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FBP 1041 - Beauty Saves 08/17/2026

FBP 1041 - Beauty Saves Episode 1041 (16:11) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Mary was a beautiful person due to her grace from God; Beauty wounds only to awakens us; Beauty captivates us; God is Beauty, Truth, and Goodness itself. All beautiful things draw us to God; Dostoevsky wrote that Beauty will save the world; Let us be open to God’s beauty and therein encounter Him. Music: “Beauty Wounds (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Artwork: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/42468140

FBP 1040 - If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat 08/10/2026

FBP 1040 - If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat Episode 1040 (15:56) Jesus calls us out of comfort and into courageous faith. Like Peter, we may falter, but Christ’s hand is stronger than every storm. The greatest failure is not sinking—it is never leaving the boat. Music: “Out of the Boat (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time YR A)” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Artwork: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/42383640

FBP 1039 - Desire Points Us To The Giver 08/03/2026

FBP 1039 - Desire Points Us To The Giver Episode 1039 (18:24) In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches about the mystery of desire; What do we desire? Where does desire come from and where does it lead? God is the source and summit of our deepest desires; Sin comes from disordered desires; Let God heal and restore desires. Music: “The Gift and the Giver (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, YR A)” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/42296735

FBP 1038 - What Are You Willing To Do For The Pearl Of Great Price? 07/29/2026

FBP 1038 - What Are You Willing To Do For The Pearl Of Great Price? Episode 1038 (6:46) In this Episode: Fr. Dominic subs for Dcn. Brett who is out sick; Pokémon Go! People People are looking for things that aren't even real or won't last; What are we willing to do to to get the Pearl of Great Price? Music by Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/42249905

FBP 1037 - The Wheat & Weeds 07/22/2026

FBP 1037 - The Wheat & Weeds Episode 1037 (7:55) In this image: Fr. Dominic preaches; His experience of weeding; Sometimes, we desire to weed out others; We are not to weed out others we don't like; Weed vs. darnel; The Master of the Harvest will separate out the weeds; We are not weeds. We are people and have a choice of whether or not I will be a weed or wheat Episode 1036 (14) In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII’s Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website Music by Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/42177905

FBP 1036 - Faith, FIFA, and Fruit 07/12/2026

FBP 1036 - Faith, FIFA, and Fruit Episode 1036 (14) In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII’s Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website Audio Produced on Logic Pro Lyrics: ChatGPT for song “One Seed” Music: Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/42050230

FBP 1035 - God Bless Our Country 07/07/2026

FBP 1035 - God Bless Our Country Episode 1035 (9:25) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaching; Story of Maj. Nicholas Dockery; Heroism learned by growing up in Kansas; Jesus wants to yoke himself to you; Be aware of divisive voices and forces; What leads to hate or love America Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41993890

FBP 1034 - Invincible Courage 06/23/2026

FBP 1034 - Invincible Courage Episode 1034 (15:04) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Story of a conversation with a Carmelite nun; Original Sin and it's effects on everyone and everything; We are born broken in to a broken world; This calls us to look in ourselves; Moving out of the role of victimhood to sinner /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41738585

FBP 1033 - God's Unconditional Love Comes First 06/17/2026

FBP 1033 - God's Unconditional Love Comes First Episode 1033(10:08) In this episode: In this episode: Making "No-bake cookies"; Baking requirements; God's love for us is not transactional, but precedes Ou lives and existence; Personal Story of God's love; The Scriptures are replete of examples of where God's loves first Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41675230

FBP 1032 - Suffering, Life, & Celebration 06/10/2026

FBP 1032 - Suffering, Life, & Celebration Episode 1032 (12:20) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; reflection on the life path of grapes to wine and wheat to bread; The signs that point us to the reality of Christ in the Eucharist with will be come the Bread of Life and Spiritual Drink Music: “King of Glory, Lead Us On (Corpus Christi)” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41594365

FBP 1031 - Trinity is Love 06/01/2026

FBP 1031 - Trinity is Love Episode 1031 (13:50) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen reflects on the Trinity as love and communion; Outpouring love; Love is not a feeling; Love is most clear when we pour ourselves out to others that we don't get along with Music: “Glory to the Father, the Son, and Spirit” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41494395

FBP 1030 - Come, Holy Spirit, Come! 05/26/2026

FBP 1030 - Come, Holy Spirit, Come! Episode 1030 (17:29) In this episode: Fr. Bill reflects on the amazing change that occurred with the Apostles due to the Holy Spirit; Image of chocolate milk; The need to stir the Spirit in us; Concluding with a prayer to invite the Holy Spirit tin us; Double header songs Music: “I Need Your Spirit” and “Come, Holy Spirit, cpome (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41421590

FBP 1029 - Jesus Ascends Into Our Hearts And Into Heaven 05/20/2026

FBP 1029 - Jesus Ascends Into Our Hearts And Into Heaven Episode 1029 (13:04) In this episode: Jesus' disciples are still looking for political solutions; Our faith must be first before politics; We are all tempted to think about political solutions before faith; Faith in Jesus must be the center of our lives, not mere politics Music: “Lifted High Within Our Hearts” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41358555

FBP 1028 - Orphans No More 05/10/2026

FBP 1028 - Orphans No More Episode 1028 (12:21) In this episode: Fr. Bill shares a story of a friend feeling orphaned; Fr. Bill's experience of losing his parents; The “Orphan Trains “of the 1800's; The promise of Jesus not to leave us as orphans; Christ is present in us in various ways Music: “I Will Not Leave You Orphans” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41236835

FBP 1027 - Prepare A Place 05/05/2026

FBP 1027 - Prepare A Place Episode 1027 (13:13) In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches to children preparing for their First Communion; God is preparing a place in heaven and now at the Altar; How to properly receive communion in the hand; Concludes how communion is a sharing in the Communion of Saints Music: “Prepare A Place” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41165730

FBP 1026 - Go Make Disciples 04/27/2026

FBP 1026 - Go Make Disciples Episode 1026 (9:30) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternagen preaches; brevity of homily due to the Archbishop's Catholic Campaign; Sheep are not nice, intelligent, or clean. We are sheep and Christ is our Shepherd; We are called by Jesus to go out make disciples Music: “My Shepherd, My Gate, My Life ” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/41039100

FBP 1025 - Walking In The Light 04/21/2026

FBP 1025 - Walking In The Light Episode 1025 (14:21) In this episode - Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Jesus opens the eyes of the two disciples en route to Emmaus; This phrase parallels Adam and Eve's eyes being opened; Inside vs. outside; Who we listen to shapes our view of life; Walk in the light Music: “In The Breaking of the Bread” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40956490

FBP 1024 - Could You Be Merciful? 04/13/2026

FBP 1024 - Could You Be Merciful? Episode 1024 (13:45) In this episode: Introduction to the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday; Story of mercy by St. Katie O'Toole; Love depends on mercy; Can you be merciful? Music: “Cornerstone of Mercy” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40839525

FBP 1023 - Christ Has Conquered 04/06/2026

FBP 1023 - Christ Has Conquered Episode 1023 (13:18) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches about the magical qualities of the Resurrection of Jesus; He uses "magic" and defines it as "faith" to help explain how everything changed because of Christ's Resurrection Music: “This Is The Day (He Is Risen)” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40748100

FBP 1022 - Trust In The Cross 03/31/2026

FBP 1022 - Trust In The Cross Episode 1022 (12:24) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Comparison with Adam and Jesus by St. Paul; Message of Holy Week: Life comes through the cross; Blessed are those who have offered their suffered heroically with God's grace and offered it back Music: “All Is Grace (At The Foot Of The Cross)” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40684795

