Episode 166: 2020 2nd Sunday of Advent
Fr. Bryan talks about the meaning of the word "Gospel," how it was commonly used in the ancient world, and how we should proclaim good news today.
Dec 07, 2020•16 min•Ep. 166
Fr. Bryan Ochs' Weekly Homily
Weekly Homilies from St. Rose Catholic Church in Longview, WA by Very Rev. Bryan Ochs.
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2020 Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
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2020 Feast of the Ascension
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2020 3rd Sunday of Easter
Fr. Bryan reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and considers why their hearts were burning within them. He explains a similar experience he had in college and shares how you can have this experience too.
Apr 26, 2020•13 min
2020 Divine Mercy Sunday
Fr. Bryan explains how the Acts of the Apostles can give us clues for what the Church should be like today, and how this might come about during the pandemic.
Apr 20, 2020•10 min
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This extended Lent is an opportunity for us all to experience the resurrection in ways we never had. Happy Easter!
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2020 Good Friday
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Judas grasped at control of his situation, and it led to death. Jesus emptied himself, and this leads to life.
Apr 05, 2020•14 min
2020 5th Sunday of Lent
Ever wonder what happened to Lazarus and his sisters after he was raised from the dead? Things probably weren't the same as they were before, and that's good. Similarly, there will be some changes that come about due to the coronavirus, but some of them will be good.
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Fr. Bryan explains how this moment in history will change the way we see the world. We will come to see the world in new ways, like the man born blind.
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Fr. Bryan explains why John the Baptist is a model for evangelization and how reading culture helps us discern what people desire.
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Fr. Bryan explains why we need Sacred Tradition to help us interpret scripture, and also what it means to be loved by the Father.
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2020 Mary, Mother of God
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2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
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Dec 16, 2019•14 min
2019 1st Sunday of Advent
The season of advent is an opportunity for us to wake up, even though that can be difficult.
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2019 32nd Sunday of Ordinary TIme
Fr. Bryan explains the Maccabean revolt and explains why we need to preserve the integrity of our faith.
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2019 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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