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St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast
Homilies, talks, and interviews from Saint Basil the Great Roman Catholic Church in Brecksville, Ohio, USA. https://linktr.ee/stbasilthegr8
Episodes
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast590. Smart and Safe - Presentation by Brecksville Police Community Outreach Team Officers Tom and Ryan
Our seniors group were glad to welcome Officers Tom and Ryan from the Brecksville Police's Community Outreach Team for a smart and safe presentation, going…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast589. The Sorrowful Mysteries in Our Lives - Cari Reagan talks to Life Teen
When we contemplate the Sorrowful Mysteries of our lives, we find that they aren't just something sad that happened to us, but we learn the ways that Jesus…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast588. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Power of “And”
Sometimes our world feels so black and white, but in the Christian life we find so often that it is not always either/or, but both/and. Come, follow us: Parish…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast587. What Makes Your Heart Sing with Fr. Ryan and Gregory
Join Fr. Ryan and Gregory for a conversation about liturgical music, how to pray with music, and Gregory's story. This podcast is also avaliable as a video…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast586. Faithful Blossoms - Brooke Taylor Speaks to Flourish Women’s Ministry
Flourish Women's Ministry welcomed Brooke Taylor for a talk on St. Therese. Brooke shares from her own life on how in each day we can grow closer to Jesus…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast585. Fr. Ryan Homily - Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: A Lesson In Trust
Jesus tells us in the Gospel, you cannot love both God and mammon. How do we look at our money, and in trust give it back to the Lord? Come, follow us: Parish…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast584. Fr. Ryan Talk - 5 Things I Admire in Good Men
Fr. Ryan speaks to Men's Ministry sharing what he admires in the good and holy men in his life. Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook | Instagram |…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast583. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Triumph of the Cross
It is through the lens of the cross that the suffering of the world is redeemed. In a world marked with sin, sickness, suffering, and death, let us draw close…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast582. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Overwhelming Love of the Trinity
The Lord asks us to leave behind everything to follow Him. When we put other things in the way of following Him, we don't allow for the rush of His love to…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast581. Fr. Ryan Homily - Being Seen and Loved by the Lord
Little girls twirl around and ask "am I beautiful?" Little boys wrestle and wonder, "am I strong?" As we grow, the need for love and validation doesn't go…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast580. Saints Fantasy Draft with Joe, Cari, and Tommy
The pick is in! Joe, Cari, and Tommy, to prepare for the upcoming football season did a draft of their own, drafting the saints to play on their team. Learn…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast579. Fr. Ryan Homily - Contemplating the Mysteries of Our Lives
As we think about our own stories, there are sorrowful, glorious, joyful, and luminous mysteries that have shaped who we are. Jesus cares about those stories…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast578.Becoming Catholic, OCIA, Aaron's Story with Fr. Liptak and Aaron Graham
Aaron Graham, who we welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil this year, shares his story of faith with Fr. Liptak. From what led him to the Church, what…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast577. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Fire of Love
The fire of the Holy Spirit burns within us and animates us, so that when we encounter division we can call upon Him to be with us and bring His love to the…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast576. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Gift of Mary
Through Mary, we are given access to Jesus. She gives of herself to her Son, saying "this is my body," so that He in turn is able to give the ultimate gift of…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast575. Raising Catholic Kids: The Littles with Fr. Ryan and Michael and Mary Beth Jacob
Fr. Ryan sits down with parishioners and parents of three, Michael and Mary Beth Jacob to discuss parenting and how they incorporate faith and prayer in their…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast574. Fr. Ryan Homily - What if You Waited?
