Homily Prep
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to "Homily Prep" where two Jesuits (Fathers David and Jonathan) discuss their take on the upcoming Sunday's readings for Mass. We hope these conversations will help us not only become better preachers but also help you prepare yourself for Mass.
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Episode 53: Fulfilled Not Abolished
February 10, 2020 22:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the focus is on the Law of the Lord. What does Jesus actually mean when he says he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it? Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021620.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2020&month=02&day=16) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) J...
Episode 52: False Humility
February 03, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on how we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. As Christians we should preach the gospel using everything at our disposal, but making sure to give God the glory. One of the dangers we may face, though, is false humilty. How many times have you played down your strengths for fear of coming off as arrogant? Well, ironically, by doing that we aren't giving God any glory because he gave us our strengths (and our weaknesses) t...
Episode 51: Candlemas
January 27, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIt's been 40 days since Christmas and this week Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and consider how each of us is called to imitate Jesus who is priest, prohpet, and king. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/020220.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2020&month=02&day=02) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twit...
Episode 50: Is Christ Divided?
January 20, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBDcn. David and Fr. Jonathan consider how being a preacher in the Church requires never preaching themselves, but preaching only Jesus. Following in the long line of apostles, from Peter and Paul and down through the ages, Christians today are to preach Jesus so that the Church may be united under her one Head. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012620.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2020&month=01&day=26) Social M...
Episode 49: Called to be an Apostle
January 13, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBFollowing the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the importance of witnessing to our own baptisms as we're called like John the Baptist to testify to the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011920.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2020&month=01&day=19) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyP...
Episode 48: The Baptism of the Lord
January 06, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan look into the meaning of the Epiphany and its relationship to the Baptism of the Lord. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011220.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2020&month=01&day=12) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/j...
Episode 47: The Holy Family
December 24, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBDavid and Jonathan discuss the Sunday readings for the first Sunday after Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122919.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=12&day=29) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) D...
Episode 46: Emmanuel
December 16, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe season of Advent has encouraged us to wait patiently and hopefully for the coming of the Lord. This week, the readings give us the final set of readings in expectation of the birth of Christ. We hear the prophecy in Isaiah and its fulfillment in the Gospel. We also hear about the righteousness of Joseph and his willingness to serve the Lord with obedience and faith. David's English homily for the Third Sunday of Advent (https://youtu.be/LPI9AiRDSzQ) Homilía de David para el Tercer Domingo...
Episode 45: Gaudete! Rejoice!
December 09, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis week the guys look at the figure of John the Baptist. As we close in on the final weeks of Advent, we consider how our own call to prepare the way of the Lord requires us to be humble and patient. David's Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW8buHO9_fg&t=24s) Readings Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121519.cfm) Lecturas en español (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=12&day=15) Social Media @HomilyPrep (ht...
Episode 44: Prepare the way of the Lord
December 02, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWho is this Jesus that we are preparing for during Advent? Isaiah and John the Baptist have a good idea of who he is and St Paul helps us understand how to prepare for the coming of Christ. The readings for this Sunday can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120819.cfm) in English, and aquí (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=12&day=08) en Español. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or t...
Episode 43: The Day is at Hand
November 25, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week the Church begins a new liturgical year with the first Sunday of Advent. The readings this week invite us to consider how we are preparing both for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, but also at the end of time. To prepare the way of the Lord we should cast off deeds of darkness and live as children of the Light. For the readings in English go here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120119.cfm), for the readings in Spanish go aquí (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=...
Episode 42: King of the Universe
November 19, 2019 21:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis Sunday marks the last Sunday of Ordinary Time. The Church dedicates this last Sunday to the kingship of Jesus. In particular, we see how Jesus the King reigns from the Cross and inaugurates a kingdom of mercy and salvation. Find the readings in English here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112419.cfm) and in Spanish here (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=11&day=24).
Episode 41: Dare We Hope
November 11, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week Jesus speaks to us about the coming persecution and the end of the world. He also speaks to us, though, about the confidence we can have in God's love for us. We should, therefore, persevere in the faith and look forward to the coming of the Lord at the end of time. Find this week's readings in English here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111719.cfm), and in Spanish here (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=11&day=17).
Episode 40: Maccabees and Sadducees
November 04, 2019 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat does the Second Book of Maccabees have to do with the Sadducees? How does Jesus respond to the question about death and remarriage? How are we to speak about the resurrection of the dead? All of these questions come up as Dcn. David and Fr. Jonathan discuss the readings for this Sunday's Mass. Find them here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111019.cfm) in English and here (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=11&day=10) in español.
Episode 39: Jesus and Zacchaeus
October 28, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week Fr. Jonathan and Deacon David look at the readings for the 31st week in Ordinary Time. Find the readings in English here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110319.cfm), and in Spanish aquí (https://www.parroquiasangines.es/lecturas?year=2019&month=11&day=3). "God seeks us, finds us, and saves us."
Episode 38: The Humbled Shall Be Exalted
October 21, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBDeacon David and Fr. Jonathan comment on this week's readings. Take what you can from their comments, but more importantly spend some time in prayer before heading to Mass this weekend. Going to Mass after praying with the readings is a helpful way to enter into the celebration of the Eucharist. The readings for Mass can be found here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102719.cfm) in English and here (https://www.aciprensa.com/calendario/calendario.php?dia=27&mes=10&ano=2019) in Spanish.
