Credo! Catholic Truth in an age of Relativism: Recent Episodes

Fr. Peter Dugandzic

Living under the Dictatorship of Relativism, many Catholics today need to be reassured in the faith. This podcast will contain homilies and talks given by Fr. Peter Dugandzic with the goal of helping people to know the Truth.

In today's Gospel, only one in ten return to thank Jesus. In his book, "Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic," Matthew Kelly found that only 7% of Catholics are truly engaged and dynamic. He found four signs in that 7% - prayer, study, generosity, and evangelization. Those who are truly persistent in Faith are part of the 7%.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Faith Must be Persistent." For many Catholics, we tend to see Faith as a weekend endeavor. Rather, our Faith must be persistent at all times so that when trials come, we will remain strong in our commitment to Christ.

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Here is the homily I gave at the children's Mass for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the last homily in the series, "Remember Who is Enough." So often we spend our lives trying to accumulate more and are never satisfied. To get to heaven, we have to remember that Jesus is Enough!

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Here is the homily I gave for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This homily is the last in my pilgrimage series entitled, "Walking Toward God." This homily was given in Lourdes, France.

Here is the homily I gave while on pilgrimage in Poland for the Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time. This homily was given in the small town of Wadowice in Poland. This town is the birthplace of St. John Paul II.

Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When taking a pilgrimage to holy places, we have to remind ourselves that Happiness is not pleasure, but Joy mingled with suffering.

Here is the homily I gave in Medjugorje for the Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus speaks of the New Wine, which is the Sanctifying Grace we need to offer ourselves in Penance to the Lord. By making reparations to the Lord, we can help save the souls of our loved ones or even strangers. God Bless!

Here is the homily I gave for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. I gave this homily at the Church of St. James in Medjugorje. The readings stress our need to be humble in order to enter the Heavenly Banquet. I encourage all to accept the call to be less self-centered and more God-centered.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the fourth in the series, "Lift Up Your Hearts." In the Gospel, Jesus refers to the Narrow Gate as the way into Heaven. To enter through the gate, one must be in a State of Grace. At the Consecration at Mass, the Narrow Gate is opened. Those who approach to receive Holy Communion must do so as if they are able to pass through the Narrow Gate, they must be in a State of Grace.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the 3rd in the series, "Lift Up Your Hearts." Jesus speaks of division over His Name. As we gather at Mass, we demonstrate our unity when we recite the Creed and pray for one another in the Universal Prayer.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Lift Up You Hearts." As we follow the Order of the Mass, we now come upon the Liturgy of the Word, which is meant to move us from Rote to Ready. For anyone of us to have the Faith of Abraham, we need to spend a great deal of time with the Word of God, which will help us hear the Voice of God.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Lift Up Your Hearts." For the month of August, we are going to examine how the Sunday Mass should be a greater part of our lives. This Sunday, we are reminded to store up treasures in Heaven. In this regard, we should shift from Vanity to Victory.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final homily in the series, "The Better Part." In teaching His disciples to pray, Jesus tells them to be persistent. In being persistent, we do not change God or God's mind. Rather, our prayer changes us or the person for whom we are praying.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "The Better Part." In choosing the Better Part, we also choose to change our lives according to what God has ordained. With that choice, we embrace redemptive suffering, which gives meaning to the things we suffer in this life.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "The Better Part." In choosing the Better Part, we choose everything that comes with being a follower of Jesus. Included in that choice is the command to Love our neighbor as we are Loved by God.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first of a four part series entitled, "The Better Part." As we will hear later in this series, after Martha complains that Mary is not helping, Jesus confirms that Mary chose the Better Part. If we are to be disciples today, we need to grow ever closer to Jesus so that we can bring His Truth into a world of relativism.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul. This is a bonus homily in the series, "Power from on High." The Power bestowed on the Apostles is the same Power that has been transmitted from one generation to the next. It is up to us to use that Power wisely

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. This is the third in the series, "Power from on High." When we fully understand the Eucharist, we realize that it is God's Power that abides in our midst. While receiving the Eucharist is important, adoring It is also important.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This is the second in the series, "Power from on High." In reflecting on the Holy Trinity, we see that God has revealed Himself through history. God wants us to know and understand that He is Love, and He wants us to live in His Image and Likeness.

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Here is the homily I gave for Pentecost Sunday. This homily is the first in the series, "Power from on High." Through the Power bestowed on every believer through the Sacraments, we are transformed by the Grace received. It is the Grace that empowers us to be the agents who renew the face of the earth.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 7th Sunday of Easter. This is the last in the series, "Reborn for This." As Catholics, our lives should be radically different than non-believers. At the heart of the God's desire for us is Reconciliation. We need to adapt our lives so that God's Mercy will be extended to everyone.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 6th Sunday of Easter. This is the 3rd in the series, "Reborn for This." As Christians, we ought to be the leaven of Peace in the world. This leaven comes from the Grace we receive in the Sacraments.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday of Easter. This is the second in the series, "Reborn for This." As Catholics, we engage in the Faith with the hope of one day being in Heaven. To get there we have to live as disciples of Christ, that is, we have to live the New Commandment.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Easter. This is the first in the series, "Reborn for This." On Good Shepherd Sunday, we reflect on the many shepherds that have helped us grow in holiness. We all need to be listening for the voice of The Good Shepherd Who wants us to follow Him!

