Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Did You Know Today Is the National Day of Prayer? | Rise Up Day 79

Did you know today is the National Day of Prayer?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ words:
 
“Remain in my love.”
 
What would happen if we became a nation rooted in prayer?
 
➡️ Families praying together➡️ Spouses praying together➡️ Friends praying together➡️ Children learning to pray
 
Prayer changes hearts.Prayer changes families.Prayer changes nations.
 
Today, take a moment to pray with someone.
 
Ask a friend:🙏 “How can I pray for you today?”
 
And then pray—right there in the moment.
 
Don’t be afraid.The world desperately needs prayer.
 
Let’s remain in God’s love through prayer.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #NationalDayOfPrayer #Prayer #Catholic #Faith #Jesus #Hope #Easter

What Does God Need to Prune in Your Life? | Rise Up Day 78

What pruning does God want to do in your life?
 
Jesus says:
 
“Every branch that bears fruit He prunes so that it will bear more fruit.”
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to honestly ask:
 
➡️ What in my life is not bearing fruit?➡️ What habits need to be removed?➡️ What relationships or distractions are keeping me from holiness?
 
But there’s another side to pruning…
 
Sometimes even the good things in our lives need purification so they can bear even more fruit.
 
Pruning can be painful.Growth can be difficult.But God desires life and fruitfulness for you.
 
Today, take time to reflect:
 
📝 What needs to be cut away?📝 What needs to be refined?📝 What is God trying to grow in me?
 
Do not be afraid of pruning.
 
God prunes because He loves you.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Prayer #Growth #Fruitfulness #Jesus #Easter

Do You Have True Peace? | Rise Up Day 77

Do you have peace?
 
Not the kind the world gives…Not comfort…Not distraction…Not temporary relief…
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ words:
 
“Not as the world gives do I give it to you.”
 
The world offers a false sense of peace:
 
❌ comfort❌ control❌ distraction
 
Or it tries to force peace through conflict and power.
 
But the peace of Christ is different.
 
It comes through:
 
➡️ surrender➡️ trust➡️ self-gift➡️ placing your life in His hands
 
So ask yourself:
 
Where in my life is there not peace?
 
And more importantly:
 
What do I need to surrender to receive it?
 
Jesus wants to give you real, lasting peace.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Peace #Faith #Trust #Prayer #Hope #Easter

What Do You Need to Be Taught? | Rise Up Day 76

What do you need to be taught?
 
What are you still curious about?What do you not understand?Where do you feel unsure in your faith or your life?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ promise:
 
“The Holy Spirit… will teach you everything.”
 
The question is:
 
Are we open to being taught?
 
The Holy Spirit teaches us in many ways:
 
➡️ through Scripture➡️ through pastors and teachers➡️ through study➡️ through life experience
 
And sometimes, what we need to learn isn’t just knowledge…
 
It’s:
 
✨ sacrifice✨ trust✨ surrender✨ love
 
Today, take a moment to name it:
 
What do I need to be taught right now?
 
Then pray:
 
Come, Holy Spirit.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #HolySpirit #Faith #Prayer #Growth #Discipleship #Easter

What Is Troubling You? | Rise Up Day 75

What is troubling you?
Take a moment… and name it.
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ words:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
Whatever you are carrying right now:
➡️ stress➡️ anxiety➡️ fear➡️ uncertainty
God is bigger.
God is bigger than your troubles.
Today, bring it to Him:
🙏 Bring it to Mass🙏 Bring it to Adoration🙏 Surrender it in prayer
Let today be a day of:
✨ peace✨ trust✨ surrender
You are not alone.God is with you.And He is greater than anything you face.
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Peace #Trust #Prayer #Hope #Easter

How Do You End Your Prayers? | Rise Up Day 74

How do you end your prayers?
 
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer shares a simple and powerful way to pray:
 
Address. Thank. Ask. Close.
 
But the most important question is:
 
Whose name are you praying in?
 
Jesus tells us:
 
“Whatever you ask in my name, I will do.”
 
When we pray in the name of Jesus, we are not just saying words—we are placing our trust in Him, in His power, and in His presence.
 
Today, take a moment to reflect:
 
➡️ Who am I speaking to when I pray?➡️ How do I end my prayers?➡️ Do I truly pray in the name of Jesus?
 
Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated.
 
Start simple.Pray with confidence.Pray in His name.
 
Happy Easter.
 
#RiseUp #Catholic #Prayer #Faith #Jesus #SpiritualLife #Easter

Do You Define Yourself by Your Work? | Rise Up Day 73

Do you define yourself by your work?
In today’s Rise Up reflection for the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of a powerful truth:
You are not your job.
Work is good.Work is holy.Work provides.
But work is not your identity.
Your true identity is this:
➡️ You are a son or daughter of God➡️ You are called to love➡️ You are made for relationship, not just productivity
St. Joseph worked to provide for Jesus and Mary—but his identity was not rooted in his work alone.
In a world that constantly tells us our worth is based on what we do…
God reminds us that our worth is based on who we are.
Take time today to reflect:
Who am I—beyond my work?
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Identity #SaintJoseph #Work #Purpose #Easter

How Can You Be a Servant Today? | Rise Up Day 72

How can you be a servant today?
Not something huge.Not something overwhelming.
Just one small act.
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reminds us of Jesus’ call to humble service:
“No slave is greater than his master.”
We are called to live like Christ—through self-gift and service.
So what is one simple way you can serve today?
➡️ Open a door➡️ Pick up trash➡️ Encourage someone➡️ Pay for someone’s coffee➡️ Help without being asked
Small acts of love change the world.
Today we also celebrate St. Pius V, a servant of the servants of God, reminding us that true greatness is found in humility.
Be a servant.Love like Jesus.Start small.
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Serve #Faith #Love #Humility #Easter #Saints

How Can We Save More and Condemn Less? | Rise Up Day 71

How can we be more about saving and less about condemning?
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer celebrates the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, who famously said:
“If you become who you are called to be, you will set the world on fire.”
And Jesus tells us:
“I did not come to condemn the world, but to save it.”
Imagine what would change if we spent less time:
❌ criticizing❌ complaining❌ judging❌ spreading negativity
And more time:
✅ encouraging✅ affirming✅ proclaiming truth✅ building others up✅ sharing the joy of Jesus Christ
Today, choose to be the one who lifts others up.
Be the encourager.Be the light.Be the saint God created you to be.
Set the world on fire—with love, joy, and truth.
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #SaintCatherineOfSiena #Joy #Hope #Jesus #Easter

Have You Been Listening? | Rise Up Day 70

Have you been listening?
Not just hearing noise…Not just going through the motions…
But truly listening to the voice of Jesus?
In today’s Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the words of Christ:
“My sheep hear my voice.”
The question is:
Do we only hear… or do we listen and respond?
The Blessed Virgin Mary gives us her final recorded words in Scripture:
“Do whatever He tells you.”
To follow Jesus, we must:
➡️ Listen to His voice➡️ Trust His guidance➡️ Act on what He says
What would help you listen better today?
Less noise?Less phone time?More silence?More prayer?More Scripture?
The Good Shepherd is speaking.
Are you listening?
Happy Easter.
#RiseUp #Catholic #Faith #Prayer #Jesus #GoodShepherd #Mary #Easter