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Homily Prep

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Welcome to "Homily Prep" where two Jesuits (Fathers David and Jonathan) discuss their take on the upcoming Sunday's readings for Mass. We hope these conversations will help us not only become better preachers but also help you prepare yourself for Mass.
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Episodes

Episode 63: On the Road to Emmaus

On the road to Emmaus the disciples meet the risen Lord and he sets their hearts on fire. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Apr 20, 202021 min

Episode 62: Believing Thomas

The Second Sunday of Easter features the story of the Apostle Thomas going from unbelief to belief. Can we have the same faith that changed his heart? Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Apr 13, 202021 min

Episode 61: EASTER

The guys discuss the readings for Easter Sunday (Mass during the day) Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Show Notes St John Chrysostom's Paschal Sermon Father Jonathan Celebrating Palm Sunday Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Apr 06, 202021 min

Episode 60: An Overture for the Triduum

David and Jonathan continue with the Sunday Readings for Lent and consider how the readings for Palm Sunday are an Overture for the Triduum. Also, they consider (again) how to preach about Holy Week in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Mar 31, 202017 min

Episode 59: And Jesus Wept

David and Jonathan continue with the Sunday Readings for Lent and consider how Jesus calls us to life in the midst of so much death. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Mar 23, 202020 min

Episode 58: Preaching During Coronavirus

David and Jonathan look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, and also consider the impact of Coronavirus on the celebration of Mass and the preparation of their homilies. In particular, they consider the importance of not being a source of darkness in the midst of uncertainty, but to allow God's light to shine. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Mar 16, 202021 min

Episode 57: The Wellspring of Eternal Life

On this Third Sunday of Lent David and Jonathan discuss the life giving waters that Jesus brings. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Mar 10, 202022 min

Episode 56: The Transfiguration

On this Second Sunday of Lent David and Jonathan discuss how the Transfiguration sets the stage, not only for the rest of Lent, but also for the Christian life. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Mar 03, 202020 min

Episode 55: The Way of the Catechumen

On this First Sunday of Lent the Church invites us onto a journey of spiritual renewal and growth. Deacon David and Fr. Jonathan discuss how they will approach the different themes of the season and what the path of the Catechumenate can teach them. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Feb 24, 202022 min

Episode 54: Love Your Enemies

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time continues the Sermon on the Mount. What does Jesus actually mean when he says he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it? How do we love not just our neighbors, but also our enemies? Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Feb 17, 202020 min

Episode 53: Fulfilled Not Abolished

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the focus is on the Law of the Lord. What does Jesus actually mean when he says he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it? Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Homilies on Youtube...

Feb 10, 202020 min

Episode 52: False Humility

The readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on how we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. As Christians we should preach the gospel using everything at our disposal, but making sure to give God the glory. One of the dangers we may face, though, is false humilty. How many times have you played down your strengths for fear of coming off as arrogant? Well, ironically, by doing that we aren't giving God any glory because he gave us our strengths (and our weaknesses) to s...

Feb 03, 202021 min

Episode 51: Candlemas

It's been 40 days since Christmas and this week Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and consider how each of us is called to imitate Jesus who is priest, prohpet, and king. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's YouTube Channel...

Jan 27, 202021 min

Episode 50: Is Christ Divided?

Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan consider how being a preacher in the Church requires never preaching themselves, but preaching only Jesus. Following in the long line of apostles, from Peter and Paul and down through the ages, Christians today are to preach Jesus so that the Church may be united under her one Head. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's YouTube Channel...

Jan 20, 202021 min

Episode 49: Called to be an Apostle

Following the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the importance of witnessing to our own baptisms as we're called like John the Baptist to testify to the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's YouTube Channel...

Jan 13, 202021 min

Episode 48: The Baptism of the Lord

This week Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan look into the meaning of the Epiphany and its relationship to the Baptism of the Lord. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's YouTube Channel...

Jan 06, 202021 min

Episode 47: The Holy Family

David and Jonathan discuss the Sunday readings for the first Sunday after Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's YouTube Channel...