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. This is the last in the series, "Eyes Opened, Hearts Reawakened." We see a radical transformation of the disciples after Pentecost. It is time for every Catholic to have their Eyes Opened by Christ and their Hearts Reawakened by the Holy Spirit.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Second Sunday of Easter. This is the second in the series, "Eyes Opened, Hearts Reawakened." Jesus wants us to have Peace, not as the world gives it but as He gives it. The only way to True Peace is through God's Divine Mercy.

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Here is the homily I gave for Easter Sunday. This is the first of a three part series entitled, "Eyes Opened, Hearts Reawakened." Although we have not seen the Risen Lord, we believe He is Truly Risen!

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Here is the homily I gave for Palm/Passion Sunday. This is the final homily in the series, "Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope." Whenever we read the Passion account, we should remember that Jesus truly suffered so that we might be forgiven.#frpeterd #catholichomily #palmsunday

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday of Lent. This is the fifth in the series, "Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope." As we see in the Gospel of the woman caught in adultery, the very nature of God is to forgive and show Mercy.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Lent. This is the 4th in the series, "Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope." The theme for this week is Engage in Christian Community. This theme comes from the book entitled Rebuilt Faith. Every Catholic should be part of a small Christian community where they we be built up in the Spirit and help others through their prayer.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. This is the third in the series, "Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope." Suffering is part of our Fallen Nature. Some suffering is the result of our choices and some the result of other's choices. In either case, suffering is a result of our sin. Suffering is not a punishment from a vindictive God.#frpeterd #stjoekp #lent2025 #catholichomily

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Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. This is the second in the series, "Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope." Just like Jesus and the disciples, we must take on our penances with Joy as we stay focussed on the blessing to Come!#frpeterd #stjoekp #lent2025 #catholichomily

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Here is the homily I gave for the 1st Sunday of Lent. This is the first in the Lenten series, "Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope." For Hope to be true, we need to fully appreciate the Humanity of Jesus. This week we need to get to know Jesus better and appreciate the suffering He offered on our behalf.

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Here is the homily I gave for Ash Wednesday. This is the introduction to my Lenten series Lent is a Pilgrimage of Hope. Lent is a jouney to Easter. At the heart of Lent is the desire to change. By making our Lenten journey, we should be different on Easter than we were on Ash Wednesday.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final in the series, "In It to Win It." Catholics today need to be people with clear vision. The thing that contributes most to our blindness are sins, especially habitual sins. As we prepare for Lent, we should choose penances and mortifications that help us overcome our sins.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the 3rd in the series, "In It to Win It." Jesus does not give us a blueprint on how to be a Christian. Rather, He presents qualities that He expects His followers to emulate. Love and Mercy are the most important qualities.

Here is the homily I gave for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "In It to Win It." With all the cares and anxieties people have today, the way to lessen them and bring about Joy is to have a great Faith Life.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "In It to Win It." Jesus Christ won the Victory over Death and we must be fully immersed in Him so that we can participate in His Victory.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Many Catholics do not realize the importance of continually striving to grow in holiness. The Lord is constantly refining us so that we may be pure and holy when we meet Him at the Judgment.#frpeterd #stjoekp #candlemass

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Here is the homily I gave for the Baptism of the Lord. This is the final one in the series, "What Child is This?". The Child that was born so long ago is the One who makes it so that of us can be called a child of God.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Epiphany. This is the 4th in the series, "What Child is This?". Like the Magi, we are all called to seek the Christ Child and thank God for the many Blessings He gives us in Jesus.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary, Mother of God. This is the third in the series, "What Child is This?". From the beginnings of the Church, Mary, having borne the Son of God, has held a special place. Today we need Her intercession more than ever. Make a commitment to do the Rosary in a Year Podcast, which begins today.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Holy Family. This is the second in the series, "What Child is This?". So often we tend to think being like the Holy Family is unattainable. However, since every family is a Domestic Church, to be a Holy Family is the call for every family.

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Here is the homily I gave for Christmas Day. This is the first in the series, "What Child is This?". While there are many competing images as to what Christmas is, Christmas is about the Birth of a Child. Not just any Child but the One Who is Christ the Lord. So we need to ask ourselves, "What Child is This?".

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Advent. This is the final in the series, "Do Different." This week we are asked to do two things so that we Do Christmas Different. The first is to regain our sense of awe at the Christmas miracles. The second is to work on being hospitable.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Third Sunday of Advent. This is the 3rd in the series, "Do Different." This week we are encouraged to Do Confession Different. So often we allow fear and shame to keep us away from Confession. Rather than focus on confessing our sins, we should focus on the Joy of Forgiveness. Rather than obsess about the process, we should be filled with Joy over the outcome.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Second Sunday of Advent. This is the 2nd in the series, "Do Different." This week, as part of our Advent journey, we are asked to Do Prayer Different.

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Here is the homily I gave for the First Sunday of Advent. This is the first in the series, "Do Different." Each year we enter Advent with the promise to approach it differently and the days slip away. All of a sudden it is Christmas. This year we are encouraged to Do Different starting this week. This week let us plan to Do Advent Different this year.

