Skip to content
Gabriel's Trumpet podcast artwork

Gabriel's Trumpet

by Fr. William Maestri Overfed and Undernourished

Religion

father maestri will share the daily gospel and his interpretation or clarification of God's holy word from sacred scripture while also addressing some questions and hitting some popular issues facing us today. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-william-maestri-overfed-and-undernourished/support

From the show's RSS feed, refreshed May 11, 2022. Source feed.

Subscribe Bookmark

Episodes

  1. Roll Back the STONE! Apr 17th, EASTER SUNDAY!

    The stone which sealed the tomb of Jesus on Good Friday has been rolled away! This episode discusses the meaning of the rolled away stone for our daily walk with the Lord..

  2. The Strange TOMB?, Apr 16th, Holy Saturday.

    Today is a time of solemn waiting and a time of ANTICIPATION. This episode discusses the way of waiting and anticipating; the way of remembering and hoping.

  3. YOUR Way of the Cross,. Apr 15th, GOOD FRIDAY. This most solemn day of the Church calendar is a tim

    time for pr

  4. Example, Supper, Teaching. Apr 14th, Holy Thursday.

    We began the three holiest days of the year with Holy Thursday, The Lord's Supper. This episode discusses the three parts of this HOLY NIGHT and its meaning for our participation in these three days AND BEYOND.

  5. The Price For LIFE? Apr 13th, Wed of Holy Week.

    What price would WE want to betray or deny Jesus? Judas and Peter had a price in mind. This episode discusses our own price and Jesus's response to betrayal and denial on this Spy Wednesday.

  6. Toil NOT in Vain. Apr 12th, Tues in Holy Week..

    How do we cope with disappointment, especially when we have spent so much of our resources in trying to help others? We can get angry, give up, blame the other or circumstances. This episode discusses the way God responds to disappointment and its meaning for US.

  7. PROPHETIC Act! Apr 11th, Mon in Holy Week.

    The crowds have gone home. The psalms removed. The cloaks gathered. This episode discusses the the day AFTER Palm Sunday. It a day of a prophetic act by a woman which reveals what lies ahead for Jesus and all who follow him.

  8. Palms to PASSION? Apr 10th, Palm/Passion Sun.

    It may seem strange if not contradictory that the triumphal entry into Jerusalem is connected to the PASSION of Jesus? This episode discusses the meaning of this unbroken oneness and it's meaning as we enter into this HOLY WEEK.

  9. ALERT! A REAL CONSPIRACY!!! Apr 9th, Sat, 5th wk in Lent.

    We hear a great deal of talk today about the presence of CONSPIRACIES. this episode discusses the the meaning and DANGEROUS DYNAMICS of CONSPIRACIES with an evil intent. And the destructive consequences that result.

  10. Try to Please but Please NOT! Apr 8th, Fri, 5th wk in Lent.

    Three frustrating things: try to sleep but sleep not, wait for one who comes not, and TRY TO PLEASE BUT PLEASE NOT!. This episode discusses the the trying to please but pleasing NOT. What does Jesus teach when faced with such situations? How do WE respond?

  11. Living Requires FAITH! Apr 7th, Thur, 5th wk in Lent.

    Without faith living is NOT possible. From the moment we are born, life is a web of faith and trust. So it is and more so on the SUPERNATURAL level. This episode discusses the need for faith on the natural and SUPERNATURAL levels of daily living.

  12. Are YOU a WITNESS? Apr 6th, Wed, 5th wk in Lent.

    To be a Christian is to be a WITNESS! Each day we are called to give testimony by our thoughts, words, and ACTIONS that what we believe is TRUE about Jesus. This episode discusses the meaning of being a daily witness as to the TRUTH of our gift of faith.

  13. The ANTIDOTE! Apr 5th, Tues, 5th wk in Lent.

    Antidotes work to counter the deadly effects of poisons. This episode discusses the the poison of SIN and its DEADLY effects on the soul. What is the ANTIDOTE to the poison of SIN?

  14. The Higher Law, Apr 4th, Mon, 5th wk in Lent.

    There is a higher law than justice. It the perfection of justice by MERCY. With being shown mercy one is called to repent and reform. This episode discusses the importance of justice, mercy, and reform in our relationship with God and others..

  15. Do YOU Perceive It? Apr 3rd, 5th Sun in Lent.

    We are moving ever closer to the holy city of Jerusalem! God is doing something NEW! Do we see it? This episode discusses the new thing God is doing. Are we prepared to be part of the assembly walking with the Lord?

  16. Is God VENGEFUL? Apr 2nd, Sat, 4th wk in Lent.

    Is God VENGEFUL? The short answer is YES! However, NOT by the standards of the world. This episode discusses the vengeance of God and it's meaning for US TODAY.

  17. Are Christians FOOLS? YES !!! Apr 1st, Fri, 4th wk in Lent.

    We don't like to think we are FOOLS. Yet, to be a faithful disciple of Christ is to be a FOOL! This episode discusses the importance of BEING A FOOL for Christ and the Gospel.

  18. Seeing is NOT Believing! Mar, 31st, Thur, 4th wk in Lent.

    We say that seeing is beliving. NOT always! True belief requires more than seeing. This episode discusses the MORE that is required.

