FM: Recent Episodes
Fr. Mark Toups
Does life ever feel like a battle? If so, this message is for you. Fr. Mark helps us appreciate what life looks like when evil is meddling in it. He also gives practical solutions when we're there.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-9-2024
Best homily so far this year, especially for those who "aren't being fed" in the Catholic Church.
Here's the link to today notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-2-2024
What's the most influential lie influencing your relationship with God? Listen to find out more.
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-memorial-day-2024
Do you want more in your relationship with God? If so, what's your first step? Join us to find out!
Imagine that God wants to give you ALL of his love, ALL of his power, and ALL of his joy! Do you want that? In today's message, Fr. Mark teaches us about the Holy Spirit and how we might be ready to recieve the Holy Spirit.
Notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-05-2024
Ever feel lost? Ever been lost? There's good news. In today's message, Fr. Mark unpacks the Gospel of John and the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-21-2024
Where do you "go" with the controversial questions? Take a deep breath. Here's some encouragement.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-14-2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers encouragement and teaching regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Confession. "Peace be with you!" Be not afraid!
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-7-2024
Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation. It's as if you are there, at the Cross, with Jesus as he gives life for the world.
Dr. Al Timothy describes from a physician's perspective all that Jesus endured during the crucifixion. Recorded live at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.
Fr. Mark leads us through an intimate guided meditation. It's as if you are there, in the Upper Room, with Jesus and the Apostles.
Today, we unpack the greatest story ever told: the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This morning was moving. Enjoy the message.
Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem. A potential life-changing moment is about to be presented to you. Do you want to miss it?
Another anointed morning! Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem and appreciate how personal things were for those following Jesus. And, things get personal for us!
Perhaps one of the best homilies I've preached in the past several years. This morning was anointed. I pray the Lord speaks to you. Remember: It's never too late to start the journey.
Lent 2024 Episode 2: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how God is for us! Do you believe your best days are in front of you?!
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-25-2024
Lent 2024 Episode 1: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the reality of temptation in our lives, especially when our temptation seeks to claim our identity.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-18-2024
In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate that without saying "no" we may never be able to truly say "yes" to the Lord.
Click here for notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-11-2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark invites us on a journey this Lent, a journey guaranteed to change our lives.
See notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-4-2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers fatherly wisdom on the shadow of the death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville.
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers a vision for church restoration, as well as spiritual direction for us until we finish.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-14-2024
Christmas is more than a baby. Christmas is about a God who is searching for us. Let's celebrate being found by God.
What's the one last thing that will affect your experience on Christmas? Expectations. Today, in the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and coaching of how we can let go of expectations.
Is Confession really in the Bible? Is there any Biblical evidence to support Catholics going to Confession to a priest? Today, in the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to prepare for Christmas.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-17-2023
There's a question. There's a story. And, there's some tension. Today, in the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to navigate the reality of sin.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-10-2023
How do you feel about "empty?" Today, in the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark helps us how and why our hearts need to be empty so that Christ can be born anew in our hearts this Christmas.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-3-2023
Sometimes saying "thank you" isn't enough. But, we have to start there. In today's homily Fr. Mark takes us deep into our hearts to help us appreciate the reality of Jesus Christ.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-26-2023
How does change affect us? And, most importantly, do you believe God is leading you in the change? Today, Fr. Mark concludes week 5 of a 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn about how much the island has changed, the grief experienced in change, and how to follow God in the change.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-19-2023
How does change affect us? Most of us experience grief. Today, Fr. Mark continues week 4 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed, how change affects us all, and the reality of grief when things change.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-12-2023
How does change affect us? What's changing in your life? Today, Fr. Mark continues week 3 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed and how change affects us all.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-5-2023
Today, Fr. Mark dives deep into the local, national, and international tragedies that have affected so many with anxiety. Today, we ask "Where is God?" and "What can we do to know his presence with us?"
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-29-2023
Today, Fr. Mark continues week 2 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn that nothing can determine our identity other than God. And, we learn about the history of the pirates in Grand Isle.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-22-2023
Today, Fr. Mark starts week 1 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn how to "be where we are in life."
