourage us to trust God’s plan and walk in friendship with Christ.
 
🙏 Be inspired to “incline the ear of your heart to the Lord” and discover that you will never regret choosing a life with Him.
 
#YouthMinistry #CatholicYouthMinistry #CatholicYouthConference #CatholicTeens #PrayerLife #DailyPrayer #ListenToGod #FaithOverFear #Confession #GodsMercy

What Running a 5K Every Day Taught Me About Marriage & Faith | Sunday Homily 8.17.25

Fr. Meyer shares his year-long challenge of running a 5K every day—adding up to 1,131 miles, or 43 marathons—and the lessons it taught him about discipline, commitment, and perseverance.
 
In this Sunday’s readings, we are reminded to “persevere in running the race that lies before you.” Life, marriage, family, and faith all require daily recommitment—even when it’s difficult, inconvenient, or painful.
 
Just like running, following Christ isn’t about one big moment—it’s about the small daily steps, the willingness to sacrifice, and the perseverance to keep going. And we don’t do it alone—we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who encourage us along the way.
 
🙏 This week, ask yourself:
What race is set before me?
What daily steps do I need to take to persevere?
How can I lean on Christ and the community to keep going?
 
#SundayHomily #Catholic #Faith #Perseverance #Discipleship

What Is Your Cross? | Alive: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 14), Jesus tells us: “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
 
Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to name our particular cross—whether it’s addiction, gossip, sloth, low self-esteem, illness, financial struggles, or broken relationships—and to carry it with the help of Christ and others .
 
We cannot carry our crosses alone. Even Jesus was helped by Simon of Cyrene. We need friends, spiritual directors, counselors, and most of all the Lord to walk with us.
 
🙏 This week, take time to name your cross, own it, and bring it to Jesus. In doing so, you will grow as His disciple and become the saint God is calling you to be.
 
#Catholic #SundayHomily #CarryYourCross #Alive
 
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Gospel Discussion Questions:
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 14:25-33
What is the basic story or content?
What is the good news in this passage?
What does Jesus mean that we are to hate our parents?
What cross do you have in your life?  Are you carrying it?
Does your faith have a good foundation- who helped build that foundation?
What possessions do you have that you can give away to others?  What is stopping you?
What is one practical way you can live out this passage?

God Doesn’t Want Your Money—He Wants Your Heart | Sunday Homily 8.3.25

In this Sunday’s homily, Fr. Meyer reflects on one of the most difficult topics to preach about: money. Jesus spoke about it often—because how we use our resources reveals what (and who) we truly love.
 
But this message goes deeper than finances. Inheritance, possessions, and even our spiritual treasures can be hoarded rather than shared. God doesn’t want our money—He wants our hearts. And He calls us not just to tithe, but to live generously, freely, and faithfully, giving back from all He has entrusted to us.
 
💡 Questions for reflection:
What story does my spending tell about my faith?
Am I generous with my spiritual treasures, or do I keep them to myself?
How can I reflect God’s generosity in my daily life?
 
#CatholicHomily #SundayMass #Generosity #Stewardship #Faith

100% Issues: A Path to Healing a Divided Culture | E6 Catholic Men's Conference

We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. Every issue seems split down the middle—until we discover what I call 100% issues: causes that no one can argue against. What if the Church set its sights on ending childhood hunger in America? What if Christians became known, once again, for living lives of staggering generosity?
In this talk, I share how generosity can transform not only the Church but also the culture around us. You’ll hear stories of priests, parishes, and ordinary people who discovered the freedom of trusting God more than money and the joy of giving beyond expectations.
Generosity is not just about money—it’s about time, encouragement, praise, and creativity. When we grow in generosity, we ignite the world with hope and faith.
🙏 Challenge: Calculate how much you gave last year to Church and charity. This year, give 1% more. Each year, add 1% until you reach 10%—and watch how God blesses you in unimaginable ways.
👉Go to DynamicCatholic.com and learn how to build the Generosity Habit or dive into the Difficult Teachings of Jesus this Lent.
#Generosity #CatholicFaith #Unity #BestLentEver #DynamicCatholic