FBP 1021 - Raised to New Life 03/23/2026

FBP 1021 - Raised to New Life Episode 1021 (11:56) In this episode: Story of Fr. Bill's brother, Gregory and his disabilities; Lazarus rose, but would died a second time; Jesus ' Resurrection was permanent and was a glorified body; Saints in Heaven will be given similar bodies; What will Heaven be like? Music: “Resurrection And The Life” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and ) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40598650

FBP 1020 - Ask For Directions 03/16/2026

FBP 1020 - Ask For Directions Episode 1020 (13:12) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; Technology has caused us, in part, to forget how to ask for directions; Same is true with our lives with Jesus; We need to simply humble ourselves and listen to His directions Music: “Open My Eyes, Lord Jesus” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40492580

FBP 1019 - The Future Is God’s Gift To You 03/09/2026

FBP 1019 - The Future Is God’s Gift To You Episode 1019 (12:15) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; quote from Dr. Peter Gomes to graduates: "The future is God's gift to you"; Do not be afraid when the future is confusing or tare paralyzed by our failures in our lives; The Samaritan woman was given a new life by Jesus. Celebrating the Sacrament of Confession frees and heals us Music: “The Future Is God’s Gift” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40372620

FBP 1018 - Trust Me 03/02/2026

FBP 1018 - Trust Me Episode 1018 (13:50) In this episode: Fr. Bill asks and redistributes dollar bills in the congregation as an illustration of trust; Trust builds faith; Trust is interwoven through all the Scriptures for this weekend; Do we trust God? God want to turn all things to good Music: “From Glory to the Cross” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40286620

FBP 1017 - Temptations, Sins, and Trials 02/24/2026

FBP 1017 - Temptations, Sins, and Trials Episode 1017 (15:02) In this episode: Mistake/misunderstandings people make in the confessional surrounding Temptations, Sin, and Trials. Story example of a needed renovation at the parish house do to dry rot; How do we respond in difficult situations? Music: “Lead Us In the Wilderness” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40211480

FBP 1016 - God Wants Our Hearts 02/16/2026

FBP 1016 - God Wants Our Hearts Episode 1016 (14:38) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Valentines Day; Romance goes only so far; Learning how to love; Forgiving and letting go; Example of his dog, Nova, who demands to be taken out in the middle of the night; God wants our hearts Music: “Choose Life” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40130175

FBP 1015 - Salt And Light To The Nations 02/09/2026

FBP 1015 - Salt And Light To The Nations Episode 1015 (13:29) In this episode: Fr. Bill shares how we are working through the Sermon on the Mount; Descriptions as to how salt and light impacted people of Jesus' time; How that differs from modernity; How we can be salt and light today Music: “Light of Christ, Shine Through Our Lives” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/40047915

FBP 1014 - Blessed Are The Humble 02/03/2026

FBP 1014 - Blessed Are The Humble Episode 1014 (14:01) In this episode: Division has always been part of humanity; Jesus' response to the issue of his day were surprising; Humility may well summarize the Beatitudes; Christ is the model; Excerpt: "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Br. Lawrence Music: “The Kingdom Is Here” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/39973040

FBP 1013 - Becoming Truly Ourselves 01/27/2026

FBP 1013 - Becoming Truly Ourselves Episode 1013 (13:43) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; The calling of the first Disciples; They immediately joined Jesus; We desire God as our most deepest longing; Instead of asking what I want to do, ask what God wants us to do; Jesus encounters us personally Music: “Fishers of Men” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/39901205

FBP 1012 - Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary 01/19/2026

FBP 1012 - Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary Episode 1012 (15:02) In this episode: Experiences of working at photo-electronics at Fred Meyer; Pace of life at seminary; Contrast with sounds and distractions at Incredible Universe; Ordinary time shows us Jesus' "ordinary" life; God comes to us mostly in the quiet ordinary Music: “I Am Safe In You Alone” (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites: /episode/index/show/frbill/id/39790720

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