Here's the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-15-2023
Today is our birthday! Today is the 105th birthday of Our Lady of the Isle! In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how we can weather the storms.
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-8-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark answers the question: "Why do bad things happen to good people."
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-1-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded of the importance of forgiveness - both receiving and giving.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-20-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to the timely nature of today's Gospel. Today, we hear that: "Even though Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, Jesus never took his eyes off of Peter."
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to extraordinary circumstances which caused him to ask God "Why?" Ever asked "Why?" Join us today as we here God's response.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-6-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how familiarity with the Bible helps us hear God's voice daily.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-30-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we experience the mercy of God in the midst of our failure, amidst the "weeds" within our "wheat."
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-23-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded that adversity is part of the spiritual life. Let us rediscover perseverance.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-16-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to encourage those who are experiencing burdens in life. If that's you, if you are carrying a burden, imagine if Jesus was carrying it for you.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-9-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how the pace with which we live life influences our capacity to live with God.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-25-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to remind us that tragedy often reminds us what is most important in life.
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Using the image of "the fridge," today Fr. Mark invites us to consider whether we are living with balance.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-18-2023
In episode 5, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 5, the final teaching in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Last Supper, the Garden, and the Cross thru the lens of the New Passover, the New Covenant, and the New Lamb..
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-5
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." What is the relationship between our priorities and our relationship with God?
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-11-2023
In episode 4, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 4 in part 1. In today's teaching, look at the development of the Passover ritual from its conception to the time of Jesus.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-4
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Are you happy? What it take to live happy?
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-4-2023
In episode 3, Fr. Mark continues a new before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 3 in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Book of Exodus chapter 12. Understanding the three keys of the Passover helps us understand the Eucharist!
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-3
In episode 2, Fr. Mark continues a new before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 2 in part 1. In today's teaching, we learn that from the very beginning, all the way back in the Book of Exodus, God established it such that the offering of sacrifice is the way to worship him. What is "sacrifice" and why did God choose it as the "way" to worship?
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-2
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Imagine what your life would look like if you lived "with" and "in" God! Today Fr. Mark unpacks "how" we live influences "where" we live.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-28-2023
In episode 1, Fr. Mark introduces a new before Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 1 in part 1. In today's teaching, we learn that from the very beginning, all the way back in the Book of Exodus, God established it such that God, and God alone, determines how we worship him.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-1
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Chapter 1 of the series focuses on the Sabbath. Today is teaching 5 of 5 regarding the Sabbath. In today's teaching, we learn about how to keep the rest of Sunday holy. What do you do after Mass?
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-21-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Chapter 1 of the series focuses on the Sabbath. Today is teaching 4 of 5 regarding the Sabbath. In today's teaching, we learn about how to get the most from God as we receive the Eucharist.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-7-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Chapter 1 of the series focuses on the Sabbath. Today is teaching 3 of 5 regarding the Sabbath. In today's teaching, we learn about what how to hear God speak to us in the first part of Mass.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-30-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Chapter 1 of the series focuses on the Sabbath. Today is teaching 2 of 5 regarding the Sabbath. In today's teaching, we learn about what we can do before we get to Mass so that we get all we can out of Mass.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-23-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark introduces the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." In Part 1 of the series, Fr. Mark will unpack all that is the Sabbath. In today's teaching, we learn about God's vision for the Sabbath.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-16-2023
Happy Easter! In today's Easter message Fr. Mark reminds us that God always comes through on His promises!
In today's message on Palm Sunday, Fr. Mark concludes the Lent series entitled "Living YES by saying NO." Today, Fr. Mark teaches us about the sin of pride and the virtue of humility.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-2-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a Lent series entitled "Living YES by saying NO." Today, Fr. Mark teaches us about the reality of anger and how can we respond with God.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-26-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a new series entitled "Living YES by saying NO." Today, Fr. Mark teaches us about the sin of envy and the virtue of admiration.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-19-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a new series entitled "Living YES by saying NO." Today, Fr. Mark teaches us about the sin of lust and the virtue of chastity.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-12-2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a new series entitled "Living YES by saying NO." Today, Fr. Mark teaches us about the sin of sloth and the virtue of diligence.