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Here is the homily I gave on Thanksgiving Day. May God bless you and your family. Know that I give thanks to God for you and pray God will bring you peace and joy on this special day.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. On this feast, we celebrate the Kingship of Jesus Christ, a Kingship merited through His Blood Shed on the Cross. As citizens of His Kingdom, we must live our lives set on one day reigning with Him in His Heavenly Kingdom.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final homily in the series, "Anything But Normal." So many today suffer with an insufficient amount of information. As Catholics, we must do our best to know Jesus and what He asks of His followers. In this regard, we must be anything but ordinary.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "Anything but Ordinary." In our readings this weekend, we are presented with 2 widows who trust in God and give back to God from their want. They are rewarded for their generosity. All of us should look deep into our hearts and ask if we really Love God unreservedly.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 31st Sunday in Orindary Time. This is the second in the series, "Anything But Ordinary." In today's world, the most misunderstood word is Love. There are many reasons why, but suffice it to say that Jesus sees Love as Anything But Ordinary, and we should as well.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Anything But Ordinary." Jesus becomes a social influencer in His time by calling disciples to Himself. Although He is a Rabbi, His ministry was anything but ordinary. Rather than use gossip, calumny, and detraction as His tools, He used Love. Unlike other teachers of His time, He treated every human person with dignity and respect.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the last in the series, "God's Plan is Better than My Plan." We know that Jesus is the Suffering Servant Who gave His Life for our Salvation. Jesus reminds His disciples that being a servant is part of God's Plan. All of us should be will to give of our time and talents to serve others.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "God's Plan is Better than My Plan." In this homily, I make a case for the need for heroic Catholics in the world today. We are often possessed by our possessions and fail to surrender ourselves to God. Yet God is our strength and we need to follow His plans if we are to thrive in this world.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "God's Plan is better than My Plan." Of all the created realities, Marriage and the Family are at the heart of God's Plan. Although our understanding is tarnished by the Original Sin, we have the capacity through the use of reason to understand what God wanted when He created Man and Woman.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "God's Plan is Better than My Plan." So many of us today put a great deal of energy in to making plans for ourselves, without checking with God. We are at a point in history where everyone needs to admit that God's plan is better than our own, and we should seek to understand that plan better.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the last in the series, "Be Consistent." If we truly believe in Jesus Christ, then our lives must reflect that in the way we live beyond our Sunday worship. Whatever we have in our lives that does not bring Glory to God needs to be changed to something that does.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "Be Consistent." In answering the question Jesus poses to His disciples, we all must answer as to Who we think Jesus is. When we answer the question, it will demand that our lives be consistent with regard to that answer. We must live the Faith we profess.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Be Consistent." As er hear in the Letter of St. James, we all need to be consistent in the way we treat others. If we profess Faith in Jesus Christ, then we must live that Faith at all times.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Memorial of St. Augustine. I was privileged to give this homily at St. James church in Medjugorje.

Here is the homily I gave for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the fourth in the series, "He Really Meant It." It seems most Catholics no longer understand what it takes to be properly disposed to receive the Holy Eucharist these days. If someone is not in a State of Grace, he or she should not receive Holy Communion until he or she goes to Confession.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "He Really Meant It." We often fail to reflect on the tender compassion of our God. Yet we see so many instances of God caring for His people, despite their unworthiness. And He cares enough for us to feed us with His Body and Blood.

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Here is the homily that I gave for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "He Really Meant It." We live in a world in which reverence has diminished. This change is directly linked to the loss of the sense of Sin. If we say Jesus is the Son of God, our lives have to reflect that belief by our turning away from Sin. And with that belief will be a return to reverence for the Eucharist.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "He Really Meant It." For the next five weeks we depart from the Gospel of Mark and read chapter 6 from the Gospel of John. This chapter contains the Bread of Life Discourse. Coming off the momentum of our Eucharistic Congress, we see how we all need to grow closer to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final one in the series, "Get Used to Different." Confronting our demons means we have to let go of our sins and accept the Grace of Jesus.

Here is the homily I gave for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the 6th in the series, "Get Used to Different." One of the areas where Catholics need to be different is with regard to being missionaries to our own communities.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the 5th in the series, "Get Used to Different." After several weeks of Jesus performing miracles for those with Faith, we see what happens when there is a lack of Faith - He was unable to perform any mighty deeds.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the 4th in the series, "Get Used to Different." We need to recapture Faith as given us by God. So many today want to see the miracles in order to have faith, but we need Faith if we want to see miracles.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "Get Used to Different." It is important that every Christian answer the question about Who Jesus is. Yes, He is the Son of God Who wants to have a personal and intimate relationship with each of us.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Get Used to Different." For the Kingdom of God to grow today, each of us need to find new ways to spread the Good News.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Get Used to Different." As we return to Ordinary Time and once again follow the Gospel of Mark, we see how Jesus is disturbing the Status Quo and trying to get the focus back to God's Original plan. When we talk about different, we mean that we have to be different.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The Gift of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament is a great Mystery that should feel us all with great hope and Peace!

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. This is the second in the series, "Gift and Mystery." While Faith is important when it comes to knowing God, we have to accept the fact that God's very nature is mystery. God is immanent and personal, but we will never fully comprehend God.