Our society tells us we need the next thing, fast, bright, shiny, and loud. But what would happen if we waited, and allowed silence to come into our lives and…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast573. Life Teen's Graces of Summer Ministry with Cari, Joe, and Emily
Life Teen doesn't stop for the summer, rather it kicks into an amazing time of summer ministry, with camps, conferences, and different opportunities for teens…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast572. Fr. Ryan Homily - Making Room for God
There are different parts of our hearts that work together like a symphony, and though some parts are ready for God to come and be present, other parts are…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast571. May They All Be One, Understanding the Deanery Structure with Fr. Ryan and Robert Koonce
Have you heard of a dean? A deanery? Wondering what it means for the Diocese of Cleveland, our deanery, and our Parish? We welcomed Robert Koonce, Director of…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast570. Fr. Ryan Homily - Giving Our Desires to the Father
In our hearts are many desires, and often we can feel like they are unfulfilled. Do we truly know what it means to give those desires to our Father, a good…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast569. OCIA, The Ministry of Accompaniment with Fr. Liptak and Matthew Wasinski
In OCIA, the team accompanies those questioning and discerning the Catholic faith throughout the year. Fr. Liptak talks with our seminarian, Matthew Wasinski…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast568. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Hurt We Carry
In the story of Mary and Martha, Jesus calls Martha out of herself and her serving to relaxation and prayer. What is it that we need to be called out of?…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast567. Fr. Ryan Welcomes Randi Blanton - Office Manager
Fr. Ryan welcomes Randi Blanton as our new Office Manager. In this interview, we get to know Randi, her story, and how she ended up here with us at St. Basil…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast566. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Intimacy of Love
Who is Jesus? When encounter Him, who is He? Our Lord? Our God? Or our very breath? May we come to know Jesus so closely that He be our very breath. Come…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast565. Wiggles in the Worship- Tips and Tricks on Taking Kids to Mass with Cari, Katie, and Alli
Cari Reagan, Katie Rosen, and Alli Blackburn discuss why it is important to bring kids to Mass, and tips and tricks for how to handle the wiggles and cries…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast564. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Power of The Faithful
As the faithful, we do the work of God in our everyday life. At St. Basil, this comes in many ways through many hands in many ministries. Come, follow us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast563. Meet Our Seminarians - Fr. Ryan Interviews Ike Dawson and Dylan Ennis
Fr. Ryan sits down with our seminarians, Ike Dawson and Dylan Ennis that will be entering the Propaedeutic Immersion Year, a year set apart for their…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast562. Fr. Ryan Homily - Asking Jesus “Why?”
Jesus asked Peter and Paul important questions in their journeys of faith. As we sit with Jesus, will we put down our guards and allow him to ask us "why?"…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast561. Becoming Like Jesus - Talk by Cari Reagan
When we practice our sports, instruments, arts, we become a better baseball player, trumpeter, or artist. However, when we sit with Jesus in the Blessed…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast560. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Eucharistic Family
As we gather together around the altar, we approach the Eucharist not merely as individuals, but as a family. Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook |…
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559. There is More to Being Human - Fr. Ryan Speaks to Life Teen
Why spend money on a beautiful church rather than giving it to the poor? Fr. Ryan answers this question for our Life Teen high schoolers. Come, follow us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast558. Fr. Eric Homily - Giving of Ourselves to the World
Guest priest, Fr. Eric Garris, vocation director for the Diocese of Cleveland, shares an inspiring message, helping us to realize that in our givenness, the…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast557. Fr. Ryan Homily - What is Holiness?
We often misconstrue holiness for perfection or the chorus of angels singing around us. But holiness looks like living out our everyday life well, and sharing…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast556. St. Basil Summer Update with Fr. Ryan and Cari
Fr. Ryan and Cari talk about what is new at St. Basil, reflect on the year, and share what is to come. Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook | Instagram |…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast555. Fr. Chris Homily - The Gentle Touch of the Holy Spirit
Sometimes the Holy Spirit comes in loud, flashy ways. But often, the Holy Spirit comes in the quiet, gently, helping us through our day, if we are attune to…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast554. Fr. Liptak Homily - Becoming the Holy Spirit for the World
When we call upon the Holy Spirit, the Lord rushes to our aid to be near, inspire, and lead us through life. We become more and more like the Lord each time we…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast553. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Elevating Life of the Holy Spirit
As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, we cry out "Come Holy Spirit!" as we ask the Holy Spirit to be present in our lives, guide us, and come in our time of…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast552. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 4: Living Out Pentecost
Fr. Ryan and Tommy conclude our series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, reflecting on Pentecost and how we are sent out like the apostles from the upper…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast551. Fr. Ryan Homily - Ascending to Bless the Sick
As we celebrate Christ's Ascension, we remember that He has overcome death and awaits us in heaven. We also celebrate the anointing of the sick knowing that…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast550. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 3: What Is Your Story?
Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue our series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, sharing stories and real life examples of how you can be a missionary disciple in…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast549. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Gift of the Magisterium
The magisterium of the Church, the Pope and the bishops, set teachings for us to live by. While to some, this may seem overbearing, in reality, living within…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast548. Celebrating our Founders, 65 Years of St. Basil with Fr. Ryan and Patti Barth
We are blessed at St. Basil to have 65 years of history! Fr. Ryan sits down with founding member Patti Barth to talk about the humble beginnings of St. Basil…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast547. Fr. Ryan Homily - Suffering for the Sake of the Kingdom
In life, we face hardships, and we can either let them knock us down, or we can face them with the Lord and invite him into our struggles. Come, follow us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast546. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 2: What Is Your Story?
Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue the series Missionary Disciples in Our Midst by discussing our unique stories. We each have a story to share. Our stories make us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast545. The Beauty of Emotions by Luke Brown, LPCC
During this Mental Health Awareness month, we want to share a talk from the archives. Luke Brown of Sacred Heart Counseling spoke to our Flourish Women's…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast544. Fr. Ryan Homily - A Church That Cares for Those in Need
As a Church, Pope Leo XIV has called us to care for those in need, which we do together as a Church, as mothers caring for their children or as brothers and…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast543. Fr. Ryan Homily - God Is Speaking to You
In the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles show us how to act on what the Lord tells us. We too, can listen to the voice of God and be His messengers in the…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast542. All About Electing the Next Pope with Cari and Tommy
Cari and Tommy discuss the history and biblical evidence for why we have a Pope and the process by which a pope is elected. Come, follow us: Parish Website |…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast541. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 1: You are the Mission
Inspired by Bishop Malesic's Pastoral Letter, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, Tommy and Fr. Ryan begin a new mini series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast540. Fr. Liptak Homily - Peace Be with You
Fr. Jeffrey Liptak gives us a deeper look into Christ's peace on Divine Mercy Sunday. Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube |…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast539. Remembering Pope Francis
Cari and Tommy share prayers, stories, and memories of Pope Francis and his pontificate. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. Come, follow us: Parish Website |…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast538. Fr. Ryan Homily - Easter ~ A Risen Humanity
The empty tomb is a sign that Jesus' Resurrection does more than just address the voids of unfulfillment in our lives. Come, follow us: Parish Website |…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast537. An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday, Read by Fr. Jeff Liptak
As we reflect in the silence of Holy Saturday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from an ancient homily read during the Liturgy of the Hours on Holy…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast536. All About the Triduum, Part 2: Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday with Fr. Liptak and Cari
As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year. They also…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast535. Fr. Ryan Homily - Good Friday - Bringing Relationship Down to the Depths
Suffering can make us bitter or better. Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Music
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast534. Fr. Ryan Homily - Holy Thursday - Will you let Me love you even there?
How humble and necessary it is to let ourselves be loved. Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Music
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast533. Mother Teresa's I Thirst Meditation, Read by Fr. Jeff Liptak
As we reflect on Jesus' passion and death on Good Friday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from Mother Teresa. As you listen, hear Jesus speaking to…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast532. All About the Triduum, Part 1: Holy Thursday and Good Friday with Fr. Liptak and Cari
As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year. They also…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast531. Fr. Ryan Homily - Celebrating Holy Week
Tragedy or Triumph? How is the betrayal and murder of Jesus something to be celebrated? Come, follow us: Parish Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube |…