Of Splinters and Beams
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Today’s first reading shows us the beginning of the diaspora, where the tribes of Israel are scattered, leaving only the tribe of Judah. God allowed them to be tossed out of the land He had given them because of their continual turning away from Him. Once again…actions have consequences! In our Gospel reading from Matthew […]
Christ’s Flesh and Blood
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Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. The readings for today all point toward the Eucharist in an interesting way. The first reading from Deuteronomy 8 speaks of the manna, the bread that came down from heaven. In the second reading, St. Paul asks two poignant questions […]
Control and Worry
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Today’s first reading from 2 Chronicles is a story of what happens when we abandon God. Read the story and you’ll see that it is not good. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus talks about worry, and how we need to live for today. Have you ever met a worry-wart? Someone who worries about everything? They […]
Friday, June 20, 2014
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We are about family today on Seize the Day today. Gus asks listeners about their siblings. We you raised in a Catholic family, did you go to mass growing up and how many of your brothers and sisters still attend mass regularly? In that spirit, Gus feels a little brotherly love with identical twin priests […]
Where Your Treasure Is
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Today’s first reading is one of those stories that they make movies from. A wicked queen kills off the royal family, but they secret away young Joash, the rightful heir to the throne. Years later they bring out the rightful king, and the wicked queen gets hers. Check it out! In today’s Gospel reading from […]
Thursday, June 19, 2014
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Catholic blogger Matthew Tyson calls in to talk with Gus about his most recent article entitled “Who Died and Made You Pope?” So often, we see public figures who identify themselves as Catholic set a bad example of their faith and we say, or may hear others say, that their bishop should publicly excommunicate them. […]
Thursday, June 19, 2014
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Catholic blogger Matthew Tyson calls in to talk with Gus about his most recent article entitled “Who Died and Made You Pope?” So often, we see public figures who identify themselves as Catholic set a bad example of their faith and we say, or may hear others say, that their bishop should publicly excommunicate them. […]
How to Pray
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Yesterday we finished the story of Elijah from 1 and 2 Kings. Today in our first reading from Sirach 48, we get a recap of Elijah’s life and ministry. In the Gospel reading today from Matthew 6, Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray. “This is how you are to pray…” He then teaches them […]
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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Today, Gus asked listeners if they’ve ever experienced God’s divine intervention, i.e., the actual undeniable presence of God in their lives at a particular moment or direct answers to prayers. Gus also addressed Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s letter to her Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, urging him not to speak at the March for Marriage in Washington D.C. […]
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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Today, Gus asked listeners if they’ve ever experienced God’s divine intervention, i.e., the actual undeniable presence of God in their lives at a particular moment or direct answers to prayers. Gus also addressed Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s letter to her Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, urging him not to speak at the March for Marriage in Washington D.C. […]
Double the Blessing
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Today’s first reading is one that has stuck with me since the first time I ever heard it. Elijah is about to hand the office of prophet over to Elisha. Elijah says to Elisha, “Ask for whatever I may do for you.” So what does Elisha ask for? I’ll tell you in a sec. (But […]
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
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Late last week, a priest in Phoenix, Arizona was shot to death and another brutally beaten in what police theorized was a robbery attempt. Yesterday, a suspect, Gary Moran, was apprehended. Gus spoke a lot about his feelings on this and confessed that he is having trouble forgiving this man for these heinous crimes, but trusts […]
A Difficult Proposition
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Jezebel and her husband Ahab were a wicked pair. After Jezebel had Naboth killed, Ahab went ahead to take possession of Naboth’s vineyard. This did not sit well with God. The pair would pay a steep price, indeed. Upon hearing of his punishment, Ahab repented. Read what happens to this couple. In the Gospel reading […]
Monday, June 16, 2014
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Gus gets the ball rolling quickly today with Tell Me Something Good in an effort to beat back the Monday morning blahs. He also welcomes Andrew McNutt to the Conversion Corner. Andrew is a convert to Catholicism from evangelical Christianity and a former Baptist minister. To learn more about Andrew and read his conversion story, […]
Turning the Other Cheek
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Jezebel was one of the most wicked women in all of Scripture. She may well hold the top spot. Why? Read today’s first reading from 1 Kings 21 and you’ll find out. She was a master of deception – a real black-hearted beast of a human being. We’re back in the Sermon on the Mount […]
The Most Holy Trinity
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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity; three Persons, one God. We see this idea fleshed out at the end of the second reading from 2 Corinthians 13. Check it out. It should sound very familiar to you. Did you know that the word “Trinity” is found nowhere in the Scriptures? It took […]