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Here is the homily I gave for Pentecost Sunday. This begins a series entitled, "Gift and Mystery." When we speak of a Gift from God, it is God Who decides what the Gift will be. God gave us the Gift of the Holy Spirit so that we might live as followers of Jesus Christ.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 7th Sunday of Easter. This is the last in the series, "We Belong to Christ!" As those who belong to Jesus Christ, we need to start acting like it. This must begin in our families, which should be a School of Love.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 6th Sunday of Easter. This is the third in the series, "We Blong to Christ." Jesus commands that we Love one another, yet most of us do not really know how to define Love.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday of Easter. This is the second in the series, "We Belong to Christ." In the image of the Vine and Branches, Jesus gives us a powerful reminder of how important it is that we remain connected to Him and nourish our souls with Grace.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Easter. This starts a 4-part series entitled, "We Belong to Christ." As members of Christ's Flock, we must always recall that we belong to Him. While Jesus provides us shepherds down through the ages, He is THE Good Shepherd.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. This is the last in the series, "Find a Way." For many of us, we say we believe but the Faith does not bear out in our lives. We all need to examine where our priorities lie and make sure our relationship with Jesus remains strong.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Second Sunday of Easter. This is the second in the series, "Find a Way." Jesus came to light a Fire on the Earth, a Fire that comes with the Holy Spirit. In a world steeped in darkness, we need to bring the Light of Christ more than ever.

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Here is the homily I gave for Easter Sunday. This is the first of a three part series entitled, "Find a Way." In a world that seems to be overcome by darkness, the Resurrection of Jesus is the Light that dispels all darkness. He imparts that Light to us and asks we share It with others.

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Here is the homily I gave for Palm/Passion Sunday. This is the last in the series, "Lord, I Surrender." When it comes to surrendering to the Will of God, Jesus leads by example.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday of Lent. This is the 5th in the series, "Lord, I Surrender." We have become so obsessed today with physical health that many forget about spiritual health. Since we have all died in Baptism, we are members of Jesus Christ and need to bear much fruit.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Lent. This is the fourth in the series, "Lord, I Surrender." In this homily, I demonstrate how saying, "Lord, I Surrender," actually means I claim my Victory. Feel free to share this with others if you find it helpful.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. This is the third in the series, "Lord I Surrender." All of us are weighed down by Sin and the best way to be set free is through forgiveness in the Sacrament of Confession.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. This is second in the series, "Lord, I Surrender." So often we try to do things ourselves and only turn to God when there are problems. All Catholics need to get better at listening and spending time in prayer. A true disciple rids all obstacles in his or her life that prevent him or her from hearing God's voice.

Here is the homily I gave for the First Sunday of Lent. This is the first in the series, "Lord, I Surrender." As we enter the season of Lent, our lives should be very different than the rest of the people in the world. We should enter the desert and totally surrender ourselves to the Lord. When we are able to "give up" the things that keep us from God, then we are able to hear His Voice.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the last in the series, "Everyone is Searching." It is true that every human being is searching for God, even if they do not know it. The only way to Peace in this life is with Christ. While Sin brings anxiety and distress, Christ's grace brings Peace. We all need to repent and reform our lives according to His Grace.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the fourth in the series, "Everyone is Searching." At the Mass with children today, I emphasized the need we have to stay focused on the message of Jesus and not allow ourselves to be distracted by things that fascinate us. Jesus wants us focused on the message of repentance and the Kingdom.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Everyone is Searching." Whether we realize it or not, everyone is searching for something. It was God Who created us to desire Him, and until we turn to Him, we will remain restless in our search to be satisfied.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Epiphany. This is the last in the series, "Welcome Home." Like the Magi, all of us are on a journey in which we must follow the light to the Light, Jesus Christ.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Holy Family. This is the second in the series, "Welcome Home." In a world that keeps trying to change what family is, we need Christians to understand what God made the family to be. May all our families grow in holiness and peace.

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Here is the homily I gave for Christmas. This is the first in the series, "Welcome Home." Christmas is a time when we realize the important of our family and that it is our family that makes our home a home. We must all strive to be Light in our homes so that we can overcome the darkness.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Advent. This is the last in the series, "Coming Home." As we hear the Blessed Mother say YES to the angel, we realize that we are truly in the final part of our journey Home.You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. This is the third in the series, "Coming Home." All of us want to be prepared for Christmas, but many of us are focussing our attention on the wrong thing. If we wish to give the perfect gift, we all need to work on our self-mastery, and then make a sincere gift of self to others.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Second Sunday of AdventSecond Sunday of Advent. This is the second in the series, "Coming Home." We are all making preparations for various reasons. The most important preparation, however, should be preparing to receive Jesus into our lives. This homily was given at the Family Mass with some interactions with the children present.

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Here is the homily I gave for the First Sunday of Advent. This begins a series entitled, "Coming Home." For the Season of Advent, we will be emphasizing Family, Heritage, and Hospitality. All of these are part of a process that leads us to our Heavenly Home. To arrive safely, we must journey with our earthly family in the Church.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe. This is the final in the series, "Ready or Not." At this Mass I offered the homily to the children reflecting how the way we respond to others and the way we treat them is the way we treat Christ. We must work to be ready for when our King will return, which means showing our Love to God and others.

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Here is the homily I gave on Thanksgiving Day. So often we allow the situations in our lives to dominate and forget that we all owe God our gratitude for the many Blessings He gives, especially fot the family He gave us. Make sure to express your love for God and to one another today.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time. This is the fifth in the series, "Ready or Not." As we continue to reflect on the Second Coming of Christ, we are receiving many important insights from Jesus as to what it will take to be ready. One thing for sure is that we will be held accountable for the many things we do or didn't do in preparation. God has Gifted you with so much, what return will you make to Him?

