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Fr. Mark Toups
Let's find God in the midst of everyday life
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Episodes

Dr. Al Timothy: Medical analysis of crucifixion

Dr. Al Timothy describes from a physician's perspective all that Jesus endured during the crucifixion. Recorded live at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.

Mar 30, 202437 min

Homily Holy Thursday 2024

Fr. Mark leads us through an intimate guided meditation. It's as if you are there, in the Upper Room, with Jesus and the Apostles.

Mar 29, 202415 min

Homily Palm Sunday 2024

Today, we unpack the greatest story ever told: the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This morning was moving. Enjoy the message.

Mar 24, 202420 min

Homily March 17, 2024

Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem. A potential life-changing moment is about to be presented to you. Do you want to miss it?

Mar 17, 202419 min

Homily March 10, 2024

Another anointed morning! Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem and appreciate how personal things were for those following Jesus. And, things get personal for us!

Mar 10, 202421 min

Homily for March 3, 2024

Perhaps one of the best homilies I've preached in the past several years. This morning was anointed. I pray the Lord speaks to you. Remember: It's never too late to start the journey.

Mar 03, 202425 min

Homily for February 25, 2024

Lent 2024 Episode 2: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how God is for us! Do you believe your best days are in front of you?! Click here for notes to today's homily: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-25-2024

Feb 25, 202417 min

Homily for February 18, 2024

Lent 2024 Episode 1: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the reality of temptation in our lives, especially when our temptation seeks to claim our identity. Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-18-2024

Feb 18, 202417 min

Homily for February 11, 2024

In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate that without saying "no" we may never be able to truly say "yes" to the Lord. Click here for notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-11-2024

Feb 11, 202427 min

Homily for February 4, 2024

In today's message, Fr. Mark invites us on a journey this Lent, a journey guaranteed to change our lives. See notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-4-2024

Feb 04, 202417 min

Homily for January 21, 2024

In today's message, Fr. Mark offers fatherly wisdom on the shadow of the death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville.

Jan 21, 202419 min

Homily for January 14, 2024

In today's message, Fr. Mark offers a vision for church restoration, as well as spiritual direction for us until we finish. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-14-2024

Jan 14, 202419 min

Homily for Christmas 2023

Christmas is more than a baby. Christmas is about a God who is searching for us. Let's celebrate being found by God.

Dec 25, 202322 min

Homily for December 24, 2023

What's the one last thing that will affect your experience on Christmas? Expectations. Today, in the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and coaching of how we can let go of expectations.

Dec 24, 202310 min

Homily for December 17, 2023

Is Confession really in the Bible? Is there any Biblical evidence to support Catholics going to Confession to a priest? Today, in the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to prepare for Christmas. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-17-2023

Dec 17, 202331 min

Homily for December 10, 2023

There's a question. There's a story. And, there's some tension. Today, in the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to navigate the reality of sin. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-10-2023

Dec 10, 202329 min

Homily for December 3, 2023

How do you feel about "empty?" Today, in the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark helps us how and why our hearts need to be empty so that Christ can be born anew in our hearts this Christmas. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-3-2023

Dec 03, 202320 min

Homily for November 26, 2023

Sometimes saying "thank you" isn't enough. But, we have to start there. In today's homily Fr. Mark takes us deep into our hearts to help us appreciate the reality of Jesus Christ. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-26-2023

Nov 26, 202325 min

Homily for November 19, 2023

How does change affect us? And, most importantly, do you believe God is leading you in the change? Today, Fr. Mark concludes week 5 of a 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn about how much the island has changed, the grief experienced in change, and how to follow God in the change. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-19-2023...

Nov 19, 202324 min

Homily for November 12, 2023

How does change affect us? Most of us experience grief. Today, Fr. Mark continues week 4 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed, how change affects us all, and the reality of grief when things change. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-12-2023...

Nov 12, 202320 min

Homily for November 5, 2023

How does change affect us? What's changing in your life? Today, Fr. Mark continues week 3 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed and how change affects us all. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-5-2023⁠

Nov 05, 202319 min

Homily for October 29, 2023

Today, Fr. Mark dives deep into the local, national, and international tragedies that have affected so many with anxiety. Today, we ask "Where is God?" and "What can we do to know his presence with us?" Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-29-2023

Oct 29, 202317 min

Homily for October 22, 2023

Today, Fr. Mark continues week 2 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn that nothing can determine our identity other than God. And, we learn about the history of the pirates in Grand Isle. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-22-2023

Oct 22, 202316 min

Homily for October 15, 2023

Today, Fr. Mark starts week 1 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn how to "be where we are in life." Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-15-2023

Oct 15, 202318 min

Homily for October 8, 2023

Today is our birthday! Today is the 105th birthday of Our Lady of the Isle! In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how we can weather the storms. Here's the notes for today's homily: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-8-2023

Oct 08, 202320 min

Homily for October 1, 2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark answers the question: "Why do bad things happen to good people." Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-1-2023

Oct 01, 202318 min

The Art of Living Episode 15: Rediscover Forgiveness

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded of the importance of forgiveness - both receiving and giving. Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-20-2023

Aug 20, 202322 min

Homily for August 13, 2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to the timely nature of today's Gospel. Today, we hear that: "Even though Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, Jesus never took his eyes off of Peter."

Aug 13, 202314 min

Homily for August 6, 2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to extraordinary circumstances which caused him to ask God "Why?" Ever asked "Why?" Join us today as we here God's response. Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-6-2023

Aug 06, 202321 min

The Art of Living Episode 14: Rediscover the Bible

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how familiarity with the Bible helps us hear God's voice daily. Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-30-2023

Jul 30, 202319 min
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