St. Gertrude Parish Podcast

Fr. John Paul Walker's Easter Vigil homily connects the evening rain to Isaiah’s promise that God’s word will water the earth and bear fruit. He proclaims Christ’s victorious resurrection, conquering sin, death, and hell, and rejoices that 28 new Catholics will soon receive the sacraments of initiation. Inviting all to share the holy women’s “fearful yet overjoyed” awe at the empty tomb, he calls the parish to let the Risen Christ’s life fill and transform them.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information

St. Gertrude Parish has a monthly bulletin feature called Meet a Parishioner. It's a way for parishioners to get to know one another, build community, and stay connected in Christ. This month, we put a spotlight on the Roberts Family! In this video, Daniel Roberts (parishioner and host of the St. Gertrude Parish podcast) talks with his wife, Lindsey, about how they became St. Gertrude Parish parishioners, their conversion to Catholicism, and what makes the parish unique. You can also listen to their conversation on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or read about this wonderful family in our April 5 bulletin at stgertrude.org/bulletin.If you like this video, and share it with a friend!To learn more about St. Gertrude Parish, visit stgertrude.org.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information

We are excited to bring you the St. Gertrude Parish Podcast's first interview, featuring our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) coordinator, Mary Beth Thiemann.In this conversation, podcast host and parishioner, Daniel Roberts, and Mary Beth cover the following topics:– What is CGS?– Who founded it?– Why does it work so well?– How to explain mortal sin to children?And much more!Thank you for listening. If you have other topics you want us to discuss or people we should consider for the podcast, let us know in the comments or email our director of communication, Michelle Dushensky, at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Music Attribution: Rays of Triumph (5-minute loop) from Descript Audio Library.

Fr. Leo Camurati, O.P., explores the unity of baptism in this Lenten homily, drawing from Ezekiel's vision of life-giving water flowing from the Temple—fulfilled in the blood and water from Christ's pierced side. Baptism incorporates us into Christ's body, makes the Dead Sea fresh, and unites all humanity under His headship, even those who never hear the Gospel but live righteously. He stresses living downstream from this grace, rejecting burdens of the old law while embracing moral demands and apostolic succession in the sacraments.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information

Fr. Leo Camurati, O.P., explores the unity of faith in this Lenten mission talk. He reflects on creation renewed through Christ's incarnation, contrasts false gospels with the one true faith in the one Lord, and emphasizes trusting God's revelation. Drawing on Scripture, saints like Francis and Dominic, and anecdotes, he calls listeners to live worthy of their calling in the one body, one Spirit, one faith. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information

Fr. Leo Camurati's Lenten mission talk explores creation's goodness and unity through Christ. Drawing from Psalm 8 and Sirach, he contrasts the biblical view of an ordered, good world with modern individualism, urging us to recognize our place in God's story and surrender self-centered narratives for faith. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Father John Paul reflects on the Transfiguration as a revelation of Jesus' true divine nature, preparing the apostles for the Cross. He shares two moving human "transfiguration" stories: a man’s selfless care after a first date accident, and a boy who offered his kidney—thinking it would cost his life—to save his sister. True love shines through ordinary moments. Open your eyes to see Christ in others—and live to reveal Him.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

In this powerful Ash Wednesday homily, Father Vincent reframes Lent not as a gloomy tally of sins, but as a joyful response to God's unconditional love. Discover how prayer, almsgiving, and sacrifice help us turn inward to better love outward—transforming our hearts and relationships. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Father John Paul reflects on Matthew 5, where Jesus deepens the commandments: anger equates to murder, lust to adultery. He shares the joy of second graders receiving First Reconciliation and encourages adults to approach Confession with full ownership of sins, deeper examination of thoughts and motives, and true excitement for this sacrament—especially during Lent.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

