Thursday, February 16, 2017
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After briefly going over today’s first reading, which deals with Noah and his family repopulating the earth after the Great Flood, Gus talks about Biblical literalism and asks listeners whether or not they believe that all the events in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, are true or not. Later, Gus talks about getting sick […]
Thinking as God Does
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Whenever you see a rainbow, it should remind you of God. Why? Check out today’s first reading from Genesis 9 to find out. In the Gospel reading from Mark 8, Jesus asks the disciples who people say that He is. He then asks, “But who do you say that I am?” After Peter replies, “You […]
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
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After witnessing a rousing applause after a homily this past Sunday, Gus talks with listeners about applauding at mass and whether or not it’s appropriate, sometimes appropriate, or never at all. Also, Gus gives away copies of his new booklet, “A Minute in the Church: Life in Christ” provided those who get one give a copy […]
Healing in Stages
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Did you know that Noah was over 600 years old at the time of the Great Flood? We see this in today’s first reading from Genesis 8. After the flood, God promises Noah, “Never again will I doom the earth because of man since the desires of man’s heart are evil from the start; nor will […]
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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It’s Valentine’s Day on Seize the Day! Gus spends a little time trying to dust away some of the myths and legends that surround the saint and martyr and get down to who he exactly was, although no one has been able to pinpoint it with any degree of certainty. To read more about him, […]
Do You Still Not Understand?
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In today’s first reading from Genesis, God instructs Noah what he needs to do to save himself, his family and all the animals from the flood. Man had become so wicked that God decided it was time to start all over again. In the Gospel reading from Mark 8, Jesus once again seems a bit […]
Monday, February 13, 2017
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Scott Weeman (pictured below) joins Gus in the Conversion Corner. Scott was raised Catholic, but his family were far from steadfast churchgoers. Around the time he was confirmed (age 17), he took his first drink, which led him down a dark path of alcoholism and drug addiction. Scott continued to struggle until his religious epiphany. His […]
The Demon Lurking
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In today’s first reading, we see the story of the world’s first murder. Cain killed his brother Abel because God looked favorably on Abel’s offering and Cain became resentful and jealous. Before Cain committed this horrific act, the LORD says something to him that we must all hear. “Why are you so resentful and crestfallen? […]
Adultery
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We’re back in that pesky old Sermon on the Mount for today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 5. Today we hear Jesus teaching about the Sixth Commandment – You shall not commit adultery. Here’s what He says. “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you, everyone who […]
Pointing Fingers
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In today’s Gospel reading from Mark 8, we read about a miracle. Jesus feeds four thousand people with seven loaves and a few fish. And after everyone had eaten their fill, they picked up the fragments left over and got seven baskets full. Now that’s love! In the first reading today from Genesis 3, God […]
Friday, February 10, 2017
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Gus talks about the #ProtestPP Defund Planned Parenthood rallies going on nationwide this week and asks listeners to call in who’ve ever been a part of a protest or demonstration. One of the rally organizers, Eric Scheidler, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League, calls in to give background and details. Later, Gus’ new bishop, Bishop […]
Pride Enters the Picture
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In the Gospel reading today from Mark 7, Jesus heals a deaf man with a speech impediment. “And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly.” Let us pray today that God will open our ears to hear the truth, and that that hearing will result in us […]
Thursday, February 9, 2017
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Gus is back from the Holy Land and he talks about getting the flu abroad, which was a nightmare, particularly because it spread among his fellow pilgrims. In light of this, Gus talks with callers who’ve also had travel nightmares. Also, Steve Hemler, president of the Catholic Apologetics Institute of North America, calls in to talk about […]
God and Marriage
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Today’s Gospel reading is about a desperate mother who comes to Jesus and asks Him to heal her daughter. Since she is not a Jew, Jesus refuses at first. But because of her persistence, Jesus relents and her daughter is healed. In the first reading from Genesis 2, we see God creating a “suitable partner” […]
Things That Come Out
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In today’s first reading from Genesis 2, we see how God made man in the second creation account. “The LORD God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so man became a living being.” Our Gospel reading today from Mark 7 is one […]
Made in His Image
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We pick up the creation story today in Genesis 1 on day five. God was awfully busy then, wasn’t He? On the sixth day, God created man; male and female he created them. More on that in a moment. In the Gospel reading from Mark 7, Jesus reprimands the Pharisees for teaching human traditions that […]
God Said
