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At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
المحتوى المقدم من Fr. Joel Sember. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Fr. Joel Sember أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Have you thought sermons were boring? Think again as Fr. Joel unpacks the word of God for today's audience. Fresh, local, and live takes on the Gospel for our world. A new homily every Sunday.
المحتوى المقدم من Fr. Joel Sember. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Fr. Joel Sember أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Have you thought sermons were boring? Think again as Fr. Joel unpacks the word of God for today's audience. Fresh, local, and live takes on the Gospel for our world. A new homily every Sunday.
Candlemas (Feast of the Presentation of the Lord) • Today we celebrate Candlemas, the final feast day of the Christmas season. Mary received God's gift, helped to grow this gift, and now gives him back to God. This is what parents do when they have a child Baptized. They give their child back to God. The parents are given a lit candle and told: "Receive the light of Christ. Parents and godparents, this light has been entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly, so that you child, enlightened by Christ, may walk always as a child of the light, and persevering in the faith, may run to meet the Lord when he comes with all the saints in the heavenly court." They love their children so much that they want them to live forever. The light of faith has to be carried, nourished, and protected so that it can grow brighter and carry us to heaven. All of us are called to light the world by burning with the sacrificial love of Jesus. (2 Feb 2025) Going Deeper: Do you know someone who shines with the light of Christ? Read and reflect on Fr. Joel's poem, "A Swedish Candle."…
Ordinary Time, 3rd Sunday (C) In addition to a sabbath day, Jewish law also prescribed a Sabbatical Year . Every seventh year, the land was to be left fallow and debts would be forgiven. After seven such sabbatical years, or 50 years, the Bible calls for a Jubilee. This was like a super sabbatical year. Slaves were freed and land that had been sold returned to its hereditary owners. The land is a gift from God and all human ownership is temporary. We all owe debts to God, and we are destined for freedom and not slavery. No one knows for sure if these jubilee rules were followed, but they depict a kind of heaven on earth of rest, freedom, and the chance to have a fresh start. The Catholic Church has picked up the practice of the Jubilee. A Jubilee is the granting of a special plenary indulgence every 25 years. On December 24, 2024, Pope Francis began opening the Holy Doors of the four major basilicas in Rome. Local Bishops are also able to designate pilgrim sites. In our Diocese, Champion Shrine, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, and St. Pius X Parish in Appleton are the designated pilgrimage destinations. Pope Francis hopes that we can experience peace, hope, an openness to life, a recovery of the joy of living. This jubilee has been entitled, "Pilgrims of Hope." Today's first reading we see the Israelites listening to a reading from the scroll of the Torah. They are weeping because their hearts are moved by love: the love that chose them, that has been faithful to them, and has now brought them back to their land and allowed them to rebuild their city. God's love comes first, and our actions are a response to his love. Dr. Scott Hahn responded to God's love by offering his children a jubilee, a chance to come clean without punishment. He had learned from Jesus that the relationship is what matters most. In our Gospel reading, Jesus announces a Jubilee. When we draw near to Jesus, we experience the freedom, peace, hope and a fresh start. Jesus himself is the jubilee. "Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength." (26 Jan 2025) Going Deeper: Read and meditate on the words of Pope Francis in the bull Spes non confundit to open the Jubilee year of hope 2025. Thank you to new Patrons Pete & Patty. Image Source | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Ordinary Time, 2nd Sunday (C) The Holy Spirit gives us many gifts: wisdom, knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, discernment of spirits, varieties of tongues, interpretation of tongues. The Spirit gave Donal Walsh a deep sense of faith. His life was a gift, but he realized it was a gift that was meant to be given away. He died of cancer at the age of 16, but he used his short and difficult life to bless others. At the wedding feast at Cana, the bride and groom find that their resources fall short of the demands. Fortunately, they had invited Jesus and Mary to the wedding. Like a good Mom, Mary is attuned to the needs of the couple. The servants obey Jesus. Once the six stone water jars are full to the brim, they discover an abundance that they never could have made for themselves. When we try to build our own little kingdom, we will always run out of happiness. When we aren't afraid to faithfully serve each day, we find the Lord is turning our water into wine. (19 Jan 2025) Going Deeper: Perhaps watch this video of Donal Walsh and reflect on his legacy. What legacy will you leave? Thank you to Patrons John & Judy, Todd, and Amanda. Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Feast of Epiphany • The Feast of Epiphany is older than Christmas. Early Christians celebrated January 6th as three feasts in one: the visit of the magi, the Baptism of the Lord, and the miracle of water into wine at Cana. In the East, the Baptism of the Lord emerged as the most important of the three feasts. In the West, the Baptism migrated to next Sunday and Epiphany became "Three Kings Day." What can we learn from this feast? Sometimes we need to seek Jesus. It could be a long journey. We will find him not so much in lofty places but more so in the humble places. The Wise Men receive Jesus as a gift and they give the gift of themselves back to Jesus. Gold symbolizes giving Jesus our very best. The frankincense and myrrh are the fruit of where the plants have been wounded. They symbolize giving Jesus our wounds, our very worst. Christ was born in Bethlehem so that he could be born into your heart. "May we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity." Bring him your best; bring him your worst; allow him to transform you from the inside. (5 Jan 2025) Going Deeper: Know, dear brothers and sisters, that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of Godʹs mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Savior. On the 5th day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season. On the 20th day of April, you will celebrate with Joy Easter day, the Pascal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the first day of June will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ (May 29 is the actual Thursday). On the eighth day of June, the feast of Pentecost. On the 22nd day of June, the feast of the most holy body and blood of Christ. On the 30th day of November, the first Sunday of the advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Images from Wikimedia Commons | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Christmas, Holy Family (C) The Feast of the Holy Family reminds us that Jesus comes not only to restore us as as individuals, but also to heal our family. The four fundamental identities help to reveal God's original plan for the family. These identities have three characteristics: Relational. Each identity requires another; none are just my sense of me in isolation. Foundational. They build on each other and move us from receiving to giving. Gift. The identities are healthy when I receive the other as a gift and the other receives me as a gift. Here are the fundamental identities one at a time: Child (son/daughter) -- The infant feels herself to be a gift. Parents welcome her and give her safety, recognition, reassurance, delight, love and belonging. Sibling (brother/sister) -- Siblings treat each other as a gift. They join the parents in receiving one another and loving one another. Spouse (husband/wife) -- Giving and receiving siblings, friends, classmates and co-workers prepares us to give and receive a total gift of self in marriage. Parent (father/mother) -- Marriage prepares a couple to receive children as gifts and to give to them without counting the cost. Sin, wounds, and self-protection cause siblings to compete with each other for the scare resources of parental affection. Friendships become a choice and friends are rejected when they no longer meet my needs. Spouses use each other rather than giving themselves to one another. Children are no longer welcomed as gifts, and the cycle repeats itself. Hannah receives Samuel as a gift and she gives him back to God ( see 1 Sam 1 and 2 ). Jesus comes to heal our families. He does that by healing our fundamental identities. Jesus invites us to discover that our true father is God the Father, and our true mother is Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Even after we our born, our belly button marks the place where we drew life from our mother. Mary is the relationship we need to grow in first. Mary will introduce us to Jesus and Jesus will lead us to God the Father. (29 Jan 2024) Going Deeper: Start a daily Rosary. Check in with your spiritual mother Mary once or twice each day. Images from Wikipedia and AdobeStock | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Christmas Eve • There was a time when your ancestors did not celebrate Christmas. Then one day, missionaries came to bring the good news of Jesus Christ. This was their message, "Your Father loves you and he wants you to come home." Remember how God made our first parents and put them in a beautiful garden? There were two trees in the middle of the garden, a good tree and a bad tree. They ate from the bad tree and had to leave the garden. They went out into the cold, cruel world. They learned to hunt and fish and farm, to make warm clothes and build houses. They also learned some really bad stuff: to lie and gossip, to steal and horde stuff, to beat each other up and steal their stuff. But let me tell you a secret: no matter how far we wandered, we have never gotten out of our Father's back yard! When the time had come, God sent his Son Jesus into this cold, cruel world. He came to tell us that we have a Father who loves us and who wants us to come home. Jesus not only shows us how to be God's children, but he also remains with us to help us. Remember how there was no room for Baby Jesus in the Inn? Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room in my heart and my life for Jesus. When Jesus comes to live in your heart, you can experience the peace and joy of Christmas all year long. (25 Dec 2024) Going Deeper: Sing this carol (or meditate on these words): Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there. AdobeStock_396661125 | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Advent, 4th Sunday (C) Imagine for a moment that you attended a school Christmas program but no one was listening to the director. Everyone was singing their own songs and trying to do their own thing. There would be chaos, frustration, hurt feelings, and a lot of giving up. Bishop Barron calls this the "Ego-drama." Each of us is trying to be a star in our own show that is written, produced, and directed by ourselves. We try to get everyone else to be the supporting actors in our show. But each of them wants to be the star! The Bible tells a different story. We are part of the great "Theo-drama." This play is written by God the Father, directed by the Holy Spirit, starring Jesus Christ and Mary as Best Supporting Actress. Each of us has a special roll to play that is uniquely suited to our gifts and talents. When we accept our roll in the Theo-drama, we experience peace because we don't have to run the universe. Instead of competing with each other to be the star, we give joy to each other by supporting one another in playing