No Spin
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In today’s first reading from 1 Kings 19, Elijah selects Elisha to be his understudy, his eventual successor. Read about the interesting exchange between the two. In our Gospel reading today from Matthew 5, Jesus talks about swearing oaths. In fact, He says we should not swear oaths at all. Why? Jesus said, “Let your […]
No Spin
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In today’s first reading from 1 Kings 19, Elijah selects Elisha to be his understudy, his eventual successor. Read about the interesting exchange between the two. In our Gospel reading today from Matthew 5, Jesus talks about swearing oaths. In fact, He says we should not swear oaths at all. Why? Jesus said, “Let your […]
Friday, June 13, 2014
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It’s Friday on Seize the Day so that means Prayer Time. Gus takes prayer intentions from listeners all over the country. Also, Fr. John Bok, co-director of development for the Franciscan friars, calls in to talk about his order and one of their most famous members, St. Anthony of Padua, on his feast day. And since […]
The Whisper of God
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Our first reading from 1 Kings 19 is so poignant for us in today’s world. We read the story of Elijah hearing the voice of God…though not in the way that one might think He would come. More on that in a moment. For the Gospel, back in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus […]
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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We’re one day closer to Father’s Day and Gus asks his listeners to call in and talk about the special priests in their lives. After all, they’re fathers too. And, Kevin Clarke calls in to the show. He’s the senior editor/chief correspondent at America Magazine and he talks about the story of the Galway babies in […]
On Anger
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The drought had been protracted. It was time for some rain. In the first reading today from 1 Kings 18, Elijah lets the king know that rain is on the way. Elijah even runs before the king’s chariot. For our Gospel reading, we’re back in the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount […]
That’s a Wrap!
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After finishing all of the blog posts from our trip to the Holy Land, I knew there would be a bunch of stuff that I didn’t have time to share. So I went through the nearly 1000 photos I shot and have picked out a few of my favorites from things we saw and experienced […]
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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Gus continues to get back in stride following his return from the Holy Land and the loss of his beloved sister Nancy. For the first time since he’s returned, Gus opens up to his listeners about the many different experiences he had in the Holy Land as well as his experience broadcasting side by side […]
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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Gus continues to get back in stride following his return from the Holy Land and the loss of his beloved sister Nancy. For the first time since he’s returned, Gus opens up to his listeners about the many different experiences he had in the Holy Land as well as his experience broadcasting side by side […]
Giving Without Cost
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Today is the Feast of St. Barnabas. St. Barnabas was a companion of St. Paul, a well-travelled man and a great evangelist. In today’s first reading from Acts, we see the Holy Spirit say, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” And in Matthew’s Gospel, we […]
Papal Mass in Bethlehem
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We had an amazing day attending the Papal Mass in Manger Square in Bethlehem. We arrived about 3 hours before Mass began. There was not a cloud in the sky, and though it was hot out, there was a fairly nice breeze throughout the morning and the humidity was very low. (That’s a real luxury […]
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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Since Gus dedicated yesterday’s show to his late sister Nancy, he opens up the phone lines today for Tell Me Something Good; where callers can share their good news to help beat the Monday blues (this time, however, a day late). Later on, Leslie Blackwell joins Gus in the Conversion Corner. She is a revert […]
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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Since Gus dedicated yesterday’s show to his late sister Nancy, he opens up the phone lines today for Tell Me Something Good; where callers can share their good news to help beat the Monday blues (this time, however, a day late). Later on, Leslie Blackwell joins Gus in the Conversion Corner. She is a revert […]
Giving Light to All
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Today’s first reading from 1 Kings 17 is the story of a great miracle. Elijah asks a widow to serve him. The woman has only enough for one final meal for herself and her son. When she serves the prophet before herself, see how God was faithful to her. Back in the Sermon on the […]
Monday, June 9, 2014
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Seize the Day with Gus Lloyd returns live for the first time since May 16th! We last heard Gus, along with Catholic Guy Show host Lino Rulli, when they broadcast together from the Holy Land during Pope Francis’ visit. Since then, a lot has happened. Sadly, shortly after Gus returned home, his sister Nancy passed […]
You are Blessed
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Elijah was given great authority by God. In today’s first reading, we see that there would be no rain in the land, except at his word. God then sends him out and provides for his needs. Our Gospel reading today is the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5. We know them […]
Come, Holy Spirit!
