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REVJJ
by REVJJ
Seeking ways to be formed as a faithful and loving disciple of Jesus by strengthening the gift of the Catholic faith.
Episodes
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JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL Message Series - Homily #5
Fr. John concludes the message series reminding us that Jesus needs to be the most influencial person in our lives. This means building up a strong spiritual life while avoiding things that distract us and take us away from the Lord.
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The Warm Up - Sunday October 18, 2026
What belongs to Ceasar or us and what belongs to God? We are too often caught up with what is owed us that we forget to reflect and give to God what belongs to Him. What does belong to the Lord? Listen to find out!
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JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL Message Series - Homily #4
Fr. John continues the message series reflecting on the invitation Christ offers to us to the Kingdom of Heaven. Are we willing to embrace the journey by putting on our Baptismal garment, our wedding garment--living as faithful disciples.
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The Warm Up - Sunday October 11, 2026
We are all invited to live in God's grace---will we take the time to accept it or are we totally distracted and consumed with our own lives that we reject the time of our life?? Listen for more!!
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JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL Message Series - Homily #3
Fr. John reflects on the call for us to be co-pilots with Christ along the highway to haven like tenants in the vineyard of our gospel this weekend. St. Francis of Assisi is a perfect example of someone who was a co-pilot---working with Jesus to bear fruits of the kingdom even still today.
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The Warm Up - Sunday October 4, 2026
We are tenants and stewards---not the owners. This brings us responsbility and relief. May we always offer a rich harvest to the Lord who gives us life!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday September 27, 2026
Will we change our ways when we encounter Christ's grace or will be caught up in our own expectations not willing to change for what is right? Jesus calls us to embrace the grace of God's love and change our lives.
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JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL Message Series - Homily #2
Fr. John continues this fall message series inviting us to seek the Lord while he may be found and place Him in the driver's seat of our lives. God's way needs to be our way---faith helps us embrace and sustain that path despite the challenges in our lives.
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The Warm Up - Sunday September 20, 2026
God calls all of us to work in the vineyard. This happens in different ways and different times. We must always stay focused on our call and mission---and the graces given without looking at what others receive. We should always celebrate God's abundant grace!!
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JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL Message Series - Homily #1
Fr. John begins a new fall message series reflecting on the need to let Jesus be in the driver seat for our lives. One of the key ways we surrender control and be a co-pilot with Christ is to embrace forgiveness, mercy and reconciliation.
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The Warm Up - Sunday September 13, 2026
How often are we supposed to forgive?? This is the question Peter asks Jesus. The response---always. The gospel this weekend is all about God's mercy towards us and our mercy towards others. Can we be as generous as the Lord is?
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The Warm Up - Sunday September 6, 2026
The gospel this weekend calls us to initiate opportunities for reconciliation seeking to heal hearts and relationships while working together to help build the kingdom. Fr. John offers the practical and powerful synodal method as a sign of following God's will as we seek to form disciples who…
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MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBE Message Series - Homily #5
Fr. John concludes this summer August message series by inviting us to reflect on the call of disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him. He shares the examples of Jeremiah from the first reading and St. Paul in the second reading. All things are possible for God's glory and...
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The Warm Up - Sunday August 30, 2026
Jesus challenges the disciples and each of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and to follow Him. The cost is high and the path challenging----but what a life!!! Are we willing to follow the Lord and see things God's way? Listen to find out more!!
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MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE Message Series - Homily #4
Fr. John continues is the fourth homily of this series reminding all of us that in order to do the impossible---Jesus must be our best friend. We need to give the Lord our hearts and trust Him like we do our close personal friends. St. Peter makes a profession of faith in the gospel this weekend...
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MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE Message Series - HOMILY #3
Fr. John continues the message series reminding us that God's House is for outsiders and it is the role of parishioners and those who regularly attend Mass to reach out to those on the fringes bringing them to God's grace and joy.
