Fr. Bill's Podcast

FBP 924 - I Know Mine and Mine Know Me

April 24, 2024 03:03 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

Episode 924 (11:18) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Reflection on his pilgrimage and vacation to France; Secularism; Hospitality; Chartres Cathedral; Pantheon; St. Etienne du Mont church; God showed up; I'm still here; I haven't abandoned you Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 923 - Sometimes It Takes An Eclipse

April 15, 2024 04:47 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Episode 923 (11:20) In this episode: Reflection on the 2024 and 2017 total solar eclipses; How they effected those who saw them; How an eclipse can serve as a metaphor for being open to new things, how Jesus' Resurrection changed his disciples and us Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 922 - The Greatest News Ever

April 01, 2024 20:51 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MB

Episode 922 (8:47) In this episode: The faith and death of a childhood friend; Her faith lifted up my family; Why? Because Jesus rose from the dead; This life is not all there is; The Resurrection was no fable, but is attested to in the Bible and non-biblical historians Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 921 - God, Where Are You?

March 25, 2024 20:09 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MB

Episode 921 (10:14) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan preaches; Have you ever felt alone and abandoned? Did God Abandon Jesus on the Cross? Does he truly abandon us? God is reaching out/emptying himself out for us; What is our response? Offer yourself to God in the Liturgy Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 920 - Remember What Is Written On Your Heart

March 18, 2024 18:08 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Episode 920 (11:24) In this episode: How is your lenten observances going? Don't give up if you have struggled or failed; God has written his law of love upon our hearts; All of creation aches; Jesus is the grain of wheat who died and rose so that we could follow Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 918 - God - The Center That Holds

March 12, 2024 05:37 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Episode 918 (12:20) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Using a Bull-Roarer; Centrifugal and Centripetal forces that gather and scatter, respectively; God gathers while sin and evil scatters; What are we doing to gather and live like God vs scatter through darkness Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 917 - Be Transfigured

February 25, 2024 23:16 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Episode 916 (11:02) In this episode: Both first reading and Gospel describe events on mountain tops; What is the significance of mountain tops in the Scriptures and in our everyday life of faith? Using a ladder for illustration; God wants to transfigure us Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Geagea/Israel/2018_September_15 Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 916 - Get Out Of Your Comfy Chair

February 19, 2024 23:28 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Episode 916 (10:45) In this episode: Issues with letting prayer be simply cerebral, digital, comfortable, and sheltered; Stories of times when Dcn. Brett was immersed in the world which helped God break through to him; Go do something outside to let God speak in creation Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 915 - A Charlie Brown Ash Wednesday

February 19, 2024 18:24 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

Episode 915 (8:24) In tis episode: Valentines Day, a day of romance; Ash Wednesday, a day of unconditional and sacrificial love; See how the classic Charles Schultz Peanuts Valentines special reveals the issues with conditional love Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 914 - We Are Family

February 12, 2024 19:38 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Episode 914 (12:30) In this episode: Fr. Anthony is preaching; We are a family, a community of faith to worship God and support each other; Jesus heals the leper and reincorporates him into the community; A similarity of leprosy in our time might be mental illness; We need to touch and help heal those suffering with mental health issues. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 913 - I AM

February 05, 2024 04:03 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Episode 913 (13:28) In this episode: Notice that in the Scriptures, suffering is pierced by faith in God ability to heal; His name heals; God's name, I Am, expressed God's essence, desires, and care; Jesus is I AM and he is always with us in our suffering Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 912 - Why Not Try God?

