too much Fr. Matt https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/ Recordings of Fr. Matt's homilies. Mostly from Sundays. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:48:19 +0000 en-Us Fr. Matt's homilies Fr. Matt Siegman episodic Recordings of Fr. Matt's homilies. Mostly from Sundays. Fr. Matt Siegman mattsiegman@hey.com no too much Fr. Matt https://mattsiegman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/podcast-cover-scaled.jpg https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/ yes 1d1a7c93-bc00-5978-bbac-17a6582f5f58 http://jekyllrb.com Your Mission: Convert the World https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/your-mission-convert-the-world.html Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:48:45 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3248 If God could find even 10 innocent people within Sodom and Gomorrah, he would have let them remain. But he didn't.

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C on July 27, 2019.

Full homily here: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/07/your-mission-convert-the-world/

]]> If God could find even 10 innocent people within Sodom and Gomorrah, he would have let them remain. But he didn't.

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C on July 27, 2019.

Full homily here: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/07/your-mission-convert-the-world/

]]> no no 11:32 No no We Must Set the Earth on Fire! https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/we-must-set-the-earth-on-fire.html Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:59:13 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3252 Today we hear Jesus say, “I have come to set the earth on fire!” How can we respond to this calling?

Homily for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C, given at 9AM on August 18, 2019

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/08/we-must-set-the-earth-on-fire/

]]> Today we hear Jesus say, “I have come to set the earth on fire!” How can we respond to this calling?

Homily for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C, given at 9AM on August 18, 2019

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/08/we-must-set-the-earth-on-fire/

]]> no no 10:24 No no God's Discipline https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/gods-discipline.html Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:09:10 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3253 We cannot enter the wide gate, we must do the hard thing and strive for the narrow gate. "Whom the Lord loves, he disciplines." This is not because God wants to see us suffer: when we suffer, God suffers with us.

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C, given August 25, 2019.

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/08/gods-discipline/

]]> We cannot enter the wide gate, we must do the hard thing and strive for the narrow gate. "Whom the Lord loves, he disciplines." This is not because God wants to see us suffer: when we suffer, God suffers with us.

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C, given August 25, 2019.

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/08/gods-discipline/

]]> no no 8:18 No no Humility and the Heavenly Banquet https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/humility-and-the-heavenly-banquet.html Sun, 01 Sep 2019 14:21:14 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3261 In our Gospel today, Jesus gives what could be perceived as a lesson in social etiquette, but it is so much more than that.

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C, given at 9AM on September 1, 2019. 

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/08/humility-and-the-heavenly-banquet/

]]> In our Gospel today, Jesus gives what could be perceived as a lesson in social etiquette, but it is so much more than that.

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C, given at 9AM on September 1, 2019. 

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/08/humility-and-the-heavenly-banquet/

]]> no no 6:42 No no The Tower of Eternal Life https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-tower-of-eternal-life.html Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:25:06 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3276 Scarce do we guess the things on earth, and what is within our grasp we find with difficulty; but when things are in heaven, who can search them out?

Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. Given September 8, 2019.

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/09/the-tower-of-eternal-life/

]]> Scarce do we guess the things on earth, and what is within our grasp we find with difficulty; but when things are in heaven, who can search them out?

Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. Given September 8, 2019.

Full homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/09/the-tower-of-eternal-life/

]]> no no 6:54 No no Remember https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/remember.html Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:23:40 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3283 I don’t know about you, but I am always forgetting things. Sometimes it’s not a big deal, but sometimes it is.

Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. Given the weekend of September 15, 2019.

Full text homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/09/remember/

]]> I don’t know about you, but I am always forgetting things. Sometimes it’s not a big deal, but sometimes it is.

Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. Given the weekend of September 15, 2019.

Full text homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/09/remember/

]]> no no 7:36 No no Habakkuk's Question https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-prophets-question.html Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3292 Habakkuk's question is just as relevant toda as it was thousands of years ago.

Homily given for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C at 5:15PM on October 6, 2019.

Full text of homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/10/habakkuks-question/

]]> Habakkuk's question is just as relevant toda as it was thousands of years ago.

Homily given for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C at 5:15PM on October 6, 2019.

Full text of homily: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/10/habakkuks-question/

]]> no no 7:39 No no Persistence https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/persistence.html Sat, 26 Oct 2019 15:43:51 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3304 In the Gospel we learn that if your neighbor won't help because of your friendship, he will because of your persistence. So, if God doesn't answer your prayers, that doesn't mean you should stop praying!

Homily given for the 29th Sunday or Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C.

]]> In the Gospel we learn that if your neighbor won't help because of your friendship, he will because of your persistence. So, if God doesn't answer your prayers, that doesn't mean you should stop praying!

Homily given for the 29th Sunday or Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C.

]]> no no 7:49 No no acknowledging our lowliness https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/acknowledging-our-lowliness.html Sun, 27 Oct 2019 14:42:46 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3307 Acknowledging our lowliness and humility before God is one of the most important steps in prayer.

Homily given for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C.