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Here is the homily I gave for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. This is the fourth in the series, "Ready or Not." Jesus needs us to be Light in this world of darkness. To best project His Light in this world requires us to seek Grace. When the time comes, we all need to be in a state of Grace. It is the only way to be ready when He Comes.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "Ready or Not." In rebuking the religious leadership of His time, Jesus is rebuking the religious leaders of every generation. The key in understanding the challenge is that we should be in a state of continual repentance and reforming our ways.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Ready or Not." All of us must grapple with the Last Four Things - Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. We must accept that we will die and be judged. Jesus makes it clear that we will be judged on how we Loved.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Ready or Not." We all cling to our sins but make no mistake, there will be a judgment. Rather than excusing Sin, we should be discerning God's Will and getting our souls ready for Judgment Day.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final in the series, "Listen Up." Jesus is making it clear that there will be a Judgment based on the standards set by God. We all need to listen to what He is truly saying and amend our lives accordingly.

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Here is the homily I gave at the children's Mass for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "Listen Up." Jesus is calling us to remove the blinders we form through Sin so we can see the Good that God is doing in and through us each day.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Listen Up." It is time for all Catholics to accept and profess all that the Church Teaches and Believes. The era of cafeteria Catholicism must come to an end.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Listen Up." So often we have pre-conceived notions about the message Jesus gives. What we need to do today is to listen to what Jesus actually wants of us.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final in the series, "Live for the Lord." Jesus tells St. Peter that he needs to always ready to forgive. All of us need to work at forgiveness, both when someone seeks to forgive us, and when we need to forgive another. In that way we can truly Live for the Lord.

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Here is the homily I gave for Friday of the 20th week in Ordinary Time. This homily was given at St. James' Church in Medjugorje. Please note that the audio quality was corrected as best it could be.

Here is the homily I gave for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This homily is the final in the series, "Seeing is Believing." So many in our world today want to see a miracle before they will believe. But as believers, we know that Faith comes first. Like the Canaanite woman in the Gospel, great Faith comes first, then we see the miracles.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Seeing is Believing." Miracles do happen and as believers, we should be the miracles others see in the world.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Transfiguration. This homily begins a series entitled, "Seeing is Believing." For many people today, they refuse to believe in anything they cannot see with their own eyes. This trend has lead to an increase in the number of "nones" who claim to have no faith at all. As believers, we must work at being the Transfigured Christ for those who need to see before they will believe.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the last in the series, "Your Servant is Listening." We live in a world in which information is preferred of Wisdom and Prudence. As Christians today, we must strive to listen more closely to the Voice of God and follow His Will.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This homily is the second in the series, "Your Servant is Listening." In a world filled with noise and conflicting messages, Christians must work even harder to listen to the Voice of God.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first of a three part series entitled, "Your Servant is Listening." So many today fail to listen to God due to all the worries and cares in their lives. Jesus wants us to be rich and fertile soil that hears the Word of God and lives by it daily.

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What do you do when someone comes to you, knowing you are a good practicing Catholic, and mentions a sinful situation in which they are going to engage? For instance, many couples may ask a priest to bless them as they are preparing to go to and In Vitro Fertilization clinic. In that instance, we are to love the sinner, but we should also warn the sinner we love. Randi Hochenberger joins me to discuss how and when to say something to the sinner we love.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the last in the series, "I Chose You." Jesus calls us to bring our burden of Sin to Him and accept the Yoke of the Cross. The Freedom Christ offers is the freedom from Sin. Go to Him with your burden of Sin and He will give you rest.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the third in the series, "I Chose You." Being a Christian is about having a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is the One Who chose you and we need to start acting, living, and praying like those who are chosen.

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Apparently the discussion regarding applause at Mass is a sensitive topic. There are many who say that they respect my opinion on this matter, which is not the point. The question on hand is what is the essence of the Mass and does applauding a human achievement fulfill that essence?

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Here is the homily I gave for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in a four part series entitled, "I Chose You." Of all the conversion stories we read in the lives of the saints, St. Paul stands out. Going from someone who persecuted Christians to the one who proclaims Christ as Savior is a powerful witness. Clearly, once he realized he was chosen by God, his life was radically different. Is your life any different than your non-believing neighbor?

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Here is the homily I gave for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "I Chose You." So often we forget that it was God Who chose us, and not the other way around. It is time for Catholics to become active rather than passive participants in the spreading of the Good News.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. This is the final homily in the series, "Help My Unbelief." With the diminishing belief in the Eucharist, Catholics truly need to say to Jesus, "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!"

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Pentecost. This is part of a mini-series entitled, "Help My Unbelief." As Christians, we need to be working for Unity in a world plagued by division. The Holy Spirit was given to us in order to heal divisions and forgive sins. We must all do our part to grow in Faith each day.

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For many years evangelization was relegated to priests and religious. Generally speaking, the lay faithful we just expected to sit in the pews and be quiet. However, from the beginning of the Church, every member was expected to share the Good News. As a lay person, you should share the Faith with others and invite them to come to Christ in His Church. Most people who return to the practice of the Faith did so through the invitation of a friend or family member. Be that friend of family member in the world today!

