Faithful & Authentic: The All Saints Parish Podcast

Alive 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Humility: We Are Unprofitable Servants

Welcome to Alive with Fr. Jonathan Meyer for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 17:5-10). In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that we are “unprofitable servants.” Fr. Meyer reflects on the humility this truth calls us to embrace — recognizing that no matter our works or merits, we cannot repay what God has given us in His Son.
 
Through the words of Psalm 116, “How can I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? I will take up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,” we discover that the only response is to give ourselves fully back to Him .
 
🙏 Join us this week to reflect, discuss, and grow in faith. Small group discussion questions are included to help you dive deeper into the Gospel.
 
Gospel Discussion Questions:27th  Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Luke 17:5-10What is the basic story or content?What is the good news in this passage?How can faith be increased?What is the size of a mustard seed?  Size does not matter- but what is on the inside does- how is this true?How can we be better servants to others?How does Jesus serve us?Is obedience easy or hard?What are commands that God has given us?

Eucharist, the Most Holy Trinity, and the Call to Holiness | Fr. Jonathan Meyer 6.15.25

In this closing homily from the Intense Youth Conference 2025, celebrated on Trinity Sunday, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the mystery of the Trinity, the power of the Eucharist, and the universal call to holiness.
 
Drawing on the example of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Fr. Meyer reminds us that Jesus is our truest friend and that the Eucharist is our highway to heaven. He challenges young people — and all of us — to seek Christ daily, surrender our lives to Him, and live in communion with God and one another.
 
🙏 Be inspired to deepen your love for the Eucharist, embrace the Trinity’s love, and live your call to holiness.

Is Social Media Controlling You? | Lindsey Shrock | Intense Youth Conference 2025

At the Intense Youth Conference 2025, speaker Lindsey Shrock challenges young people to take an honest look at their relationship with social media.
 
Through humor, relatable stories, and powerful insights, she unpacks the three signs that social media may be controlling us instead of us controlling it:
1️⃣ The inability to stop scrolling
2️⃣ Finding our worth in likes and followers
3️⃣ Comparing our reality to someone else’s highlight reel
 
Lindsey then offers practical tools to break free: filtering what we consume, putting God first, and choosing real-life connections over digital ones. Her message is a timely reminder that Christ calls us to live unfiltered, authentic lives rooted in Him — not in algorithms.
 
🙏 Key takeaway: Social media can be a tool for good, but it should never replace our identity in Christ or our call to holiness.

Men, Lift Your Hands in Prayer — Not Anger | Fr. Jonathan Meyer Homily 9.21.25

In this Sunday’s homily, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on St. Paul’s urgent call: “In every place, the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument” (1 Tim 2:8).
We live in a world filled with violence, division, and fatherlessness. The solution is not more anger, fighting, or shouting — it’s prayer. Men are called to lead with faith, humility, and hands raised to God, becoming witnesses of Christ’s peace in a broken world.
🙏 Take time this week to ask yourself:Am I responding to problems with anger or with prayer?Where is God asking me to lift my hands in intercession?How can I model prayer and peace for those around me?
Be challenged. Be inspired. And most importantly — be a saint.

ALIVE | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – The Marshmallow Test and Eternal Joy

In this week’s ALIVE reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer connects the famous Stanford Marshmallow Test with the Gospel parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Our culture often chases instant gratification — comfort, pleasure, and quick fixes. But Jesus reminds us that true fulfillment comes through patience, sacrifice, and the hope of eternal life.
🙏 How are you practicing delayed gratification in your faith and daily choices?
✨ Are you able to wait, to resist the “quick wins,” and to trust that God’s greater joy is worth it?
Take a moment to reflect and pray with this week’s Gospel, and let the Lord guide you to the lasting joy of heaven.
Be a saint. Live ALIVE.
 