Full homily text: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/10/acknowledging-our-lowliness/

]]> Acknowledging our lowliness and humility before God is one of the most important steps in prayer.

Homily given for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C.

Full homily text: https://mattsiegman.com/2019/10/acknowledging-our-lowliness/

]]> no no 8:00 No no Remembering the Faithful Departed https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/remembering-the-faithful-departed.html Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:28:20 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3319 Homily given on All Souls Day, 2020.

]]> Homily given on All Souls Day, 2020.

]]> no no 4:09 No no I Must Stay at Your House https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/i-must-stay-at-your-house.html Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:32:17 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3320 Jesus tells Zacchaeus he must stay at his house. How would we respond?

Homily given for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C.

]]> Jesus tells Zacchaeus he must stay at his house. How would we respond?

Homily given for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year C.

]]> no no 5:32 No no John's Journey https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/johns-journey.html Sun, 08 Dec 2019 14:18:06 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3331 Perhaps the journey to hear John the Baptist preach was half the point.

Homily given for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A.

]]> Perhaps the journey to hear John the Baptist preach was half the point.

Homily given for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A.

]]> no no 8:15 No no Family Life https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/family-life.html Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:36:49 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3349 The example of the Holy Family.

Homily given for the feast of the Holy Family, 2019.

]]> The example of the Holy Family.

Homily given for the feast of the Holy Family, 2019.

]]> no no 8:39 No no Jesus Redeems our Baptism https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/jesus-redeems-our-baptism.html Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:34:23 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3358 By being baptized, Jesus redeemed our Baptism.

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020.

]]> By being baptized, Jesus redeemed our Baptism.

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020.

]]> no no 7:47 No no Trusting in God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/trusting-in-god.html Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:46:24 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3371 The ancient Israelites struggled to trust God and asked for a king. Those who sought healing from Jesus trusted that he could do what he promised.

Daily Homily for the Memorial of St. Anthony, Cycle II, on January 17, 2020.

]]> The ancient Israelites struggled to trust God and asked for a king. Those who sought healing from Jesus trusted that he could do what he promised.

Daily Homily for the Memorial of St. Anthony, Cycle II, on January 17, 2020.

]]> no no 4:23 No no John's Testimony https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/johns-testimony.html Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:57:15 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3379 "He came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, so that through him all men might learn to believe. " (John 1:7)

Homily for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

]]> "He came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, so that through him all men might learn to believe. " (John 1:7)

Homily for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

]]> no no 7:17 No no Salt, Light, and Faith https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/salt-light-and-faith.html Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:38:04 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3387 We are Salt and Light to all the Earth. Our faith allows us to be good salt and power the light of Christ in our hearts.

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

]]> We are Salt and Light to all the Earth. Our faith allows us to be good salt and power the light of Christ in our hearts.

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

]]> no no 5:49 No no The Brightness of God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-brightness-of-god.html Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:05:40 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3392 Christ wrote the Law on our hearts so that we can start living for Heaven now.

Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> Christ wrote the Law on our hearts so that we can start living for Heaven now.

Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no no 8:07 No no Temples of God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/temples-of-god.html Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:36:58 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3403 Jesus' Messianic message is that we are Temples of God, and as Temples of God we must love our neighbor as ourselves.

Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> Jesus' Messianic message is that we are Temples of God, and as Temples of God we must love our neighbor as ourselves.

Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 6:44 No no Jesus takes us on a journey https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/jesus-takes-us-on-a-journey.html Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:09:18 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3410 Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and showed them something incredible. Where does he want to take us?

Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year A.

]]> Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and showed them something incredible. Where does he want to take us?

Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year A.

]]> no no 14:12 No no Hope and the Coronavirus https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/hope-and-the-coronavirus.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:52:46 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3413 We need to take reasonable precautions to protect ourselves, but we also must remember that God will always provide, so we should not let our hearts be troubled.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent, Year A.

]]> We need to take reasonable precautions to protect ourselves, but we also must remember that God will always provide, so we should not let our hearts be troubled.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent, Year A.

]]> no no 7:06 No no St. Joseph's Faith https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/st-josephs-faith.html Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:36:54 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3427 St. Joseph had incredible faith in God. Today, let us ask the patron of the Universal Church to pray for us, that we might have that same faith.

Homily for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, 2020.

]]> St. Joseph had incredible faith in God. Today, let us ask the patron of the Universal Church to pray for us, that we might have that same faith.

Homily for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, 2020.

]]> no no 2:58 No no God's Light is stronger than plague https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/gods-light-is-stronger-than-plague.html Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:03:02 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3431 Today is Gaudete Sunday. The Church asks us to rejoice. But in the midst of suffering through a Coronavirus plague and the upending of our lives over the span of barely a week, how can we do that?

Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A. (Guadete Sunday)

]]> Today is Gaudete Sunday. The Church asks us to rejoice. But in the midst of suffering through a Coronavirus plague and the upending of our lives over the span of barely a week, how can we do that?

Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A. (Guadete Sunday)

]]> no no 7:52 No no Humility before God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/humility-before-god.html Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:17:26 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3458 We aren't always as smart or clever as we think we are. Sometimes, the Lord helps us recognize this.

