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Here you can listen to homilies, interviews, and reflections on theology, liturgy, science, astronomy, the Holy Land, and more Home of Fr. Bill's Podcast, The Mysteries of the Mass Podcast, The Pilgrim Cast, and more. All are hosted by Fr. William Holtzinger.

FBP 1002 - Preparing for Heaven 11/17/2025

FBP 1002 - Preparing for Heaven Episode 1002 (8:28) In this episode: Movie heroes captivate courage, sacrifice, and heroism in us; They point to Jesus; All joys point to Heaven; All losses reminds us of what must be surrendered to enter Heaven; Christ came to rescue us; our trials prepare us for Heaven Cover Image from Chat GPT Music: MuiscHero.ai Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/39056875

FBP 1001 - Have We Made a Mess of Our Temple? 11/10/2025

FBP 1001 - Have We Made a Mess of Our Temple? Episode 1001 (9:37) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; What would Jesus do and not do; Why are we not like Jesus? We are the temple of Jesus on Earth; Are our lives like a messy temple? Jesus wants to cast the money changers out of your hearts Music produced AI Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38984395

FBP 1000 - Purgatory- It's Real & It's Merciful 11/05/2025

FBP 1000 - Purgatory- It's Real & It's Merciful Episode 1000(13:16) In this episode: 1,000th Episode!! Dcn. Brett preaching; Daylight Savings Time Ends; Remembering our beloved dead; What is Purgatory? Should we fear it? It's about our Father who loves us and wants to cleanse us; Pray for the dead; St. Gertrude Prayer New Music: MuiscHero.ai Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38915340

FBP 999 - The Humble Truth 10/27/2025

FBP 999 - The Humble Truth Episode 999 (9:42) In this episode: An embarrassing moment when celebrating Mass in Mexico; What is humility? Etymology; reflections from St. Thomas Aquinas, Rick Warren, C.S. Lewis, and St. Paul; Humility is selfless and knows its identity in God Image by ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38787675

FBP 998 - Pray Always 10/20/2025

FBP 998 - Pray Always Episode 998 (10:37) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; Story of praying the rosary as a child; Is praying always burdensome? Praying mans "to ask"; Spiritual things are more real than corporeal things; God helps us in our prayers Image by Perplexity AI Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38650445

FBP 997 - Jesus and the Poor 10/12/2025

FBP 997 - Jesus and the Poor Episode 997 (10:09) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Background of the issues with the Jews and Samaritans; Jesus heals the Samaritan; Which temple is the right place to worship? Jesus is the true temple and priest; Pope Leo's Exhortation about the poor; Our obligations to the poor Image by ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38556010

FBP 996 - A Mustard Seed of Faith 10/06/2025

FBP 996 - A Mustard Seed of Faith Episode 996 (9:22) In this episode: How long must we wait until God puts things right; Habakuk's cry; Redacted story by Fr. John Kavanaugh, SJ; We care called to water the seeds of faith in our world though we may never see them come to fruition Image by Perplexity AI Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38483710

FBP 995 - When Our Possessions Possess Us 09/30/2025

FBP 995 - When Our Possessions Possess Us Episode 995 (15:34) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; The consequences of hosting a wedding in the mountains; Rich man did not see Lazarus; We have material and immaterial possessions: Be careful that our possess don't possess us; 20th anniversary of “Fr. Bill’s Podcast” Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38414485

FBP 994 - Love People Not Things 09/21/2025

FBP 994 - Love People Not Things Episode 994 (8:15) In this episode: Fr. Bill reflects on being used by a grade school friend; Reflection about the parable of the dishonest steward; Love people and use things, not love things and use people; Don't be dishonest but be prudent and prepare for heaven. 20th Anniversary of Podcast! Image by Perplexity AI /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38299155

FBP 993 - Why Do We Celebrate The Cross? 09/17/2025

FBP 993 - Why Do We Celebrate The Cross? Episode 993 (19:24) In this episode: Double-header homilies by Frs. Dominic and Bill; The cross was a terrible, gruesome, and painful way to kill and make a political statement; God chose this vehicle to crush death and be a door to heaven; It's now the greatest sign of love /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38247960

FBP 992 - Christ First 09/07/2025

FBP 992 - Christ First Episode 992 (9:38) In this episode: Does Jesus want us to hate our parents and family? No. He is using hyperbole to make a point. Do not put anything before Jesus, no person or things; quote from Dr. Peter Kreeft from "Food for The Soul : Rflection on teh Mass Readings, Cycle C" Image by Perplexity AI /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38120700

FBP 991 - Your Identity In God 09/03/2025

FBP 991 - Your Identity In God Episode 991 (9:39) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; Story about Charlemagne's funeral; All of us are aware in some way about our mortality; Distractions from the reality of our death and need to leave something that will last; Our identity can only be found in God /episode/index/show/frbill/id/38072810

FBP 990 - Jesus Invites Us 08/26/2025

FBP 990 - Jesus Invites Us Episode 990 (10:54) In this episode: Fr. Dominic preaches; We like to complain; Jesus is inviting us into a relationship with him; Pope Benedict XVI: “are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide… Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything…” /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37967300

FBP 989 - Jesus And His Crazy Ones 08/19/2025

FBP 989 - Jesus And His Crazy Ones Episode 989 (12:36) In this episode: Jesus an anarchist? Are we Crazy for following him? Jesus knew that committing to him would create division with those who disagree; All hell will brake loose; It will also bring us joy, peace, and eternal life; Here's to the "crazy ones" /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37873105