In today's message, Fr. Mark introduces a new series entitled "Living YES by saying NO." Today, Fr. Mark exposes the reality of temptation and the reality of the tempter.
Today's message, just like last week's is for us all. Jesus challenges to love and forgive. How do we do that?
Today's message is for everyone ... because all have someone we need to forgive.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-12-2023.
In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how to sacrifice without becoming resentful of the sacrifice.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-05-2023.
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a new series entitled "Seasons." Today, we unpack the season of being persecuted. Today's homily challenges us to think. Perhaps one of Fr. Mark's most important homilies ever.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-29-2023.
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a new series entitled "Seasons." Today, we unpack the season of feeling lost, including what this feels like and how we are called to live during this season.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-22-2023.
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues a new series entitled "Seasons." Today, we unpack the season of waiting, including what this feels like and how we are called to live during this season.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-15-2023.
In today's message, Fr. Mark introduces a new series entitled "Seasons." Today, we unpack the season of trusting God, including what this feels like and how we are called to live during this season.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-8-2023.
What does Memorial Day and a manger have to do with Christmas?
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/christmas-homily-2022
In today's message Fr. Mark helps us find God in the midst of the hardships of life.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-18-2022.
In today's message Fr. Mark helps us deal with the curveballs of life by learning from how Mary and Joseph dealt with news of the census.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-11-2022.
In today's message Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the difference between waiting for God versus waiting with God.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-4-2022.
In today's message Fr. Mark intrigues us with three movies, the power of turkey, and a cloud.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-27-2022
Week 4 in a series entitled "What's Next?" The series will unpack four topics: (1) What is death? (2) What is Judgment Day ? (3) Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory (4) The Second Coming.
Today, Fr. Mark unpacks all that will be the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgement.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-20-2022
Fr. Mark helps us understand the difference between a "Catholic" Bible and a "Protestant" Bible. This teaching accompanies the "What's Next?" teaching series.
Notes for this teaching can be found here:https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/appendix-for-november-13-2022
Week 3 in a series entitled "What's Next?" The series will unpack four topics: (1) What is death? (2) What is Judgment Day ? (3) Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory (4) The Second Coming.
Today, Fr. Mark answers three question: (1) What is Heaven? (2) What is Hell? (3) What is Purgatory?
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-13-2022
Week 2 in a new series entitled "What's Next?" The series will unpack four topics: (1) What is death? (2) What is Judgment Day ? (3) Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory (4) The Second Coming.
Today, Fr. Mark helps us understand the reality of standing before God on the day of judgment.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-6-2022
Week 1 in a new series entitled "What's Next?" The series will unpack four topics: (1) What is death? (2) What is Judgment Day ? (3) Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory (4) The Second Coming.
Today, Fr. Mark kicks off the series and helps us understand death.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-30-2022
One of the most anointed messages that I've given in a long time. It's worth a listen.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-9-2022
What if there was a silent killer in your spiritual life? Wouldn't you want someone to tell you? Today, Fr. Mark unpacks the reality of complacency and what we can do to combat it.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-25-2022
Have you ever felt LOST? Today, Fr. Mark unpacks the good news of the parable of the Prodigal Son.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-11-2022
Today, Fr. Mark invites us to think about THE most important question ... that many of us may have never REALLY thought about.
Today, Fr. Mark shares his heart as he shares the pain of division within families. Jesus said there would be division. What do you do when there is division within families?
