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too much Fr. Matt
by Fr. Matt Siegman
Recordings of Fr. Matt's homilies. Mostly from Sundays.
Episodes
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Let the Word of Christ Dwell in you Richly
Listen to the Word. Ponder it. Live it.
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Preparation for Eternity
God's Wisdom seeks us out, reminding us that every moment is preparation for eternity.
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On Humility
We all need to practice the virtue of humility. Homily for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. (1962 Missal)
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Our Baptismal Priesthood
We are all called to bring glory to the name of God. Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. (Ordinary Form)
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To you I have entrusted my cause
Let tomorrow worry about itself.
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Universal Call
We all are called to holiness and to mission, because we are members of the priesthood of the baptized.
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God provides the sacrifice
In the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, God provides the sacrifice by transforming ordinary bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
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"If you love me, keep my commandments"
If we love God, he promises that he will love us and reveal himself to us. So how do we love God?
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We belong to Christ and him alone
We belong to Christ, not to anyone or anything else. If we follow him, we will assist him in building his kingdom on this earth.
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What just happened? (Mass during Christmas Day)
After the frantic activity of Christmas Eve and birth of Christ, we take a breath and reflect. Mass During the Day Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
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Beholding the Light in Silence (Christmas Midnight Mass)
Tonight we gather in silence, in stillness, and our hearts behold the light that has entered the world. Midnight Mass Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14
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Christmas Proclamation
The formal proclamation of Christmas from the Roman Martyrology, chanted. Text: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas/christmas-proclamation
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Filling our Hearts with Hope (Christmas Vigil Mass)
We await our Savior, knowing that he will fill our hearts with hope. Vigil Mass Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25
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The Cost of Discipleship? Everything
God wants everything. Every person we love, every thing we have, must come after him, because He is the one who gives eternal life.
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Go through them
When I worked at the Lord's Diner, my boss would sometimes say "we go through the greedy to get to the poor." It sure seems like God does something similar, going through the wicked to save the just.
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He wanted to justify himself
The scholar of the law knew the words of the law, but he didn't want to live it. Instead, he wanted to justify himself and his half-hearted approach to following God.
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America needs the faithful witness of Christianity
The United States needs the witness of faithful, fearless Christians to live the ideal of our founders: a land of freedom and liberty, where every human being can flourish and find true happiness.
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The Life-Changing Call
Elijah's call to Elisha was a call to a radically new life. Jesus Christ's call to us is no less radical.
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Sing Praise to the Body of Christ!
Words are not sufficient to comprehend the mystery of the Body of Christ.
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The Body of Christ Ascends
Better late than never! The Ascension matters--a lot. Without the Ascension, there is no Body of Christ bridging the gap between Heaven and Earth.
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You can have everything
But what will actually make you happy? Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022
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The Epiphany Encounter
How have you encountered Christ in your life?
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Holy Mary, Mother of God
We Catholics love Mary. But when we talk about Mary, it's often because we're trying to figure something out about her son, Jesus.
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Advent Reflections 2021 — Christmas Day
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us!
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Advent Reflections 2021 — Vigil of Christmas
The Lord will provide for his children!
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Advent Reflections 2021 — O Emmanuel
Jesus is not some helpless baby, he's God: Are we ready?
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Advent Reflections 2021 — O Rex Gentium
Let your soul magnify the Lord!
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Advent Reflections 2021 — O Oriens
God became man to search for you!
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Advent Reflections 2021 — O Clavis David
When God asks what you want, tell him! And have faith! (Sorry for the late post again!)
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Advent Reflections 2021 – O Radix Iesse
What an incredible greeting from Elizabeth!
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Advent Reflections 2021 – O Adonai
Do not be afraid!
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Advent Reflections 2021 – O Sapientia
God does not take half measures, but works slowly through all time. (Sorry about the late post!)
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Third Thursday of Advent
Don't sway in the wind!
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Third Wednesday of Advent
God creates everything, and re-creates us after we fall into sin.
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Advent Reflections 2021 – John of the Cross / Third Tuesday of Advent
Nothing must stop us from following God. Zip, zero, nada.
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Saint Lucy / Third Monday of Advent
"A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel."
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Third Sunday of Advent
Rejoice, the Lord is near! He comes with the Holy Spirit and fire!
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Second Saturday of Advent
Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Second Friday of Advent
What are your reasons?
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Advent Reflections 2021 – Second Thursday of Advent
God has elevated us to be his children. Let us not squander this gift.
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Advent Reflections 2021 – The Immaculate Conception
Mary was born without original sin. God gave her this great gift because of her faithfulness.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - Second Tuesday of Advent
Angels cheer when the lost sheep come home.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - Second Monday of Advent
Our God will come to save us!
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Advent Reflections 2021 - Second Sunday of Advent
When God became man in Jesus Christ, it paved the way for us to put on the splendor the Glory of God.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - First Saturday of Advent
God will supply our every need, and he will use us to do it.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - St. Francis Xavier & the First Friday
The Good News that God will recreate the world cannot be stopped!
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Advent Reflections 2021 - First Thursday of Advent
If we follow Jesus Christ and walk in his ways, we will never have a reason to fer God's justice.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - First Wednesday of Advent
God's covenant love is providential, abundant, and mind-blowingly generous.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - St. Andrew & the First Tuesday
St. Andrew shows us how bringing the Good News of salvation to the world allows us to light the way to eternal peace with God.
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Advent Reflections 2021 - First Monday of Advent
If only we had the faith of the centurion!
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Recordings of Fr. Matt's homilies. Mostly from Sundays.
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