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The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew WilkinsonThe Mystery of Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Chant, an interview with Deacon Rubik Mailian part 1In this rich and illuminating conversation, Deacon Rubik Mailian offers a rare glimpse into the profound musical and spiritual heritage of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. He explains the unique categories of Armenian chant—from the simple Gospel intonations and Psalm tones to the deeply melismatic Sharakaner (hymns) and treasured solo works like Sirde Sasani. Deacon Rubik shares how these chants are structured, performed antiphonally, and grounded in a sacred tradition that has resisted both translation and modern dilution. He also discusses the fascinating development of Khaz notation—an indigenous system used for centuries to preserve the musical line—and ho...2025-06-171h 30
Deacon James Keating PhD - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsThe Gift of Holiness – Advent Retreat Reflection by Deacon James Keating Ph.D. – Discerning Hearts Podcast
The Gift of Holiness – Advent Retreat Reflection by Deacon James Keating Ph.D.
Deacon James Keating reflects on the spiritual journey of focusing on “the one thing necessary,” inspired by the story of the Magi in Matthew 2, and the human tendency to be attracted to many distractions and how the saints exemplify unwavering commitment to God despite their struggles.
The sacrament of reconciliation, spiritual direction, and the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent help us to purify our hearts and draw us closer to God. Holiness brings interior quiet, freedom, and simplicity, which are cu...2024-12-1917 min
Teaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsLove & Wisdom: Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary TimeHomily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B), preached at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church by Deacon Matthew Newsome on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Christ shows us the mind and heart of the Father in the most intimate way and invites us to be his friends. No other religion in the world could imagine their gods doing such a thing, because our perspective, our understanding of reality is just too small and limited. God widens our narrow perspective. That’s what love does. 2024-11-0416 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsMade for Communion: Homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary TimeHomily preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC.
...there is more going on in our readings today than just an exposition on the good of family life. There is a deeper spiritual reality here. The human family on earth is important because it is a sign of an even greater family in heaven; a family God wants us to be members of.
2024-10-0712 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsTo know, love and serve - Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary TimeHomily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome on September 1, 2024, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC. 2024-09-0218 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsGive Us This Bread Always: Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeHomily for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC, on August 4, 2024.
We all begin to seek Jesus for many reasons. We may come to him hungry for food, for consolation, for community or companionship. These are not bad reasons. Like the people who seek Jesus in today’s gospel, our problem is usually not that we ask too much from God, but too little. Whatever it is we want God to do for us, God always wants to do mo...2024-08-0413 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsTransformed by Blessing: Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary TimeHomily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC.
Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks,and distributed them to those who were reclining,and also as much of the fish as they wanted.When they had had their fill, he said to his disciples,"Gather the fragments left over,so that nothing will be wasted."So they collected them,and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragmentsfrom...2024-07-2814 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsThe Meaning of WorshipHomily for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) - this is the opening homily for a parish Eucharistic mission.
To request Deacon Matt to speak at your parish, please visit https://matthewnewsome.com/2024-07-0718 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsThe Gift of the Eucharist - homily for Corpus ChristiHomily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi), preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church. 2024-06-0222 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsLove & Obedience: Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter (Year B)
In this short gospel passage, Jesus uses the word “command” or “commandment” five times and the word “love” nine times. For most of us, these two things don’t go together. We have very different reactions when we hear those words.
When someone starts talking about “commands” we tense up. We don’t like being told what to do. We think of commands as hard, rigid things that constrict our freedom, so we resist them.
When we hear the word “love” we have the opposite reaction. The idea of love makes us feel warm and fuzzy. It is a co...2024-05-0610 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsGod's Problem, Our Salvation: An Easter Homily
God cannot spare us from death without contradicting himself. Nor can he allow death to reign without also contradicting himself. It seems like a paradox. What is God to do?
Easter homily preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
2024-03-3112 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsA Father Who Does Not Withhold His Son: Homily for the 2nd Sunday of LentHomily preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC, on Feb. 25, 2024.
To truly understand the Mass, to understand everything that God does for us in Christ, it is so important for us to know the story of salvation history, because this is our story. It’s a story told for us and about us — about God’s eternal love for us. As St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of the scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” This is why the Church continues to offer us an Old Testam...2024-02-2613 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsSomething to Look Forward ToHomily for the 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B), preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC.
For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. Today begins the season of Advent; the beginning of a new liturgical year. So what is the reason for this season?
Advent reminds us that we have something to look forward to. Isn’t it a wonderful thing to have something to look forward to? Having something to look forward to has a marvelous tempering ef...2023-12-0417 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsHypocrisy & Authority: Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)We’re sometimes tempted to think of the sin of the Pharisees as being too rigorous when it comes to religious practice. But Jesus never condemned the Pharisees for their religious observances. Rather, he condemned them for hypocrisy. The definition of hypocrisy is to hold others to standards that you don’t observe yourself. It is one of the sins that makes us the most angry when we see it in others, and it can be one of the most difficult to recognize in ourselves.
Homily preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome at St. Mary Moth...2023-11-0616 min
Continual Gift of SelfFully Alive with Deacon Matthew Lonnemann
Join us for a powerful episode as Deacon Matthew Lonnemann shares his heartfelt testimony during 'Fully Alive' about his journey back to the Faith. Listen as he recounts turning moments that led him to rediscover his relationship with God. Deacon Matthew speaks candidly about the challenges he faced and the profound experiences that reignited his spiritual life. His story is a testament to the transformative impact of God's love and grace, and how it affects relationships, family and the outlook on life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/continual-gift-of-self/message2023-11-0225 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsTrue Wisdom Means Trusting in GodHomily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A) preached by Deacon Matt Newsome on July 30, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC.
