Catholic Jacks Podcast

March 21, 2020. The Northern Fathers, Fr. Will Schmid and Fr. Matt Lowry, share reflections on the daily Gospel and how Jesus calls out those convinced of their own righteousness and despise others. Jesus invites us to come humbly as we are and He will exalt us.

March 20, 2020. Northern Fathers, Fr. Will Schmid and Fr. Matt Lowry, reflect on today's readings and how they lead us deeper in relationship with the God who loves us and holds nothing good back from us. Loving ourselves as God loves us unlocks our ability to love others as God loves them.

March 19, 2020. Northern Fathers, Fr. Will Schmid and Fr. Matt Lowry, share insights we can learn from the example of St. Joseph and how it can help us today in our current hidden life.

March 18, 2020. Northern Fathers, Fr. Will Schmid and Fr. Matt Lowry, reflect on today's readings and how not the smallest part of God's law or promises will fall away. God makes Himself present in the small things as well as the big events of our daily lives. Read bible (and catechism) in a year .pdf: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/11757/documents/2016/1/RSV-CE_Cat_chart.pdf (direct download) Or: https://chnetwork.org/free-resource-updated-version-of-our-read-the-bible-and-the-catechism-in-a-year-guide/

March 17, 2020. The Northern Fathers, Fr. Will Schmid and Fr. Matt Lowry, share their thoughts on the current situation in light of today's Gospel and how our faith can strengthen us and give us hope. Difficulty happens, but our faith informs how we can respond in a way that allows God to "work all things for good" (Romans 28:8).

March 15, 2020. 3rd Sunday in Lent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Christ knows everything about us and loves us as we are. The woman at the well shows us how being known completely by Jesus allows us to be completely loved by Him who gave us everything.

March 8, 2020. 2nd Sunday in Lent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about knowing that Jesus is with us allows us share in His peace and be willing to walk the road ahead without fear.

March 1, 2020. 1st Sunday in Lent homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about God's plan of salvation. We were created for happiness and even though sin and mistrust entered the world, God has a plan to redeem everything. Temptation becomes the opportunity to turn to God and trust in Him and His plan.

February 26, 2020. Ash Wednesday homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus Christ faces death head on for us. Following His example, with Him, leads to resurrection and the fullness of life He created us for. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving aid us on this journey to life this Lent.

February 23, 2020. 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Christ calls us to love our enemies. We do this by receiving his perfect love in our imperfection and striving to imitate how He loved us all the way to the cross.

January 16, 2020. Newman Night talk by Gavin Ahern on the beauty and complementarity of the sexes. Video links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRC-8Gn0I0o&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=qMQvfNZiiGA&feature=emb_logo https://youtu.be/7Jpb2_YdxYM https://youtu.be/xPb1t3jU3sI

February 20, 2020. Newman Night talk by Monsignor James Shea (President of the University of Mary) on insights into the modern challenge to living our faith and witnessing to the modern world. Very inspiring and insightful.

February 16, 2020. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God gives us His law and commandments to guide us on the path to happiness. However, in the end what saves us is not our goodness, but His - salvation in Jesus Christ.

February 9, 2020. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how we are called to let our light shine to the world through our faith and charity towards others.

February 2, 2020. Presentation of the Lord homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus is always at work refining and purifying our temple to make us His dwelling place.

January 26, 2020. 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Christ chooses to come into our darkness with his light in order to bring salvation.

January 19, 2020. 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that we claim Jesus as Lord. After recognizing Him as God, one is moved to proclaim Him to others so that they also can experience His joy and peace.

January 12, 2020. Baptism of the Lord homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how in baptism we put on Christ as we receive His divine life and salvation. We are a new creation and can rest in our identity as the beloved son or daughter of a Father who loves us as we are.

January 5, 2020. Epiphany homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how the encounter with the Lord changed the Magi. God wants to change our lives for the better, but it requires recognizing our desire for more and our willingness to move towards Him and being open to change. His life changes the trajectory of our lives for the better.

December 29, 2019. Holy Family homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how God gives us a family for us to love, which makes us holy. Our Church family (including Mary and Joseph) is meant to help us on that journey, and by loving them as well, we are made perfect. Our family has been set apart specifically for us and God intends to use it for our good.