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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 Podcast471. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Draws Us
"Beauty is seducing us, and without clinging to the finite, we must allow it to inspire our yearning for the Infinite, Beauty with a capital B. What must I do?…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast470. Fall Routines with Fr. Ryan Mann and Cari Reagan
As we enter into the fall, we are given time to begin new routines of prayer in our lives. We are encouraged to slow down and contemplate the beauty that…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast469. Fr. Ryan Homily - Be Open
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the man "be open," but the place that most needs to be open is not his eyes and mouth, but is the place that is caught up in…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast468. Fr. Ryan Homily - He Loves Where It Hurts
What purifies us is that God approaches us in Jesus. The purification we need comes through the encounter with Christ, coming so close that he can heal…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast467. The Power of a Personal Invitation with Matt Wasinski
Matt Wasinski came to St. Basil after a friend invited him to Life Teen. Now a seminarian in his third year at Borromeo Seminary, Matt shares how a personal…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast466. Fr. Ryan Homily - Power That Loves
When a man gets down on one knee to ask for a woman's hand in marriage, he takes a humble posture, waiting patiently for her response. The Lord does the same…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast465. The Year of Beauty with Tommy Dome and Cari Reagan
"Beauty stirs that hidden nostalgia for God." - Pope St. John Paul II Join Tommy and Cari as they discuss a new initiative at St. Basil and lead us through…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast464. Becoming Catholic - The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is beginning soon at St. Basil the Great. Fr. Liptak and Cari sit down to discuss the name change from RCIA…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast463. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Foremost Holy Day of Obligation
Many of us attend Mass on the weekends "because we have to" and do not fully understand what the Church is asking of us in the Sunday Obligation. The Catechism…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast462. St. Basil Reading List with Katie Rosen and Cari Reagan
Reading helps us and our children to develop empathy and imagination, and can lead us deeper into prayer. Katie and Cari sit down for a conversation about…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast461. Fr. Ryan Homily - Familiarity Breeds Contempt
The familiar can often become so normal to us that we don't realize its awesomeness. When we come to Mass, we wear beautiful vestments, have beautiful music…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast460. Fr. Ryan Talk - Lay Ministers on Fire Talk 3
This is the first in a series of talks Fr. Ryan gave during a Lay Ecclesial Ministers retreat in the Diocese of Cleveland. In this talk, Fr. Ryan helps us to…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast459. Fr. Ryan Talk - Lay Ministers on Fire Talk 2
This is the first in a series of talks Fr. Ryan gave during a Lay Ecclesial Ministers retreat in the Diocese of Cleveland. In this talk, Fr. Ryan helps us to…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast458. Fr. Ryan Talk - Lay Ministers on Fire Talk 1
This is the first in a series of talks Fr. Ryan gave during a Lay Ecclesial Ministers retreat in the Diocese of Cleveland. In this talk, Fr. Ryan shares the…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast457. Fr. Ryan Homily - Food for the Journey
Baptism frees us from the slavery to sin and puts us on the journey to heaven. Jesus gives us Himself as food for the journey. The Eucharist helps us to live…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast456. Fr. Ryan Homily - Becoming Beloved Children
As we read through John 6 over the next few weeks, we will be reflecting on the Bread of Life Discourse. We begin with the feeding of the 5000 where we see…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast455. Sacred Timing: The Catholic Perspective on Fertility Awareness with Jen Ricard
During National NFP Week, Fr. Ryan sat down with Jen Ricard for a conversation on Fertility Awareness. They discuss how it has impacted Jen's life and…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast454. Fr. Ryan Homily - Rest Brings Us to Unity
There is a great amount of disunity in our world, but we need to rely on Jesus to be our unity, He alone is our Savior. To listen to Him, He calls us to go…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast453. Fr. Ryan Homily - I Know What You’re Looking For
Often we have an inadequate understanding of God, not bad, just not the full realization of who He is and His plan for us. St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast452. The Big Reveal
Didn't make it to The Big Reveal? Listen to the audio from Fr. Ryan's presentation of the updating happening in our Church starting early 2025! Check Us Out…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast451. Fr. Ryan Homily - Breaking out of Our Set Ways
We have and fall into rituals and routines in our daily lives, and we don't like to stray from them. The Lord meets us in them and asks us to break out of our…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast450. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Devil Lurks in Our Busyness
As Catholics, we believe in things seen and unseen. As much as Mary, the Saints, angels, the Lord are constantly at work in our lives, so are the evil spirits…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast449. Fr. Ryan Homily - We Know Who Is in Our Boat