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The Warm Up - Sunday August 23, 2026
Jesus brings the disciples to Cesarea Philipi---a centre of commerce and false gods. In this context he asks the disciples an important question--WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? This is a question we must answer. If we respond that Jesus is Lord of our lives, he will empower us to help build his…
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The Warm Up - Sunday August 16, 2026
The Canaanite woman is persistent and consisten in seeking Christ's mercy for her daughter. This reminds us to be vigilent and persevering in asking what we truly need from the Lord in our lives. This involves us sifting and filtering what we want versus what we need.
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MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE Message Series - Homily #2
Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on the grace of God's loved that inspired the prophet Elijah in the first reading while Peter walks on water in the gospel. When we keep our eyes fixed on the Lord and step out of the boat with courage----we can do the impossible!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday August 9, 2026
This weekend Jesus calls Peter to step out of the boat and walk on water towards Him---making the impossible possible can happen when we have the courage to step out of our comfort zone and keep our eyes fixed on Christ alone. Yet when the winds of distraction take hold, and we start sinking---we...
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MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE Message Series - Homily #1
Fr. John begins this series which reminds us that what seems impossible for us is made possible with and through Christ. God satisfies the depths of the human heart as he leans into our lives offering love, peace and grace. We too need to lean in and encounter the Lord who empowers us to share…
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The Warm Up - Sunday August 2, 2026
With Christ, what seems impossible becomes possible. Jesus along with the disciples feed over five thousand people. The Lord multiplies and magnifies our efforts to help grace enter the world. May we always trust in Him---for He is the only one to satisfy our heart and soul.
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The Warm Up - Sunday July 26, 2026
What do we value the most in our lives? What do we give up to focus and embrace what we most value? Do we pursue Christ in our lives first above all so that He can offer us grace, peace, strength and joy? How can our faith community help us keep Christ at the heart of our lives? Listen to learn...
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The Warm Up - Sunday July 19, 2026
Jesus teaches in parables about the Kingdom of Heaven and talks about weeds and wheat. The kingdom is not exactly what we think (thank God) and it is messy and challenging to build. Yet we are called to remain faithful and be transformed by Christ's love.
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The Warm Up - Sunday July 12, 2026
Jesus is the Sower who sows the grace of the Gospel. We hope to be the rich soil ready to receive His grace. Are we truly ready, open and willing to listen to the Lord and change our lives? Listen for more!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday July 5, 2026
Jesus calls all those who are carrying heavy burdens to come to Him---as he offers rest for our souls. Do we turn to the Lord in need? Can we learn from Christ and offer rest and peace to others? Jesus is the only one that can restore our lives and send us out to do the same for others---what an...
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The Warm Up - Sunday June 21, 2026
Jesus calls us to fear no one and to proclaim the Good News from the housetops!! The Lord knows every hair on our head and will respect our choices to embrace Him or reject Him. May we always embrace Christ's love and share His light with those around us---especially those in the darkness.
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The Warm Up - Sunday June 14, 2026
As we prepare to celebrate the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time---Jesus makes his disciples (students) into Apostles (those who are sent) to share the Good News. We too are called to be Apostles of our time allowing the Lord to fill our hearts and allow His grace to flow through us offering hope,...
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The Warm Up - Sunday June 7, 2026
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ--Corpus Christi!! Do we truly appreciate and understand Jesus in the gift of the Eucharist? This bread that has come down from heaven seeks to feed, sustain, heal and empower us as disciples to proclaim the...
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The Warm Up - Sunday May 31, 2026
This weekend we celebrate TRINITY SUNDAY and realize that the more we understand our God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit--the more we discover who we are. May we always seek to be a community of love!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday May 24, 2026
As we celebrate PENTECOST this weekend---we realize that Jesus offers us the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit to bring us peace, perspective and courage to bring healing., hope and light in the world. Christ is always with us and gives us everything we need to fulfill His will!! May we…
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The Warm Up - Sunday May 17, 2026
This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and hear the great commission----the heart of what we are called to be and do as the Church---the Body of Christ. May we always be faithful to our mission!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday May 10, 2026
This weekend Jesus shares about the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will guide us to always be close to him. If we love Christ, we will follow His commandments and share the light of grace with the world. May we always embrace the Holy Spirit in our lives!
