Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Do You Believe Jesus Can Change Your Life? | Rise Up Day 12

The Transfiguration is real. And that means real change is possible in your life. Do you have faith that Jesus can change your habits, your relationships, your struggles? Surrender to Him today and let Him transform you.
 
🙏 What do you need to change?
 
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Who Doesn’t Like You? Here’s What Jesus Says to Do | Rise Up Day 11

Who are the people in your life that don’t like you? Who persecutes you? Who are your enemies? Jesus calls us to something radical—praying for them.
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to name those who oppose us and lift them up in prayer. Could their conversion—or even our own—be part of God’s plan?
 
Watch, reflect, and start praying today.
 
🙏 Let’s pray for our enemies.
📖 Matthew 5 – Jesus calls us to love and pray for those who hurt us.
 
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Who Do You Need to Forgive? | A Call to Freedom in Christ | Rise Up Day 10

Forgiveness is hard, but Jesus calls us to it. In today’s Gospel reflection, we are reminded: “If you bring your gift to the altar and recall that your brother has anything against you, go first and be reconciled.”
 
Is there someone in your life who has hurt you? Someone you need to forgive? Whether they receive it or not, forgiveness sets you free. Let today be the day. Surrender it to the Lord and find peace in Him.
 
Let’s pray for each other. 💙
 
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How Often Do You ASK? | Rise Up Day 9 with Fr. Meyer

Do you take time to ask God for what’s on your heart? In today’s Gospel reflection from Matthew 7, Fr. Jonathan Meyer unpacks Jesus’ invitation to Ask, Seek, and Knock (A-S-K). Too often, we hesitate to bring our personal needs to God, but He wants us to ask—because He is a good Father who desires to give us what is good.
Take a moment today to write down your prayers. What are you asking for? What are you seeking? Where are you knocking? Place them before the Lord and trust in His goodness.
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Seeking Signs: Focusing on Jesus as Our Ultimate Destination | Rise Up Day 8

In this reflection, we explore the significance of signs in our spiritual journey. Just as road signs point us toward a destination, spiritual signs are meant to lead us to a deeper relationship with Jesus. However, it’s crucial to remember that signs are not the destination themselves but guides pointing us to Christ. Let’s not become fixated on the signs but remain focused on Jesus, our ultimate end and fulfillment. Join us as we delve into understanding how to keep our eyes on Christ amidst the various signs we encounter in our faith journey.
 
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What’s Your Relationship with Daily Mass? | The Power of the Eucharist | Rise Up – Day 7

Welcome to Day 7 of Rise Up! Have you ever considered the power of daily Mass? In today’s reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer unpacks the meaning behind “Give us this day our daily bread” and how it connects to the Eucharist.
 
Just as the Israelites received manna from heaven each day in the desert, Jesus offers us the true Bread from Heaven every single day in the Holy Eucharist. Have you ever thought about what your life would look like if you started attending daily Mass—even just once a week?
 
Take the challenge. Seek the grace. Receive the Bread of Life.
 
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How Many Fingers Do You Have? | The Power of Serving Others | Rise Up – Day 6

Welcome to Day 6 of Rise Up! Today, Father Jonathan Meyer reflects on the powerful message of Matthew 25: “You did it to me.”
 
Mother Teresa taught that these five words summarize the entire Gospel. When we serve the hungry, the thirsty, the lonely, or the suffering, we are truly serving Jesus Himself. She even used a simple five-finger prayer to remind others of this truth.
 
Take a moment today to reflect—how have you already lived this Gospel message? Who is God calling you to serve today? Let’s pray for the grace to see Christ in those around us and to love Him through our actions.
 
🙏 Let’s walk this journey together! Like, comment, and subscribe for more daily reflections. See you tomorrow!
 
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Why Are You on This Journey? | The Meaning of Lent | Rise Up Day 5 with Father Jonathan Meyer

Welcome to Rise Up! Today, Father Jonathan Meyer challenges us to reflect on why we’re on this Lenten journey in the first place. What’s the purpose of these 40 days of prayer, fasting, and sacrifice? Simply put—it’s about Jesus.
In today’s Gospel (Luke 4), we see Jesus enter the desert for 40 days of fasting. As Catholics, we follow in His footsteps because that’s what He did. Our faith is deeply rooted in the life of Christ, from Lent to baptism, to prayer, and beyond.
If your Lenten journey hasn’t started the way you hoped, don’t be discouraged. Today can be day one. Jesus calls us not to be perfect, but to keep trying, to recommit, and to follow Him wholeheartedly.
So why are you on this journey? Let’s walk together, keeping our eyes on Christ.
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Are You Worthy to Follow Jesus? | The Call of Matthew | Rise Up Day 4 with Fr. Jonathan Meyer

In today’s Rise Up reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer dives into the powerful Gospel passage from Luke 5, where Jesus calls the unworthy tax collector, Matthew. Despite his broken past and sins, Matthew is chosen by Jesus, reminding us that our past does not define our future with Christ.
As we begin this Lenten season, Father Jonathan challenges us to leave behind our shame, guilt, and wounds, just like Matthew did. Jesus calls us in our brokenness, and our future with Him is full of grace and transformation.
Are you ready to walk away from your past and follow Jesus? Tune in for a message of forgiveness, renewal, and hope as we begin this Lenten journey together.
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Why Do Catholics Abstain from Meat on Fridays? | Rise Up Day 3

It’s not about eating fish—it’s about choosing simplicity, penance, and uniting with the poor. Why do Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays? Join Fr. Jonathan Meyer as he unpacks the deeper meaning behind this Lenten practice. Let’s embrace this season with the right intention! 🙏
 
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