Homily for the Fourth Friday of Lent.

]]> We aren't always as smart or clever as we think we are. Sometimes, the Lord helps us recognize this.

Homily for the Fourth Friday of Lent.

]]> no no 4:31 No no Jesus wept https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/jesus-wept.html Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:31:46 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3482 Jesus wept at the death of Lazarus. If there were any doubt, this shows us that from the very beginning, God puts himself into solidarity with us.

Also, here the homily from Pope Francis that I mention: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200327_omelia-epidemia.html

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A

]]> Jesus wept at the death of Lazarus. If there were any doubt, this shows us that from the very beginning, God puts himself into solidarity with us.

Also, here the homily from Pope Francis that I mention: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200327_omelia-epidemia.html

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A

]]> no no 13:45 No no On complaining https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/on-complaining.html Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:57:55 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3485 The Israelites complained against God. It did not go well. A better approach is to focus on the gifts God has given us.

Homily for the Fifth Tuesday of Lent

]]> The Israelites complained against God. It did not go well. A better approach is to focus on the gifts God has given us.

Homily for the Fifth Tuesday of Lent

]]> no no 3:46 No no Faith Beyond Vision https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/faith-beyond-vision.html Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:59:50 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3490 By accepting God's covenant promise, Abraham demonstrated that he had a faith that went deeper than the visible.

Homily for the Fifth Thursday of Lent.

]]> By accepting God's covenant promise, Abraham demonstrated that he had a faith that went deeper than the visible.

Homily for the Fifth Thursday of Lent.

]]> no no 3:32 No no Prepare for the Glory of God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/prepare-for-the-glory-of-god.html Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:09:26 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3499 This is the holiest week of the year. Let's make sure that we're ready.

Homily for Passion Sunday, Year A.

]]> This is the holiest week of the year. Let's make sure that we're ready.

Homily for Passion Sunday, Year A.

]]> no no 6:05 No no Jesus is Risen: We'll Never be the Same! https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/jesus-is-risen-well-never-be-the-same.html Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:56:55 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3514 Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia!

After the Crucifixion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus, the apostles were never the same. Let's follow their lead!

Homily for Easter Sunday, 2020.

]]> Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia!

After the Crucifixion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus, the apostles were never the same. Let's follow their lead!

Homily for Easter Sunday, 2020.

]]> no no 12:31 No no We can't go back https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/we-cant-go-back.html Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:02:54 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3520 The apostles learn an important lesson today: we can never go back to how things were before. The Resurrection has changed the entire universe and the meaning of live itself!

Homily for Easter Friday, 2020.

]]> The apostles learn an important lesson today: we can never go back to how things were before. The Resurrection has changed the entire universe and the meaning of live itself!

Homily for Easter Friday, 2020.

]]> no no 4:39 No no The Lord, God Merciful and Compassionate https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-lord-god-merciful-and-compassionate.html Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:50:39 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3527 Mercy is more powerful than power and more fertile than fertility. How? Creation is at its core.

Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2020.

]]> Mercy is more powerful than power and more fertile than fertility. How? Creation is at its core.

Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2020.

]]> no no 16:26 No no God's All-Conquering Love https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/gods-all-conquering-love.html Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00:48 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3576 No matter how deep our suffering and sorrows, God's love conquers all.

Homily for the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> No matter how deep our suffering and sorrows, God's love conquers all.

Homily for the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 15:28 No no Big Questions. Answers Beyond Words. https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/big-questions-answers-beyond-words.html Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:00:40 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3577 When was the last time you pondered the heavy-hitting questions that get right at the meaning of life?

Homily for the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> When was the last time you pondered the heavy-hitting questions that get right at the meaning of life?

Homily for the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 17:33 No no Humility, Truth, and Morality https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/humility-truth-and-morality.html Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:00:31 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3578 We must have humility to seek the truth. We must use the truth to inform our actions.

Homily for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

]]> We must have humility to seek the truth. We must use the truth to inform our actions.

Homily for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

]]> no full no 17:59 No no Soul Garden https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/soul-garden.html Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:22:51 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3581 Jesus is not the only one trying to plant things our soul.

Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

]]> Jesus is not the only one trying to plant things our soul.

Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

]]> no full no 4:35 No no The Almighty Power of God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-almighty-power-of-god.html Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:30:38 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3586 God's absolute power allows him to judge us with leniency.

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> God's absolute power allows him to judge us with leniency.

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 10:52 No no Him Whom My Heart Loves https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/him-whom-my-heart-loves.html Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:15:55 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3602 When we cannot find our beloved, our hearts are restless. This is the love with which God loves us, and this is the love with which God desires us to love him.

Homily for the Feast of Mary Magdalen, July 22, 2020.

]]> When we cannot find our beloved, our hearts are restless. This is the love with which God loves us, and this is the love with which God desires us to love him.

Homily for the Feast of Mary Magdalen, July 22, 2020.

]]> no full no 2:31 No no Do You Understand? https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/do-you-understand.html Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:25:42 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3605 We have spent three Sundays with Jesus's parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. Do we understand all these things?

