Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 10, 2025. The readings are from Wisdom 18:6-9, Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22, Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 & Luke 12:32-48. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 9, 2025. The readings are from Deuteronomy 6:4-13, Psalm 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 47 and 51 & Matthew 17:14-20. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
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Fr. Ryan Mann's homily on the Transfiguration highlights how Jesus's divine glory was revealed through his human body, challenging the common spiritual misconception that one must minimize the physical to draw closer to God. He encourages listeners to re-appropriate their own embodied experience, reflecting on their physical sensations and perceptions of their bodies, and recognizing the profound connection between faith and physical existence, especially through the Eucharist. The message underscores that our bodies are integral to our spiritual journey and relationship with Christ.
Father Patrick discusses the Feast of St. John Vianney, exploring the humorous irony of the day's readings and the saint's unlikely call. He delves into Vianney's radical approach to ministry, which began with adorning his tattered parish with exorbitant beauty, an act that teaches us about God's nature. This reflects on God's 'undomesticated' and 'prodigal' love, seen in miracles like the multiplication of loaves and fish, where excess, not mere sufficiency, is God's trademark. The sermon concludes by highlighting how this divine lavishness invites our own generous response.
Fr. Ryan preached this homily on August 3, 2025. The readings are from Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 & Luke 12:13-21. — Connect with us! Website: slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Father Patrick Schultz discusses the distinction between 'ego-drama,' a self-enclosed life, and 'theo-drama,' a life open to God's intervention, using the parable of the rich fool. He emphasizes that Christianity is a captivating, high-stakes drama, not a boring monologue, and encourages listeners to expect a real, transformative encounter with God, as powerfully articulated by C.S. Lewis on the shock of meeting a living God.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 2, 2025. The readings are from Leviticus 25:1, 8-17, Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8 & Matthew 14:1-12. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
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Father Ryan Mann delivers a homily on the profound meaning of marriage, beginning with its biblical roots from the Garden of Eden to the heavenly wedding feast. He addresses the realities of disappointment in relationships, explaining how God's unwavering love, exemplified by Christ's sacrifice, provides the strength to overcome challenges. Ultimately, the homily highlights how wedding vows are a commitment to lifelong growth and mutual preparation for eternal love and joy.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 26, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 24:3-8, Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 & Matthew 13:24-30. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 24, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b, Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 & Matthew 13:10-17. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Ryan preached this homily on July 23, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15, Psalm 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28 & Matthew 13:1-9. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 23, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15, Psalm 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28 & Matthew 13:1-9. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 22, 2025. The readings are from Song of Songs 3:1-4b, Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 & John 20:1-2, 11-18. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Ryan preached this homily on July 20, 2025. The readings are from Genesis 18:1-10a, Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5, Colossians 1:24-28 & Luke 10:38-42. — Connect with us! Website: slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 21, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 14:5-18, Exodus 15:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6 & Matthew 12:38-42. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 20, 2025. The readings are from Genesis 18:1-10a, Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5, Colossians 1:24-28 & Luke 10:38-42. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 19, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 12:37-42, Psalm 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 13-15 & Matthew 12:14-21. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Drawing from the Gospel, this homily examines the dynamic between law, freedom, and authority, particularly how the disciples experienced Jesus defending them against criticism for eating on the Sabbath. It reflects on the human need to defend oneself and encourages listeners to allow Jesus to actively fight for and protect them, emphasizing His attentive and providing love in moments of vulnerability.
Father Patrick Schultz reflects on the deep meaning of names, drawing parallels from the human act of naming children to God's revelation of His name, "I Am Who Am," to Moses. The homily emphasizes how God's self-disclosure places Him within our reach, demonstrating His profound concern for humanity's suffering in a fallen world. It concludes by presenting discipleship not as a struggle to earn love, but as an act of surrendering to and accepting the divine love and liberation already freely given.
Father Patrick Schultz preaches on Jesus' profound desire for humanity to be utterly consumed and set aflame by His divine, non-destructive love, likening it to the unconsumed burning bush. He contrasts this with the enemy's deceptive whispers that God's closeness diminishes us, asserting that instead, it leads to radical transformation and overflowing life. The homily concludes with Pope Benedict's powerful message to embrace Christ without fear, as He takes nothing away but gives everything.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 15, 2025. The readings are from Exodus 2:1-15a, Psalm 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 & Matthew 11:20-24. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Drawing from Exodus and the concept of biblical typology, this homily examines how the Paschal pattern of suffering, death, and rising is prefigured in Old Testament figures like Joseph and the enslaved Israelites. It emphasizes the call to trust God's plan, even when the future is unclear, reminding listeners that suffering ultimately leads to resurrection.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 13, 2025. The readings are from Deuteronomy 30:10-14, Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37, Colossians 1:15-20 & Luke 10:25-37. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 12, 2025. The readings are from Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a, Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7 & Matthew 10:24-33. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 10, 2025. The readings are from Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5, Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 & Matthew 10:7-15. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 9, 2025. The readings are from Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a, Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19 & Matthew 10:1-7. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