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-14-2022
Today, Fr. Mark helps us see how the little things go a long way in our spiritual life. Plus, he gives us concrete instructions on what we can do immediately to jump start our relationship with God.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-7-2022
Today, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate that there is indeed more in life than what we might know. And, just as importantly, he illustrates signs in your life that you are searching for more.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-31-2022
Today, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the need for prayer, the impact of prayer in our lives, as wells as introduces "how" to pray.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-24-2022
Happy 4th of July! Today, Fr. Mark asks us "What will we do with our freedom?" And, he does so thru 4 numbers, 2 quotes, and a kid with a map of the world.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-3-2022
Ever hear people say: "I'm not being fed." In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us understand the Eucharist as the way God wants to feed us.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-19-2022
In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us understand the Trinity as relationship, thus how to "see" God as relationship. And, Fr. Mark offers four easy things you might do this summer to grown in relationship with God!
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-12-2022
Today we continue a three-week series asking "What is love?" Today, Fr. Mark addresses two things: (1) What is love "not"? and (2) What is love?
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-22-2022
Perhaps one of the more important homilies I've ever preached. Please ponder and wrestle with this one. Today we begin a three-week series asking "What is love?"
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-15-2022
Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the greatest story ever told: the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. We can not save ourselves, we have to be rescued.
Homily for April 3, 2022, the fifth Sunday of Lent. In the final week of the 5-week Lent series, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how many of us are often tormented by our past. Today's message is GOOD NEWS those who need hope. Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-apr-3-2022
Homily for March 27, 2022, the fourth Sunday of Lent. In week 4 of the 5-week Lent series, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the story of the Prodigal Son and the reality and all need love and we all need more than we deserve.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-mar-27-2022
Homily for March 20, 2022, the third Sunday of Lent. In week 3 of the 5-week Lent series, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate Moses, the burning bush, and what does God mean when He says His name is "I AM."
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-mar-20-2022
Homily for March 13, 2022, the second Sunday of Lent. In week 2 of the 5-week Lent series, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate WHY sometimes we can't see God.
Here's the link to the notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-mar-13-2022
Homily for March 6, 2022, the first Sunday of Lent. Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the stress of life in the past 6, 12, 24 months and how that may have affected our relationship with God.
We all have someone we need to forgive. Fr. Mark unpacks why that's difficult and gives us some tools to this with the Lord.
Today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-feb-20-2022.
Are you ready for the Super Bowl? And, what can the Super Bowl teach us about life and our desire to get to heaven?
Notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-feb-13-2022
Do you believe in miracles? In today's message Fr. Mark unpacks the miracle that Jesus is performing in your life. The question is this: are you attentive to the miracle?
Notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-feb-6-2022
Jesus was born in a stable. My heart is like a stable. This Christmas Jesus wants to be born in the stable of our hearts.
Today, Fr. Mark continues the teaching series entitled "Consecrated." Today Fr. Mark helps us appreciate Mary identity as a wife and mother.
Notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-dec-26-2021
In today's episode, Fr. Mark encourages us regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/examination-of-conscience
Today, Fr. Mark continues the teaching series entitled "Consecrated." Today Fr. Mark shares good news for those who may experience discouragement.
Notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-dec-19-2021
In today's episode, Fr. Mark explains the one single thing we can do this week to maximally prepare for Christmas.
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/examination-of-conscience
In today's episode, Fr. Mark continues to teach how we experience temptation based on the general direction of our spiritual life. Today, he explains how discouragement is a real temptation.
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In today's episode, Fr. Mark explains we experience temptation based on the general direction of our spiritual life. Today, he explains what temptation looks like in the life of someone moving away from God.
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In today's episode, Fr. Mark explains how temptation always makes promises, but never fulfills the promise.
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In today's episode, Fr. Mark encourages us to bring all of our hearts to the Lord. We need not be afraid to speak with God about the reality of sin.
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In today's episode, Fr. Mark reveals we are most tempted when we are Stressed, Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
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Today, Fr. Mark continues the teaching series entitled "Consecrated." Today we hear Mary's words to Juan Diego as a particular message of hope for Grand Isle.
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In today's episode, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how Mary's holiness is like a map that shows us what's possible and how to get there.
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In today's episode, Fr. Mark teaches us how to "make room" in our hearts.