their rolls. In today's Gospel we see the joy that Mary, John, and Elizabeth experience. They are each living their own mission and all supporting one another in playing their part in the Theo-drama. Many people today are living life as if they had no purpose and no mission. They don't realize that they have a part in the play, and their part matters. Play your roll to the very best of your ability. This Christmas, Baby Jesus wants to teach us all how to be children again, each with a special part in the Theo-drama. (22 Dec 2024) Going Deeper: Have you experienced joy recently? What did this experience tell you? Image Source | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Advent, 3rd Sunday (C) The monastery cloister teaches us to keep part of our hearts closed to the world and open to heaven. The ancient and medieval world was familiar with the example of the wheel of fortune: One minute you're on top of the world, the next minute you are on the bottom. We need to move from the chaos of the outside to the peace at the center. Peace comes from being with Christ in the core of our own being. Joy comes from healthy connections with God and others. Stop trying to find security in your own power and possessions. That will just take you for another trip around the wheel of fortune. Seek the peace and joy that comes from Christ at the center. (15 Dec 2024) Going Deeper: Meditate on Philippians 4:1-9 Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you. Thank you Bill for being a Patron . Image Source | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception • St. Augustine first taught about original sin. He said that our first parents passed the infection of sin on to all their children. Humans have been all been born with this original sin. Except Mary, whom the Archangel Gabriel calls, "kekaritomene", or "the one who is fully blessed or gracious". She is completely free from the infection of sin even from the first moment of her conception. When we look deep into our hearts, we see a desire for communion. We were made for communion with God, with one another, with ourselves and even with Creation. Communion means we want to dwell in God and have God dwell in us. Mary started from within God and then received God inside of her. We have the opposite experience: We start by welcoming God into us, and then he draws us into communion within himself. (9 Dec 2024) Going Deeper: When have you experienced the joy of communion? Images are the Prodigal Son from Pompeo Batoni and The Visitation by Bradi Barth | Over 14 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Advent, 1st Sunday (C) A felt sense of safety and security is necessary for us to find peace. When peace is missing, there are many ways we might try to manufacture it. Perhaps you surround yourself only with like-minded people. Try to control everything, get angry, or run and hide. Maybe you numb yourself or pretend that it doesn't matter. God desires to make his people safe and secure. We receive this safety through knowledge of God's unconditional love and trust in his ongoing providence. The rest of the world may be terrified but Christians can continue to experience peace. We need to keep our eyes on our eternal goal. We need to remember that only God's opinion matters. Lastly, we need to stay vigilant, expecting tribulations. Make time each week in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Share with Jesus whatever is burdening you and weighing on you. Then keep your eyes open for all the little ways that God is caring for you. Advent is not about God appearing when you are finally ready to receive him. Rather, God is already with you right now. Advent is the gradual opening of our eyes to realize his humble presence. It is the presence of Jesus that is the true source of our peace. (1 Dec 2024) Going Deeper: Welcome to Season 15 of the Pilgrim Priest Podcast! This year's album is titled, A Spirit of Power and Love and Self-Control . I know that is a mouthful. It is taken from 2 Timothy 1:6-7, "Hence I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control." I picked this because it feels like the next logical step on my own personal journey of healing. We can try and draw life from many sources. I had been trying to draw life from others' affirmation, from my own sense of accomplishment, from Mass attendance numbers and podcast downloads and many other externals. As I became more Rooted in Jesus Christ (2023), I experienced a lot of Freedom and Peace (2024). My relationship with Him was giving me the love and meaning that I needed, so I had the freedom to let the people around me be who they are and not who I needed them to be for me. In the course of writing my series on chastity , I realized that power, love, and self-control all go together. Self-control is not about flexing my ability to refuse things, but more about letting go of unimportant things so that my energy can go towards loving God and loving my neighbor. When we do this, we start to experience the incredible power that comes from genuine love. I now understand why St. Paul put these three things together in one spirit. We have been given this Spirit, but we need to rekindle it. This year will be about rekindling the spirit of power, love, and self-control. What would your life look like of this spirit were blazing? AdobeStock_388097031 | Over 13 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Solemnity of Christ the King (B) There are three key figures in Old Testament society. The priest heals and sacrifices. The prophet teaches and preaches repentance. The king protects society from invasion and rightly orders life within the city. We often think of Jesus as priest or as prophet. Today we focus on Jesus as King. Jesus tells Pontius Pilate, "My kingdom is not of this world." How is Jesus different from the kingdom of this world? The kingdoms of this world use violence to enforce their will. Jesus allows people to choose or reject his kingdom. This world's kings want to control the truth. Jesus is the truth, and all who