St. Philip Homily Podcast

Father Mark Nolte reflects on the parable of the wedding feast and what it reveals about God’s invitation, human freedom, and the call to live in a state of grace.

What if the biggest threat to your faith is not persecution—but neglect? In this homily, Father Mark Nolte unpacks Jesus’ vineyard parable as a wake-up call for Catholics and baptized Christians who are called to produce fruit, not just show up.

If God were to come looking for fruit in your life today, what would He find? Father David Herrera confronts an uncomfortable yet necessary truth: we often live as owners of what we have merely received on loan—our family, our gifts, our ministry, and even our faith.

Si hoy Dios viniera a buscar fruto en tu vida, ¿qué encontraría? El padre David Herrera confronta una verdad incómoda pero necesaria: muchas veces vivimos como dueños de lo que solo hemos recibido en préstamo: nuestra familia, nuestros dones, nuestro ministerio e incluso nuestra fe.

Father David Herrera explores the importance of obedience, repentance, and genuine action in our relationship with God, using the parable of the two sons vineyard to illustrate how our words must be reflected in our actions.

Father Mark Nolte explores the importance of authentic faith, surrendering to God's will, and living a life of obedience and love.

El padre David Herrera reflexiona sobre nuestras respuestas a Dios, comparando la parábola evangélica de los dos hijos en la viña con nuestras propias actitudes.

Deacon John Froning explores how the parable of the workers in the vineyard is used to illustrate the concept of fairness and generosity in the kingdom of heaven. How does it challenge the notion of fairness and encourage living life fully without complaining? Where can we appreciate the life we've been given and avoid wasting time complaining?

Deacon Paul Brancheau explores the theme of entitlement, envy, and humility in the context of the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. How do we navigate the challenges of comparison, judgment, and the call to serve others with humility and without envy?

Si alguna vez has pensado que llegaste “tarde” a Dios, este mensaje es para ti. El padre David Herrera presenta el Evangelio como un recordatorio de que nunca es demasiado tarde para volver, y de que la misericordia de Dios no funciona según las reglas de los logros humanos.

Father Gervan Menezes' homily explores the theme of forgiveness, emphasizing the challenge, responsibility, and process of forgiveness.

Father Mark Nolte explores the theme of forgiveness and its impact on physical and emotional well-being–the destructive nature of harboring anger and the healing power of forgiveness.

Father Gervan Menezes emphasizes the importance of speaking up out of love and concern, rather than remaining silent in the face of destructive behavior. #conflict #patience #reconciliation.

Father Mark Nolte delves into the profound significance of embracing the cross, understanding the concept of taking up one's cross, the challenge of dying to self, living with unconditional love, and the transformative power of redemptive suffering.

Father David Herrera focuses on the themes of denying oneself, taking up the cross, and following Jesus. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of being a true disciple of Christ.

Jesús no te pide que cargues con una carga más pesada; te pide que dejes de cargarla a solas. Esta homilía del padre Gervan Menezes sobre Pedro, Jeremías y la cruz revela por qué el discipulado significa caminar detrás de Cristo —y no intentar guiarlo— y cómo esto transforma nuestra perspectiva sobre el sufrimiento, el sacrificio y la esperanza.

Father Mark Nolte explores the significance of Jesus' identity and nature, the keys to the kingdom, and the victory of God, providing hope and understanding for believers.

El padre David Herrera reflexiona en su homilía sobre las «llaves» confiadas a Pedro como signo de la autoridad de Cristo y de la continuidad de la Iglesia a través de la sucesión apostólica. El padre Herrera vincula la fe con la acogida de nuevos miembros mediante el bautismo y, a continuación, invita a todos a responder personalmente: ¿Quién es Jesús en tu vida? ¿Ocupa verdaderamente el primer lugar en tus decisiones cotidianas?

Father Gervan Menezes preaches on the Canaanite woman and the importance of the welcoming new members into the Catholic Church.