Throughout all of the storms in our lives, the Lord, the Almighty One, is right there in the boat with you. When we cry out "do you not care that we are…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast448. Fr. Ryan Homily - Judgement and Mercy
The Lord sits in heaven on the judgement seat, but from there He extends an overflow of mercy to us. It is not judgement or mercy, but both, together. We never…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast447. The Big Reveal Podcast with Fr. Ryan and Stephanie
Fr. Ryan Mann sits down with Director of Music Ministry Stephanie Baka to discuss The Big Reveal. In 2025, St. Basil the Great Church will go through an update…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast446. Fr. Ryan Welcomes Joe Mannarino - Director of Youth Ministry
Fr. Ryan welcomes Joe Mannariono as our new Director of Youth Ministry as Erin Prokop moves on from St. Basil. In this interview, we get to know Joe, his…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast445. Fr. Ryan Homily - God Reveals Himself
The creation story is foundational to our understanding of who we are as children of God. Fr. Ryan walks us through the creation story line by line so that we…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast444. Reflections on Fatherhood
Fr. Ryan Mann is joined by his parochial vicar Fr. Liptak as they discuss their 10 and 1 year anniversaries of priesthood, respectively. Their share how the…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast443. Fr. Ryan Homily - Sharing Life Together
The first disciples were apprentices and lived with their master. They learned the trade, and mimicked the master's life. Through the Eucharist, Jesus calls us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast442. Fr. Ryan Homily - What Are You Immersed In?
There is a difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone. Throughout Salvation History, God has given us opportunities to know Him more and…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast441. Fr. Ryan Welcomes Cari Reagan - Digital Ministries Coordinator
Fr. Ryan welcomes Cari Reagan as our new Digital Ministries Coordinator as Lisa López moves on from St. Basil. In this interview, we get to know Cari, her…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast440. First Communion Homily - Fed by Love
We need food to sustain us and keep us from getting hangry. However, we need the Bread of Life to feed us so that we can live lives of love, joy, and peace…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast439. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit
As we celebrate the birthday of the Church this Pentecost, the living organism that we are called to be a part of, we are reminded that being a Christian is a…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast438. Fr. Ryan Homily - Living With Jesus All Day Long
Jesus enters the world through a woman and exits through the Ascension. Like Mary, we are called to be Christ bearers bringing Jesus into the world. Check Us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast437. Fr. Ryan's Recap - France Pilgrimage 2024
In this lively episode, Father Ryan shares stories from St. Basil's unforgettable parish pilgrimage in France. Tune in for a lighthearted blend of adventure…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast436. Fr. Ryan Homily - More Than a Slogan
"God loves you" goes beyond a simplistic slogan; it embodies a transformative reality. God's love has the profound ability to unlock our hearts, awakening us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast435. The Way of Imperfection - w/ Jen Ricard
Why are we tempted to boast about our successes and hide our failures? Based on the book "The Way of Imperfection," Jen Ricard, TOB Executive Director…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast434. Fr. Ryan Homily - Particulars Matter
We experience the fullness of the good news of Jesus through our participation in Mass. In this sacred gathering, Jesus connects with us in a unique and…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast433. Deacon Dave Homily - Thank You for Your Ministry
Our hearts brim with appreciation as Deacon Dave gives his farewell homily. Thank you for your ministry and years of guiding us with unwavering devotion and…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast432. Fr. Ryan Homily - Divine Mercy Revealed
On Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the profound grace of receiving mercy. This feast reminds us of the transformative power of God's mercy in our lives, as…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast431. What We Can Learn From the Total Solar Eclipse w/ Fr. Ryan & Lisa López
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Cleveland, Ohio, will be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. Tune in as we explore the intersection of faith and science…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast430. Fr. Ryan Easter Sunday Homily - Christ Our Hope
God became one of us, died as one of us, and rose as one of us. His resurrection assures us that no matter the depths of suffering or adversity we face, there…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast429. Fr. Ryan Good Friday Homily - A Person, Not a Value, Hangs on the Cross
Trust in the crucified One, Jesus. Check Us Out Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbasilthegr8…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast428. Fr. Ryan Holy Thursday Homily - The Redeemer Is Still Redeeming
Surrendering brings a flood of God's redeeming love. Check Us Out Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/ Instagram…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast427. Fr. Ryan Homily - He Enters Your ‘Why?'
