Our Lady Of Lourdes Podcast

Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 22, 2018 - Fr. Brian by Lourdes Denver

"God does not promise you that your life will go smoothly. The Apostles have joy, not because everything will turn out right, but because they serve the King of the Universe who holds the power over sin and death itself, and who has redeemed us from the inside out to live forever." —Father Brian Larkin

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever." Because of his mercy, we belong in heaven. There is no sin that cannot be forgiven.

Praise be Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia!

Passion of Christ - Friday, March 30, 2018 - Fr. Brian by Lourdes Denver

Surrender yourself to the truth of the holiest day of the year as we enter upon Holy Week. Accept that you are a part of the greatest story ever told!

Fifth Sunday Of Lent - March 18, 2018 - Fr. Brian by Lourdes Denver

Father Brian illustrates the tough reality that there is nothing we could do to earn the right to salvation. But, because of His grace, we can enter fully into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Enter more deeply into the Lenten Season and discover your life's direction with this talk from Father Brian. "One day in your house, oh Lord, is better than a thousand elsewhere." -Psalm 84

See why beauty matters in terms of spirituality and hope.

There is light beyond the desert!

As Deacon grieves the loss of his beloved mother, he compares it to the season of Lent. In this time of repentance, sorrow, and resisting of temptation, know that "you will fail without the grace of God." Many profound figures bloomed in the desert; Jesus even began his ministry as our Lord & Savior because of the desert. Let us utilize this season of Lent to find our own way to bloom in the desert.

Do you know the story of Our Lady of Lourdes? Listen as Fr. Brian delves into the beauty of that unlikely encounter, and how it should affect our view of ourselves as we strive for sainthood in our own lives. Do we fear death? Or, do we fear God?

"Jesus, purge my heart of the desire for sin." Turn away from sin, because you have been set free from it. "There are all kinds of parallels across the Bible, but know that the story of our faith is the story of slaves set free." "My hope is that you are mature. That you do not bury your head in the sand over tough issues. Maybe you don't know the answer to everything, but your mind and your heart are engaged, and you know that the truth is in Christ." - Fr. Brian

"Christian life is the cultivation of holy desire." - St. Augustine Father Brian explains the beauty of the virtues, poverty, chastity, and obedience. He delves into the intentional behavior of Christ in his choice not to marry, and the beauty in his complete, vs. partial love for us. He explains how some are called to marriage, and others are called to celibacy to be able to give themselves completely to the Lord. Celibacy is a love for God that has driven us to a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. "May we give ourselves to you the way you gave yourself to us." -Fr. Brian

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 21, 2018 - Fr. Gama by Lourdes Denver

"Speak now; your servant is listening."

The Feast of the Epiphany - Greek for "To Reveal." How do we come together with people of different walks of life when we live in a world that teaches we can no longer come together despite differences? Today's Gospel is about the belief that something is big enough for all of us--that's what Catholicism, is. It's Universal, which means there is a truth in Jesus Christ that is big enough for everyone. When we are not united, we are weak. This day and age, we don't miss unity because we've never seen it. So, how can we have that hope? 1. Don't look for what's wrong with someone; look for their goodness. 2. Recognize that the Gospel is good news, not good advice. 3. Be a seeker. You cannot give an answer to a question someone doesn't have, and you cannot have joy unless you seek it. Christianity does not start with advice, it starts with news. "All nations shall walk by your light."

Love like a child would love! Unbridled and freely.

"Rejoice!" -Angel Gabriel to Mary, the Mother of God