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Our first reading today is the beginning. We start the creation story from Genesis 1. In the Gospel reading from Mark 6, we see that everyone who but touched the the tassel on Jesus’ cloak was healed. “In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and […]
The Salt of the Earth
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For the Gospel reading today, we’re back in the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5, Jesus says to His disciples, “You are the salt of the earth.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, right? “Oh, he’s a real salt of the earth type.” It means that they’re just regular folk. Someone who doesn’t […]
Offering a Sacrifice of Praise
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Today we finish up the Letter to the Hebrews. I don’t know about you, but I think it has been a great time of learning during our time in Hebrews. Today the sacred author tells us to “continually offer God a sacrifice of praise…” More on that in a moment. In our Gospel reading from […]
The Same Yesterday,Today, and Forever
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Hebrews 13: 1-8, today’s first reading, offers us a primer on living the Christian life. Read it again and again, and strive to live out the message. More in a sec. The Gospel reading from Mark 6 is the story of the beheading of John the Baptist. It is a sordid tale of a promise […]
Monday, January 30, 2017
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Gus begins his God Bless Ya Brothers Pilgrimage 2 with Lino Rulli. The two arrive in Israel ahead of their pilgrims . Together, they give the listener a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem as they embark for the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Friday, January 27, 2017
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Gus broadcasts live at the 44th March for Life on the National Mall in Washington D.C. He speaks to a lot of leaders of the Pro-Life Movement, including Maureen Ferguson and Dr. Grazie Pozo-Christie of the Catholic Association, Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life, John Henry Westen of LifeSite News, Dr. Matthew Bunson of […]
Presentation
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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The Jewish people “presented” their children to the Lord in the temple shortly after their birth. In the first reading from Malachi 3, the Lord says, “And suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek.” And in the second reading […]
Temporary Pain, Eternal Peace
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Today we’re going to talk about discipline. Not a fun topic, I know. If you clicked over to another web site right now, I wouldn’t blame you! But in today’s first reading from Hebrews 12, discipline is a main theme. So talk about it we must. In the Gospel reading from Mark 6, Jesus is […]
Thursday, January 26, 2017
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Gus gives away copies of his newest booklet, “A Minute in the Church: Life in Christ” and, afterwards, engages in Prayer Time with the listeners. Also, we revisit a discussion Gus had some time ago about cremation or burial, which one would you choose? Gus gets listeners’ opinions.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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Gus reads an email from a listener who objected to him saying that when you call yourself pro-choice, you’re really pro-abortion. Gus asks listeners their thoughts. Also, today is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul and, in honor of that occasion, Adam Janke, co-founder of St. Paul Street Evangelization, calls in and sits down […]
Giving Our Children to Jesus
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Today’s Gospel reading from Mark 5 tells the story of two healings. A synagogue official named Jairus asks Jesus to come to his home and cure his young daughter, who was near death. Jesus agrees to do so. While on the way, a woman touches Jesus’ cloak. Immediately she is healed, because of her faith. […]
Battling Demons
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In today’s first reading from Hebrews 11, the sacred author talks about some of the great figures of the Old Testament. They did not live to see the promise of God fulfilled. But you and I? We are very blessed indeed. We have Christ Jesus available to us always. In our Gospel reading from Mark […]
Beatitude Questions
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In today’s Gospel reading, we begin Jesus’ great Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 5. He begins with the beatitudes. I’d like to go through a quick exercise today where we ask if the beatitudes are playing out in our lives. Meditate for just a moment on the beatitude and the questions that follow. Blessed […]
Oh, He Cares
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What’s the definition of faith? We get the answer today at the beginning of our first reading from Hebrews 11. Read it and find out. In our Gospel reading from Mark 4, the disciples are in a boat with Jesus, who is sleeping. Suddenly, a big storm comes up and the boat is getting tossed […]
Endurance and Life
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In today’s Gospel reading from Mark 4, Jesus tells a couple of parables, both of an agrarian nature. In the first He talks about how a seed grows, yet we know not how. Why? It is the mystery of life, and that God alone is the giver and taker of life. The second is a […]
Burn, Baby, Burn
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Today the Church celebrates the feast of Saints Timothy and Titus. It is a special day for my parish, as I attend St. Timothy Parish. Because it is a shared feast day, we have an option of two first readings, one from 2 Timothy and one from Titus. I’d like to concentrate today on the […]
Constant Conversion
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Today is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. We see the story of Saul’s (Paul’s birth name) conversion in two places in Acts of the Apostles. In chapter 9, the account is told in third person. Luke, the author of Acts, recounts the story. However, in chapter 22 of Acts, St. Paul tells […]
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. […]