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Here is the homily I gave for the 7th Sunday of Easter. This homily is the last in the series, "Quo Vadis". We all agree that we want to go to Heaven at the end of our lives, but rarely do we lives as if that were the case. We must always remember the journey is the destiny and the destiny informs the journey. Check to see what path you are on to find out where you will end up at the end of the Journey. And if you are on the wrong path, change now so as to ensure your final destiny is with Christ.

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Here is the homily I gave for Ascension Thursday. As Jesus ascends to heaven, He give us hope that we will follow where He goes before us.

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Among my pet peeves are those who presume a deceased loved one is in Heaven. So many wish deceased loved ones "Happy Birthday in Heaven", which indicates they presume the person went straight to Heaven. The result is that so many no longer pray for the deceased.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 6th Sunday of Easter. This is the third in the series, "Quo Vadis." One of the difficulties we have following the Lord has to do with our prayer. If we are filled with pride when we pray, we cannot hear the Voice of God. Pray each day to grow in humility.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday of Easter. This is the second in the series, "Quo Vadis". One of the most important things we must do as believers is to follow the way established by Christ. So many today have watered down the Faith and we need to recapture our individual destinies. Ask Jesus to show you the way... #frpeterd

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Easter. This homily begins the series, "Quo Vadis". As we read the beginning of the discourse known as The Good Shepherd Discourse from the Gospel of St. John, we are called to follow the Good Shepherd. For this reason, we should ask the Lord where He is going and make sure we follow Him until the end.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. This is the third in the series, "Were You There." So often we put our faith aside because we have not see with our own eyes. We were not there and struggle believing the Truth of the Resurrection. So often we continue to carry our core wounds, that only make Faith that much more difficult. Yet we are THERE at every Eucharistic celebration and must become His Disciples in the world today.

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While on pilgrimage in the Holy Land I met a man named Brig Sorber. He is a Catholic businessman who brought his Faith into his business and has never regretted it. He wrote a book about his experience entitled Moving Forward. You can get a copy here: https://a.co/d/f6uPLXD

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Here is the homily I gave for Easter Sunday. This is part of the series, "Were You There". We all need to receive Easter Joy. To do so, we must go to the Empty Tomb with the disciples and place all our needs there.

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In this bonus podcast, I talk with Randi Hochenberger about the Lenten Mission we offered at St. Joseph in Kings Park. This Mission was developed by us using books written by Dr. Bob Schuchts. In his book entitled Be Healed, he speaks of the connection between his faith life and professional life as a psychiatrist. This connection has led him to be part of a healing mission. In this episode we speak about the third part of his book where he speaks about the healing efficacy of the Sacraments. If you would like to order his book, it is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/5iGHa31

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Here is the homily I gave on Palm Sunday. This is the final in the series, "Jesus Really is the One." As we recall the Death of the Son of God, we are reminded of how important it is that we prepare for our own death.

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Following from the past two episodes on Confession, today I discuss the Divine Mercy with Terri Pace. The Divine Mercy came out of the revelations of St. Faustina in pre-WWII Poland. St. Faustina wrote all of her visions and revelations in a diary entitled Divine Mercy in my Soul. Click here to order a copy: https://a.co/d/5OzRXhp

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday of Lent. This is the 5th in the series, "Jesus Really is the One." Of all the miracles Jesus did, the only one we have not seen since is raising a person from the dead. We are all going to die and we should spend this life preparing to die well.

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In this bonus podcast, I talk with Randi Hochenberger and Nicole Alimaro about the Lenten Mission we are offering at St. Joseph in Kings Park. This Mission was developed by us using books written by Dr. Bob Schuchts. In his book entitled Be Healed, he speaks of the connection between his faith life and professional life as a psychiatrist. This connection has led him to be part of a healing mission. In this episode we speak about the second part of his book where he talks about identifying our core wounds. If you would like to order his book, it is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/5iGHa31

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In a follow up to last week with regard to the Sacrament of Confession, this week I talk about how we are to evaluate the morality of an act. The three elements are the object, the end of the intention, and the circumstances. Of particular importance for today's discussion is how to understand the role of intention.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Lent. This is the fourth in the series, "Jesus Really is the One." Today there are many things that blind us to the Truth. Many of the worldly cares and ideologies prevent us from understanding Who Jesus really is. The beauty of Catholicism is that it is based on a relationship first and foremost, not on doctrine and rules. As our Lenten journey continues, we must keep working to improve our relationship with Jesus Christ.

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We are at the time of year when many people go to the Sacrament of Confession. In this episode I go over the way to make a good Confession.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. This is the third in the series, "Jesus Really is the One." When reading the Gospel in which Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman at the well, we see a tremendous miracle occur. Quite possibly for the first time the woman experienced Love. And the Love of Christ healed her wounds and restored her dignity in the community. Jesus wants to do the same for each of us.

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In this bonus podcast, I talk with Randi Hochenberger about the Lenten Mission we are offering at St. Joseph in Kings Park. This Mission was developed by us using books written by Dr. Bob Schuchts. In his book entitled Be Healed, he speaks of the connection between his faith life and professional life as a psychiatrist. This connection has led him to be part of a healing mission. In this episode we speak about the first part of his book where he talks about our need to encounter Jesus. If you would like to order his book, it is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/5iGHa31

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Probably the most revealing words a Catholic can say are, "Catholic Opinion." When it come to revealed Truth, we are not expressing merely an opinion. Yet so often someone will tell me they appreciate the Catholic opinion on things like Natural Family Planning. Check today's episode for more information.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. This is the 2nd in the series, "Jesus Really is the One." So often we have blinders on that prevent us from truly appreciating Who Jesus really is. These blinders can come from a variety of place, most often due to the events in our lives. We must be pliable and open to the Lord, which means we must be healed of our deep seated wounds first.