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> We have spent three Sundays with Jesus's parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. Do we understand all these things?

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 14:45 No no Remain in God, Remain in Love. https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/remain-in-god-remain-in-love.html Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:28:48 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3606 We must seek God first. Only then can everything we do be through God, with God, and in God.

Homily for the Memorial of St. Martha on July 29th, 2020.

]]> We must seek God first. Only then can everything we do be through God, with God, and in God.

Homily for the Memorial of St. Martha on July 29th, 2020.

]]> no full no 2:34 No no The Church Marches on the Netherworld https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-church-marches-on-the-netherworld.html Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:03:52 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3621 We have nothing to fear, but the gates of the netherworld do.

Homily for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> We have nothing to fear, but the gates of the netherworld do.

Homily for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no no 8:54 No no The Word Burns Like Fire https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-word-burns-like-fire.html Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:05:33 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3623 God's Word cannot be imprisoned in our hearts: it will burn like fire until it is set free. Even if it means we are objects of laughter and mockery, we allow God to transform us, for he will one day come with his angels in glory.

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> God's Word cannot be imprisoned in our hearts: it will burn like fire until it is set free. Even if it means we are objects of laughter and mockery, we allow God to transform us, for he will one day come with his angels in glory.

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 10:28 No no The World Needs Catholic Prophets https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-world-needs-catholic-prophets.html Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:06:34 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3634 Without the prophetic witness of Catholics, we don't stand a chance.

Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> Without the prophetic witness of Catholics, we don't stand a chance.

Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 12:36 No no Forgiveness is not Optional https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/forgiveness-is-not-optional.html Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:10:20 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3635 We must make the choice to forgive, but the consequences are dire if we do not make that choice. Generous forgiveness is not an option if we desire eternal life.

Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> We must make the choice to forgive, but the consequences are dire if we do not make that choice. Generous forgiveness is not an option if we desire eternal life.

Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 6:15 No no Workin' in the vineyard https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/workin-in-the-vineyard.html Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:41:56 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3641 Let's be honest: we've all been upset by this parable at some point. If we zoom out a bit, it helps us see the glory of what Jesus is telling us in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> Let's be honest: we've all been upset by this parable at some point. If we zoom out a bit, it helps us see the glory of what Jesus is telling us in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 7:33 No no Be Grapes of Glory https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/be-grapes-of-glory.html Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:22:58 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3647 One bad grape spoils the bunch. Pursue whatever is just, true, and excellent so that you might be a grape of glory.

Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> One bad grape spoils the bunch. Pursue whatever is just, true, and excellent so that you might be a grape of glory.

Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 8:38 No no Live the Beatitudes https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/live-the-beatitudes.html Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:31 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3663 If we don't live the Beatitudes, we put our souls in jeopardy.

Homily for All Saints Day, 2020.

]]> If we don't live the Beatitudes, we put our souls in jeopardy.

Homily for All Saints Day, 2020.

]]> no full no 17:14 No no Lamps of Faith, Oil of Good Works https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/lamps-of-faith-oil-of-good-works.html Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3664 God gives us faith as a gift. Do we allow it to shine forth by supplying it with the oil of good works?

Homily for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> God gives us faith as a gift. Do we allow it to shine forth by supplying it with the oil of good works?

Homily for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 4:48 No no Look for light https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/look-for-light.html Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:56:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3668 Look for the light in the midst of the darkness.

Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> Look for the light in the midst of the darkness.

Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

]]> no full no 3:46 No no Encounter Christ at Christmas https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/encounter-christ-at-christmas.html Fri, 25 Dec 2020 13:15:07 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3706 The Divine Word became flesh to dwell in our hearts. Let us strive to encounter his presence in our lives and spread that presence to those around us.

Homily for Christmas, 2020, Year B.

]]> The Divine Word became flesh to dwell in our hearts. Let us strive to encounter his presence in our lives and spread that presence to those around us.

Homily for Christmas, 2020, Year B.

]]> no full no 12:10 No no Families Save the World https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/families-save-the-world.html Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:29:32 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3716 God saves the world through the family. If you don't believe me, read through salvation history. Everything starts with a family.

Homily for Feast of the Holy Family, 2020.

]]> God saves the world through the family. If you don't believe me, read through salvation history. Everything starts with a family.

Homily for Feast of the Holy Family, 2020.

]]> no full no 9:08 No no Bearing God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/bearing-god.html Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:15:29 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3732 We participate in the Incarnation by bearing God in our hearts.

Homily for Mary, Mother of God, 2021.

]]> We participate in the Incarnation by bearing God in our hearts.

Homily for Mary, Mother of God, 2021.

]]> no full no 8:38 No no God Reveals Himself to All https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/god-reveals-himself-to-all.html Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:25:19 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3734 God invites all of us to come to him.

Homily for Epiphany, 2021

]]> God invites all of us to come to him.

Homily for Epiphany, 2021

]]> no full no 6:13 No no We Have Work to Do https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/we-have-work-to-do.html Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:10:59 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3737 The actions in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 were disgraceful. We all have a part to play in healing this country.