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In today's episode, learn how Mary consistently had to choose to choose to trust that God only wanted what was best for her.
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In today's episode, we conclude a four-part teaching on Mary's prayer life and learn how Mary was FREE ... she was free FROM so that she could be free TO.
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Today, Fr. Mark continues a new teaching series entitled "Consecrated." Today we learn what the word consecrated means, as well as how Mary herself was consecrated to the Lord.
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In today's episode, we continue a four-part teaching on Mary's prayer life and learn how Mary received everything from God.
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In today's episode, we continue a four-part teaching on Mary's prayer life and learn how Mary shared with God everything in heart.
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In today's episode, we begin a four-part teaching on Mary's prayer life and what we can learn from her about our experience of prayer. To sign up for daily delivery: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/signup
Mary LOVED God. And, three things are required to fall in love and stay in love: time, pace, and presence.
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Mary is always consistent in her desire to be a part of our lives.
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Mary's humility in the face of suffering teaches us much about our own response to suffering.
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Mary's sinlessness makes her more human, not less human.
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Today, in week 1 of the series, Fr. Mark leads us in a Bible study learning how Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant.
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Mary meets us where we are. No judgement. No expectations. Only love, pure love.
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Today, Fr. Mark introduces a new teaching series entitled "Consecrated" and provides a great resource for Advent! Go to our website to sign up!
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Day 35 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola entitled "The Two Standards"
Day 34 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Matthew 16:13-20, where He asks us "Who do you say that I am?"
In today's homily, Fr. Mark concludes a Lent preaching series entitled "Behold the Lamb." Today, in week 5, the finale, Fr. Mark helps us understand Jesus as the Lamb of God.
Day 33 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from John 6:1-15, the multiplication of the loaves.
Day 32 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation imagining that you are with Jesus and the Apostles at the end of the day, enjoying the campfire.
Day 31 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Matthew 14:22-33, the walking on the water.
Day 30 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Mark 2:1-12, the healing of a paralytic.
Day 29 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Mark 1:16-35, a typical day in the life of Jesus.
Day 28 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Matthew 4:18-22, the call of the first disciples.
Day 27 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation helping us imagine Jesus leaving his home in Nazareth.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark continues a Lent preaching series entitled "Behold the Lamb." Today, in week 4, Fr. Mark helps us understand the Passover at the time of Jesus.
Day 26 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Luke 2:51-52, the hidden years of Jesus later childhood.
Day 25 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Luke 2:39-40, the hidden years of Jesus early childhood.
Day 24 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Luke 2:2-8, the visit of the shepherds.
Day 23 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation from Luke 2:1-7, the birth of Christ.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark continues a Lent preaching series entitled "Behold the Lamb." Today, in week 3, Fr. Mark helps us understand the Passover event of Exodus 12 as a foundation for later teachings on its connection the Mass.
Day 17 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark offers special encouragement and instruction regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Day 22 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation based off of St. Ignatius' "Call of the King."
Day 20 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark invites you to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Day 16 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through Lectio Divina using Genesis 6:5-6, then Genesis 3.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark introduces continues a Lent preaching series entitled "Behold the Lamb." Today, in week 2, Fr. Mark helps us understand how and why God chose sacrifice as the way we worship Him.
Day 12 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through Lectio Divina using Genesis 1 - 2:4.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark introduces a new preaching series entitled "Behold the Lamb." Today, in week 1, Fr. Mark asks the question: "Who determines how we worship God? Us? or God?
Day 1 of 50 Days. Today, Fr. Mark leads us through Lectio Divina using Jeremiah 29:11-14
Welcome to 50 Days! 50 days of prayer, encounter, and transformation. In this episode Fr. Mark introduces the retreat and gives us a few encouragements.
In today's homily Fr. Mark offers insight into what to do when life is hard and relationships are strained and we have nothing left to give.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate what is needed if we are to take seriously our mission of sharing the Good News.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate some of the tensions in our nation, as well as helps us find a way forward with our eyes of Christ.