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The Warm Up - Sunday May 3, 2026
Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE. This is the way for us to experience the resurrection here and now. The gospel this weekend reminds us to always abide in Christ as He abides in the Heavenly Father. May we share the joy and love of Jesus Risen in everything we do!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday April 26, 2026
This weekend we celebrate GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY---a chance to tune into the voice of Christ who is the Good Shepherd who give an abundant life to His sheep. There are a lot of voices out there---will we have the courage to turn down the noise and tune into the loving voice of our Saviour?
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The Warm Up - Sunday April 19, 2026
The road to Emmaus teaches us how to share and live the resurrection each day and be disciples in our world today. We accompany, we listen, we share and we witness the love of Jesus in our lives with others!! May we always recognize Christ in the Eucharist---the breaking of the bread!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday April 12, 2026
The gospel this coming weekend calls us on mission to be Christ in the world bringing mercy, compassion, healing and reconciliation. We hope that through our actions, service and sacrifice---others may see the Risen Lord through us!!
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The Warm Up - Sunday April 5, 2026
Happy Easter!! Jesus is Risen!!! The tomb is empty---how can we live the resurrection today? Listen for some ideas!!
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DISCERNING DECISIONS Series - Session 5
Fr. John continues this series reflecting on catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis. Fr. John focuses on talks 9/10/11 and shares about true consolation and confirming our choices.
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The Warm Up - Sunday March 29, 2026
As we prepare for the Triduum, this weekend Fr. John reflects on the first reading from Isaiah as we celebrate Palm Sunday. We are all called to set our faces and lives like flint----determined and resolute to share the Good News and offer our lives for the sake of the Gospel.
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REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #4
Fr. John continues this Lenten series reflecting on the second chance given to Lazarus after being raised from the dead and St. Francis of Assisi who calls us to always forgive. We can live a new life here and now.
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DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series - Session 4
Fr. John continues this series reflecting on the challenge of desolation and how we can learn and grow from the stuggles of our lives. This is based on the catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.
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REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #3
Fr. John continues his Lenten message series talking about the man born blind and how Jesus heals us so that we can truly see----and he even talks about former Notre Dame football head coach Lou Holtz!!
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The Warm Up - March 22, 2026
This weekend we see the raising of Lazarus----the last miracle prior to the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus renews our lives, unbinds us and sets us free!! Do we beleive that Jesus can do this for us here and now?
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The Warm Up - Sunday March 15, 2026
The man born blind can see again----He can see the injustices of the world and can see Jesus as the Son of God---and worships the Lord. The man born blind becomes a messenger of love and a faithful disciple sharing the Good News. What blindness needs healing in our lives? What are we missing and...
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REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #2
Rebuidling our faith during Lent requires us to apprach things unafraid of being messy----seeking and offering kindness and not limiting God's grace in our lives.
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DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series - Session 3
Fr. John continues this discernment series by reflecting on the need for desire and to re-read the story of our lives if we are going to discern and makeright decisions in our lives.
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DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series 2026 - Session 2
In this second session, Fr. John reflects on catechesis 3 & 4 from Pope Francis reflecting on the need to develop a friendship with Christ and to know ourselves. Both are required to assess situations and know how we react so that we can make the best choices each day.
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DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series 2026 - Session 1
Fr. John introduces and reflects on the first two sessions of catechesis on disernment that Pope Francis offered as a series during papal audiences on Wednesdays at the Vatican. How can we best make the right decisions that allows us to follow the Lord and be filled with grace? Session 1 focuses…
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REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #1
Lent is a wonderful time to look at the areas of our lives that need repair, upgrades and renovation. We need to embrace a new perspective on Christ and how we are supposed to live our lives. Are you ready to climb up the mountain and seek change?
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