Tuesday, January 25, 2017
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Gus talks with Dave Pierre about a recent scandal at Survivors’ Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), which has been accused of allegedly accepting kickbacks from attorneys who were suing the Church on behalf of sexual abuse victims. Afterwards, Gus talks about doing God’s will and asks listeners how do they know when they’re doing God’s […]
Doing God’s Will
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In today’s readings, we hear much about doing God’s will. In the first reading from Hebrews 10, it quotes Psalm 40, which is our Responsorial Psalm. “Behold, I come to do your will.” In the Gospel reading from Mark 3, Jesus is teaching in a crowded house when He is told, “Your mother and your […]
Monday, January 23, 2017
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Gus discusses the Women’s March on Washington and compares it to the March for Life, which takes place this Friday, January 27th. In light of that, Gus asks listeners to call in who can talk about how an abortion changed their lives. Also, we have our weekly Ignatius Book of the Week segment, but, this time, with a […]
The Importance of Unity
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In the first reading today from Hebrews 9, we read more about Christ’s once for all sacrifice, and about the judgement at Jesus’ second coming. In the Gospel reading from Mark 3, Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Jesus’ response talks about how a house divided […]
On Fishing and Catching
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Part of the first reading today from Isaiah is one that we see during Christmas. And in the second reading from 1 Corinthians 1, St. Paul makes a plea for unity among the believers. In the Gospel reading today fromMatthew 4, we read about the call of the first disciples. Simon and Andrew were brothers, […]
Crazy for Christ
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The blood of animals was very important in the old covenant. But the New Covenant is sealed with the Blood of Christ. In today’s first reading from Hebrews 9, the sacred author talks about the power in the Blood. Today’s Gospel reading from Mark 3 is just two verses. Here it is: Jesus came with […]
Friday, January 20, 2017
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Gus talks about the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. He gets listeners’ thoughts on whether they’re happy or sad, hopeful and scared. Many comment on the members of Congress not attending in protest and the “Not My President” crowd. Later, Gus talks with Tom Basile who is on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for Donald Trump’s […]
The Apostles
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The first reading today from Hebrews 8 talks about covenant. Jesus came to earth to usher in the New Covenant. A covenant is an exchange of persons. It requires total self-donation. As Christ died for us (total self-donation), are we willing to totally donate ourselves to Him? In the Gospel reading from Mark 3, we […]
Thursday, January 19, 2017
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John Foppe (pictured below), host of EWTN’s “Armed with Faith” and the executive director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, calls in to talk about his faith and his career as a motivational speaker. John was born with no arms and he shares with Gus, and his listeners, the challenges, both physical and spiritual, […]
The Sacrifice of the Mass
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In the first reading today from Hebrews 7 & 8, the sacred author talks about the once for all sacrifice of Christ. “He has no need, as did the high priests, to offer sacrifice day after day, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; he did that once for all […]
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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“A Minute in the Church: Life in Christ” gets its release party today on Seize the Day. It’s the fourth installment in Gus’ “A Minute in the Church” series. Gus talks about what topics and questions this one addresses and interviews the author…none other than Gus Lloyd! Gus also gives a little background into the […]
Melchizedek and Holy Orders
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The author of Hebrews was big on Melchizedek, and his “relationship” to Jesus. More on that in a moment. In the Gospel reading from Mark 3, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath. Once again the Pharisees, itching for a reason to come against him, well…come against him. The question has […]
A Minute in the Church: Life in Christ
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A Minute in the Church: Life in Christ is available today! This is the fourth book in the A Minute in the Church series. Each chapter in all of the books are just one minute long. (Honestly, there is some bonus material in the new book, making a few chapters just a bit longer.) They […]
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
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Gus is back after a long holiday weekend and he starts off talking about how, after Sunday mass, a woman, who appeared disheveled and seemingly out of place, approached his car and asked for money. She told him she and her family were living out of their car and needed gasoline. In the First Reading at […]
Eager to Serve
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Great stuff today from Hebrews 6. The reading starts out “God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones.” In other words, God sees your good deeds; He sees the good things you are doing […]
Our High Priest
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Today in Hebrews 5, we see a theme that we touched on last week; that Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered. The author of Hebrews was big on this concept. In the Gospel reading from Mark 2, Jesus says, “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Rather, new wine is poured into fresh […]
Grace and Peace
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I always like to remind Catholics that they know plenty of Scripture. Most shy away from that thought because they don’t really know chapter and verse. Yet there is so much Scripture in the Mass, we can’t help but know it. Let me give an example. It’s taken from the second reading in today’s Mass. […]
Cutting to the Quick
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In our first reading from Hebrews 4, the author of Hebrews tells us about the word of God. More on that in a moment. The Gospel reading from Mark 2 is about the call of Levi, also known as Matthew. Levi was a tax collector. In those days, tax collectors were considered traitors. They were […]
Friday, January 13, 2017
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Yesterday was Gus’ youngest son’s birthday and today is his oldest daughter’s birthday so Gus asks listeners if they have a bizarre confluence of dates like that in their family. And, it’s Friday and that means we dedicate time for prayer, but Gus brings back a new Prayer Time twist by making it an “Intentional Rosary.”