January 31, 2024 05:23 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Episode 912 (10:51) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; God warns against the occult; The spiritual world is real; Our world is re-paganizing; These practices are traps; Many books promoting the practices warned about by God; God is the only one who can give us purpose Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 911 - Chosen By God

January 24, 2024 14:52 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Episode 911 (12:11) In this episode: Review of track story; God has chosen each of us; God chose his Apostles or like Zebedee, a parent; Dramatic events can help us know our calling; Heroic action of Majiah Washington; Ask God what your particular calling is Related Web Sites: Rescue Story by Majiah Washington My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 910 - It's Not Too Late

January 14, 2024 18:59 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Episode 910 (12:01) In this episode: Track story; Eli, the absent father; It's not too late to be a role model for others; Be an Eli for a Samuel in your life Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 909 - How To Be A Hottie

January 09, 2024 06:05 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Episode 909 (11:47) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaching; We crave love and attention; Story of how attractive prayer and holiness is; We need to be wanted; Herod's need to be wanted was frustrated; Herod's evil self-preoccupation; Loveliness comes from being loved by God Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 908 - Surrender To God This Christmas

December 25, 2023 19:17 - 13 minutes - 13 MB

Episode 908 (13:44) In this episode: Spending Christmas alone; Sadness and Joy; Charlie Brown Christmas; the Real Meaning of Christmas; Linus drops his security blanket Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 907 - Eucharist Leads To Reverence

December 24, 2023 20:58 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Episode 907 (17:15) In this episode: What is Reverence; Examples of reverence in liturgy; Definition; Is reverence silent or sound? Reverence God and people; Homework-reverence those who come to Christmas Mass Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 906 - Receive Communion In Order To Be Communion

December 18, 2023 21:50 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MB

Episode 906 (14:57) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches the homily; Story about a homeless woman named Mary; The Eucharist creates our communion; Go out and form communion with others Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 905 - The Eucharist - Our Comfort Food

December 13, 2023 05:05 - 13 minutes - 19.8 MB

Episode 905 (13:14) In this episode: Pt 2 of Eucharistic Homilies; Fr Anthony Hoangphan is preaching; What is your comfort food? The Eucharist gives us comfort and healing; As eucharistic people, go and invite someone to a meal to share in the healing God offers Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 904 - Sacrifice Is the Proof Of Our Love

December 04, 2023 00:45 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Episode 904 (12:07) In this episode: Pt 1 of Eucharistic Homilies; 2023 CARA Report; Story of being helped during my move to Holy Trinity; Sacrifice is the proof of our love; St. Ignatius of Antioch desired to sacrifice for his people; Go and help others sacrificially Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 903 - Who Are You Living For?

November 27, 2023 19:54 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MB

Episode 903 (10:04) In this episode - Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaching; An interview with a Special Forces soldier regarding fear; It is important to know who we are living for; It's not easy to follow Jesus; It's hard to serve those who are difficult and distressing Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 902 - Give Praise Amidst The Storms

November 24, 2023 02:46 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

Episode 902 (8:27) In this episode: Why give thanks or praise to God? Does he need it; God is complete in himself; The "loop of grace" from the praise we offer is reflected back to us by God and changes us; Praise God in the midst of the storms Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 901 - Reason To Hope

November 13, 2023 18:06 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Episode 901 (11:11) In this episode: How I watch football and 5 reasons why; Watching a recording of a game is analogous to our faith; God has already won; Jesus has conquered sin and death, Satan and his demons; This is our reason to have hope Related Web Sites: Wikipedia page for Chuck Colson and quote My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 900 - The Heart of the Matter

November 07, 2023 01:33 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

Episode 900 (11:34) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Preaching; Experiences on vacation in Italy; He notes that some of tour guides would explain the amazing art in terms of modern and politically correct categories while missing the heart of the matter; It is all about Jesus! Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 899 - We Yearn To Be Saints

November 02, 2023 04:12 - 9 minutes - 9.48 MB

Episode 899 (9:47) In this episode: Who is your favorite superhero and why; Super heroes point us to the qualities of God and the saints Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 898 - Whose Are You?