Homily on January 7, 2021.

]]> The actions in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 were disgraceful. We all have a part to play in healing this country.

Homily on January 7, 2021.

]]> no full no 1:03 No no The Baptism of the Spirit https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-baptism-of-the-spirit.html Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3755 The Baptism of John is different than Christian baptism, but there are similarities.

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021.

]]> The Baptism of John is different than Christian baptism, but there are similarities.

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021.

]]> no full no 10:37 No no Conversation with God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/conversation-with-god.html Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:24:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3756 Prayer is communication with God, and it is essential for Heaven.

Homily on the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 17, 2021.

]]> Prayer is communication with God, and it is essential for Heaven.

Homily on the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 17, 2021.

]]> no full no 11:43 No no Our Secret Lenten Campaign https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/our-secret-lenten-campaign.html Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:06:49 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3763 In Lent we pray, fast, and give alms so that we can destroy our self-centeredness and become worthy to join our Heavenly Father at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb.

Homily for Ash Wednesday, 2021.

]]> In Lent we pray, fast, and give alms so that we can destroy our self-centeredness and become worthy to join our Heavenly Father at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb.

Homily for Ash Wednesday, 2021.

]]> no full no 6:31 No no Go into the desert https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/go-into-the-desert.html Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:01:37 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3768 We are called to follow Christ into the desert, because only there can we rid ourselves of the things that lie between Him and us.

Homily for the First Sunday of Lent, 2021

]]> We are called to follow Christ into the desert, because only there can we rid ourselves of the things that lie between Him and us.

Homily for the First Sunday of Lent, 2021

]]> no full no 6:21 No no Give Everything, Gain Eternal Life https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/give-everything-gain-eternal-life.html Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:01:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3771 When we surrender every attachment we have to God, he gives us even more in return.

Homily for the Second Week of Lent, 2021

]]> When we surrender every attachment we have to God, he gives us even more in return.

Homily for the Second Week of Lent, 2021

]]> no full no 7:51 No no We Must Encounter Christ First https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/we-must-encounter-christ-first.html Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:32:16 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3773 If we haven't encountered Christ, nothing else matters.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent, 2021

]]> If we haven't encountered Christ, nothing else matters.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent, 2021

]]> no full no 5:45 No no John 3:16 and Fear of the Lord https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/john-316-and-fear-of-the-lord.html Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:14:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3781 God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to save it. Our response was... not great.

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B.

(posted 3/18/2021)

]]> God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to save it. Our response was... not great.

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B.

(posted 3/18/2021)

]]> no full no 11:08 No no Do I know anything? https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/do-i-know-anything.html Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3816 Knowing something or someone changes us. If it doesn't, we haven't learned anything.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, 2021.

(posted April 22, 2021)

]]> Knowing something or someone changes us. If it doesn't, we haven't learned anything.

Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, 2021.

(posted April 22, 2021)

]]> no full no 10:20 No no The Trinity is with us always https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-trinity-is-with-us-always.html Sun, 30 May 2021 00:01:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3830 In the Gospel, Christ tells us that he will be with us always, until the end of the age. God stays with us as himself, the Triune God.

Homily for Trinity Sunday, 2021.

]]> In the Gospel, Christ tells us that he will be with us always, until the end of the age. God stays with us as himself, the Triune God.

Homily for Trinity Sunday, 2021.

]]> no full no 7:47 No no The Eucharist is God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-eucharist-is-god.html Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:05:08 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3838 The Eucharist is God. That's amazing!

Homily for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2021.

]]> The Eucharist is God. That's amazing!

Homily for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2021.

]]> no full no 7:41 No no we're the birds https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/were-the-birds.html Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:38:58 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3851 God has planted the trees and caused them to grow. It's not all on us.

Homily for June 13, 2021.

]]> God has planted the trees and caused them to grow. It's not all on us.

Homily for June 13, 2021.

]]> no full no 11:04 No no rebuke through wonder https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/rebuke-through-wonder.html Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:10:38 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3853 God always works to lead us back to himself, because he loves us too much to be separated from us.

Homily for the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.

]]> God always works to lead us back to himself, because he loves us too much to be separated from us.

Homily for the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.

]]> no full no 9:46 No no Superabundance https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/superabundance.html Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:20:45 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3865 God doesn't just give us what we want, he fulfills our needs and then some.

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.

]]> God doesn't just give us what we want, he fulfills our needs and then some.

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.

]]> no full no 6:30 No no Prepare to be fed https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/prepare-to-be-fed.html Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:00:45 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3873 We need to be ready to receive God when he comes to us in the Eucharist.

Homily for August 1, 2021

]]> We need to be ready to receive God when he comes to us in the Eucharist.

Homily for August 1, 2021

]]> no full no 7:45 No no Works Reveal Our Faith https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/works-reveal-our-faith.html Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:42:52 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3888 Our works reveal our faith; so, let's work to follow Christ, no matter the cost.

Homily for September 12, 2021.

]]> Our works reveal our faith; so, let's work to follow Christ, no matter the cost.

