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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.
 
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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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Faith is a Daily Choice | Take Up Your Cross & Follow Christ | Rise Up - Day 2

Being a Christian isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a daily choice. ✝️
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer unpacks Jesus’ words from Luke 9:23:“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Lent isn’t just about what we chose on Day 1—it’s about choosing daily to grow in faith, sacrifice, and love. Whether it’s prayer, scripture, fasting, or service, our walk with Christ requires daily commitment.
What daily habit is God calling you to? Let’s pray for the grace to carry our cross each day and become the saints we are called to be.
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What’s Your Lenten Dream? | Rise Up - Day 1

What dream do you have for this Lent? 🌿✝️
 
Lent is a new beginning—a time for conversion, repentance, and renewal. In this first Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to ask:
🔹 Where is God calling me to be?
🔹 What do I need to remove from my life?
🔹 What do I need to add to my life?
 
As we receive ashes on our foreheads, let’s remember that we have been claimed for Christ—at our baptism, confirmation, and one day, at our final anointing. Let’s use these 40 days to grow into the saints God is calling us to be.
 
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The Power of True Forgiveness | Sunday Homily 2.23.25 | Fr. John Hollowell

In this Sunday’s homily, Fr. Hollowell reflects on Jesus’ call to forgive and what true Christian forgiveness looks like. Drawing from the wisdom of Dietrich von Hildebrand, he explores the two extremes that can hinder real forgiveness—harboring hatred or simply burying the hurt without addressing it. True reconciliation, especially within our closest relationships, requires not only an inward act of forgiveness but also honest conversation and repentance. Join us as we reflect on Jesus’ words: “Forgive, and you will be forgiven” and pray for healing in our relationships.

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? What If We Have It Wrong? | E6 Catholic Men’s Conference 2025

Fr. Meyer challenges us to confront a fundamental question: “Who do you say that I am?” In this powerful homily from the E6 Catholic Men’s Conference, he shares his personal reflections on how many of us may have misunderstood Jesus, particularly in the context of our Catholic faith. He explores the differences between Catholic and Protestant views of Jesus and encourages men to reexamine their faith practices, from fasting to prayer, and align their lives more closely with how Jesus lived. This homily is a call to rediscover the fullness of our faith and to live as true disciples of Christ.
Watch now for an inspiring reflection on who Jesus is and how we are called to respond.
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Prepare for Lent: What Needs to Change in Your Life? | Alive with Fr. Meyer

Lent is almost here! How is God calling you to change? In this episode of Alive, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to reflect on the fruits of our lives—are they good or rotten? As we prepare for Ash Wednesday, let’s examine our words, actions, and thoughts to grow closer to Christ.
 
🌿 Every tree is known by its fruit. 🌿
 
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Gospel Discussion Questions:
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time -Luke 6:39-45
What is the Good News in this Gospel? 
In what way can you relate to this passage?
How easy is it to judge your neighbor?
Have you ever been in a situation where you have been judged by another? How did it feel? 
What does it take to remove a plank or a beam from our own eyes?
Why do we always seem to notice others’ faults prior to our own?
A tree is known by its fruit-what fruit are you bearing?
Who is someone that you know that bears good fruit, how do they nurture their tree?
 

Radical Love: Living the Gospel in a World That Rejects It | ALIVE (7th Sunday of Ordinary Time)

Welcome to ALIVE, our weekly video series designed to prepare your heart for Sunday Mass!
This week, as we reflect on the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus calls us to something truly radical—love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you. In a world filled with division and resentment, this message is more challenging than ever.
What would your life look like if you truly embraced this call? What anger or bitterness do you need to surrender to live as Jesus teaches?
🔥 Take action this week:
✅ Reflect on Luke’s Gospel passage.
✅ Spend time in Adoration.
✅ Make a list of those who have hurt you and pray for them.
✅ Engage in our discussion questions below.
Let’s dive into the Word and allow it to transform us! Drop your thoughts in the comments—how is God speaking to you this week? 🙏 #SundayGospel #RadicalLove #CatholicFaith
 
Gospel Discussion Questions:
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time -Luke 6:27-38
What is the Good News in this Gospel? 
In what way can you relate to this passage?
This passage is radical, but transformative; how does it contrast with modern society?
If Christians took this passage seriously, how would our world change?
What are some practical ways that this passage can be put into practice?
Is there one word that can be used to summarize this entire passage?
Who is an enemy to you?  Whom are you an enemy to?
Who do you need to forgive?