"My God, my God, why...," Jesus takes on our "why" so that the places in our heart experiencing pain and suffering may be joined to Him. This Holy Week, let us…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast426. Joy Comes From Knowing How You're Made - Fr. Ryan Talk
Fr. Ryan gave a talk to principals from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland on March 13, 2024. Link to YouTube video mentioned…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast425. Fr. Ryan Homily - Death Has No Power Over Us
The story of Lazarus in the Gospel reminds us that death has no power over us - instead, Jesus has power over death. In Jesus, there is a life stronger than…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast424. Fr. Ryan Check-In - Keepin' Up With the Lenten Challenge?
Don't let your Bible gather dust like your treadmill, friends! How's Fr. Ryan's and Fr. Jeff's challenge to read the Gospels going on your end? A bit behind?…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast423. Fr. Ryan Homily - Come and Find the One Who Can Satisfy
Our past mistakes, brokenness, and weaknesses do not disqualify us from God's love. The story of the Samaritan woman at the well is an example of Jesus…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast422. Praying Through Strokes With Tommy Dome
Surviving several strokes has been a journey of reflection and prayer with the Lord for St. Basil's Director of Evangelization, Tommy Dome.
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast421. Fr. Ryan Homily - Really Listening to Jesus + Lenten Challenge
To truly listen to Jesus is to invite His presence into our lives. It is through this attentive listening that we find nourishment for our souls, strength for…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast420. Lenten Prep with Fr. Ryan Mann | Part 4 of 4
Jesus invites you to experience His love and power through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Full video: https://youtu.be/PLY27QL9dvE
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast419. Lenten Prep with Fr. Ryan Mann | Part 3 of 4
As we embark on our journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving this Lenten season, let us remember that the restlessness we experience in fasting is not merely…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast418. Lenten Prep with Fr. Ryan Mann | Part 2 of 4
We're all wounded. We need the medicine of Lent to transform us and recognize how much grace we need to direct our longings to God. Full video…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast417. Lenten Prep with Fr. Ryan Mann | Part 1 of 4
Consider the transformative journey that lies ahead of you this upcoming season of Lent. Full video: https://youtu.be/NJMcQbpF_gY
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast416. Fr. Ryan Homily - The First Part of Lent: Compunction
During Lent, let us embrace the liberating truth that true freedom is found in living like Jesus. It's a time for our hearts to be laid bare, our egos…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast415. Fr. Ryan Homily - Jesus Heals the Whole Person + Catholic Charities Appeal
By welcoming, seeing, and loving, Jesus healed the leper, embracing him as a whole person. May we, too, welcome and cherish all whom society shuns, knowing…
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast414. History of Honduras Cups with Fr. Walt and Guests
Learn more about the history and mission for supporting the sustainability of water systems in Honduras.
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast413. Fr. Ryan Homily - Jesus' Plea to Save Us
Jesus wants to save us from the pain of hell and help us enter into an eternal life filled with beauty, goodness, friendship, and more.
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast412. Fr. Ryan Welcomes Lisa López - Digital Ministries Coordinator
Fr. Ryan welcomes Lisa López as our new Digital Ministries Coordinator. In a heartfelt interview, Lisa shares how her Texas roots divinely connected her to St…