Homily for September 12, 2021.

]]> no full no 10:44 No no Obnoxious, childlike prophets https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/obnoxious-childlike-prophets.html Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:50:19 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3891 The prophets were obnoxious to the people around them. Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the just man, was ultimately obnoxious. As disciples of Christ, we must learn to become obnoxious to evil through our childlike humility and complete vulnerability to Jesus Christ.

Homily for Sunday, September 19, 2021. Recorded at the 9am Mass.

]]> The prophets were obnoxious to the people around them. Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the just man, was ultimately obnoxious. As disciples of Christ, we must learn to become obnoxious to evil through our childlike humility and complete vulnerability to Jesus Christ.

Homily for Sunday, September 19, 2021. Recorded at the 9am Mass.

]]> no full no 9:52 No no Marriage matters https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/marriage-matters.html Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:51:05 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3896 Marriage reflects the love God has for his people, and the family is where God begins the work of salvation. To say it is important is an understatement.

Homily for October 3, 2021

]]> Marriage reflects the love God has for his people, and the family is where God begins the work of salvation. To say it is important is an understatement.

Homily for October 3, 2021

]]> no full no 19:59 No no Suffering Reveals Reality https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/suffering-reveals-reality.html Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:24:20 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3898 The eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ allows us to give meaning to our suffering, and reveals us to ourselves in the process.

Homily for October 17, 2021

]]> The eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ allows us to give meaning to our suffering, and reveals us to ourselves in the process.

Homily for October 17, 2021

]]> no full no 11:17 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - First Sunday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-first-sunday-of-advent.html Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3941 God always fulfills his promises. On Christmas, we remember how he fulfilled his promise of a Savior. During Advent, we contemplate what that means for us and what promises God has yet to fulfill.

]]> God always fulfills his promises. On Christmas, we remember how he fulfilled his promise of a Savior. During Advent, we contemplate what that means for us and what promises God has yet to fulfill.

]]> no full no 2:35 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - First Monday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-first-monday-of-advent.html Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3946 If only we had the faith of the centurion!

]]> If only we had the faith of the centurion!

]]> no full no 2:15 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - St. Andrew & the First Tuesday https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-st-andrew-the-first-tuesday.html Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3947 St. Andrew shows us how bringing the Good News of salvation to the world allows us to light the way to eternal peace with God.

]]> St. Andrew shows us how bringing the Good News of salvation to the world allows us to light the way to eternal peace with God.

]]> no full no 1:50 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - First Wednesday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-first-wednesday-of-advent.html Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3948 God's covenant love is providential, abundant, and mind-blowingly generous.

]]> God's covenant love is providential, abundant, and mind-blowingly generous.

]]> no full no 1:43 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - First Thursday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-first-thursday-of-advent.html Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3952 If we follow Jesus Christ and walk in his ways, we will never have a reason to fer God's justice.

]]> If we follow Jesus Christ and walk in his ways, we will never have a reason to fer God's justice.

]]> no full no 1:31 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - St. Francis Xavier & the First Friday https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-st-francis-xavier-the-first-friday.html Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3953 The Good News that God will recreate the world cannot be stopped!

]]> The Good News that God will recreate the world cannot be stopped!

]]> no full no 2:43 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - First Saturday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-first-saturday-of-advent.html Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3963 God will supply our every need, and he will use us to do it.

]]> God will supply our every need, and he will use us to do it.

]]> no full no 1:44 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - Second Sunday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-second-sunday-of-advent.html Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3968 When God became man in Jesus Christ, it paved the way for us to put on the splendor the Glory of God.

]]> When God became man in Jesus Christ, it paved the way for us to put on the splendor the Glory of God.

]]> no full no 2:08 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - Second Monday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-second-monday-of-advent.html Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3969 Our God will come to save us!

]]> Our God will come to save us!

]]> no full no 1:39 No no Advent Reflections 2021 - Second Tuesday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-second-tuesday-of-advent.html Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3970 Angels cheer when the lost sheep come home.

]]> Angels cheer when the lost sheep come home.

]]> no full no 1:54 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – The Immaculate Conception https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-the-immaculate-conception.html Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3975 Mary was born without original sin. God gave her this great gift because of her faithfulness.

]]> Mary was born without original sin. God gave her this great gift because of her faithfulness.

]]> no full no 2:47 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Second Thursday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-second-thursday-of-advent.html Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3988 God has elevated us to be his children. Let us not squander this gift.

]]> God has elevated us to be his children. Let us not squander this gift.

]]> no full no 1:01 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Second Friday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-second-friday-of-advent.html Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3989 What are your reasons?

]]> What are your reasons?

]]> no full no 0:59 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Second Saturday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-second-saturday-of-advent.html Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3990 Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!

]]> Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!

]]> no full no 1:25 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Third Sunday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-third-sunday-of-advent.html Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3991 Rejoice, the Lord is near! He comes with the Holy Spirit and fire!

]]> Rejoice, the Lord is near! He comes with the Holy Spirit and fire!

]]> no full no 1:13 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Saint Lucy / Third Monday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-saint-lucy-third-monday-of-advent.html Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3992 "A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel."

