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Fr. Bryan Ochs' Weekly Homily
by St. Rose Catholic Church
Weekly Homilies from St. Rose Catholic Church in Longview, WA by Very Rev. Bryan Ochs.
Episodes
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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.
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2020 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains a method Jesus gives for resolving conflict in the Church, and how he has learned from mistakes that it is true.
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2020 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains how to effectively proclaim what it means to take up our cross and follow Jesus.
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2020 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
In this homily, Fr. Bryan urges everyone to pray. Prayer helps us to rise above the chaos of life and to rescue others from the chaos as well.
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2020 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Prophets are men and women who speak on behalf of God. If we want our Church to be a prophetic voice, we need to support the prophets like the woman and her husband who supported Elisha the prophet.
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2020 Corpus Christi
Fr. Bryan explains one of the graces of fasting and how it applies to the pandemic. Our entire world is hungry for the Eucharist, even if they do not know it.
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2020 Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
Fr. Bryan explains how the Trinity is a really the doctrine of the Love between a Father and Son and what it means to truly be saved.
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2020 Feast of the Ascension
Fr. Bryan explains why idolatry is such a serious sin and why God might be at work in the midst of this crisis.
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2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter
It's a long one, but Fr. Bryan shares a bit about how our relationship with our mothers is sometimes like our relationship with God, and also reflects on what needs to happen before we reopen our parishes.
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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.
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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.
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2020 Easter Sunday!
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
Fr.Bryan explains how our suffering in communion with Jesus leads to peace, while other ways lead to fear, anger, despair, shame, and denial.
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2020 Palm Sunday
Judas grasped at control of his situation, and it led to death. Jesus emptied himself, and this leads to life.
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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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2020 Lent 4th Sunday, Year A
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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2020 3 Domingo de Cuaresma: Corona Virus
La homilia de Padre Bryan sobre el Corona Virus.
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2020 3rd Sunday of Lent: Corona Virus
Fr. Bryan explains the story of the Exodus and woman at the well in light of the Corona Virus Pandemic.
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2020 Feast of the Presentation
Fr. Bryan explains the important gifts that the Elderly bring to the Church and the world, and how they can bring peace to the young, especially the young who are fearful.
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2020 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Fr. Bryan explains what it meant of the first disciples to drop their nets. Sometimes following the Lord requres a risk.
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2020 Ordinary Time 2nd Sunday Year A
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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2020 Baptism of the Lord
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
Fr. Bryan explains why loving Mary is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus.
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2019 Feast of the Holy Family
Fr. Bryan explains two types of fear in the Gospel and how they are at work in the world today.
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2019 3rd Sunday of Advent
Fr. Bryan explains why being able to make a commitment is so beneficial and important to our spiritual lives.
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2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
Fr. Bryan explains why we all need people like John the Baptist in our lives.
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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 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains that every once in a while we need a bit of fire and brimstone in our lives to get our attention.
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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
Fr. Bryan explains why it is important that Catholics know the scriptures.
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2019 28th Sunday of Ordinary time Year C
Fr. Bryan explains how the situation in Ephesus evolved, and how Paul understood his imprisonment. Suffering that we endure for the Gospel today can help our lives bear fruit for others.
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2019 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains the difference between comfort that comes from wealth and the comfort that comes from faith and explains the purpose of suffering.
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2019 25th Sunday of Ordinary TIme
Fr. Bryan explains why it is important to pray for our leaders and to avoid constant conflict with the world around us.
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2019 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains why St. Paul wrote to Timothy and how the conversion of St. Paul and the story of the Prodigal Son can give us hope for the Church.
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2019 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains what Jesus means when he says, "If anyone comes after me without hating his father and mother, husband or wife, or even his own life he cannot be my disciple," and encourages us to preach good news to those who are discouraged.
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2019 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Fr. Bryan explains the wisdom that dwells in the poor, and encourages our parishioners to ensure they have a place of honor in our lives.
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2019 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains why we need uninterrupted time with our family and friends and with God in order cultivate the love we need for service.
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2019 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains how we "weasel" our way out of the Law by questioning the meaning of words. We need redemption, not rules, to bring about peace and justice in the world.
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2019 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Fr. Bryan explains that the difference between what Americans mean by freedom and what Christians mean by freedom. Freedom exists so love can exist.
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2019 Feast of Corpus Christi
Fr. Bryan shares an interesting message about a certain group of parishioners that inspires him to take the Eucharist very seriously.
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2019 Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
Fr. Bryan talks about the Communion within the Trinity, baseball, and the love that fathers pass onto their kids.
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Feast of Pentecost 2019
Fr. Bryan explains how the lies we believe leads to isolation, and how the Holy Spirit speaks the truth of our identity before God.
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2019 Feast of the Ascension
Fr. Bryan explains the realities of Heaven and Hell in a way you may not have considered.
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2019 Easter Sunday
On Palm Sunday, the nature of evil is revealed to us. On Easter Sunday, the power of God is revealed. Jesus has defeated evil, and he gives us all apart to play in this battle. Recent tragedies in our own community show us we need to get in the fight.
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2019 Holy Thursday
Fr. Bryan explains the true nature of the priesthood and why he responded to God's call to serve as a priest.
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2019 Palm Sunday
Fr. Bryan explains the nature of evil and why the crucifixion happened.
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2019 5th Sunday
Fr. Bryan explains the story of the woman caught in adultery.
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2019 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan talks about Kindness. The goal of our faith, concerning kindness, is to be kind to our family, friends, enemies, and strangers in thoughts, words, and actions at all times. This even includes showing kindness to God.
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2019 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time year C
Fr. Bryan shares one thing he loves about the Catholics of Cowlitz County.
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2019 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C
Fr. Bryan reflects on diversity in the Church and how this especially applies to age.
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Weekly Homilies from St. Rose Catholic Church in Longview, WA by Very Rev. Bryan Ochs.
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