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One of the quick comebacks people use today is, "Don't judge me!" Or, "You don't know what is really in my heart." While there is validity to these statements, it should not render our capacity to judge actions for what they are. If a person commits a grace moral evil, what is so wrong with stating it as such? Ultimately, when judging an action, we are not passing judgment on the soul of the person. Even though, it does not remove our obligation to fraternally correcting the other.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 1st Sunday of Lent. This homily is the first in the series, "Jesus Really is the One." For many years we have seen a watering down of the miraculous. In many ways, it has impacted our view of Jesus and the way we journey through Lent. If Jesus Really is Who we say He is, our lives must be different. We can start by retrieving the practices of Lent such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

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Today I am joined by Randi Hochenberger who is the Director of Evangelization at the parish where I am pastor. In our conversation, we reflect on a graphic that was posted on our parish page with a quote from Pope Benedict in which he said, "Wherever applause breaks out in the liturgy because of some human achievement, it is a sure sign that the essence of liturgy has totally disappeared and been replaced by a kind of religious entertainment. Such attraction fades quickly – it cannot compete in the market of leisure pursuits, incorporating as it increasingly does various forms of religious titillation." Since there are many who applaud the music ministry each week, the post has seen many comments defending the practice. So is there a place for applause at Mass?

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Here is the homily I gave for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final homily in the series "Come to Me." So many people today tend to cling to their wounds, even though they know they need to be healed. If we truly want to be healed, we need to hear Jesus say to us, "Come to Me." #frpeterd

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We often throw around possessive pronouns as if the object in question were actually owned by us. In a world of relativism, we come to believe that what is yours is yours and what is mine is mine. But in fact, all is owned by God and we are just stewards of all He gives us.

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Here is the homily I gave for the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is part of the series, "Come to Me." Jesus indeed calls us to Himself. But if we accept the call, our lives must necessarily be different. We must make the daily choice to go to Him, again and again.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is part of the series, "Come to Me." One of the themes we see often in Scriptures is the tension between Light and Darkness. We all need to overcome the darkness in our lives by going to Christ the Light, and we need to bring others whose lives are in darkness to Him.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Come to Me." St. John the Baptist uses the words, "Behold the Lamb of God." The same words are spoken at Mass before Holy Communion. It is important to remember that the Eucharist is a Who, not a what. And we should hear Jesus say to us, "Come to Me" for healing through the Eucharist.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of the Epiphany. This is the third in the series, "A Perfect Gift." Christ is the Light that came to scatter the darkness of Sin. We must work toward repenting of the darkness we create in our own lives by making a plan for holiness.

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The forces that surround us in our culture can be overwhelming. Whether we realize it or not, the more we are exposed to something the more it influences what we believe and how we live. Today more than previous generations we need to expose ourselves to Catholic culture and immerse ourselves in Jesus Christ. If we say we believe in Jesus Christ, then we must spend our lives forming our minds and souls for Him.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is the second in the series, "A Perfect Gift." God gave the world the Perfect Gift in Christ Jesus - a Light to a world filled with darkness. To combat the evils of Sin, Christ brings a message of repentance and Peace. Make the following resolutions: 1) Set up a daily prayer time with everyone in your house; 2) Remove social media from your phone and invest your time in others; 3) Listen to the Bible in a Year or Catechism in a Year podcast every day; 4) Commit to going to Confession monthly.

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Here is the homily I gave for Christmas Day. This is the first in the series, "A Perfect Gift." In the darkness of this world, God sends the Light of His Son.

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In today's episode I speak with a young woman named Nicole Alimario. I have known Nicole for years and she used to work at my previous parish. As a young person in today's world, she is able to witness to the fact that "the struggle is real."

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Here is the homily I gave for the 4th Sunday of Advent. This is the final in the series, "And Now We Wait." In our final preparations for Christmas, we are reminded how important it is to cultivate our own families into holy families. In this regard, we must understand what God intended in creating Male and Female and strive to live such in the world today.

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In today's episode I speak about the overwhelming indoctrination of many good natured believers. There are things Jesus never said and yet so many want to form Christ in the image they have in their own mind. So today, I say that you should read the Gospels, even if you have read them before and keep track of the things Jesus actually said.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 3rd Week of Advent. This is the third in the series, "And Now We Wait." We must always remember there is a standard and ideal established by God and it our duty to strive to achieve that ideal, especially in our families. In this regard, we all need to grow in the Virtues of Prudence and Temperance in order to achieve our goal.

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In many ways today it feels that rational talk and dialogue has been replaced with anger and mental torture. If we are to make progress today, we need to return to rational and reasonable dialogue.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. This homily is the second in the series, "And Now We Wait." It is important in the world today to work on strengthening family life. More specifically, we need to be cultivating domestic churches where holiness can grow. It all starts with the family.

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Here is the homily I gave for the First Sunday of Advent. This is the first in the series, "And Now We Wait!" Of all the challenges we have today, learning to be patient and how to delay gratification are foremost. These qualities are best cultivated in the family. If we are to have a revival of our Faith, we will need a revival of our families.