]]> "A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel."

]]> no full no 1:01 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – John of the Cross / Third Tuesday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-john-of-the-cross-third-tuesday-of-advent.html Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3993 Nothing must stop us from following God. Zip, zero, nada.

]]> Nothing must stop us from following God. Zip, zero, nada.

]]> no full no 1:46 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Third Wednesday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-third-wednesday-of-advent.html Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3995 God creates everything, and re-creates us after we fall into sin.

]]> God creates everything, and re-creates us after we fall into sin.

]]> no full no 2:15 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – Third Thursday of Advent https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-third-thursday-of-advent.html Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4002 Don't sway in the wind!

]]> Don't sway in the wind!

]]> no full no 2:01 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – O Sapientia https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-third-friday-of-advent.html Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:22:16 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4005 God does not take half measures, but works slowly through all time.

(Sorry about the late post!)

]]> God does not take half measures, but works slowly through all time.

(Sorry about the late post!)

]]> no full no 1:05 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – O Adonai https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-o-adonai.html Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4007 Do not be afraid!

]]> Do not be afraid!

]]> no full no 1:01 No no Advent Reflections 2021 – O Radix Iesse https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-o-radix-iesse.html Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4012 What an incredible greeting from Elizabeth!

]]> What an incredible greeting from Elizabeth!

]]> no full no 2:16 No no Advent Reflections 2021 — O Clavis David https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-o-clavis-david.html Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:05:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4014 When God asks what you want, tell him! And have faith!

(Sorry for the late post again!)

]]> When God asks what you want, tell him! And have faith!

(Sorry for the late post again!)

]]> no full no 2:00 No no Advent Reflections 2021 — O Oriens https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-o-oriens.html Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4015 God became man to search for you!

]]> God became man to search for you!

]]> no full no 1:27 No no Advent Reflections 2021 — O Rex Gentium https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-o-rex-gentium.html Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:46:46 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4017 Let your soul magnify the Lord!

]]> Let your soul magnify the Lord!

]]> no full no 1:24 No no Advent Reflections 2021 — O Emmanuel https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-o-emmanuel.html Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:00:59 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4019 Jesus is not some helpless baby, he's God: Are we ready?

]]> Jesus is not some helpless baby, he's God: Are we ready?

]]> no full no 0:54 No no Advent Reflections 2021 — Vigil of Christmas https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-vigil-of-christmas.html Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:51:08 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4022 The Lord will provide for his children!

]]> The Lord will provide for his children!

]]> no full no 0:33 No no Advent Reflections 2021 — Christmas Day https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/advent-reflections-2021-christmas-day.html Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:41:08 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4027 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us!

]]> The Word became flesh and dwelt among us!

]]> no full no 2:01 No no Holy Mary, Mother of God https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/holy-mary-mother-of-god.html Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:47:44 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4031 We Catholics love Mary. But when we talk about Mary, it's often because we're trying to figure something out about her son, Jesus.

]]> We Catholics love Mary. But when we talk about Mary, it's often because we're trying to figure something out about her son, Jesus.

]]> no full no 8:00 No no The Epiphany Encounter https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-epiphany-encounter.html Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:55:43 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4034 How have you encountered Christ in your life?

]]> How have you encountered Christ in your life?

]]> no full no 6:42 No no You can have everything https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/you-can-have-everything.html Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:33:37 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4059 But what will actually make you happy?

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022

]]> But what will actually make you happy?

Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022

]]> no full no 9:29 No no The Body of Christ Ascends https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-body-of-christ-ascends.html Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:24:31 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4116 Better late than never!

The Ascension matters--a lot. Without the Ascension, there is no Body of Christ bridging the gap between Heaven and Earth.

]]> Better late than never!

The Ascension matters--a lot. Without the Ascension, there is no Body of Christ bridging the gap between Heaven and Earth.

]]> no full no 10:11 No no Sing Praise to the Body of Christ! https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/sing-praise-to-the-body-of-christ.html Sat, 18 Jun 2022 20:16:47 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4119 Words are not sufficient to comprehend the mystery of the Body of Christ.

]]> Words are not sufficient to comprehend the mystery of the Body of Christ.

]]> no full no 7:18 No no The Life-Changing Call https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-life-changing-call.html Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:28:37 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4121 Elijah's call to Elisha was a call to a radically new life. Jesus Christ's call to us is no less radical.

]]> Elijah's call to Elisha was a call to a radically new life. Jesus Christ's call to us is no less radical.

]]> no full no 8:22 No no America needs the faithful witness of Christianity https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/america-needs-the-faithful-witness-of-christianity.html Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:59:38 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4123 The United States needs the witness of faithful, fearless Christians to live the ideal of our founders: a land of freedom and liberty, where every human being can flourish and find true happiness.

]]> The United States needs the witness of faithful, fearless Christians to live the ideal of our founders: a land of freedom and liberty, where every human being can flourish and find true happiness.

]]> no full no 4:10 No no He wanted to justify himself https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/he-wanted-to-justify-himself.html Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:50:22 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4133 The scholar of the law knew the words of the law, but he didn't want to live it. Instead, he wanted to justify himself and his half-hearted approach to following God.