October 22, 2023 20:47 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Episode 898 (12:50) In this episode A knowledge quiz regarding the images on U.S. currency; The money we use belongs and is backed by the government who offers services to the people; Jesus tell us to give to God what is God's; Everything belongs to God, especially us. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 897 - The CARA Report & Evangelization

October 09, 2023 18:27 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Episode 897 (15:20) In this episode: Analogy and comparison of roses and grapes; Pew Study Report and CARA Report on the belief of Catholics in the True Presences of Christ in the Eucharist; What does this mean for our Eucharistic Revival? Related Web Sites: CARA Report on the Eucharist (2023) PEW Study Report (2019) My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 896 - Late Have I Loved You

October 02, 2023 19:36 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Episode 896 (23:06) In this episode: The amazing people in the RCIA; Our need for conversion; While in this world, it is never too late to turn to God; COVID update; CARA Report on the Eucharist Related Web Sites: CARA Report on the Eucharist (2023) My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 895 - Take The Smallest Piece Of Cake

September 26, 2023 00:18 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Episode 895 (13:15) In this episode: Homilist: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan; Story of wanting the biggest piece of cake; Comparison drives us to envy; Instead of being envious, rejoice with those who rejoice; Kindness; Generosity; Next time you are served cake, take the smallest piece. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 894 - Leading With Love

September 13, 2023 16:50 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Episode 894 (12:05) Preacher: Dcn. Brett Edmonson In this episode: Steps for loving confrontation: 1. Reconciliation (Are we trying to win and humiliate or seek reconciliation?) Questions to ask prior to confronting someone: Is what I am about to say a. true, b. kind, and c. at this moment helpful? 2. A willingness to seek out the lost. No brooding or nursing of grudges; Seek them out where they are and not where they should be. Lead with love. Do not ignore the truth, but show care ...

893 FBP 893 - Yeah, But Where Is Jesus' TikTok Account?

August 27, 2023 20:38 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Episode 893 (14:25) In this episode: Fundamental Attribution Error; Do we really know more about the faith because of social media; Best to share faith and struggles in person; Jesus was no mere guru or nice guy; Jesus claimed to be God; Know Jesus by reading the Gospels and attending Bible studies Related Web Sites: People Answering the Question, "Who is Jesus?" Who is Jesus? (NY Street Interviews) Who Is Jesus? (Christ Fellowship Church) Do College Students Believe in God ...

FBP 892 - Be Bold With God

August 22, 2023 19:21 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Episode (11:40) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson offers the homily; story of a strict teacher who became a beloved teacher and taught his students to think and be bold; The woman begging Jesus to heal her daughter was bold; Be bold with God in your prayers. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 891 - Be Not Afraid

August 16, 2023 03:37 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Episode 891 (12:48) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan preaches the homily; His story about struggling with competing voices of the world and God; Surrendering to God; Finding a place for quiet prayer with God; Do not be afraid Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 890 - The Transfiguration Isn't Just For Jesus

August 07, 2023 00:01 - 13 minutes - 13 MB

Episode 890 (13:23) In this episode: 3 Difficulties getting to the Oregon Star Party; God's grace is effective through suffering; God desires to change and transfigure us; Prayer to be open at communion time to God's grace Related Web Sites: Oregon Star Party My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 889 - Choose Christ, Who Gave Everything To Choose You

July 31, 2023 21:04 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MB

Episode 889 (10:50) In this episode: Guest preacher, Dcn. Brett Edmonson; Another way to understand the parable of the treasure in the field and pearl of great price; Consider that we are the treasure and pearl and Christ gave all he had to purchase our salvation Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 888 - When God is First, the Rest Falls into Place

July 03, 2023 23:40 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Episode 888 (13:06) In this episode: Stories of sports obsession; Jesus' words are very difficult to listen to; When God is not first, other things take over and can enslave us; When we put God first, the rest can be enjoyed in right freedom, and the rest falls into place. I will not be preaching on Sunday through July due to the preaching schedule and a coming vacation Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 887 - Do Not Be Afraid

June 26, 2023 04:24 - 9 minutes - 9.22 MB

Episode 887 (9:53) In this episode: things that give me fear; The great fear of humanity is death; Jesus came to save us from eternal death; Reflection on what it might be like death and entering heaven; Why fear death when we have acknowledged Jesus in our lives Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 886 - How Does God Prove His Love?