In this poignant 2026 Holy Hour homily for peace—called nationwide by USCCB President Archbishop Paul S. Coakley—Fr. John Paul confronts pervasive violence: urban bloodshed, gang wars, and the war in Ukraine.Christ’s gift—“My peace I leave with you; not as the world gives”—offers inner tranquility amid chaos and empowers our prayers to advance healing in our nation and world. Join in praying the litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/litany-most-precious-bloodThis podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. John Paul, the Pastor of St. Gertrude, applies Church teaching and the U.S. bishops' guidance to the immigration crisis, emphasizing justice, mercy, human dignity, ICE's role, and the need for prayer amid heated debates. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. John Paul Walker delivers a homily about the life of St. Gertrude the Great. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. Reginald addresses St. Gertrude on All Hallows' Eve about the way we become saints. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Today, we hear from Fr. Luke about the gift of purgatory, but why is purgatory a gift? This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. John Paul Walker gives a homily at a Mass offered for those who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy, those who are grieving the mistake of abortion, and those who desire children but cannot have them. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

A beautiful exhortation on the mysteries of the Rosary, and how it is a tool used by God to prune us and grow us in our spiritual life. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. John Paul delivers a special Holy Hour message addressing the most recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, as well as other horrendous evils that are too many to count: the Catholic school shooting in Minnesota, the assassination of Democrat state representatives, the humanitarian crises of Ukraine, Russia, and Gaza. And yet, more still could be listed. If you are discouraged or uncertain about our times, this message is for you. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

The Surrender Initiative is a special Mass offered for those who have wandered away from the faith, or those who have yet to embrace it. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing"?This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Today, we hear from the Very Reverend Allen Moran, O.P. He is the Prior Provincial for the Dominican Order of the Province of St. Joseph. Fr. Allen delivers a final word of encouragement before the brothers make their temporary vows to the Dominican Order and receive their first assignment. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

More and more people are feeling lonely, isolated, and depressed. Whether these feelings are due to changing family structures, urbanization, technology, work culture, or other factors, loneliness and isolation can have negative impacts on mental and physical health. Human beings are social creatures, and we need community. In this talk, Father Reginald shares how to form the strongest of communities and why true communion is found in the Church.Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!⁠⁠⁠This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

This talk was given at the Maria Stein Shrine in Maria Stein, OH. St. Gertrude took a group of pilgrims to the shrine, and it was here that Deacon Raphael gave his talk, Why Jubilees?Have you ever wondered, “What is the point of a jubilee?” This is precisely the question that Deacon Raphael intends to answer with his talk, “Why Jubilees?” This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

This talk was given at the Maria Stein Shrine in Maria Stein, OH. St. Gertrude took a group of pilgrims to the shrine, and it was here that the pastor of St. Gertrude, Fr. John Paul, gave his talk titled “Hope and Patience”. What is the relationship between “Hope” and “Patience”? Today, we listen to Fr. John Paul talk about the relationship between hope and patience and how we can truly appreciate the Jubilee year.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Do you—consciously or subconsciously—fill every moment of your day with activities? Are you a workaholic, an over-scheduler, or always on the go? Do you make time for rest and leisure? For prayer? As Brother Raphael reveals, it's in the silence that we hear the voice of God in our lives. So how do we slow down and make time for real, restorative recreation with God?⁠⁠Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!⁠⁠This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

We live in a culture of self-invention, autonomy, and relativism—there's no objective truth, so I'm going to do what's right for me and makes me happy. Two thousand years ago, Pontius Pilot asked Jesus, "What is truth?" In this talk, Father Titus explains what (or who) Truth is and how to find freedom in obedience to the Truth.Missed Father Titus' talk—or loved it so much that you want to review the content? Click the button below to download and view the slides from his presentation. ⁠Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!⁠This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Amid ongoing wars, political tensions, and more, many people have an impending sense of doom about the future of the world. Doomscrolling--spending excessive time online scrolling through news or other content that makes one feel sad, anxious, angry, etc.—compounds and feeds the issue. Father John Paul shares the solution to this doom and gloom and provides a sense of hope.Missed Father John Paul's talk—or loved it so much that you want to review the content? Click the link below to download/view the slides from his presentation. Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Today, we hear from Fr. John Paul as he delivers a homily on the importance of Corpus Christi and the miraculous nature of the Eucharist. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. John Paul delivers a homily about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their relevance to the priesthood. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

