The Story of St. Ignatius: An Introduction to the Discernment of Spirits
The first of a three part series on Discernment of Spirits preached at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne as a lenten mission.
Mar 03, 2018•45 min
Fr. Rene Pellessier's Homilies
Fr. Rene Pellessier, LT, is a Catholic Priest serving in the Navy as a Chaplain. He presently stationed in Sasebo, Japan as a base chaplain running the Catholic Program. Few things bring him more joy than giving his sheep “a good fussing.” Listener be advised, Fr. Pellessier does not exactly deliver his homilies in a soft-spoken manner.
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Why We no longer Sacrifice Animals
Why is so much of the Old Testament concerned with the Jewish sacrifice of animals, and how come we no longer do it anymore? 2nd Sunday of Lent - B 2/24/2018
Feb 26, 2018•12 min
You're Either Going to Heaven or You're Going to Hell
A homily about how we tend to eternalize our problems, which is why we are all so stressed out.
Feb 20, 2018•6 min
When Jesus Declared War
When Jesus announced that the Kingdom of God was at hand, he was not making a pious statement, he was declaring war. 2nd Sunday of Lent - B 2/19/2018
Feb 20, 2018•14 min
Lent is like Preparing for the Super Bowl
Sunday before Lent Year B
Feb 13, 2018•12 min
Why Priests Can't Get Married
Of all the questions I get as a priest the one that is most prevalent is "Why can't priests get married?" 1/28/2018 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jan 29, 2018•12 min
How to Evangelize your Family and Friends
Evangelizing our family and friends can be incredibly difficult. Fortunately today our gospel provides us with a game plan we can effectively utilize to spread the gospel message to those closest to us.
Jan 14, 2018•8 min
Eastern Super Villans and The Magi
Unlike the super villain in Batman Begins, the mystery of the East is both embodied and fulfilled in the Magi who pay homage to Jesus.
Jan 11, 2018•14 min
Wives do What!? -- The Difference Between Men and Women
The only way we can make sense of St. Paul's command for wives to be subordinate to their husbands, is to look at the Cross.
Jan 02, 2018•12 min
Mythology, Philosophy, and Murder -- The Real Meaning of Christmas
All too often we can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and forget the real reason we celebrate the birth of Christ. 12/25/2017
Dec 29, 2017•14 min
How to Exceed your Childhood Dreams.
Many of us look back on our childhood dreams with a great deal of nostalgia and sadness. We can often find ourselves disappointed in the fact that we did become astronauts, marines, or the President of the United States. The reality is that we dreamed big when we were kids, but, dare I say, we didn't dream big enough. 12/24/2017
Dec 29, 2017•11 min
What is the Deal with this Pink Vestment?
Rejoice, my friends! For we are receiving grace upon grace from our loving Father.
Dec 24, 2017•9 min
Was John the Baptist Crazy?
Was John the Baptist crazy? No! He loved the Lord.
Dec 15, 2017•8 min
Mary didn't do anything! (And that is why she is amazing)
If everything good is attributable to God and everything bad is attributable to us, then Mary is ultimately responsible for nothing. Because of that, she can be venerated as God's Masterpiece.
Dec 09, 2017•11 min
We are not called to be Navel-Gazing Sleepy People!
We are not called to live our lives with our eyes closed out of self-obsession. But rather with our eyes wide open out of amazement of God's love. And we can do that through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Dec 09, 2017•14 min
Why Prayer Is Necessary For Salvation 11/11/2017
While our good deeds might be the lighted lamp that shines here and now, prayer is the extra oil that the wise virgins carry.
Dec 09, 2017•8 min
There ain't no Party like a Catholic Party!
One of the greatest traits of Catholics is our ability to celebrate. And the key to every good celebration is humility!
Nov 08, 2017•13 min
Love Is Not A Feeling! It's a Virtue!
Love is more than just a feeling we have towards little puppies, tiny animals, and fluffy bunnies, it is a man getting down on one knee and marrying a woman, a soldier shedding his blood, and a married couple waking up in the middle of the night four times to change their baby's diaper.
Nov 01, 2017•7 min
We Want God! A tribute to St. John Paul the Great 10/22 /17
The only way we can fulfill this scripture passage is to recognize that humanity does not belong to Caesar, but to God. And the fullest way to give humanity to back to God is by giving him his only begotten Son in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Oct 25, 2017•12 min
What Kind of god Would Allow This To Happen? 10-9-17
In light of the recent shootings in both Las Vegas and Lafayette, I want to address two questions: 1) What kind of god would allow this to happen? and 2) Why, God?
Oct 11, 2017•10 min
Walking Along the Road to Glory
If we want to walk along the road to glory, we must pass through the valley of humility.
Oct 04, 2017•16 min
Avoiding Procrastination and Embracing Appreciation 9/24/17
This gospel is not about procrastination, but about appreciation!
Sep 29, 2017•12 min
The Joy of Debt 9/17/2017
If we want to be happy, all we need to do is recall our debt.
Sep 22, 2017•12 min
The Mercy of Admonishing the Sinner 9/10/2017
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Which is why one of the greatest mercies we can do is correct our brother when he is in mortal sin.
Sep 12, 2017•14 min
"Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying"
We make a mistake if we believe there is a mutual exclusivity between living and dying.
Sep 04, 2017•12 min
Walking on Water 8/13/2017
Walking on Water 8/13/2017 by Fr. Rene Pellessier's Homilies
Aug 21, 2017•15 min
Who Shall Climb the Mountain of the Lord -- Homily on the Transfiguration 8/6/2017
Who Shall Climb the Mountain of the Lord -- Homily on the Transfiguration 8/6/2017 by Fr. Rene Pellessier's Homilies
Aug 21, 2017•13 min
God or Nothing 7/29/2017
God or Nothing 7/29/2017 by Fr. Rene Pellessier's Homilies
Aug 21, 2017•12 min
Weeds, Wheat, and the Missionaries of Charity 7/23/2017
Weeds, Wheat, and the Missionaries of Charity 7/23/2017 by Fr. Rene Pellessier's Homilies
Aug 21, 2017•9 min
Unbridled Power of Humility 8/19/2017
Unbridled Power of Humility 8/19/2017 by Fr. Rene Pellessier's Homilies
Aug 20, 2017•13 min
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