Astounded
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Jesus said, “Come to me…and I will give you rest.” In today’s first reading from Hebrews 4, we see the concept of entering into God’s rest. The sacred author says, “Therefore, let us strive to enter into that rest…” Today’s Gospel reading is, I hope, a familiar story. Jesus was preaching at a house in […]
Thursday, January 12, 2017
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Author Sonja Corbitt (pictured below), aka the Bible Study Evangelista, calls in to talk about her conversion story. She also talks about her newest book “Fearless,” and encourages Catholics to read Scripture. Also, Gus talks about parish lay leadership and talks to callers who served on parish councils, finance committees, etc. And, today is Gus’ youngest […]
Encourage Yourselves Daily
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Today’s Gospel story is from Mark 1, about a leper that comes to Jesus seeking to be healed. Jesus heals him and tells him not to tell anyone. The guy didn’t listen. Today’s first reading from Hebrews 3 is one that is very close to my heart. It contains a passage that means so much […]
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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Dr. Tom Williams, Rome bureau chief for Breitbart, calls in to talk about how the Vatican has officially recognized Martin Luther as a “Witness to the Gospel.” Tom gives us insight as to exactly what this means and discusses some of the positives and negatives of Martin Luther’s legacy. Afterwards, Gus talks with listeners about the […]
A Time for Quiet Prayer
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Jesus was fully human and fully divine. As such, He felt the same things we feel – physical pain, betrayal, sadness, joy, etc. Today’s first reading from Hebrews 2 tells us that was necessary. “Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.” In today’s […]
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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Gus was joined today by his bride, Michelle to talk about pilgrimages and their pilgrimage ministry. Gus and Michelle will be leading a pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal in May. If you’re interested in joining them, click here for more information. Also, Gus chatted with Steve Wood, a former Protestant minister now Catholic evangelist about […]
Learning Through Suffering
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Jesus was (and still is) astonishing. In fact, we see that in today’s Gospel reading from Mark 1. “The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.” Do you still have a sense of astonishment about Jesus? I hope so, and I hope it […]
Monday, January 9, 2017
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Tim Margiotta, whose family, which includes four children, is featured in the Shalom Word TV reality series “Joyfully Big,” joins Gus this morning to talk about his experience on the show and what constitutes a “big family” these days. Afterwards, Gus talks with listeners who either came from a big family or have one or both. […]
My Beloved
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Today the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. It is one of the three events that overall encompass Epiphany – the visit of the Magi, the wedding at Cana and the baptism in the Jordan. These all revealed Jesus as the Son of God. In today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 3, we see the […]
Wise Men Still Seek Him
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Today is the Feast of Epiphany. Our Gospel reading tells the story of the Three Kings, or the Three Wise Men. They heard that the King of the Jews had been born and followed a star to find him. King Herod tries to trick them into giving up the location of the child. But they […]
Deadly Sin
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In Catholic theology, we talk of venial sin and mortal sin. Many will say, “Sin is sin! There is no such thing as mortal sin and venial sin.” Oh, really? Tell that to St. John. He would beg to differ. In the first reading today from 1 John 5, St. John speaks very clearly about […]
Friday, January 6, 2017
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Legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden joins Gus in studio to talk about his documentary on his career at FSU called “The Bowden Dynasty: A Story of Faith, Family & Football,” which will appear in select theaters nationwide on Sunday, January 8th. Click here for more details. He also gives his thoughts on the […]
Achieving Victory
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There are two options for a Gospel reading today. One is the genealogy of Jesus from Luke 3. The other is from Mark 1, where Jesus is baptized in the Jordan river by John the Baptist. At that moment, a voice comes from the heavens. Do you know what the voice says? Read it and […]
Thursday, January 5, 2017
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Today Gus mentioned that he will be leading a retreat for catechists and catechetical leaders in Houston, TX on January 21, 2017. That sparked a conversation about those who have been involved in a catechetical ministry. Many shared the blessings they have received from passing on the faith. If you’re interested in attending, the flyer […]
Murderer’s Row
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In the Gospel reading today from John 1, we see an encounter between Jesus and Nathanael. Nathanael, also known as Bartholomew, says to Jesus, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” This after he had just met Jesus. Be sure to read Jesus’ response. In the first reading today […]
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Gus shared more Scriptural New Year’s Resolutions today. Here is a list of ten that Gus shared with listeners: Ten Scriptural New Year’s Resolutions Philippians 4:4-5 Philippians 4:6-7 Philippians 4:8 Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 3:5 Colossians 3:12-13 Colossians 3:16 Colossians 3:17 Colossians 4:5-6 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 Look them over and see if one may be what […]
What Are You Looking For?