We have a Pope! Today, we hear Fr. John Paul Walker’s reflection on the election of Pope Leo XIV. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

The overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer O Sacred Banquet, composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and doctor of the Church. In this third talk, Father Patrick invites us to look forward to the glory we were made for, Heaven. Father Patrick also introduces us to Blessed Carlo Acutis and his devotion to the Eucharist. Blessed Carlo will be the first Millennial canonized as a saint. Today's episode is the second installment in a three-part series of talks that were given at our recent Parish mission. Begin lent, right? A Parish mission is a special opportunity to renew our faith and deepen our relationship with the Lord. This year, we were blessed to have as our mission preacher, Father Patrick Mary Briscoe. Father Patrick is a Dominican friar of the province of Saint Joseph and the editor of Our Sunday Visitor magazine. He is also a co-host of the popular podcast Godsplaning. Fr. Patrick completed his initial studies in theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D. C. where he earned a license in Moral Theology. Father Patrick is a national Eucharistic preacher, a work he has undertaken to support the USCCB-led Eucharistic revival. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Today's episode is the second installment in a three-part series of talks that were given at our recent Parish mission. Begin lent, right? A Parish mission is a special opportunity to renew our faith and deepen our relationship with the Lord. This year, we were blessed to have as our mission preacher, Father Patrick Mary Briscoe. Father Patrick is a Dominican friar of the province of Saint Joseph and the editor of Our Sunday Visitor magazine. He is also a co-host of the popular podcast Godsplaning. Fr. Patrick completed his initial studies in theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D. C. where he earned a license in Moral Theology. Father Patrick is a national Eucharistic preacher, a work he has undertaken to support the USCCB-led Eucharistic revival. The overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer O Sacred Banquet, composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and doctor of the Church. In this second talk, Father Patrick invites us to recognize the many graces of the present, especially the graces and effects of making a worthy Holy Communion. How is it that receiving the Eucharist changes us? What are the graces that the Lord wants us to receive through Holy Communion? This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Father Patrick is a national Eucharistic preacher, a role he has undertaken to support the USCCB-led Eucharistic Revival. The overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer "O Sacred Banquet," composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and Doctor of the Church. In this first talk, Father Patrick introduces us to this beautiful prayer and reminds us of the importance of memory in recalling the passion of Jesus Christ. How can recalling the passion of Jesus help us in our everyday lives? How can we find healing and consolation in the cross? Let’s listen to Father Patrick.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

What are you giving up for Lent? Fr. John Paul Walker, Pastor of St. Gertrude, gives you three practical steps to discern what God wants you to sacrifice this year during Lent. You don't want to miss it! This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

How should one prepare for a Holy Death? Today Fr. John Paul Walker brings us to some of the most important teachings in the Church, the teachings on the end of life. With Pope Francis’ declining health, it can be easy to get distracted by the speculation of social media influencers and various news organizations. But how should faithful Catholics behave during this time? How should we prepare for our own death?  As you listen to today’s homily, don’t forget to say a prayer for the Holy Father and the Church. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, explores the paradoxes of Christ's Sermon on the Plain. What does Christ mean when he says, "Blessed are you who are poor," or "Woe to you who have plenty?" Today, Fr. John Paul unpacks these difficulties and provides his parishioners with a way to understand and live them in both the good times and the bad.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Today we are bringing you a special homily from the Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Joseph, Fr. Allen Moran. Fr. Moran begins his homily reflecting on St. John Paul II’s pontificate, and his famous exhortation “Do not be afraid!”. Fr. Moran reminds us of the significance of these words and why we do not have to be afraid when we are following Christ.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Candlemas marks the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary, forty days after the birth of Christ. It is also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where candles are blessed, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world, and are often carried in procession to commemorate this event. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit ⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠ for more information. 