In today's homily, Fr. Mark unpacks some of the particular details of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Today's message will help us identify "where" we are, as well as "where" we want to be in our relationship with God.
In today's homily Fr. Mark continues in week 3 of a new 4-week series. Today's Bible study answers the question: Why does the Catholic Church teach what it does about going Confession to a priest?
We continue within the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, Fr. Mark shares life-changing news that God doesn't see us through our eyes, He only sees us through His eyes.
We continue within the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, Fr. Mark reminds us that the father saw the son long before the son saw the father.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to help us teach within the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, he helps us appreciate the influence of vulnerability and how it can prevent us from taking steps forward.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to help us understand the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, he helps us appreciate the fact that the son had the courage to name his sin specifically during his conversation with the father.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark unpacks the dynamics of the story of Prodigal Son. Today, he helps us appreciate that we have conflicting desires for God. The question isn't what do you want, but what do you want more?
In today's homily Fr. Mark continues in week 2 of a new 4-week series. Using the story of the Prodigal Son, today we learn about six things necessary for God to clean our slate and erase the sins of our past.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues unpackthe reality of sin. Today, he shares personal examples of how our sin affects God's heart.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues unpackthe roots of sin. Today, he reveals how resentment can keep us bound to the past.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to ask about the roots of sin. Today, he reveals how regret can lead to grasping at things that help us escape.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to ask about the roots of sin. Today, he presents SHALT: stress, hungry, angry, lonely, tired.
In today's podcast Fr. Mark continues to unpack the story of the Prodigal Son, highlighting that the younger son was tempted long before he left. The question is: Who was he talking to?
In today's homily Fr. Mark introduces a new 4-week series. Using the story of the Prodigal Son, today we ask: "Why did he leave?"
Week 1 of a preaching series "Let's Talk" designed to help us talk about the things we don't want to talk about. Today, let's talk ... about racism.
There's a difference between description and definition. You're more than who you think.
As we continue our conversation about the “slow fade,” Fr. Mark draws our attention to 2 things you can do to prevent the fade.
As we continue our conversation about the “slow fade,” Fr. Mark draws our attention to 3 things that affect when we fade: the calendar, rhythm, and vulnerability.
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Fr. Mark continues our conversation about the slow fade, focusing on the “why”? Why does our relationship with God tend to fade? Fr. Mark lays out 3 reasons why: seasons, negative emotions, and distraction.
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Happy Memorial Day! As the summer is now upon us, it’s a great time to talk about what usually happens in the summer (besides the heat). For many of us, the summer time brings about a season of relaxation, where we can slow our pace and enjoy ourselves a little more. However, Fr. Mark reminds us that the summer can also be a time for “the slow fade.”
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Today Fr. Mark shares with us a weekly spiritual exercise that has helped him personally. This weekly exercise can help us count our blessing, acknowledge our struggles, and prepare us for the next week ahead.
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Many times our emotions can indicate what we need to talk to God about in prayer. In today’s episode, Fr. Mark shares about his time in Grand Isle and the importance of locating our emotions.
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Today Fr. Mark speaks about disappointment. This emotion may not be as intense as other emotions, but it can be more influential. If we aren’t aware of it, disappointment can linger in our hearts.
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If we are going to move forward after the stay at home order has been lifted, we need things in our life to anchor us. Today Fr. Mark offers 2 simple ways that we can anchor ourselves in the midst of everyday life.
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This week Fr. Mark will unpack with us 5 things that are critically important if we are going to let God lead us in this next chapter of our lives. Today, he invites us to look back on what we have received from God in the past few months.
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With prayer, preparation is key. In today's episode, Fr. Mark encourages us to consider how we prepare to pray and breaks open 3 things we can do in preparation for your prayer time.
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When we pray has a huge influence on our receptivity and our consistency in prayer. In today’s episode, Fr. Mark shares about his own prayer time and how our state in life can reveal to us when we are most receptive to God.
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The spiritual life is all about taking small steps. Today Fr. Mark encourages us to let go of our expectations and invites us to consider how we can take one small step closer to God.