June 18, 2023 21:15 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Episode 886 (12:40) In this episode: How does God prove his love; Film "Most"; Theological issues; Imagine how hard it is for a father to sacrifice his son; Love proves his love by his sacrificial love in Jesus' death and resurrection; Remember that you are God's beloved Related Web Sites: Short Film: “Most” (“The Bridge”) by Eastwind Films Wikipedia information about “Most” My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 885 - Finding Heart-Strength in the Eucharist

June 12, 2023 23:39 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Episode 885 (12:12) In this episode: Guest preaching: San. Brett Edmonson; Analogy of a camel; Manna was a gift but eventually became dissatisfying; Manna was a metaphor for Eucharist; Receive the Eucharist with true awareness and reverence Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 884 - We Become Like What We Worship

June 05, 2023 23:31 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Episode 884 (12:42) In this episode: Examples of people who are extremely dedicated and the consequences; God is love; We are made to love and be loved; Examples of three newly ordained dedicated to loving God; Do we love God before all else? In this we imitate the Trinity Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 883 - Come! Holy Spirit!

May 29, 2023 20:49 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MB

Episode 883 (10:39) In this episode: Outpouring the Holt Spirit upon the Apostles; Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit; Memorizing the Fruits; Praying for the Holy Spirit to come into our lives Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 882 - What's Up, Jesus?

May 21, 2023 21:15 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MB

Episode 882 (7:14) In this episode: Airplanes distract me; I'm often looking up; Jesus ascended up to heaven; Is Heaven literally up? God has communicated in many ways - all have us looking up; Our hope is in Heaven, but we need to be grounded to fulfill his calling Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 881 - Dare to Gather When Others Scatter

May 16, 2023 20:46 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Episode 881 (12:44) In this episode: Dan. Brett preaching homily; Commencement speech of Admiral William McRaven; Our world continues to scatter in many ways; Dare to gather instead Related Web Sites: Commencement Speech of Admiral William McRaven My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 880 - Communion: This is THE WAY

May 11, 2023 03:45 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Episode 880 (8:34) In this episode: Children's homily for First Holy Communion Mass; Jesus wants to accompany us and be with us; How does he do that? Answer: through the Eucharist; Analogy to help understand Transubstantiation Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 879 - Do You Know His Voice?

May 03, 2023 02:28 - 12 minutes - 12 MB

FBP 879 (12:37) In this episode: My dog, Snickers is similar to a sheep who hears his master (Me!); Jesus as the Good Shepherd; Reflection on where and how we can hear God's voice; Reflection on how we can tune our heart and soul to God's voice Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 878 - Beyond Doubt

April 17, 2023 02:48 - 17 minutes - 17.2 MB

Episode 878 (17:49) In this episode: Do not fear doubt; Strategies to get beyond doubt; Use doubt as a catalyst to grow in understanding; Look for evidence for faith; Strive to understand and ascent in trust; Don't stop praying, going to Mass and the Sacraments Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 877 - Rescued

April 09, 2023 21:17 - 9 minutes - 11.6 MB

Episode 877 ( 9:05) In this episode: Story of Mt. Baker rescue; Jesus wants to rescue us; Jesus is the greatest at search and rescue; What can we do to respond for all that God has done for us; Thanksgiving; YouTube Video footage by Francis Zuber (@Thenarf7007) Related Web Sites: Tree Well Rescue at Mt. Baker (Warning: Strong Language) My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 876 - Christ Knows Our Suffering

April 02, 2023 21:01 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

Episode 876 (7:11) In this episode: Picking up from Dcn. Brett's homily of last week; Christ knows our suffering by also suffering for us; His passion and death are the greatest sign of love; We must pass through our own passion and death in order to experience heaven Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 875 - When God Leaves Us In The Tomb

March 27, 2023 19:26 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Episode 875 (15:11) In this episode: Preaching by Dan. Brett Edmonson; Jesus waits before going to Lazarus; God is with us; Ideas for dealing with anxiety: Keep your eyes on the Lord, take solace in Scripture, and lean on those who love you. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

FBP 874 - What Blinds you from Seeing?

March 21, 2023 00:21 - 9 minutes - 9.27 MB

Episode 874 (9:58) In this episode: Story of finding the Pool of Siloam in 2004 (this is the corrected date... I erroneously mentioned that it was in 2002); My periodic struggle with Sloth; Gratitude to God and giving Him the glory, Eucharist and Confession part of the remedy Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes