On this First Sunday of Advent the readings invite us to vigilance. Rather than being hypervigilant, though, what if Jesus' invitation to "Wait" and to "Be Alert" is really an invitation to pray? Perhaps this Advent we can take some time to find the Lord where he comes everyday: in the silence and stillness of our hearts. 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...
Nov 23, 2020•21 min
Jesus is both king and pauper. To attend to the king is to see to the needs of the least in his kingdom. 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...
Nov 16, 2020•22 min
What does it mean to fear the Lord? When we evangelize, do we have reckless abandon? Or, are we just playing it safe? 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...
Nov 09, 2020•21 min
The Resurrection is a line in the sand. Either Jesus was raised from the dead, or our faith is in vain. 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...
Nov 02, 2020•21 min
Though it is right to imitate the saints in their earthly example, narrated in their biographies and journals, it is also necessary (and perhaps more urgent) to imitate them in their current activity. The saints, right now, in heaven, are resting in the Lord. What does it mean to rest well? Rather than focusing this All Saints Day on how much more work we need to do to bring about the Kingdom, perhaps we would do well to imitate the saints in Glory who have found their eternal rest. Readings/Lec...
Oct 26, 2020•21 min
Today's readings offer the simple truth that the love of God and the love of neighbor are intertwined. The guys try to avoid overcomplicating this truth, and muse over different kinds of homilies. 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...
Oct 19, 2020•22 min
This week's set of readings put earthly leadership up against the authority, power, uniqueness, and glory 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...
Oct 12, 2020•21 min
Moving away from the vineyard, our readings consider the image of a banquet feast. The guys struggle to boil the gospel down to a coherent message. In the end, the find solace in the second reading and the Alleluia verse ... not surprisingly. 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...
Oct 05, 2020•22 min
The vineyard theme continues for a third week in a row... The guys consider the kinds of "walls" we have built up around our hearts, and how God may be tearing them down to allow us to be completely dependent on him. They also muse on how to best prepare their homilies, navigating the tension between writing their homilies on the one hand, and going completely off-the-cuff on the other. It may be that David and Jonathan have their preferences... Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en ...
Sep 28, 2020•21 min
The vineyard theme continues this week in the parable of the two sons who are sent to work by their father. What is on full display, though, is not their actions or intentions, but the change of mind that accompanies a true conversion. In the end, the only antidote to ideology is to have a change of mind, and to be conformed to Christ. 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 ...
Sep 21, 2020•21 min
We have a special guest today, Father David Paternostro, SJ. He offers his insights into this weeks continued reflection on the Kingdom of Heaven. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Father David on Twitter Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David's Youtube Channel Special Guest: Fr David Paternostro, SJ....
Sep 14, 2020•21 min
This week our readings sum up the Christian message. God is love, and we are called to love each other as God loves us. 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...
Sep 07, 2020•20 min
This week Frs. David and Jonathan struggle to find a clear theme for the readings. By the end of their conversation, though, they realize that a good homily this week would focus on reconciliation. 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...
Aug 31, 2020•21 min
This week's Gospel picks up right after Peter's big confession. The conditions are made clear, as carrying our cross and following Jesus in humility is essential for being his disciple. 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...
Aug 24, 2020•21 min
Jesus ventures into Gentile territory and has a striking encounter with a Canaanite woman. What can we glean from their exchange? Also, there are some striking differences between the Spanish and English translations of the Gospel. The guys think through those, and get excited about Deacon David's upcoming ordination to the priesthood! 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...
Aug 10, 2020•21 min
This week Jesus walks on water, though not before spending time with his Father in silent prayer. Also, what was Peter's doubt? 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...
Aug 03, 2020•20 min
We're finished with parables... for now... as Jesus performs a miracle and is moved by pity. 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...
Jul 27, 2020•19 min
This week, the guys dive into more of Jesus's comparisons of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. There's a hint of fire and brimstone, too. 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...
Jul 20, 2020•20 min
More parables! Jesus tells us what the kingdom of heaven is like in this Sunday's Gospel 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...
Jul 13, 2020•22 min
A familiar parable, but what does Jesus actually mean and why, like his disciples ask, does he speak in parables? Wouldn't clarity be more helpful? 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...
Jul 06, 2020•21 min
This week Jesus invites us to rest and to take his yoke, which is easy and light. 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...
Jun 29, 2020•21 min
David and Jonathan continue to discuss the 10th Chapter of Matthew's Gospel, and consider the ways in which Christians are called to be missionary disciples. 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...
Jun 23, 2020•22 min
We're back to Ordinary Time! David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Twelfth Week in Ordinary time. 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...
Jun 16, 2020•21 min
David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Sunday after the Most Holy Trinity, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). 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...
Jun 09, 2020•21 min
The Church returns to Ordinary Time and kicks off the cycle of Sunday readings with the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Following up from last week's reflection on the descent of the Holy Spirit, David and Jonathan consider how they might preach on God's Trinitarian nature given the current global crisis and the national tragedy we're living through. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter David on Twitter Jonathan on Twitter David'...
Jun 01, 2020•21 min
Well we've made it. What does it actually mean when we say Pentecost is the birthday of the Church? How do we even understand what it means to "be Church" when so many people are unable to go? David and Jonathan discuss Pentecost and the readings for the mass during the day. 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...
May 25, 2020•21 min
David and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Feast of the Ascension. Jesus gives us the great commandment to go forth and baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. How does this affect our own lives as baptized Christians? 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...
May 18, 2020•20 min
**UPDATE. Unfortunately Father Jonathan still hasn't figured out how to fix his mic and he still has robot voice until around 5 minutes in. SORRY!!! Philip, Peter, and John are all important figures and ministers in the early church. But they are all different and have particular charisms given by the Holy Spirit. David and Jonathan discuss how each one of us has different roles and duties within the Christian life that are meant to work together for the Glory of God rather than the glory of the...
May 11, 2020•19 min
**At some point Father Jonathan had an audio crisis and began speaking like a robot. Not to worry it clears up around the six minute mark. Thank you for your patience Do we trust that the Lord will be strong enough to build a foundation and moartar all the various people around the world into one divine house? David and Jonathan reflect on what Saint Peter actually meant by coming to Jesus as Living Stones. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English Lecturas en Español Social Media/Redes Sociales Hom...
May 04, 2020•18 min
Deacon David and Father Jonathan talk about what it means to be a shepherd and to have our hearts freed from all of the things that close us off from the love 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 Homilies on Youtube...
Apr 27, 2020•21 min
