Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Where Have You Encountered the Presence of God? | Rise Up Day 89

Where have you encountered the presence of God?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on the places, people, and moments where God became deeply real to us.
 
The presence of Jesus matters.
 
From Bethlehem…to the Cross…to the empty tomb…to the Eucharist…God continually makes Himself present to us.
 
Today, take time to reflect:
 
➡️ Where have I encountered God’s presence?➡️ Who helped lead me there?➡️ What did that experience feel like?
 
Maybe it was:✝️ at Mass🙏 in Adoration📖 while praying Scripture🌄 in nature❤️ through another person
 
God desires to be close to you.
 
As we continue praying the Pentecost Novena, let us ask for a deeper awareness of His presence in our lives.
 
Come Holy Spirit.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Prayer #HolySpirit #Eucharist #Jesus #Pentecost

Do You Believe God Really Loves You? | Rise Up Day 88

Do you really believe that God loves you?
 
Not just the world.Not just the Church.You.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ words:
 
“The Father himself loves you.”
 
God sees:➡️ your heart➡️ your wounds➡️ your struggles➡️ your fears➡️ your shame
 
And He still loves you completely.
 
Right now.
 
You are not forgotten.You are not invisible.You are not alone.
 
Jesus says:
 
“Remain in my love.”
 
Today, take a moment to slow down and receive that truth:
 
God loves you personally and deeply.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #GodLovesYou #Prayer #Hope #Jesus #Easter

Will Your Grief Become Joy? | Rise Up Day 87

What is a time in your life that you experienced grief?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that grief is not only about death.
 
Grief can come from:➡️ broken relationships➡️ losing a job➡️ disappointment➡️ betrayal➡️ regret➡️ life changes
 
Jesus says in today’s Gospel:
 
“Your grief will become joy.”
 
But healing often requires us to walk through the grieving process:💔 shock💔 denial💔 bargaining💔 anger💔 depression💔 acceptance
 
Maybe there are wounds in your life you are still grieving.
 
Maybe someone you know feels stuck in grief right now.
 
Today, ask the Holy Spirit to bring healing, hope, and peace.
 
And as the Pentecost Novena begins, let us pray for the grace to trust that God can bring joy even out of sorrow.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Healing #Hope #Prayer #Jesus #Pentecost

Have You Ever Felt Unwanted? | Rise Up Day 86

Have you ever felt:➡️ unwanted➡️ unseen➡️ unheard➡️ not chosen
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Feast of Saint Matthias—the apostle chosen to replace Judas.
 
What must it have felt like to be overlooked at first?
 
So many of us know that feeling:💔 being left out💔 not picked💔 feeling forgotten
 
But Saint Matthias reminds us of something powerful:
 
God sees you.God knows you.God calls you by name.
 
You are not forgotten.You are not abandoned.You are loved.
 
Today, if you feel unseen or unwanted, draw close to Saint Matthias and remember:
 
God still chooses you.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Hope #Jesus #SaintMatthias #Prayer #Easter

What Has God Not Revealed to You Yet? | Rise Up Day 85

What has God not revealed to you yet?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that God unfolds His plan for our lives little by little.
 
Jesus says:
 
“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.”
 
So often, if we had seen the whole plan too early, it would have overwhelmed us.
 
But God is patient.God is faithful.And God is not finished with your story.
 
There is still more ahead:➡️ more grace➡️ more growth➡️ more healing➡️ more purpose
 
Do not give up on the dreams God has placed in your heart.
 
He has a plan for you far beyond what you can currently imagine.
 
Trust Him.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Hope #Trust #Prayer #Jesus #Easter

What Unanswered Prayers Became Blessings? | Rise Up Day 84

What unanswered prayers have actually become blessings in your life?
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the reality that sometimes God says “no” because He sees something greater ahead.
The apostles didn’t want Jesus to leave.But because He ascended, the Holy Spirit came.
Sometimes what we desperately want is not what we truly need.
Looking back, many of us can now say:
➡️ “Thank God that relationship ended.”➡️ “Thank God that door closed.”➡️ “Thank God that plan changed.”
God does not always give us what we want.
But He always desires what is best for us.
Today, take time to reflect:
📝 What prayers am I thankful God didn’t answer?📝 Where has God’s “no” become a blessing?
Sometimes unanswered prayers are actually signs of God’s love and protection.
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Prayer #Trust #Hope #Jesus #Easter

What Are You Afraid of in the Future? | Rise Up Day 83

What is something in the future that you’re afraid of?
 
Jesus warns us in today’s Gospel that trials will come.
 
There will be:➡️ suffering➡️ uncertainty➡️ sickness➡️ hardships
 
But as Christians, we live with hope.
 
Why?
 
Because we know how the story ends.
 
✝️ The Cross is not the end.🌅 The empty tomb is.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on eternity, even when difficult seasons are ahead.
 
Whatever trial you are facing or fearing:
 
God is already there.
 
Keep moving forward.Keep trusting.Keep your eyes on the resurrection.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Hope #Faith #Trust #Prayer #Jesus #Easter

How Will You Honor Your Mother This Mother’s Day? | Rise Up Day 82

How will you honor your mother this Mother’s Day?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer gives thanks for mothers everywhere:
 
💐 mothers💐 grandmothers💐 godmothers💐 spiritual mothers💐 teachers, catechists, and mentors
 
Thank you for your love, sacrifice, faith, and witness.
 
Jesus says in today’s Gospel:
 
“If you love me, keep my commandments.”
 
How true that is of our mothers too.
 
So many of the lessons our moms taught us as children:➡️ pray➡️ forgive➡️ go to church➡️ love your family➡️ do what is right
 
…we now realize were gifts that shaped who we are today.
 
Today, take time to:
 
❤️ thank your mom❤️ pray for your mom❤️ honor Our Lady❤️ ask healing for wounds❤️ pray for women carrying the cross of infertility
 
And never underestimate the power of a faithful mother.
 
Happy Mother’s Day.
 
Ave Maria. Alleluia.
 
#RiseUp #MothersDay #Catholic #Faith #Motherhood #OurLady #Family #Easter

Are You Willing to Be Hated? | Rise Up Day 81

Are you willing to be hated?
 
Jesus says in today’s Gospel:
 
“If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.”
 
Following Jesus does not always mean comfort, popularity, or approval.
 
Sometimes faithfulness means:
 
➡️ standing for truth➡️ defending life➡️ protecting marriage and family➡️ obeying God instead of culture
 
And not everyone will like that.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us that Christians are called to remain faithful even when the world disagrees.
 
But we are not alone.
 
When the world rejects you, Christ remains with you.
 
That’s why prayer matters.That’s why Adoration matters.That’s why Christian community matters.
 
Stay faithful.Stay rooted in Christ.Do not be afraid.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Truth #Jesus #Prayer #Easter #ChristianLife

What Is Jesus’ Commandment? | Rise Up Day 80

What is Jesus’ commandment?
 
Jesus makes it very clear in today’s Gospel:
 
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
 
But what does that actually mean?
 
It means:
 
➡️ sacrifice➡️ self-gift➡️ surrender➡️ laying down your life for others
 
Jesus didn’t just talk about love.
 
He showed us love:
 
✝️ on the Cross🕊️ in the Eucharist🫶 by washing feet❤️ by giving everything
 
At every Mass, Jesus teaches us again how to love:
 
“This is my body given up for you.”
 
That is the model of Christian love.
 
Today, ask yourself:
 
How can I love like Jesus?
 
➡️ in my marriage➡️ in my family➡️ in my friendships➡️ in my daily life
 
Love one another as He loved us.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Love #Faith #Eucharist #Jesus #Marriage #Easter