]]> The scholar of the law knew the words of the law, but he didn't want to live it. Instead, he wanted to justify himself and his half-hearted approach to following God.

]]> no full no 6:43 No no Go through them https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/go-through-them.html Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:02:49 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4139 When I worked at the Lord's Diner, my boss would sometimes say "we go through the greedy to get to the poor." It sure seems like God does something similar, going through the wicked to save the just.

]]> When I worked at the Lord's Diner, my boss would sometimes say "we go through the greedy to get to the poor." It sure seems like God does something similar, going through the wicked to save the just.

]]> no full no 6:09 No no The Cost of Discipleship? Everything https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/the-cost-of-discipleship-everything.html Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:18:55 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4145 God wants everything. Every person we love, every thing we have, must come after him, because He is the one who gives eternal life.

]]> God wants everything. Every person we love, every thing we have, must come after him, because He is the one who gives eternal life.

]]> no full no 7:14 No no Filling our Hearts with Hope (Christmas Vigil Mass) https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/filling-our-hearts-with-hope-christmas-vigil-mass.html Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:51:10 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4162 We await our Savior, knowing that he will fill our hearts with hope.

Vigil Mass Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25

]]> We await our Savior, knowing that he will fill our hearts with hope.

Vigil Mass Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25

]]> no full no 10:24 No no Christmas Proclamation https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/christmas-proclamation.html Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:53:49 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4163 The formal proclamation of Christmas from the Roman Martyrology, chanted.

Text: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas/christmas-proclamation

]]> The formal proclamation of Christmas from the Roman Martyrology, chanted.

Text: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas/christmas-proclamation

]]> no full no 2:02 No no Beholding the Light in Silence (Christmas Midnight Mass) https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/beholding-the-light-in-silence-christmas-midnight-mass.html Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:57:35 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4164 Tonight we gather in silence, in stillness, and our hearts behold the light that has entered the world.

Midnight Mass Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

]]> Tonight we gather in silence, in stillness, and our hearts behold the light that has entered the world.

Midnight Mass Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

]]> no full no 9:21 No no What just happened? (Mass during Christmas Day) https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/what-just-happened-mass-during-christmas-day.html Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:01:48 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4165 After the frantic activity of Christmas Eve and birth of Christ, we take a breath and reflect.

Mass During the Day Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

]]> After the frantic activity of Christmas Eve and birth of Christ, we take a breath and reflect.

Mass During the Day Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

]]> no full no 7:17 No no We belong to Christ and him alone https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/we-belong-to-christ-and-him-alone.html Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:56:56 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4167 We belong to Christ, not to anyone or anything else. If we follow him, we will assist him in building his kingdom on this earth.

]]> We belong to Christ, not to anyone or anything else. If we follow him, we will assist him in building his kingdom on this earth.

]]> no full no 5:17 No no "If you love me, keep my commandments" https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/if-you-love-me-keep-my-commandments.html Mon, 15 May 2023 08:50:47 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4180 If we love God, he promises that he will love us and reveal himself to us. So how do we love God?

]]> If we love God, he promises that he will love us and reveal himself to us. So how do we love God?

]]> no full no 11:06 No no God provides the sacrifice https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/god-provides-the-sacrifice.html Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:50:45 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4182 In the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, God provides the sacrifice by transforming ordinary bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

]]> In the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, God provides the sacrifice by transforming ordinary bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

]]> no full no 9:04 No no Universal Call https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/universal-call.html Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:20:42 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4185 We all are called to holiness and to mission, because we are members of the priesthood of the baptized.

]]> We all are called to holiness and to mission, because we are members of the priesthood of the baptized.

]]> no full no 6:06 No no To you I have entrusted my cause https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/to-you-i-have-entrusted-my-cause.html Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:35:58 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4191 Let tomorrow worry about itself.

]]> Let tomorrow worry about itself.

]]> no full no 5:03 No no Our Baptismal Priesthood https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/our-baptismal-priesthood.html Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:12:09 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4226 We are all called to bring glory to the name of God.

Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. (Ordinary Form)

]]> We are all called to bring glory to the name of God.

Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. (Ordinary Form)

]]> no full no 6:12 No no On Humility https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/on-humility.html Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:26:45 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4229 We all need to practice the virtue of humility.

Homily for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. (1962 Missal)

]]> We all need to practice the virtue of humility.

Homily for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. (1962 Missal)

]]> no full no 7:12 No no Preparation for Eternity https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/preparation-for-eternity.html Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:50:26 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4278 God's Wisdom seeks us out, reminding us that every moment is preparation for eternity.

]]> God's Wisdom seeks us out, reminding us that every moment is preparation for eternity.

]]> no full no 8:17 No no Let the Word of Christ Dwell in you Richly https://mattsiegman.com/podcast/let-the-word-of-christ-dwell-in-you-richly.html Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:52:20 +0000 https://mattsiegman.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4279 Listen to the Word. Ponder it. Live it.

]]> Listen to the Word. Ponder it. Live it.

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