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Today is Pentecost Sunday. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the birthday of the Church. We see this event in the first reading from Acts 2. At Mass today, you’ll hear the Veni, Sancte Spiritus- sometimes called the Golden Sequence. I thought is appropriate to share today. Come, Holy Spirit, come! And […]
You Follow Me
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In Acts 28 today, we see Paul continuing in his ministry, even while in custody. Oh, that we could all have the evangelistic spirit of St. Paul! In the Gospel reading from John 21, Peter sees John coming toward him and Jesus and asks Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus’ reply is interesting. Jesus tells […]
Do You Love Me?
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In the first reading today from Acts 25, Paul is in Caesarea awaiting trial. He is asked if he wants to go to Jerusalem to have his case heard. Paul declines, knowing that God is sending him to Rome. So Paul appeals his case to the Emperor. Our Gospel reading is from John 21, one […]
May We Be One
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In our first reading today from Acts, Paul puts himself squarely in the middle of a dispute between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Paul, a Pharisee by birth and training, spoke of the resurrection of the dead. This was not something the Sadducees bought into. So a big old fight breaks out and Paul has […]
Saying Goodbye
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In the first reading today from Acts 20, we hear the conclusion of Paul’s farewell address to the presbyters of the Church of Ephesus. What a stirring and moving speech. In it, he quotes Jesus with words that we do not hear in any of the four Gospels, “It is more blessed to give than […]
Life is of No Importance
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Interesting title for today’s reflection, eh? I can hear it now…”Gus, what’s happened to you?? Are you no longer pro-life?” But those words about the unimportance of life are not mine, they are St. Paul’s. That’s right, we see them in today’s first reading from Acts 20. More in a moment. For the Gospel today, […]
You Can Conquer the World!
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In today’s first reading from Acts, Paul runs into a group of believers who have not yet received the Holy Spirit. In fact, they hadn’t even heard of a Holy Spirit. So Paul lays hands on them and they received the gift of the Spirit. In John’s Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that they will […]
Belonging to Jesus
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Many Catholics today will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. Since we did a reflection for the Ascension on Thursday, today we’ll reflect on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. In today’s Gospel reading from John 17, Jesus prays for His disciples. “I do not pray for the world but for the ones […]
A Lesson From Elizabeth
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Today is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We remember that time when Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. The first reading can be taken either from the Prophet Zephaniah or Romans 12. Do yourself a favor and read them both! The Gospel reading is the story of the Visitation […]
From Grief to Joy
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At the beginning of today’s first reading from Acts 18, the Lord speaks to Paul in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you.” Sounds like sound advice for us, too! In the Gospel reading today from John 16, Jesus tells the disciples […]
The Importance of the Ascension
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Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension. In most dioceses around the country, today is not a Holy Day of obligation. For most, this feast will be celebrated this Sunday. If you are in a diocese or archdiocese where the Holy Day of obligation has been retained, you get to go to Mass today! […]
Finding God
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Today in our first reading from Acts 17, we see Paul giving one of his great speeches, this time to the Greeks in the Areopagus. More on his message in a moment. In the Gospel reading from John 16, Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit, telling the Apostles, “But when he comes, the Spirit of […]
Our Conviction Notices
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Another jailbreak in our first reading today from Acts 16. Today God uses a mighty earthquake to break the chains of Paul and Silas. And the happenings after the jailbreak are amazing! Be sure to check it out. For our Gospel reading, we’re back in John 16, as Jesus speaks more about the Advocate, the […]
Monday, May 26, 2014
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A happy Memorial Day from all of us at Seize the Day and a big thank you to all of our men and women in the military who served this great country of ours, especially to those who gave their lives. Today was the final combined show from the Holy Land with Lino Rulli, the […]
On Listening
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In Acts 16 today, Paul and Luke find themselves in the city of Thyatira, where they meet a woman named Lydia. More on that encounter in a moment. In the Gospel from John 15, Jesus talks about sending the Advocate, the Spirit of truth. He says, “I have told you this so that you may […]
Always Be Ready
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As Christians, we need to be like Boy Scouts. Be prepared. It’s the theme of Advent. Stay awake! Be ready! We see a very good reminder of that theme in our second reading today from 1 Peter 3. “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your […]
On Being Hated
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More action and adventure today in the first reading from Acts 16. Paul has a vision in which a Macedonian says to him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” So he goes! Perhaps we should pray for the intercession of St. Paul and say, “Come to America and help us!” In the Gospel reading […]
Friday, May 23, 2014
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It’s Day Five of the combined Seize the Day – Catholic Guy show in the Holy Land and today, Gus and Lino visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and following that up with a short walk to Golgotha. For those of you who may not be entirely sure, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is […]