  19. DON'T Waste your time in FEAR! Mar 30th, Wed, 4th wk in Lent.

    We often waste our time in fear. This episode discusses the dynamic of fear and its consequences. We also need to reflect on the way we live in freedom from FEAR and to walk toward the God who invites us to live in the joy of TRUTH!

  20. Are you HYDRATED? Mar 29th, Tues, 4th wk in Lent.

    Water is essential for life. Water is essential for growth. This is true physically and SPIRITUALLY. This episode discusses the the need for spiritual hydration, especially in the waters of our Baptism. We are to WALK WET in those waters each day.

  21. NOT by APPEARANCE! Mar 28th, Mon, 4th wk in Lent.

    The eyes are the windows to the soul. We tend to judge on the basis of eye appeal. However, we often overlook the heart; what is really important -- the core of one's being. The Lord alone is able to see the heart. This episode discusses the importance of forming a pure heart in our relationship...

  22. AFRAID of the DARK? Mar 27th, 4th Sun in Lent.

    Life is the cycle of light and darkness. Spiritually, it is the ebb and flow of grace and sin, freedom and fear. With sin we live with FEAR of the light. Jesus is the LIGHT of LIFE. This episode discusses the importance of living in the light. We need NOT be AFRAID.

  23. Are YOU SINCERE? Mar 26th, Sat, 3rd wk in Lent.

    This episode discusses the the meaning of SINCERITY and its importance in our everyday lives. Sincerity is essential in our relationship with God.

  24. Confession is NOT a Car Wash! Mar 25th, Fri.

    Confession is a PROCESS! There are stages: confession, contrition, firm resolve not to commit that offense again, penance as restitution for the offense, and receiving the peace of reconciliation. This episode discusses the importance of the process of a genuine confession.

  25. Strike the ROCK! Mar 24th, Thur, 3rd wk in Lent.

    Ofter we face situations which appear to be lifeless and hopeless. We find ourselves in a kind of desert. We have no water. The Lord invites us to STRIKE THE ROCK! We and return to former ways of acting or we can in faith and trust strike the rock in which life giving waters will gush forth. The...

  26. It's GENERATIONAL! Mar 23rd, Wed. 3rd wk in Lent.

    One of the most important RESPONSIBILITIES of parents and grandparents is the religious formation of those entrusted to their care. This episode discusses the the obligation and privilege of teaching the young abot Almighty God. This teaching comes through word and EXAMPLE!

  27. TRUE Prayer and Sacrifice. Mar 22nd, 3rd wk in Lent.

    We DO NOT pray TO the Saints. We pray THROUGH the Saints to Almighty God. Also, the acceptable sacrifice to God comes from our very being. We carry that OFFERING within us each day.

  28. Two Kinds of SURRENDER! Mar 21st, Mon, 3rd wk in Lent.

    The word surrender carries with it the idea of giving up. There is another way to surrender -- acknowledging our limitations and the need for help. This episode discusses the the two ways of SURRENDER . One leads to despair, the other opens the way to blessedness.

  29. YOU are NOT Clutter! Mar 20th, 3rd Sun in Lent.

    A key element in Christian love is PATIENCE. Too often we discard people and things which do not produce results quickly enough. In doing so we often miss out on the fruits of patient love. This episode discusses the PATIENT LOVE of God toward each of us. We are called to show tjat love to others...

  30. The Testimony of SILENCE! Mar 19th, St. Joseph's Day.

    Today is the memorial of St Joseph. This episode discusses three aspects of St Joseph's life for us today: integrity, silence, and the eork of God through our daily witness.

  31. The Poison of JEALOUSY! Mar 18th, Fri 2nd wk in Lent.

    The poison of jealousy is one which blinds the eyes and corrupts the soul. We fail to see all we have received and have to OFFER to God's glory and the benefit of others. This episode discusses the importance of being grateful for our gifts and blessings. The antidote to gealousy is GRATITUDE and...

  32. Don't Forget the GREEN! Mar 17th, St Patrick's Day.

    This episode discusses the background of St Patrick's Day. We thank God for the gift of the Irish and pray God's blessing on Ireland, the Church in Ireland, and all the Irish who contibuted to the blessedness of America.

  33. The Sting of BETRAYAL! Mar 16th, Wed, 2nd wk in Lent.

    Along with ingratitude, the sting of BETRAYAL is a most painful hurt. Trust is fragile. Hard to gain, easy to break, and very difficult to repair. This episode discusses the ways of responding to betrayal -- when we have been betrayed and when we have betrayed God and others.

  34. YOU Desire Recognition? Mar 15th, Tues 2nd wk in Lent.

    From the earliest moments we desire to be recognized. We feel the need to be noticed and relevant. This episode discusses the true meaning of being relevant and making a difference in the lives of others and most especially in the eye's of God.

  35. Are YOUR crosses really SCARES? Mon ,Mar 14th, 2nd wk in Lent.

    Are our crosses the result of God asking us to carry the burdens of others, OR are our crosses really SELF- INFLICTED wounds from OUR sins? This episode discusses the difference between a cross and a scar from OUR sinfulness.

