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Christology, Episode 5
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Theology of Creation, Episode 4
In Episode 4 of our Youth Summer Series, we explore the Catholic understanding of creation, the dignity of the human person, freedom, sin, and God’s plan of redemption. Discover how Scripture and the Catechism reveal that we are not accidents, but beloved sons and daughters created in God’s image and made for love.
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Gods Existence, Episode 3
In Episode 3 of the Summer Faith Series, Jake Gerber explores whether belief in God is reasonable, examining how faith and reason work together, how questions about the universe, morality, beauty, and human existence can point us toward God, and why the Catholic Church teaches that science and faith are complementary ways of discovering truth…
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Divine Revelation, Episode 2
In this episode, we explore the Catholic understanding of Divine Revelation: how God reveals Himself throughout history, how that revelation reaches us through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium, and why faith is a reasonable response to God’s invitation into friendship with Him.
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Introduction to Youth Ministry Summer Series, Episode 1
In this introduction video, Jake Gerber, Director of Youth Discipleship for the Jackson Grouping, shares a new summer project designed to help young people stay connected to their Catholic faith when school is out.
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Homily Short, 12th Sunday Ordinary Time – June 21, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Jesus reminds us to fear no one but God, trust in His love, and boldly share the Gospel with faith, hope, and courage. Read the Homily Fear No One: Trusting Christ More Than Our Fears What does golf have to do with today’s Gospel? If…
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Episode 4, Ask Father Chas – What is the SSPX and why is there tension with the Catholic Church?
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Episode 4 Listen to Episode 4 What is the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), and why has its relationship with the Catholic Church been a source of confusion for many Catholics? In this episode of Ask Father Chas, Father Chas explains the origins of the SSPX, the reforms of…
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Homily Short, 11th Sunday Ordinary Time – June 14, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Jesus sees the crowds with compassion and calls His followers to become laborers in His harvest. In this Sunday Snippet, discover how spending time with Christ prepares ordinary people to share the Gospel and transform the world through His grace. Read the Homily Sunday Snippet: Called…
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Episode 3, Ask Father Chas – Why Pray at Mass?
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Episode 3 Listen to the Episode 3 If the Mass is one prayer, why does the priest invite us to pray after the Gloria? In this episode of Ask Father Chas, we explore the meaning of the Collect, how our personal intentions become part of the prayer of the Church,…
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Faith Journeys: From Questioning to Confirmation – June 11, 2026
Growing up, my family had what I’d say was a conflicting relationship with the Church and the Catholic faith. My grandmother—the rock of the family—made her Catholic faith a center of her life. She and my grandfather put their two children (my mom included) through a Catholic school system. And I’m sure my grandmother was…
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Homily Short, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – June 7, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short What is the New Testament? In this Homily Short, discover why the Eucharist is the New Covenant of Christ and the source of communion, transformation, unity, and mission for every believer. Read the Homily Short What Is the New Testament? The Eucharist One…
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Episode 2, Ask Father Chas – Why Don’t Catholics Use the Name Yahweh?
Father Chas Canoy Watch Episode 2 Listen to Episode 2 Why do Catholics rarely use the name Yahweh? In this episode of Ask Father Chas, Father Chas answers a thoughtful question about God’s personal name in the Old Testament, the Jewish tradition of reverence surrounding the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), and why the Church typically uses the…
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Faith Journeys: Finding Hope, Healing, and God’s Grace – June 4, 2026
Every person has a story, and every story reveals the ways God works in our lives. Sometimes He meets us in moments of joy and gratitude. Other times, He finds us in seasons of darkness, grief, addiction, fear, or uncertainty. This week we share two powerful testimonies from parishioners whose lives have been transformed by…
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Homily Short, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 31, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short A brief reflection on the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit invite us into God’s eternal exchange of love. Read the Homily Short The Most Holy Trinity: Entering the Mystery of God’s Love Now, on…
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Faith Journeys: Testimonies of Conversion, Growth, and Following God’s Call – May, 29, 2026
Testimony to Faith By Daisy McCully I have always been interested in religion. I decided to learn about becoming a practicing Catholic because both of my parents were raised in the Catholic faith, although they did not attend church. A few years ago, my mom gave me a Bible, and I began learning about Jesus.…
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Homily Short, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflect on Pentecost and discover how the Holy Spirit transforms hearts, brings new life, and calls each of us to become joyful witnesses of Christ. Read the Homily Short Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the New Life God Wants for Us Whenever we get…
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Faith Journeys: Testimonies of Conversion, Growth, and Returning to God – May 21, 2026
Faith often grows quietly through moments we do not fully understand at the time. Sometimes it begins in childhood memories, unexpected encounters, questions, struggles, or years spent searching for meaning. In this week’s bulletin article, Zach Jones and Ryan Grubbs share personal testimonies about their journeys toward faith and the Catholic Church. I didn’t really…
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Homily Short, Ascension of our Lord, May 17, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily What does the Ascension mean for us? Discover how Jesus brings our humanity into heaven and calls us to live boldly through the power of the Holy Spirit. Read the Homily All right, the Ascension of the Lord. What’s the Ascension? The Catechism states that…
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Homily Short, Sixth Sunday Easter, May 10, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short This reflection explores the final words of Jesus in John 14 and what it truly means to “keep my commandments.” Through Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the beauty of the Eucharist, we are reminded that God desires more than simple rule-following…
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Homily Short, Fifth Sunday Easter, May 03, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short What does God truly desire for your life? This reflection explores three powerful truths revealed in the Gospel: God wants to remove fear, draw close to you in relationship, and empower you to live a transformed life. Discover how listening to His voice can…
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A Journey Home to the Catholic Church, Jacob Faist Story – April, 30, 2026
Jacob Faist’s Story I came into this with a strong faith in Jesus as our savior but looking back at it now was lacking direction in it and I believe that I have found that direction in the Catholic Church. I believe with all my heart the teachings of the Catholic church are not simply…
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Homily Short, Fourth Sunday Easter, April 26, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Discover what it means to hear and follow the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In a world filled with noise and competing voices, learn how to recognize His call and live in the peace, joy, and abundance He desires for you. Read…
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Called Home: My Journey to the Catholic Church, My Story Annie Hancock – April 23, 2026
My Story , Annie Hancock I knew who Jesus was from a young age. I didn’t grow up going to church regularly, however my parents did their best to introduce my siblings and me. I was home schooled until age 12 and I have few memories of my life prior to then. I didn’t have…
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Homily Short, Third Sunday Easter, April 19, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Encounter the risen Christ in the story of the Road to Emmaus. This reflection reveals how Jesus remains present to us today—especially in the Eucharist—inviting us to recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. Read the Homily Short Great—here we have one…