Easter April 9, 2024 Mark 16:1-8 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Easter-Sermon.m4a Easter Sunday March 31, 2024 A+D Job 19:23-27 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Job’s bold confession, “I know that my Redeemer lives,” is one of the most important passages in all of Holy Scripture. His e…

Lent 6 Palm Sunday March 24, 2024 Matthew 26:1—27:66 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Lent-6-Palm-Sunday-Sermon.m4a Palm Sunday March 24, 2024 A+D Psalm 118, St. Matthew 27:25 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Psalm 118 is at the center of Palm Sunday. It serves as a guide for how to read…

Lent 5 Judica March 26, 2024 John 8:(42-45) 46-59 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Lent-5-Judica-Sermon.m4a Judica 2024 March 17, 2024 A+D Psalm 143 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Psalm 143 provides the Introit for today. It is built like two sets of stairs. The first goes down into a …

Laetare March 10, 2024 A+D St. John 6:1-15 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Lent-4-Sermon.m4a In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus offers the 5000 eternal life, but they try to seize him for some bread. It is the same mistake that Eve made in the garden. It is the mistake we make every…

Oculi 2024 March 3, 2024 Luke 11:14-28 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Lent-3-Sermon.m4a In John’s vision he saw war in heaven. St. Michael and the holy angels fought against Satan and his angels. Satan was defeated and cast down to earth. The war continues. It is fought here among us and we are the prize. Satan is the stron…

Lent 2 Reminiscere March 5, 2024 Matthew 15:21–28 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Lent-2-Reminiscere-Sermon.m4a NO SERMON TEXTPar Redeemer Fort Wayne

Invocabit February 17, 2024 A+D St. Matthew 4:1-11 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Lent-1-Invocabit-Sermon.m4a In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ “It is written again, ‘You shall no…

Quinquagesima February 19, 2024 Luke 18:31-43 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Quinquagesima-Sermon.m4a NO SERMON TEXTPar Redeemer Fort Wayne

The Marriage of Azrielle Ritzman and Benjamin Horner on Sexagesima February 4, 2024 Luke 8:4-15 https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Sexagesima-Sermon.m4a In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, …

Septuagesima St. Matthew 20:1-16 February 5, 2023 A+D https://cyberstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-Trinity-24-Sermon.m4a NO SERMON TEXTPar Redeemer Fort Wayne

On this episode, hear more about Bishop’s upcoming month-long trip to Rome for the World Synod of Bishops. Find out who will be there and what fruit they hope will come from their time together.Par Spoke Street

Bishop has just returned from a trip to Portugal. On this episode, hear more about his time in Fatima and then in Lisbon for World Youth Day. Book mentioned on this episode: Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima by Sr. Angela de Fatima CoelhoPar Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop talks about his new role as Chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty. Find out more about the Church’s stance on religious freedom and the Committee’s integral role. Article mentioned in this episode: https://www.usccb.org/committees/religious-liberty/first-freedom-blog/Garnett-what-is-religious- freedom…

This week’s episode focuses on Bishop’s schedule at the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal.He also talks about the retreat he’s taking in Fatima ahead of the event. Bishop’s Fatima book recommendation: Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima by Sister Angela de Fatima Coelho Eucharistic Miracle mentioned in the episode: http…

On this episode, Bishop breaks down Matthew 11:25-30 which gives us a glimpse into how Jesus prayed. For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishopPar Spoke Street

This week, Bishop talks about his recent trip to Italy, including a meeting with Pope Francis. Afterwards, it’s on to St. Benedict whose feast day we celebrate today.Par Spoke Street

What are charisms, and how can we discern ours? Find out in this episode! For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishopPar Spoke Street

This week, Bishop offers three pieces of advice for parents whose adult children have left the Church. For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishopPar Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop shares his homily from a recent conference for Catholic Campus Ministers and, in the process, walks through the book of Tobit.Par Spoke Street

Bishop recently ordained seven new priests for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. This week, he shares the highlights from his Ordination Mass homily.Par Spoke Street

This week, Bishop talks about the Freemasons and whether or not it’s permissible for Catholics to join.Par Spoke Street

This week, Bishop shares his message for high school graduates! Hear his words of encouragement for both the graduates and their parents on this episode.Par Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop talks about the essential components of being a man.Par Spoke Street

Learn a little bit about diocesan history as well as the connection between faith and reason as Bishop shares his message for graduates!Par Spoke Street

In this special episode of Truth in Charity, we share a portion of the "Doctor, Doctor" show with Bishop Rhoades as a guest to talk about the rise of fatalism in our attitudes toward health care. He explains the Church’s teaching on what a well-formed Catholic’s attitude should be toward physical and mental health and our obligation to care for our…