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Today’s first reading from 1 John 3 can be a difficult one to grasp. St. John writes, “Whoever sins belongs to the Devil, because the Devil has sinned from the beginning.” We know that we all sin. So do we all belong to the Devil? In a sense we do when we sin. Sin is […]
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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Gus rings in the New Year with the first Seize the Day of 2017 by talking about New Year’s resolutions and suggestions with gives listeners a New Year’s “To Do” list. He also talks with listeners who’ve been successful dropping weight as a resolution and gives out Scriptural New Year’s Resolutions. Later, Gus talks with […]
Becoming Like God
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Do you know John 1:29? If you’re Catholic, I’m certain you do. We hear it every time we go to Mass, as the priest holds the consecrated host aloft, right before we go to receive the Eucharist. You’ll find it in today’s Gospel reading. Be sure to check it out. For our first reading today, […]
Who Are You?
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In today’s Gospel reading from John 1, the Jews send some priests and Levites to ask John the Baptist, “Who are you?” Be sure to read his answer. Who are you? It’s a great question, and one that we need to answer. Have you ever thought about how you would answer that question? With more […]
A Scriptural Resolution
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Happy New Year! Today is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. I suspect your church will not be as full as it was last Sunday. Here’s hoping I’m wrong! Some people like to make New Year’s resolutions. Others think it’s a waste of time, as they’ll probably not keep them but for […]
The Message of Christmas
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For today’s first reading, we are back in 1 John 2. Today St. John writes about the antichrist. Very interesting stuff, especially for those hard core “end-timers.” Those are the people who keep telling us that we are in the end times. Well, 1900 years ago, St. John said the same thing. Read today’s reading. St. […]
The Model of Family
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Normally, the Sunday after Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family. But since this year Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Family is transferred to today. There are numerous options for readings today, and all of the readings talk about family and relationships. Click on the link below to […]
My Eyes Have Seen Salvation
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Today is the fifth day in the Octave of Christmas. In our first reading from 1 John 2, St. John talks about light and darkness. He writes, “Whoever says he is in the light, yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness.” We need to examine our hearts and accept the light of Christ […]
Today’s Holy Innocents
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Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Who are the Holy Innocents? They are the children killed by order of Herod in Bethlehem right after the birth of Christ. We read about this today in the Gospel reading from Matthew 2. Matthew tells us that this fulfilled what had been said through […]
Spiritual “Exercise”
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Today we celebrate the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. St. John was the beloved disciple, the author of the fourth Gospel, three letters in the New Testament and the Book of Revelation. Our first reading today is from the beginning of St. John’s first letter. “We proclaim now…our fellowship is with the Father and […]
The Ultimate Sacrifice
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Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr. In the first reading from Acts of the Apostles, we see the story of Stephen’s martyrdom. And in the Gospel from Matthew 10, Jesus tells the disciples, “You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end […]
A Christmas Thank You
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Christmas is here! Christmas is here! I can remember waking up VERY early on Christmas mornings when I was a kid and yelling that out to my brothers and sisters. We would go wake up Mom and Dad, probably much earlier than they would have liked, and attack the presents under the tree with reckless […]
Christmas is All About…
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Today is Christmas Eve. Many people (myself and my family included) will go to Mass this afternoon or this evening for Christmas. Many will attend the beautiful Midnight Mass. Whenever you attend, I pray that you will be filled with blessings! A recent study said that only 47% of Americans will attend a church service on […]
Bless the Lord!
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Today in the liturgy, the day before Christmas Eve, we concentrate on the birth of John the Baptist. In the first reading we see the prophecy from Malachi 3: “Lo, I will send you Elijah, the prophet, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and terrible day, to turn the hearts of the […]
Thursday, December 22, 2016
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Fr. John Devaney, O.P. calls in to talk about the 800th birthday of the Order of Friars Preachers, otherwise known as the Dominicans after their founder St. Dominic. Also, Bob Dunning calls in to give his predictions for the College Football Playoff semifinal games on December 31st; Alabama vs. Washington and Clemson vs. Ohio State. […]