FBP 988.2 - Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy! 08/12/2025

FBP 988.2 - Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy! Episode 988 (8:47) In this episode: Busyness unties many of the issues of our culture as well as spiritual life; Slow down and abide with Jesus; Ongoing life-long transformational relationship with Jesus; Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy; Where aer you too busy? Let Jesus adjust it Image from Perplexity AI /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37779190

FBP 987 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry 08/05/2025

FBP 987 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Episode 987 (10:49) In this episode:Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry; John Mark Comer; How can we simplify and slow down; the world is moving at an ever fast pace; We need to move at the speed of love: slow /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37676690

FBP 986 - Who Is Worthy (25th Anniversary Mass) 07/29/2025

FBP 986 - Who Is Worthy (25th Anniversary Mass) Episode 986 (20:36) SPECIAL EPISODE In this episode: Msgr. Rick Paperini preaching; Helping the less fortunate; The Good Samaritan; Story of V.P. Menon; Some stories about Fr. Bill as a seminarian and priest Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37597830

FBP 985 - Don’t Just Say It, Pray It 07/27/2025

FBP 985 - Don’t Just Say It, Pray It Episode 985 (12:09) In this episode: A skit format for a homily; Praying the Our Father; Praying or just saying a prayer? Related Web Sites: Image created by Chat GPT /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37569660

FBP 984 - Choose The Better Part 07/22/2025

FBP 984 - Choose The Better Part Episode 984 (10:20) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Story about his mother's passing--how she learned through her years to become more focused on the better part; Martha had yet to be focused as Mary was; In our lives, Be focused and choose the better part Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37500660

FBP 983 - Abide And Receive Peace 07/15/2025

FBP 983 - Abide And Receive Peace Episode 983 (11:49) In this episode: Thoughts from John Eldredge's "Sacred Romance" book; If this world is all there is, we will be desperate and demanding; Abide in God; Story of helping some campers; Loving God draws us to love our neighbor and then peace abides Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37409930

FBP 982 - Peace 07/08/2025

FBP 982 - Peace Episode 982 (10:22) In this episode: Our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Dominic Sternhagen, is preaching; He introduces him self and shares some thought about the peace that Jesus offers and how it is different the absence of war. Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37330600

FBP 981 - Living With Your Eyes On God 06/16/2025

FBP 981 - Living With Your Eyes On God Episode 981 (12:58) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; He describes the features to the parish's original copy of the traditional Andrei Rublev icon of theTrinity; It is hard to stay focused on Jesus; Story to illustrate how focusing our yes on God is important as Christians Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/37020870

FBP 980 - Come Holy Spirit! 06/09/2025

FBP 980 - Come Holy Spirit! Episode 980 (12:49) In this episode: The Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit; Chocolate milk analogy illustration; What blocks the Spirit; Ask the Holy Spirit for gifts; Go out and make a difference with your God-given gifts Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36911165

FBP 979 - Stay The Course, Remain Focused On The Lord 06/02/2025

FBP 979 - Stay The Course, Remain Focused On The Lord Episode 979 (14:13) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan is preaching; story about his grandmother and saying goodbye; Waiting in hope for a better reunion; the Ascension of the Lord; St. Augustine's thoughts; Don't get distracted; Stay forces; Priestly reassignments for Fr. Anthony and Fr. Dominic Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36824115

FBP 978 - Praise God In The Storms 05/26/2025

FBP 978 - Praise God In The Storms Episode 978 (12:30) In this episode: Story of Katie; We are called by God to be people of praise; Praise God in the light and especially in the darkness; Scriptural references to praising God in the storm; Kidney stones; Epilogue on Katie and her family Image Credit: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36714420

FBP 977 - The New 05/19/2025

FBP 977 - The New Episode 977 (10:38) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Jesus is making all things new; God has been calling you from eternity; Resist the temptations to settle Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36633490

FBP 976 - Peace and Joy: the Intimacy of Knowing Jesus’ Voice 05/11/2025

FBP 976 - Peace and Joy: the Intimacy of Knowing Jesus’ Voice Episode 976 (10:45) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan offers the homily; Childhood story about losing his mom in the market; Being a ware of all the voices in the world and being able to hear Jesus' voice; Vocations of parents to the ir children Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36525015

FBP 975 - First Holy Communion 05/06/2025

FBP 975 - First Holy Communion Episode 975 (15:18) In this episode: What does it mean to be a sheep for our Shepherd, Jesus? Snickers as a visual aide; How to properly receive communion in the hand and on the tongue, and how not to receive Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36450265

FBP 974 - The Holy Spirit and the Conclave 04/29/2025

FBP 974 - The Holy Spirit and the Conclave Episode 974 (12:02) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Death of Pope Francis; What is a "Conclave" vs a "Consistory"; The Conclave is a work of the Holy Spirit; Be aware of our modern western categories; How we are to think and pray for the cardinals. Episode Image: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36348745

FBP 973 - How Is Your Day Going? 04/20/2025

FBP 973 - How Is Your Day Going? Episode 973 (9:04) In this episode: Easter Sunday! Matthew Kelly Inspired homily; Each day-week of Lent and Easter frame up a way to reflect on your day be it an Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, or Pentecost kind of day. Image: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/36237500

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