Fr. Luke VanBerkum travels to the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville to give their annual Aquinas Lecture. Join him and the sisters in learning about St. Thomas Aquinas's role in forming the Eucharistic devotion of the Church. You will even hear some singing! Here are links to the two books referenced during the talk: "A Gift of Presence: The Theology and Poetry of the Eucharist In Thomas Aquinas" by Jan-Heiner Tuck "Aquinas at Prayer: The Bible, Mysticism and Poetry" by Fr. Paul Murray, O.P. If this episode inspired you, tell us about it in the comments! This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠stgertrude.org⁠ for more information.

The Pope has declared this year a Jubilee Year, but what does that mean for you and your loved ones? Join us as Fr. Luke Van Berkum explores the sacred significance of Jubilee from the Old Testament to the present, revealing how this holy time can transform your spiritual life. Don't miss out on understanding how to make this Jubilee Year truly impactful for your family's faith journey!   This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit ⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠ for more information.    If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a 5-star review!

This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information. If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review! Big news today at the parish this week. Also don't forget to answer our poll on topics you would like to hear our priests discuss. The Wedding at Cana  Why was Jesus’ first miracle turning water into wine? When we pause to think about it, it seems a bit underwhelming. Today, Fr. John Paul Walker, Pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, encourages us to dive deeper into this miracle and provides us with three meaningful reflections for our personal lives.  Thank you for listening to today’s homily! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend. And be sure to join me next week for another great homily from one of our Dominican friars. 

How do the Magi, the Three Kings, foreshadow the oneness that we all have in Christ? Also, how do their gifts point to Christ’s Kingship and His priesthood? Fr. John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, explains. 

Happy Epiphany! The Wisemen have found the Christ Child. Today, we will hear from our parochial vicar, Fr. Luke Van Berkum, as he discusses the nature of gift-giving and how giving and receiving are major parts of what it means to be human.  Visit us @: www.stgertrude.org

If you have ever been asked questions about the Church’s devotion to Mary or just had questions yourself, you won't want to miss this homily. Fr. John Paul Walker, the pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, delivers a homily to help us understand the history, doctrine, and spiritual application of Mary and her role in salvation history as the Mother of God, Jesus Christ. 

Merry Christmas! Today we’re bringing you another one of our Christmas homilies. Fr. John A. Langlois is the Prior of St. Gertrude Priory, and his homily is about the Good Samaritan and Christmas. Have you ever wondered how the parable of the Good Samaritan is related to the Christmas story? Listen and find out! Visit us online @ https://www.stgertrude.org/

Merry Christmas! Advent is over, and we have celebrated Christmas Day all around the world. Tonight's homily happens at midnight, and Fr. John Paul Walker delivers the Christmas message and explains the divine wisdom of Christ’s entrance into our darkness. How does the wisdom of Christmas encounter us in our difficulties today? For more information about the parish, visit: https://www.stgertrude.org/

It is the fourth Sunday of Advent and today’s homily is from Fr. John Paul Walker, the Pastor at St. Gertrude Parish. His homily today finds its inspiration from the prophet Micah. Christ is revealed in Holy Scripture to have many titles. Some Christians may even be able to rattle off a few without thinking: the Word,  Emmanuel, the Messiah, the Truth, the Way, the Life, and so on. But whether you’re a Christian of many years or you’ve just come into the Church, there is a title that many Christians forget, regardless of their state in life. To find the answer, we turn to Fr. John Paul’s homily at St. Gertrude Parish, this past Sunday.  If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you subscribe! For more information about St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, Ohio, check out our website: ⁠stgertrude.org

Today’s homily is titled Four Ways to Prepare the Way for the Lord, and our preacher is Fr. John Paul Walker, the Pastor at St. Gertrude Parish. At Advent, we often hear the famous words of St. John the Baptist echoing the Prophet Isaiah saying,   “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” But what does this mean for you and me?  If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you subscribe. For more information about St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, Ohio, check out our website: stgertrude.org