Are we seeing signs that the end of the world is coming? On this episode, Bishop talks about what the Catechism says and the call to live in hope and in union with the Lord.Par Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop breaks down a recent document from the USCCB that talks about balancing new medical technologies with human nature and creation. Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body from the USCCB’s Committee on Doctrine: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Doctrinal%20Note%202023-03-20.pdf…

On this episode, hear more about St. Mark....evangelist, student of St. Peter, and missionary.Par Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop talks about the history and significance of Divine Mercy Sunday as well as plenary indulgences.Par Spoke Street

Wrapping up our series on the Eucharist,Bishop focuses on how the Eucharist unites the Church more closely to Christ and to each other.Par Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop begins talking about the Eucharist as Communion. Hear more about the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and the enduring spiritual effect of our union with Christ. Additional links: O Sacrum Convivium (O Sacred Banquet) written by St. Thomas Aquinas: O Sacrum Convivium – Ricky Manalo, CSP [sheet music] Divinization: Becoming Ico…

On this episode, Bishop continues his deep dive into the “True Presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist. Plus hear more about living a Eucharistic life by sharing the love we receive with all.Par Spoke Street

This week, Bishop focuses on the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Because of it, Jesus dwells with us and teaches us humility. This is part of a series on the Eucharist as Mystery: Sacrifice Presence Communion For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishop…

With this episode, Bishop continues his series on the Eucharist. He goes into the sacrifice, or the act, of the Eucharist showing His infinite love for us. God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est) encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_2 0051225_deus-caritas-est.html…

How can we grow in our understanding of something that’s supernatural? Through reason and Scripture, Bishop explains. USCCB Document on the Eucharist: https://www.usccb.org/resources/mystery-eucharist-life-church On the Eucharist (Ecclesia De Eucharistia) by Pope John Paul II: https://amzn.to/3XeQs4W https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/e…

How did we get the Bible we have today? On this episode, Bishop talks about the twists and turns in the process, the connection between scripture and Tradition, as well as the importance of being attentive to the unity of the whole Bible. For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishop…

On this episode, Bishop talks about the importance of uniting ourselves to Jesus in the desert as we prepare for Lent.Par Spoke Street

Is there a right way to pray? Are memorized prayers as effective as spontaneous ones? On this episode, Bishop talks about what’s most important when encountering the Lord in prayer. https://spokestreet.com/truth-in-charityPar Spoke Street

In the light of Pope Benedict XVI’s passing, a listener asked if Bishop could talk more about Ressourcement Theology. So we made it an episode! Hear more the impact Ressourcement Theology had on the Pope as well as its history and mostly French origin. The book: https://amzn.to/3HMSxjRPar Spoke Street

This week, Bishop Rhoades talks about Pope Benedict XVI’s life, his insightful writings, and his call to be St. Peter’s successor. Hear why Bishop calls him the greatest theologian of the 20th century on this episode.Par Spoke Street

On this episode, hear more about the life of St. Vincent de Paul as well as the society named after him. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an organization of lay Catholics doing good work around the world.Par Spoke Street

St. Hilary was a fourth-century Bishop who was sent into exile during the Arian heresy. On this episode, find out more about this doctor of the Church who defended the full divinity of Christ.Par Spoke Street

There are arguments on both sides, but what is the best way to receive Communion? On this episode, Bishop offers a reflection that includes a little bit of history and a reminder of what’s most important when receiving.Par Spoke Street

The Christmas Day Gospel reading is the very beginning of the Gospel of John...just 18 verses... and it’s so profound that Bishop spends the entire episode breaking it down.Par Spoke Street

After the birth of John the Baptist, his father, Zechariah, gave praise and thanks in a hymn now known as “The Benedictus.” It has since become part of The Liturgy of the Hours and is prayed every morning. Hear Bishop Rhoades break down the Canticle of Zechariah on this episode.Par Spoke Street

This episode focuses on the life and writings of St. John of the Cross. Find out more about his work with St. Teresa of Avila and how his work influenced many people over the centuries including St. Pope John Paul II.Par Spoke Street

This episode focuses on Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego. Learn more about how his vision of Mary led to an explosion of conversions and changed the history of America.Par Spoke Street

Ever wonder about the offices that are in a Diocese? How are they structured and what does each office do? Learn more about diocesan curia, secretariats, and moderators on this episode.Par Spoke Street

Bishop talks about the USCCB meeting. He shares about almost becoming vice president, his new chairman role, pro-life post-Dobbs, Ukraine, and three American women being considered for sainthood. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252793/meet-the-3-women-us-bishops-are-considering-for-sainthoodPar Spoke Street

On this episode, Bishop talks about the history of Synods and how the current Synod on Synodality is going now that listening sessions in each diocese have concluded and summaries have been prepared. FInd out what was discovered locally, regionally, and nationally. Links to the summaries are below: Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Synthesis: https:…