Gospel Discussion Questions:
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Luke 16:19-31
What is the basic story or content?
What is the good news in this passage?
What is the significance of dressing in purple?
What does the bosom of Abraham symbolize?
Where is the rich man?
What does this Gospel say about people who suffer, have sickness, or struggle?
Can someone get out of Hell?
Why do people not listen?
Who have you listened to – who has helped you to live the faith?
Who do you know that does care for those who struggle and live on the fringes?
 

Movie Review: Triumph of the Heart | Fr. Jonathan Meyer on St. Maximilian Kolbe

Fr. Jonathan Meyer shares his reflections after watching the powerful new film Triumph of the Heart, which brings to life the heroic sacrifice of St. Maximilian Kolbe.
 
This moving review explores the artistry of the film, its portrayal of Kolbe’s final 14 days in Auschwitz, and the deeper spiritual truths it invites us to consider — suffering, sacrifice, forgiveness, fraternity, and triumph in Christ.
 
🙏 Join Fr. Meyer as he highlights moments that deeply impacted him, from Kolbe’s fatherly care for fellow prisoners to the haunting yet hopeful witness of their prayers, songs, and solidarity in the starvation bunker.
 
If you haven’t seen Triumph of the Heart, this reflection will prepare your heart to encounter not just a story of history, but a witness of faith, love, and victory over hate.

ALIVE | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Who Is Your Master?

In this week’s ALIVE reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer dives into the Gospel reminder: “You cannot serve two masters.”
 
Each of us has to answer the powerful question: Who am I serving? Is it Christ… or the things that steal my time, joy, and energy?
 
Fr. Meyer invites us to reject sin, lies, and the world — and instead choose the one true Master who loves us first: Jesus Christ.
 
🙏 Take time today to reflect, pray, and talk with others about who or what is guiding your life.
☕ Use the discussion questions below in your small group or over coffee with a friend.
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Be a saint. Live ALIVE.
 
Gospel Discussion Questions:
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Luke 16:1-13
What is the basic story or content? What is the good news in this passage? What is a steward? How have you seen in your life that people who are trustworthy with small matters are trustworthy with greater ones? Have you ever had two conflicting masters- explain? Have you ever had to cover your tracks? What does the word prudent mean?
 

Charlie Kirk: A Catholic Response | Truth, Love, and Courage in a Broken World | Fr. Jonathan Meyer

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, Fr. Meyer reflects on his witness to truth and courage in a world filled with confusion and violence. Like John the Baptist and the martyrs before him, Charlie spoke boldly about life, marriage, and the dignity of every human person — and he paid the ultimate price.
 
This homily calls us as Catholics to engage the world not with silence or fear, but with love rooted in truth, compassion, and conviction. We are reminded of Jesus’ words: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27–28).
 
🙏 Pray for Charlie’s family, for all victims of violence, and for courage to live out the Gospel without fear.

Does Your Phone Possess You? | Renouncing What Holds Us Back | Sunday Homily 9.7.24

Jesus tells us: “Anyone who does not renounce all of his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) That can sound overwhelming — but what if we started with just one possession?
 
In this homily, Fr. Meyer challenges us to look at our phones not as harmless tools, but as devices that can easily enslave us if left unchecked. Drawing from the newly canonized St. Carlo Acutis, who used technology wisely while living a life rooted in the Eucharist, we’re invited to ask: Do I own my phone, or does it own me?
 
📖 Gospel Reference: Luke 14:25–33
🙏 “We will not be possessed by our possessions, but live as sons and daughters of God.”

Charlie Kirk: A Catholic Response | Laying Down Our Lives | Fr. John Hollowell

On the anniversary of September 11th, Fr. Hollowell reflects on the desire many young people feel to respond to evil and tragedy — whether through military service, police, firefighting, or priesthood. The Catholic Church honors the dignity of those who lay down their lives to protect others, while also reminding us to pray even for our enemies.
 
This homily offers a Catholic response to cultural voices like Charlie Kirk, grounding the conversation in the Gospel call to sacrifice, service, and discernment of God’s will.
 
📖 “This is my body, given up for you. Do this in memory of me.”
🙏 May we all seek how God is calling us to lay down our lives in love.