Dec 24, 201922 min

Episode 46: Emmanuel

The season of Advent has encouraged us to wait patiently and hopefully for the coming of the Lord. This week, the readings give us the final set of readings in expectation of the birth of Christ. We hear the prophecy in Isaiah and its fulfillment in the Gospel. We also hear about the righteousness of Joseph and his willingness to serve the Lord with obedience and faith. David's English homily for the Third Sunday of Advent Homilía de David para el Tercer Domingo de Adviento Readings/Lecturas Rea...

Dec 16, 201918 min

Episode 45: Gaudete! Rejoice!

This week the guys look at the figure of John the Baptist. As we close in on the final weeks of Advent, we consider how our own call to prepare the way of the Lord requires us to be humble and patient. David's Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent Readings Readings in English Lecturas en español Social Media @HomilyPrep @dlugo_sj @jharmonsj David's YouTube Channel...

Dec 09, 201923 min

Episode 44: Prepare the way of the Lord

Who is this Jesus that we are preparing for during Advent? Isaiah and John the Baptist have a good idea of who he is and St Paul helps us understand how to prepare for the coming of Christ. The readings for this Sunday can be found here in English, and aquí en Español. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church....

Dec 02, 201921 min

Episode 43: The Day is at Hand

This week the Church begins a new liturgical year with the first Sunday of Advent. The readings this week invite us to consider how we are preparing both for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, but also at the end of time. To prepare the way of the Lord we should cast off deeds of darkness and live as children of the Light. For the readings in English go here , for the readings in Spanish go aquí...

Nov 25, 201921 min

Episode 42: King of the Universe

This Sunday marks the last Sunday of Ordinary Time. The Church dedicates this last Sunday to the kingship of Jesus. In particular, we see how Jesus the King reigns from the Cross and inaugurates a kingdom of mercy and salvation. Find the readings in English here and in Spanish here .

Nov 19, 201920 min

Episode 41: Dare We Hope

This week Jesus speaks to us about the coming persecution and the end of the world. He also speaks to us, though, about the confidence we can have in God's love for us. We should, therefore, persevere in the faith and look forward to the coming of the Lord at the end of time. Find this week's readings in English here , and in Spanish here ....

Nov 11, 201917 min

Episode 40: Maccabees and Sadducees

What does the Second Book of Maccabees have to do with the Sadducees? How does Jesus respond to the question about death and remarriage? How are we to speak about the resurrection of the dead? All of these questions come up as Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the readings for this Sunday's Mass. Find them here in English and here in español....

Nov 04, 201924 min

Episode 39: Jesus and Zacchaeus

This week Fr. Jonathan and Deacon David look at the readings for the 31st week in Ordinary Time. Find the readings in English here , and in Spanish aquí . "God seeks us, finds us, and saves us."

Oct 28, 201919 min

Episode 38: The Humbled Shall Be Exalted

Deacon David and Fr. Jonathan comment on this week's readings. Take what you can from their comments, but more importantly spend some time in prayer before heading to Mass this weekend. Going to Mass after praying with the readings is a helpful way to enter into the celebration of the Eucharist. The readings for Mass can be found here in English and here in Spanish....

Oct 21, 201921 min

Episode 37: Faith on Earth

Join Deacon David and Fr. Jonathan as they reflect on what they might preach on this Sunday. The readings for mass can be found here . Spend some time in prayer to help you get ready for mass.

Oct 14, 201922 min

Episode 36: Your Faith Has Saved You

This week Jonathan and David discuss the readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and the benefits of preparing a homily in different languages. Find the readings for this week here in English and here in Spanish.

Oct 07, 201923 min

Episode 35: Increase Our Faith

Deacon David and Father Jonathan discuss the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time found here .

Oct 01, 201921 min

Episode 34: Lazarus and the Rich Man

David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the [Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time](usccb.org/bible/readings/092919.cfm).

Sep 25, 201921 min
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