Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

How Will This Week Be Holy? | Palm Sunday Reflection with Fr. Meyer

Welcome to Rise Up and Happy Holy Week! In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to set this week apart—to truly make it holy. What will you eat? What will you wear? What will you listen to? Everything can be consecrated, sanctified, and made different for the Lord.
 
This is not just another week—it’s the holiest week of the year. Dive in with us as we begin this sacred journey to the cross and resurrection.
 
🕊️ Enter in. Be transformed. Live this Holy Week like never before.
 
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What If You Knew Someone Who Could Raise the Dead? | Rise Up Day 39

What would you do if you knew someone who could raise people from the dead? In today’s Rise Up reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer unpacks the power of resurrection through the story of Lazarus—and a surprising Gospel parallel found in the classic tale of Snow White. Discover the hope and promise of new life in Christ, the Prince who will come again. He has the power to raise the dead—and He will. Are you ready? Watch now and be inspired to live in the light of the resurrection!

Go Back to Where You First Met Jesus | Rise Up Reflection Day 38

In this powerful Holy Week reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer invites us to return—spiritually or physically—to the place where we first encountered the love of God. Just as Jesus returned to the Jordan, where He was baptized and heard the voice of the Father, we too are called to revisit the wellsprings of grace in our own lives. Where did you first fall in love with the Gospel? Go back. Remain. Be renewed.
 
📖 Gospel: John 10:31–42
🙏 Let God remind you today: “You are my beloved child, in whom I am well pleased.”
 
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Why Did Jesus Die That Way? | The Meaning Behind the Crucifix | Rise Up Day 37

Why do we wear crucifixes? What if Jesus had died by stoning or another form of execution? In this powerful reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explores why Jesus’ death on the cross matters—and how His outstretched arms reveal the kind of love we’re called to live.
“This is my body, given up for you.” Those aren’t just Jesus’ words—they’re meant to become ours too.
💬 How is God calling you to love today?

What Does God Want to Set You Free From? | Rise Up Day 36 with Fr. Meyer

Are you living in freedom—or are you a slave to something unseen? In today’s Rise Up, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explores Jesus’ powerful words in John 8: “Everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin… but if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
 
From Exodus 90 to the daily battles we face in Lent and life, this reflection reminds us that God made us for freedom. Whatever chains you’re carrying—whether it’s technology, food, comparison, or sin—Jesus wants to break them. Don’t give up. The promised land is real. Freedom is possible. And you are not alone.
 
📖 Scripture: John 8:31-42
💪 Challenge: What do you need to be set free from today?

Who Are You Looking At at Mass? (John 8 Reflection) | Rise Up Day 35

Welcome to Rise Up with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. In today’s powerful Lenten reflection on John 8:21–30, we’re reminded of Jesus’ words: “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM.”
What happened once on Calvary happens again at every Mass—the Body and Blood of Christ are lifted up for us to behold. Do we recognize Him? Do we believe He is truly present?
Let this be a wake-up call to see Jesus in the Eucharist, to realize He is, and to never take for granted the moment the Son of Man is lifted before our eyes.
🙏 Watch now, be transformed, and Rise Up.
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The Religiosity of Jesus & The Blueprint for Love: A Homily on Marriage and Faith | Homily 3.23.25

In this powerful Third Sunday of Lent homily, we explore how the deeply religious life of Jesus isn’t just a historical detail—it’s a model for how we are called to live and love today. Drawing connections between the faith practices of Jesus and the foundation of healthy marriages, Fr. Jonathan reflects on how prayer, sacrifice, celebration, and commitment are essential to both our relationship with God and with one another. Whether you’re married, discerning, divorced, or widowed, this message offers insight, healing, and inspiration to see your vocation through the lens of Jesus’ deep, sacrificial love. Discover how the Church’s traditions and the Theology of the Body come alive in the everyday joys and trials of relationship.

Are You an Original or a Photocopy? | Rise Up Day 34 with Fr. Meyer

God created you to be an original—not a photocopy.
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on John 8 where Jesus, the Light of the World, calls us out of darkness and into the fullness of who we are created to be. Highlighting the powerful witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who used his gifts to glorify God through technology, Fr. Meyer challenges us to embrace our unique identity and live boldly for Christ.
“Don’t walk in darkness. Don’t be a photocopy. Live in the light. Be original. Be a saint.”
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Are You the Woman Caught in Adultery? | Rise Up Day 33 with Fr. Meyer

Have you ever felt unworthy of forgiveness? In this powerful Sunday reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to see ourselves in the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8). Her shame, her encounter with Jesus, and His words—“Neither do I condemn you”—speak directly to our hearts. No matter your past, Jesus offers mercy, not condemnation.
 
This is Liberation Sunday—a chance to finally let go of shame and receive the healing only Christ can give.
 
🙏 “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.”
 
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Where Do You See the Face of Jesus? | Passiontide Reflections | Rise Up Day 32

As the Church enters Passiontide, statues and crucifixes are veiled — not because they’re bad, but because they are so good. In this Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to consider where we truly see Jesus. If His image is covered, can we still recognize Him in our neighbor, in the Eucharist, in the hidden moments of daily life? Let this time of veiling open your eyes to the presence of Christ in new and deeper ways.
 
🙏 “Lord, open my eyes. I want to see.”
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