Episode 37: Faith on Earth
October 14, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin Deacon David and Fr. Jonathan as they reflect on what they might preach on this Sunday. The readings for mass can be found here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102019.cfm). Spend some time in prayer to help you get ready for mass.
Episode 36: Your Faith Has Saved You
October 07, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week Jonathan and David discuss the readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and the benefits of preparing a homily in different languages. Find the readings for this week here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101319.cfm) in English and here (https://www.aciprensa.com/calendario/calendario.php?dia=13&mes=10&ano=2019) in Spanish.
Episode 35: Increase Our Faith
October 01, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBDeacon David and Father Jonathan discuss the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/100619.cfm).
Episode 34: Lazarus and the Rich Man
September 25, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDavid and Jonathan discuss the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (usccb.org/bible/readings/092919.cfm).
Episode 33: God or Mammon
September 16, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWho do we serve and what are the consequences? This week, Jonathan and David share their thoughts on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/092219.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 32: Bring Back the Lost
September 11, 2019 20:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBThis week, David takes us through the readings (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091519.cfm)for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We all have a role to play as coworkers with God. In the Church, we are to work to reconcile those who are lost. How often do we do this? Or, do we sit idly by, compalining like the Pharisees?
Episode 31: God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBHow are we to make sense of the difficult sayings of Jesus? This week, Jonathan and David share their thoughts on the readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/090819.cfm)
Episode 30: Being Humbled Before God
August 30, 2019 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBDavid and Jonathan reflect on the readings for the Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time which can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/090119.cfm) Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 29: The Narrow Gate
August 25, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBFather Jonathan reflects on the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time which can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/082519.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 28: Do Not Be Afraid
August 08, 2019 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBThis week David is back reflecting on the 19th Week in Ordinary Time which can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/081119.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 27: Vanity of Vanities
July 31, 2019 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBThis week David is reflecting on the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time which can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/070719.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 26: Persevere in Prayer
July 24, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBDavid and Jonathan are back for a brief return to regular order (minus Louie, again) for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072819.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 25: Ora et Labora
July 19, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBDavid and Jonathan are back for a brief return to regular order (minus Louie) for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072119.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 24: Image of the Invisible
July 12, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBOur Summer schedule continues as David guides us through the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/071419.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 23: Take Nothing With You
July 07, 2019 01:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBOur Summer schedule continues as Father Jonathan guides us through the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/070719.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 22: Memento Mori
June 27, 2019 02:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBOur Summer schedule continues as David guides us through the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/063019.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 21: Our Healing Remedy
June 20, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBOur Summer schedule continues as David preaches on the feast of Corpus Christi. Readings for the feast can be found here (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062319.cfm). Disclaimer: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 20: The Most Holy Trinity
June 15, 2019 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBOur Summer schedule continues as Fr. Jonathan offers a homily for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. the readings can be found here (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/061619.cfm). DISCLAIMER: the views expressed on this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 19: Pentecost
June 05, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBContinuing with our Summer schedule, Louie reflects on the readings for Pentecost Sunday. The readings for this feast can be found here. (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/060919-day.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 18: Why Are You Standing There?
May 29, 2019 23:00 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBContinuing with our Summer schedule, David reflects on the readings for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. The readings for this feast can be found here. (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060219-ascension.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 17: Who do you love?
May 14, 2019 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBContinuing with our Summer schedule, Louie reflects on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which can be found here. (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051919.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 16: In the Hands of the Good Shepherd
May 08, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBContinuing with our Summer schedule, David reflects on the image of the Good Shepherd found in the readings (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051219.cfm) for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus nor the Catholic Church.
Episode 15: Trusting in the Lord
May 03, 2019 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBThird Sunday of Easter Readings (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/050519.cfm) NEW FORMAT! The guys are taking a break from the usual converstaions and offering short homilies while they travel over the summer. This week Jonathan offers his thoughts for the Third Sunday of Easter. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 14: Divine Mercy
April 25, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThis week we discuss the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday, which you can find on the USCCB (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/042819.cfm) Website DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 13: Truly He Is Risen!
April 17, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week we discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, which you can find on the USCCB (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/042119.cfm) Website DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 12: Palm Sunday
April 11, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the Palm Sunday, which you can find on the USCCB (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/041419.cfm) Website DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 11: Neither Do I Condemn You
April 02, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, which you can find on the USCCB (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040719-yearc.cfm) Website DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 10: The Prodigal Son
March 26, 2019 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/033119-yearc.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 9: Christ The Gardener
March 21, 2019 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/032419-yearc.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 8: Peter and The Transfiguration
March 13, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/031719.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 7: Temptation in the Desert
March 05, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the First Sunday of Lent, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/031019.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 6: Rooted in Christ
February 27, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.28 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/030319.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 5: Children of the Most High
February 20, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/022419.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.
Episode 4: Blessed Are You!
February 13, 2019 01:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week we discuss the readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, which you can find on the USCCB Website (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021719.cfm) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.