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Here is the homily I gave for Thanksgiving Day. On this day we must always remember we are thankful to God for our blessings. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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In today's episode, I ask the question, "How late would you have to be to Mass before you would not come up for Holy Communion?" There really are no sources out there to answer this question, particularly when attending a weekday Mass. But we do know that we are to participate in a "complete Mass" every time we attend. As a moral theologian, I offer an answer to this question.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe. This is the final in the series, "Either You Have, or You Haven't." Of all the traits ascribed to God, Mercy is the most important. When it comes to His Mercy, either you have experienced, or you haven't.

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In this episode, I recall why I originally started this podcast on the Vericast Network and why I still believe it is important today. I offer this podcast for your edification and growth in the Faith. If there are topics you would like me to cover, send them to petrus@priest.com. I also ask that you continue to pray for me and I assure you of my prayers.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This homily is the third in the series, "Either You Have, or You Haven't." Since we no longer live in a fundamentally Christian culture, it is more imperative today that we have "threshold" conversations with those who are lost and in need of Christ. These conversations are most effective in those who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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On this episode of Credo Podcast I discuss the Spiritual Works of Mercy. So many today are well versed in the Corporal Works of Mercy, but no so with the Spiritual Works. The Spiritual Works are 7: 1) To admonish the sinner; 2) to instruct the ignorant; 3) to counsel the doubtful; 4) to comfort the sorrowful; 5) to bear wrongs patiently; 6) to forgive all injuries; 7) and to pray for the living and the dead. In this episode I will discuss numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Either You Have, Or You Haven't." As Catholics, we know that there is life after death, and that we will be judged when we die. Are we keeping our focus on the coming judgment? There will be no excuses when we come before the Judgment Seat of Christ.

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Here is the homily I gave for the Solemnity of All Saints. On this special feast, we are reminded that we need to study the lives of the saints and use their example as an inspiration in our own lives.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "Either You Have, or You Haven't." For anyone who encounters Christ, we see the person change. We have to admit whether such has happened to us and, if we have encountered Him, is our life any different?

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What are the fonts of Moral Action? There are many arguments made today that justify grave moral evils. As a Catholic, we know there are actions that are intrinsically evil. This is known as the object of the act, that is, an understanding of an act as it is in itself. The Church's Teaching in this regard is very clear - we may not do evil that good come of it. Today I discuss these fonts of moral action and apply it to the abortion debate.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This homily is the final in the series, "Right Praise - Right Relationship." One of the more difficult aspects of Catholic Faith Life is giving Right Praise to God. The reason is because Right Praise is in the way we live, which flows out of the Right Relationship with God. We must always remember that when we meet Christ, pride will have no place. We must be humble at all times, especially when we come before the Lord.

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In today's episode I revisit the phrase "Mystery of Iniquity" from the Catechism paragraph 675. This phrase is taken from but translated differently in St. Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians chapter 2. In this letter, we find it translated as "Mystery of Lawlessness." In either translation, we see the indication for understanding the end times. Is the relativism of our time the mystery of lawlessness?

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Here is the homily I gave for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "Right Praise - Right Relationship." With the reminder to praise God always, we each have to examine our Faith life and ask if we are truly in a full relationship with God.

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With world leaders using apocalyptic words like Armageddon, should we be concerned about whether we are in the End Times. As believers, we know that there will be a Second Coming of Christ that will be preceded by a "time of trial that will shake the faith of many believers." As Catholics, how should we respond to these recent developments? In this podcast I refer to paragraphs 675-677 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first of a three part series entitled, "Right Praise Right Relationship." Having touched upon the roles of or True Faith and Right Reason, it is not time to look at the place of Right Praise. At some point we shifted our Praise from God to ourselves. If we truly have Faith, tempered by Right Reason, it will lead us to want a Right Relationship with God. From that, we will be able to offer Right Praise.

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Based on recent posts I have seen, it has become clear that we need to reignite a conversation on the topic of Modesty. Modesty must work in tandem with purity of heart. Please refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2514-2527 for more on this topic.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the final installment in the series, "That's Reasonable." Jesus asks us to do what is good because it is right to do. As a faithful servant, we should expect nothing more from God and live according to His will because we are merely "unprofitable servants" in His Kingdom.

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Credo has been through various iterations. I originally developed it with Tim Haines at the Vericast Network. I later tried doing it in a VLOG format. For some time it was a livestream. Now it is in an audio podcast formula. The format may change but the intent of Credo remains the same - proclaiming Catholic Truth in an age of relativism.

Here is the homily I gave on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the 3rd in the series, "That's Reasonable." Do you want to go to Heaven? Read this weekend's Gospel and listen to this homily.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the second in the series, "That's Reasonable." The Gift of Reason is meant to help us see beyond our limitations and to understand the mysteries of what God created. We can use this power for Good or for evil. To be sure we are in Right Reason, we must avoid using our reason for self-centered or selfish purposes.

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Here is the homily I gave for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This homily begins a 4 part series entitled, "That's Reasonable." One of the more detrimental trends in modern time is our failure to encourage people to use Right Reason in their decision making. More often than not, people today are led by passions and emotions with not recourse to a healthy sense of guilt. We all need to slow down our lives and spend some time in quiet before the Lord.

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Here is a brief introduction to the Credo Podcast.