How many of us pay attention to the Collect Prayer during Mass? In case today’s Collect went by you without notice, here it is again:
O God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy, bestow in abundance your mercy upon us and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may use the good things th...2023-07-3015 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsLove of God & NeighborEvery Christian should be familiar with the two great commandments. “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind,” (Dt 6:5) and, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Lv 19:18). Jesus says that, “The whole law and prophets depend on these two commandments.” (cf. Mt 22:36-40).
In today’s gospel passage, Jesus is telling us the ramifications of these commandments. It is easy enough to say that we love God more than anything else, but what does this mean in practice? Jesus is clear about the stakes. He says, “Whoe...2023-07-0217 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsThe Heart of our Faith: The Holy TrinityHomily preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC.
Many struggle to understand why the doctrine of the Trinity is relevant. Sure, it might be of interest to theologians, but what does it have to do, practically, with our lives? I’ll give you three reasons why the doctrine of the Trinity is important.
One: The whole purpose of the Christian religion is union with God, and that requires an understanding of Who and What God is...2023-06-0420 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsEndings & BeginningsHomily preached by Deacon Matt Newsome at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Annunciation at the Catholic Student Center at Western Carolina University on Sunday, May 7, 2023, for the final Mass of the semester.
"Life is full of beginnings and endings. Amidst all this change, what can we hold on to? What can be our sure foundation, our rock, our refuge and our stronghold? What can we really have faith in that we know will never change and never fail us?"
2023-05-0812 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsPreaching Resurrection Amidst DeathHomily for the 5th Sunday of Easter (Year A) preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome on May 7, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church.
"...this is not a funeral Mass. This is the Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. And this is not a eulogy. This is a homily. And it is my Christian duty in this moment to proclaim to you the good news of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Joe would be disappointed in me if I didn’t. I was in the middle of writing my homily when we fo...2023-05-0813 min
In Your EmbraceThe Passion According to St. Matthew / Don't Miss Him!This homily was given at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, South San Francisco, CA on Sunday, April 2, 2023, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-your-embrace/message2023-04-0335 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsThree Mountains: A Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent“Who can climb the mountain of the Lord? Who can stand in his holy place? (Ps 24:3). Who, indeed? Who can climb this mountain with Jesus? Who can approach the Temple and enter the Holy of Holies that is Calvary? Who can bear his suffering? Or who can bear his glory, for that matter? Psalm 24 gives us the answer: “The man with clean hands and pure heart, who desires not worthless things, who has not sworn to deceive his neighbor” (Ps 24:4).
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year A) preached on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of God...2023-03-0517 minIn Your EmbraceEpisode 119: Ten Years Ago27 February 2023 | First Monday of Lent | Menlo Park, Calif.
On this very special episode of In Your Embrace, in honor of the recent five-year anniversary of the podcast, I’m joined by my friend and fellow seminarian Ramón Camacho to discuss the question: What would you say to yourself ten years ago if you could see him today?
Today’s Word: “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he rose and followed him. (Matthew 9:11).
Opening music: “Do...2023-02-2845 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsThe Law of Love - Homily for the 6th Sunday of Ordinary TimeHomily preached by Deacon Matthew Newsome on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC.
"When you commit murder, or steal from someone, tell a lie, or commit adultery, these things are not sins because they are forbidden by the Church. They are forbidden because they are sins. The law is there to help us steer clear of them, but they are wrong with or without the law. They are wrong because they violate the goodness of human nature and our human dignity. This is called natural law morality and it’s t...2023-02-1319 minIn Your EmbraceEpisode 111: The Word of the Year4 January 2023 | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Roseburg, Ore.
Happy New Year! In this episode, which I recorded a few days ago back home in Roseburg, I share about my first (and hopefully only) Christmas as a deacon, my preparations for my last semester of seminary, and my word of the year for 2023.
Opening music: “Vidimus stellam,” communion antiphon for the Epiphany of the Lord, sung by Bros. Stefan Ansinger and Pier Giorgio Galassi, OP, 2023. All rights reserved.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-your-embrace/message2023-01-0647 minIn Your EmbraceEpisode 110: A Christmas Carol26 December 2022 | St. Stephen the Deacon | Menlo Park, Calif.
Merry Christmas, one and all! On this very special holiday episode, I share a little Christmas carol by G.K. Chesterton and a lively and delight-full discussion of Dickens’ Christmas Carol with Rachel and Boze of the DCRC. God bless us, every one!
Opening music: “Chesterton Carol,” written by G.K. Chesterton, composed by Mark Nowakowski, sung by Vos Omnes Virtual Choir, 2020. All rights reserved.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-your-embrace/message2022-12-2735 minTeaching & Preaching: Deacon Matt's homilies & podcastsMary, Conceived Without SinHomily preached by Deacon Matt Newsome on Dec. 8, 2022, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church.
I aim to answer three questions in this homily. 1) What is the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception? 2) Where does it come from? And 3) What does it matter to us?2022-12-0913 min
PERMANENT DEACON TALKINGADVENT 3 - 2022 YEAR A MATTHEWJUST THE GOSPEL, A HOMILY AND A CHRISTMAS CAROL.Third Sunday of AdventGospel - Matt 11 : 2-11. Read by Mike AndersonHomily - Rejoice! - Deacon TomSilent Night in A - Christmas CarolText. Message to Deacon TomDeacon Tom Copyright © 2025I sincerly hope that no copyright has been infringed. Pardon is sought and apology made if the contrary is true, and a correction will be made in any future Hompods. 2022-12-0808 min