  36. The UNREST of the Story! Mar 13th, 2nd Sun in Lent.

    Today we focus on the Transfiguration of Jesus AND ors as well. This episode discusses the UNREST of the story. There is a crucial part that must be accepted BEFORE we enter into glory with God.

  37. Are YOU Special? Mar 12th, Sat, 1st wk in Lent.

    We all like to think we are special. Special to others and to God. However, with being special comes RESPONSIBILITY. This episode discusses the connection between being special and the expectations of being special.

  38. Be PREPARED! Mar 11th, Fri, 1st wk in Lent.

    Preperation is essential for the success of any event. This is especially true when it comes to offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This episode discusses the need for centering ourselves on a preperation too often ignored.

  39. What a Woman! Mar 10th, Thur, 1st wk in Lent.

    The Book of Esther speaks to us in our own facing of EVIL. Esther is chosen by God to lead Israel to deliverence. Her COURAGE serves as inspiration for all of us in the face of EVIL With God and our living faith ALL things are possible!

  40. The REAL Battle! Mar 9th, Wed, 1st wk in Lent.

    The first step in battle is to know the REAL enemy. The real enemy is Satan. We see it in our present world situation with its war in eastern Europe. It is a SPIRITUAL war. This episode discusses the our participation in this current war. The way we are to serve as God's vessels.

  41. Do NOT rattle on! Mar 8th, Tues 1st wk in Lent.

    Along with fasting and charity, PRAYER is one of the basic aspects of the Lenten season. This episode discusses the direction Jesus offers to us about fruitful PRAYER.

  42. WHO are the POOR? Mar 7th, Mon 1st wk in Lent.

    There are many forms of poverty. The most visible is that of economic poverty. But there is a deeper poverty a spiritual poverty. This poverty effects the soul. We may be rich materially but poor in the riches of a living relationship with God. This episode discusses the deeper poverty of the soul.

  43. Prove YOURSELF! Mar 6th, 1st Sun in Lent.

    Much of life is lived with the tension of pleasing others and pleasing only ourselves. Both extremes are harmful. This episode discusses the need to find the right balance. Above all to offer God praise FIRST and caring for those in need. In so doing we prove ourselves.

  44. Flip that House! Mar 5th, Sat, Lent.

    When we think of a house we usually think of a physical structure. However WE are the houses of the Lord. We are TEMPLES of the Holy Spirit! Lent is the Holy Season for doing an inspection of the condition of the house/temple in which the Holy Spirit resides. What is the condition? What is in…

    more

  45. Not so FASTING! Mar 4th, Fri in Lent.

    Fasting is one of the traditional ways of participating in the Holy Season of Lent ( prayer and almsgiving the other two). What is the proper way of fasting during this Lenten season? This episode discusses the the fasting that brings us closer to God and others.

  46. Freedom of Choice! WHAT Choice? Mar 3rd, Thur.

    Freedom is a natural gift from God that is essential to our being human. With freedom comes RESPONSIBILITY. This episode discusses the the importance of making choices that lead us to God. This is especially true during this Lenten Season.

  47. The INVISIBLE Lent! Ash Wed, Mar 2nd.

    Lent is the Holy Season of our journey with the Lord to the Holy City of Jerusalem. We usually do so by prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. The Lord invites us to the INVISIBLE Lent! This episode discusses the meaning of such a walking with Him.

  48. Fickle Fate or Firm FAITH? Mar 1st, Tues.

    We can live by the fickle finger of fate or by the FIRM FAITH of our convictions. We are ready to enter the Holy Season of Lent. This episode discusses the two ways we can enter the Holy Season of Lent.

  49. Watch YOUR Mouth! Feb 28th, Mon.

    Our speech reveals more than mere words. Our speech reveals that which reveals the soul! Our conversations provide a window into the soul. Our speech often directs our everyday lives. This episode discusses the importance of prudential speech and conversations.

  50. Letter of Recommendation. Feb 27th, Sun.

    To write a letter of recommendation is an act of great trust and responsibility. We are recommending that person AND we are saying WE can be TRUSTED that OUR word is true and honest. This episode discusses the fact that WE are God's letters of recommendation to the world! How we live testifies to...

View all 491 episodes →

About this show

father maestri will share the daily gospel and his interpretation or clarification of God's holy word from sacred scripture while also addressing some questions and hitting some popular issues facing us today. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-william-maestri-overfed-and-undernourished/support

Hosted by

Fr. William Maestri Overfed and Undernourished

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Gabriel's Trumpet have?

Gabriel's Trumpet has 491 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 17, 2022.

What is Gabriel's Trumpet about?

father maestri will share the daily gospel and his interpretation or clarification of God's holy word from sacred scripture while also addressing some questions and hitting some popular issues facing us today. Support this podcast:...

How often does Gabriel's Trumpet release new episodes?

Gabriel's Trumpet publishes daily, based on its 491 episodes since May 2020.

Who hosts Gabriel's Trumpet?

Gabriel's Trumpet is created and hosted by Fr. William Maestri Overfed and Undernourished.
Link copied