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Fr. Mayer is the pastor of St. James Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL, a community of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. Hear him in person, Sundays at 8:00 AM or 10:15 AM at St. James. Experience reverence, beauty and tradition, find freedom and life as Christ works through his Church, and be welcomed into a family friendly community alive with the joy of the Gospel, at the newest Roman Catholic mission in Jacksonville, FL. Learn more at www.StJamesCC.org.
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Many people think that only pastors are called to shepherd, but if you have been baptized into Christ, the Good Shepherd, then you too are called to shepherd toward good pasture. Learn how to do this in easy, concrete, practical, and highly effective ways.
Learn about an ancient prayer method that transforms the Bible into a personal encounter with the Lord. This tried-and-true method of Holy Reading has transformed many. Discover this simple, easy method of prayerfully experiencing the Lord through his Word.
Learn why the resurrection is the ultimate answer to those who have left the Catholic Church because of the clergy abuse scandals or other institutional failures. Learn why Jesus' resurrection brings hope to even the darkest of situations.
The biggest reason why people do not move on to advanced prayer and spiritual maturity is due to attachments. In this homily, learn what attachments are and are not and how to effectively deal with them. This homily is based on Jesus' teaching along with help from St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross.
For growth in prayer to take place, it helps to know where you are in the process. St. Theresa of Avila is helpful in this aspect. She is a great teacher when it comes to prayer, one who has been declared a Doctor of the Church. Listen to this summary of her teaching so that you will know where you are and what to work on next, as you journey toward advanced prayer.
Be awed and drawn to taste fully of the Lord in an indelible, life changing way. Obtain a glimpse of the otherworldly experience of a divine encounter through the lens of the doctors of the Church, Scripture, and saints. This is the second homily on a series on prayer.
Can normal people enter into advanced, even mystical prayer or is this only for a certain select few? Is this only for the elite, for special saints? Learn what the Church has to say on this fascinating topic. This is the first homily in a series on prayer.
On December 18, 2023 the Vatican published a document on blessings for those in irregular relationships, which caused not only a large stir across the Catholic World, but out right rejection is some parts. How are normal Catholics to understand what is taking place in our Church? Experience long view of Catholic scandals and misunderstandings, beginning with Jesus Christ himself, through Church history, on up to the present. Learn why the misunderstanding around this document is an age old Catholic tradition and why all of this makes sense, brings hope, clarity, and freedom.
Requests for exorcism are on the rise. Learn the two most common reasons that people become possessed and why God sometimes allows this. Learn also how to stay protected and be inspired by the fearlessness of St. John Vianney
Many people are afraid to share their faith because of awkwardness, inexperience, and fear. Learn what you need to get over these hurdles.
Learn why hospitality is such a big part of the Catholic identity and how to live this out, even if it is hard and awkward. In this homily you will be given some easy, baby step ways to grow in the Catholic virtue of hospitality.
Is it possible to be in loyal opposition to Pope Francis? Is a Catholic required to submit to non definitive or non infallible teachings of the Pope? Can a person appeal over and above the pope to divine law or natural law?
During this time of the year it is easy to get beaten down by all of the presures and expectations: parties, ugly sweaters, expenses, lights, and supposed happiness. Instead find joy through the piercing preaching of John the Baptist.
This homily was given upon the occasion of the pastoral visit of Steven Lopes, the bishop of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, Fr. Mayer's parish: to St. James Catholic Church.
Jesus said to take heed and watch. Be guided by St. Robert Bellarmine, doctor of the Church and expert in Scripture, Church Fathers, and History, so that you can read the signs taking place and be ready for Jesus' return.
Curious to find out why Jesus identified himself so closely with the "least of these, my brethren," so much so that disregarding them can place you in eternal peril? Learn the answer to this question and be inspired to greatness. Discover from the poor more fully who God is and who you are, and your purpose.
Fr. Mayer sets into context parable of the prepared and unprepared virgins who entered into the dark night together. This parable immediatly follows Jesus' teaching on the end times and is meant to help his followers to be ready for this time. Learn about the great tribulation that is to come. Learn why the unprepared will most likely not make it through and take warning. Learn how to be prepared.
Jesus warned that there are certain people within the Church, people who exert great influence, who you should also be careful of, lest you take on their poisonous way of living. Learn how to easily identify these people and how to avoid their perilous contagion.
Nearly all of the popes over the past century have held up for the Church the teaching on sanctity proposed by St. Thérèse of Lisieux. This child like saint was proclaimed a doctor of the Church because of her straight, short, new little way, as she described it, of entering into the happiness found in God alone. Her way is one of hope, to poor sinners. Listen and be encouraged.
How do you know if your family or career or reputation is more important than God?
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