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The way we are wired has something to teach us. Our history has something to teach us, and the things that bore fruit in the past can reveal something to us.
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Welcome back to a new week in our podcast journey! Today, Fr. Mark invites us to simply be where we are instead of trying to be where we aren't.
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Are you waiting on God to provide? Today, Fr. Mark talks about our timing and God's timing. Even while we’re waiting for God, He is still doing something right now.
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There’s a difference between what we want and what we need. God doesn’t always provide what we want. But God will always provide what we need.
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What is God saying to you? If we’re going to trust that God is leading us, then we also have to trust that God is speaking to us.
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Where is God leading you right now in your life? Part of trusting in God is allowing Him to lead us and then following where He leads.
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How does it FEEL to trust in God? When we trust in God it can bring to the surface feelings of vulnerability or fear because when we “take control”, the control can help us feel protected. Control can give us a false sense of security. In today’s episode, Fr. Mark openly shares about his own struggle with the desire to control as well as his deep desire to trust in God.
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The reality is that expectations prevent us from being patient and trusting in a Person, Jesus Christ. Today Fr. Mark speaks to us about our expectations and invites us to allow God to be with us.
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When we are in a time of blessing in our life, the things we think, feel, and desire are alined to a season of ease. However, when we are in the midst of struggle, the things that we think, feel, and want are drastically different. Today Fr. Mark offers encouragements and invites us to be patient with ourselves, with God, and with the calendar.
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Are you looking for something to hold onto? Today, Fr. Mark unpacks wisdom from St. Ignatius that is relevant, practical, and has stood the test of time.
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God wants to give us everything. Today, can we give God one thing?
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There is a difference between wanting and waiting... Fr. Mark talks about our need to find God in our current situation, despite the difficult times that we find ourselves in.
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Today Fr. Mark shares with us the reality of spiritual vertigo and how we can navigate through it by using some well-known instruments. Join us again on Monday, April 27, as we continue our podcast journey together.
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Welcome back to our conversation. In today's episode, Fr. Mark talks about a covid-scare that hit close to home, the stress and tension that we may be feeling right now, and how wisdom can help us respond to our emotions.
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Happy Easter from Fr. Mark Toups!
Today Fr. Mark gives you a few encouragements for this very unique Easter.
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Continuing the conversation, what needs attention in the relationship God is leading you to?
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Fr. Mark asks an important question: Who is God placing on your heart?
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Continuing yesterday's conversation, WHY is the relationship God is playing before the most important relationship you should be focusing on?
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Fr. Mark asks an important question: What relationship is most important to you?
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What do you do when reality gets too hard? Get this podcast daily by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
Fr. Mark has a challenge for YOUR marriage.
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Fr. Mark has a challenge for YOUR family.
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Fr. Mark helps us understand how to make the most of COVID-19.
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Are you tired of hearing about COVID-19?
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Does Coronavirus have you worried about work & money?
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How long will COVID-19 last? What if God could speak to that?
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Episode 12 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM helps us see what God is doing in our lives right now.
Episode 11 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM unpacks what we can learn about life during these days of COVID-19.
Episode 10 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM names what we're feeling right now.
Episode 9 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". How do we find God in the midst of this pandemic? If we pay attention, this particular season can teach us something.
Episode 8 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Here's a ray of hope: God is looking for you more than you're looking Him.
Episode 7 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM outlines practical things you can do if need a relief from all things COVID-19.
Episode 6 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM unpacks how our "ordinary life" impacts our "spiritual life".
Episode 5 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM helps us understand how all that we are feeling right now will influence the way thru which we see life.
Episode 4 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM begins to help see where God is in the midst of the new normal.
Episode 3 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM gives us three simple things to help us in the new normal.
Episode 2 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM asks what so many of us are asking: How do we know that God is with us in the new normal?
Episode 1 in the Podcast series "Finding God in the New Normal". Today, FM introduces a new podcast on the Feast of Saint Joseph and unpacks what can Saint Joseph can teach us about living in the new normal.