Monday Morning Homilist

It's our 100th episode and we cover a wide-range of topics as we reflect back on 2.5 years of doing this podcast and dive into this weekend's readings and the wisdom of St. Therese. 
No major hot takes in our second segment this week, but we add in plenty of Lion King references!
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It's an Izzy Monday!  Izzy joins Father Manny as we talk about the priests who have made a difference in our lives as we begin National Vocations Awareness Week.  What did Jesus really mean when he said "call no one on earth your father?"
In the second segment, we do NOT talk about sports because sports didn't happen this weekend as far as we're concerned.  Izzy and Father compare notes on their favorite movies and discover hilarious truths about their respective movie tastes.
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It's a pop-culture-filled episode as we dive into the Greatest Commandment: Love God above all else, and love your neighbor as yourself. It's easier said than done, but once we really fall in love with God, everything changes. Have some fun and listen in as we break it down.
In sports, it's another Dolphins Victory Monday and the Canes pull out another overtime winner.
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On this World Mission Sunday, we reflect on the challenging simplicity of giving to God what is God's: our heart and our soul. Despite all the distractions and temptations of the world around us, this radical surrender is possible and we see that most clearly lived out in missions. Are you in or are you out?
In sports, Dolphins lose a tough one in Philly but its not all bad news and the Canes pick up a huge and much-needed W this weekend. 
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This weekend's Gospel seems harsh and unfair on first read, but Jesus' message couldn't be clearer once you break it down. Are we like the original invitees to the wedding feast, who disregard the call of the King? Or are we like the speechless guest who is thrown out because we may think that just showing up is good enough? The invitation to the Banquet of the Lord brings with it standards, expectations and obligations, we our response to that call cannot be made on our terms.
In sports, the Dolphins took care of business again. What's the issue over at UM? And some breaking news on the Marlins front just as we were hitting record!
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This week's Gospel parable will - and should - make us very uncomfortable as Jesus illustrates the violent nature of sin. We dive right in as there is no sugar-coating this hard truth.
In sports - WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?! 
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On Sunday, October 1, 2023, Father Manny launched our parish's Centennial Campaign in anticipation of our 100th anniversary in 3 years.  For those who did not hear his homily, here it is presented without interruption.
If you want to be part of this campaign and make a sacrificial gift and three-year pledge, please visit: cotlf.org/centennial

After years of planning, we finally publicly unveiled our plans for the Parish Centennial celebration this weekend! Listen in as we discuss some of the history and inspiration behind the projects and the homiletic gymnastics Fr Manny had to do as he prepared for the big weekend.
Please visit www.cotlf.org/centennial to learn more about the Centennial plans and how your sacrificial gift will help us build on our legacy, as we honor our past and now build and maintain for the future!
In sports, GET WILD MIAMI!!! The Marlins are in the postseason and the real fun starts now!! 
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