are of the truth hear his voice. Earthly kings want to be the highest power. Jesus submits himself to his Father. Kings sacrifice others; Jesus sacrifices himself. Jesus is a king who is also a servant. The kingdoms of this world are passing away; Jesus' kingdom is eternal. We don't get to vote on the King, which is good, because we have a terrible track record when it comes to picking good leaders for ourselves. We do get to vote ourselves into his kingdom or out of it. When we let Jesus be the Lord of our life, he protects us and rightly orders our lives. Blessed Franz Jägerstätter was convinced that serving the true King meant he could not participate the Nazi German war of aggression. He has been recognized as a martyr. Jesus is the Priest, the Prophet, and the King. When we let him be our King, we enter here and now into the Kingdom that is not of this world. (24 Nov 2024) Going Deeper: How does Jesus protect his people? Have you experienced his order within your inner world and also among his people? Image Source | Over 13 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Ordinary Time, 33rd Sunday (B) Ancient people couldn't depend on much. Plagues, wars, earthquakes, death, and decay all dogged their lives. The heavens above appeared incredibly stable and predictable. When Jesus says, "The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken," what he means is that the dependable things are failing us. When everything else fails, we can still count on Jesus. His words are more dependable than heaven and earth. A constant reminder of Jesus' dependable love for us is the gift of our guardian angel. St. Gemma Galgani could see her guardian angel. St. John Bosco was protected miraculously by a big black dog. Last month, inspired by the feast of the Guardian Angels, I wrote a song to my guardian angel. Let me sing it to you. (17 Nov 2024) Going Deeper: Try singing Angel of God My Guardian Bright for yourself. It's set to the tune Old 100th (like All People That on Earth do Dwell). Over 13 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
Ordinary Time, 32nd Sunday (B ) Jesus is impressed not with the size of the donation; he is impressed with a generous heart. A poor widow holds nothing back; she gives God her whole livelihood. God has blessed me with gifts, perhaps less than I had hoped. The temptation is to hoard the little I have and use it for myself. God's invitation is to be generous with what we have and trust that he will give us more. For many Americans, time is worth more than money. Don't be afraid to be generous with time for daily prayers and Sunday Mass. At Sunday Mass, we offer ourselves and all that we have to the Father, and receive his abundant blessings. If you are generous with God, you will have some left over. Give God the chance to earn your trust. (10 Nov 2024) Going Deeper: The word used for "livelihood" in the Greek is bios . Read and reflect on what it means (see BibleHub.com ): Usage: In the New Testament, "bios" primarily refers to the physical aspect of life, encompassing one's livelihood, possessions, and the duration of life. It is distinct from "ζωή" (zōē), which often refers to life in a more spiritual or eternal sense. "Bios" can denote the means by which life is sustained, such as wealth or resources, and can also refer to the conduct or manner of one's life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "bios" was commonly used to describe the tangible aspects of life, including one's social status, wealth, and daily living. The concept of "bios" was often contrasted with the philosophical or spiritual life, which was considered of higher value in many philosophical traditions. In Jewish thought, life was a gift from God, and the way one lived ("bios") was a reflection of one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. (bíos) is the root of the English term "biography," i.e. the record (account) of how we invested (or spent!) our physical lives. Image Source: AdobeStock_304294124 | Over 13 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
All Saints Day • Why have so many people left the Catholic Church? I think they have left because being Catholic made them less happy. It gets in the way of getting their way and having all the things and pleasures they want. Getting what we want only makes us happy when we have learned to want that which is actually good for us. The happiness based on having things or fun experiences is the most fleeting source of happiness. It will naturally tend towards addiction. Are there forms of happiness that don't disappoint? The happiness of a job well done is worth a lot of discomfort on the road to success. The Greeks and Romans taught us that the ultimate form of happiness is a life well-lived, that is, a virtuous life. The culture of self-indulgence erodes community. The culture of virtue and self-control demands, and builds, healthy community. Above this level of happiness, there is a level that only Christians have access to. Believing Christians will come to know the warmth and light of Jesus' personal presence with them. This is the happiness of a life lived with Jesus. Christian community also reaches a new level -- being brothers and sisters in God's family. The Beatitudes show us that, with the right attitude of heart, the challenging circumstances around us become an opportunity to grow closer to Jesus. Even discomfort can be turned into a source of deeper happiness. (1 Nov 2024) Going Deeper: Are you more focused on the pursuit of happiness rooted in self-indulgence, or the pursuit of happiness rooted in self-control? How does Christian community contribute to your happiness? Have you experienced the happiness of a life lived with Jesus? Image from USCCB.org/News | Over 13 years of homily episodes available at PilgrimPriest.us/podcast | Like, subscribe , and share us with your enemies. | Find me on Facebook and Twitter | Powered by Patrons | give through PayPal or leave a nice review on your favorite podcast platform.…
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