Fr. Satish Joseph
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Catholic priest and founder of Mercypets, a charitable fund that invites pet owners to alleviate child hunger. www.mercypets.org. Also satishjoseph.com
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Homily Podcast - "Persistent Prayer"
Prayer without faith is meaningless, faith without prayer becomes stagnant, intercession without persistence lacks confidence, and all these without self-worth is powerless. itemissaest.podbean.com/e/october-19...
October 19, 2025 - Persistent Prayer | Homilies by Fr. Satish Joseph
Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, 2025 - Fr. Satish Joseph Homily Text
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Oct 18 Scripture
Today is the Feast of St. Luke. His gospel gives us parables - prodigal son, Good Samaritan, Lazarus the poor beggar; and events and stories - Mary's magnificat, the mission of the 72, the poor widow, repentant thief - not found in other gospels. Thank you St. Luke and Pray for Us.
Rather than villainize immigrants, the Catholic Church sees them as “Pilgrims of Hope“. Immigrants and refugees are not a threat; they are a promise!
Oct 17 Scripture
In the first reading Paul says that Abraham's FAITH is credited to him as righteousness (Rom 4:3). In the gospel, Jesus says "Do not be afraid" (Lk 12:7), especially of those who can only kill the body. The key to that kind of fearlessness is faith.
FEAR kills, FAITH restores.
The reference to "judgement" is Paul's rejection of the Jewish-Christian argument that Gentiles cannot be saved without circumcission. They rejected salvation by faith. Paul told them not to judge the salvation by faith for the Gentiles. We cannot apply that to not making judgments about injustice.
Oct 16 Scripture
Paul's, "All have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God" is matched by, "They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus" (3:23-24). This is the Jesus who in today's gospel (Lk 11:47-54) strived to make God's love & mercy freely available to ALL.
Paul’s exhortation not to pass judgment does not mean that we do not speak up against injustice!
Oct 15 Scripture
Jesus' woes against religious leaders (Lk 11:42-46) was really against those who loved money, elevated social status, and their refusal to create social structures that eased the burden on people. Such people's love of God is questionable. True religiosity leaves the self behind.
Just because there is no more violence in Gaza does not mean peace has been accomplished. Peace will only be achieved when all people, not just Israel, feel safe and secure. A Palestinian State alongside Israel with all national rights and privileges is the only solution to lasting peace.
Oct 14 Scripture
Paul says, "Claiming to be wise, they became fools..." (Rom 1:22). Foolishness lies in not transcending creation to know the Creator; in exchanging divine wisdom for human realities. In the gospel, it lies in cleaning the outside but ignoring it within (Lk 11;37-41). Be wise, then.
Oct 13 Scripture
Repentance was an important theme of Jesus' ministry. His ministry began with, "Repent and believe!" In today's gospel, he makes reference to alien Ninevites repenting at Jonah's words but God's people not repenting at Jesus' words (Lk 11:29-32). Where might I need repentance?
Oct 11 Scripture
Jesus did not come to get praise and flattery. He wanted people to "hear the word of God and observe it!" Thus, when someone showered praise on him he turned their attention to his real mission (Lk 11:27-18). It is not enough to praise God. We need to hear God's word and observe it.
Oct 10 Scripture
Jesus only did good. But even the good that he did was interpreted by some as Evil (Lk 11:15). Humans have the capacity to become so prejudiced that even the good that is done is interpreted as Evil. So, if the Pope does not say what people want to hear, they judge him poorly.
Oct 9 Scripture
In Malachi 3:13-15, some said, "It is useless to serve God... for evildoers not only prosper but even test God and escape.” I too feel that evil doers are prospering and escaping God. But I will not give up my faith and hope in God. God is righteous and righteousness will prevail.
Oct 8 Scripture
When the Ninevites repented, Jonah was upset. He wanted them to perish (Jonah 4:1-11) because Ninevites and Jews were enemies. But Jonah's enemies were not God's enemies. There is a good lesson in Jesus, "Our Father" (Lk 11:1-4). Even our enemies are God's children and God saves all.
Oct 7 Scripture
Jonah preached repentance and Nineveh repented as a nation. (Jonah 3:1-10). Today is the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Let each of us pray a rosary for a national transformation in our nation. May Evil be defeated. And may liberty, equality, justice, peace, & goodwill, prevail.
Oct 6 Scripture
I"ve always read Jonah resistance as the need for obedience to God. But that he was being sent into enemy territory to preach conversion helps me to understand his resistance (Jonah 1:1-2). Just like these days many good people these days are silent against an authoritarian regime.
Oct 6 Scripture
I"ve always read Jonah resistance as the need for obedience to God. But that he was being sent into enemy territory to preach conversion helps me to understand his resistance (Jonah 1:1-2). Just like these days many good people these days are silent against an authoritarian regime.
Homily Podcast - "Lord, Add Faith to Us"
Jesus said, “When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do'" (Lk 17:10). But the question is, "What are we obliged to do?" Click ⬇️ to know.
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October 5, 2025 - "Lord, Add Faith to Us" | Homilies by Fr. Satish Joseph
Homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, 2025 - Fr. Satish Joseph Homily Text
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At the blessing of Pets on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, for the time a donkey and a pony showed up, along with a parrot, dogs and cats.
St. Francis, Pray for Us.
Oct 4 Scripture
St. Francis once said, "Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self". Jesus words in today's gospel are true that God reveals heavenly wisdom "to the childlike" (Lk 10:21). May we be childlike like Francis.
St. Francis, Pray for us!