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Padre's PointsSunday Homily: The Eucharist as Sacrifice (9.3.23) (1 of 9)Throughout 2023-24, on the first Sunday of each month, as part of the final year of the national Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Mattingly has decided to preach about the sacrificial nature of the Holy Eucharist.
In this first installment that will continue until June 2024, Fr. Mattingly explains how the need to offer sacrifice to God is inscribed in human nature, is a part of the virtue of religion, and some of the symbolism in religious sacrifice throughout human history. This is a very unique homily that you won’t want to miss!
2023-09-0724 minPadre's PointsSunday homily on generosity (8/28/22)Think you know what the virtue of generosity is? Think again! If you’re like most people, hearing the word “generosity” conjures up images of someone who gives a lot… a lot of time, energy, money, etc. But that’s only half of what is required for this great virtue. Listen as Fr. Mattingly explains what else is required, illustrated by no less than five practical examples (not sure of the exact number of examples he gave… lost count!).
2022-08-3028 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on SincerityIn today’s Gospel for the Feast of St. Bartholomew (also known as Nathaniel), Jesus praises this apostle for having “no duplicity in him.” Listen as Fr. Mattingly describes the virtue of sincerity (the opposite of duplicity), and three situations in which you can practice this virtue.
2022-08-3005 minPadre's PointsSunday homily on heaven, hell, despair, presumption, and other exciting things (8/21/22)Listen as Fr. Mattingly unpacks some potential motives that may have been behind the question posed to Jesus in today's Gospel: "Lord, will only a few people be saved?"
2022-08-2324 minPadre's PointsHomily for the Assumption of Our LadyTune in for an interesting reflection from Fr. Mattingly on this glorious feast day. He dives into the relationship between sin and death primarily, but also some more positive themes, too!
2022-08-1805 minPadre's PointsSunday homily: True Grit (8/14/22)Listen as Fr. Mattingly outlines the two manifestations of the virtue of fortitude, honing in particularly on endurance, or grit, while giving many practical examples of what this looks like in the life of a Catholic.
2022-08-1517 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on Feast of St. LawrenceListen in to hear Fr. Mattingly describe briefly the life if this early revered martyr (3rd century), and a lesson from his life to be imitated.
2022-08-1205 minPadre's PointsSunday homily (8/7/22) on materialism and vigilanceToday's Gospel features two of Jesus' most common themes of preaching: money and vigilance. Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes the connection between how we deal with money and material things on the one hand, and the vigilance of our hearts about spiritual things on the other.
2022-08-0918 minPadre's PointsSunday homily (8/7/22) on materialism and vigilanceToday's Gospel features two of Jesus' most common themes of preaching: money and vigilance. Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes the connection between how we deal with money and material things on the one hand, and the vigilance of our hearts about spiritual things on the other.
2022-08-0810 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on Our Lady of SnowsListen as Fr. Mattingly explains the history of today’s feast day, once known as Our Lady of Snows, now known as the Feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major.
2022-08-0804 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily (8/3/22) on 3 ways God answers prayersToday’s Gospel features the Canaanite woman who is turned away twice by Jesus in her request, but who eventually grants her request. Listen as Fr. Mattingly explains why God sometimes seems to “delay” in answering our prayers for good things.
2022-08-0404 minPadre's PointsSunday homily on Natural Family Planning (7/31/22)Tune in as Fr. Mattingly explains five important principles to help married couples know how to discern God's will regarding openness to life throughout their marriage, and how NFP plays a part in that. You won't want to miss these super-important and practical bits of information that could change the trajectory of your family (or a family you know) for eternity!
2022-08-0326 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily: Feast of Sts. Martha, Mary & LazarusThis trio of siblings were unique friends of Jesus during His public life – their home in Bethany was a place where Our Lord found rest. Listen as Fr. Mattingly describes three ways to make our souls a “little Bethany” -- a place of welcome rest for Jesus.
2022-07-2905 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily – Feast of Sts. Joachim & AnneEven though Mary was conceived without original sin, she still needed good formation like any child. Enter her parents, Sts. Joachim & Anne. Listen as Fr. Mattingly utilizes a helpful analogy for parenting to highlight three important ways today’s married couple would have formed our Blessed Mother – three things all parents should keep in mind.
2022-07-2806 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on growing lukewarmIt’s very easy to lose the fire and fervor of our initial love for Jesus – tune in as Fr. Mattingly describes two important ways to make sure we don’t grow lukewarm in our love for Him.
2022-07-2804 minPadre's PointsSunday homily on meditative prayerIs there any particular type of prayer that the saints all say has unique importance for the Christian life? Yes! Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes what meditative (mental) prayer is, why it's essential, what risks we run if we don't daily engage it, and some practical tips on how to get started.
2022-07-1922 minPadre's PointsSunday homily on obstacles to saving souls"The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few." Are you a dormant laborer when it comes to reaching souls for Christ? Listen in as Fr. Mattingly describes why a lack of knowledge about heaven and hell often prevents Catholics from being more courageous evangelizers.
2022-07-0623 min
Padre's PointsDaily Mass homily: Solemnity of Sts. Peter and PaulTune in as Fr. Mattingly draws out two key takeaways from today's great solemnity!
2022-06-3007 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily: Feast of St. Irenaeus (6/28/22)Tune in to learn about St. Irenaeus (d. 202 A.D.), one of the earliest and most important theologians in the Church, and hear Fr. Mattingly dissect his most famous quote.
2022-06-3004 minPadre's PointsRoe v. Wade, gratitude, and looking aheadIn this homily Fr. Mattingly reflects on key aspects of the pro-life movement over the past fifty years and looks ahead to a post-Roe world and how Catholics should approach that world.
2022-06-2719 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily: Long-game intercession for priestsFr. Johnson (pastor of Good Counsel) celebrated his 10-year anniversary today, so Fr. Mattingly took the occasion to speak on the importance of persevering prayer for priests over the long-term.
2022-05-2105 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily: Don’t be a withered branch!Listen as Fr. Mattingly breaks down the vine and branches image from John 15 to describe how we can fall into one of three categories as a “branch” connected to the vine of Christ, and which category you do and don’t want to fall into!
2022-05-2107 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on Our Lady of Fatima (5/13)Listen as Fr. Mattingly describes the three core requests of Our Lady in her apparitions in 1917 to three shepherd children in the small town of Fatima, Portugal.
2022-05-1705 minPadre's PointsMeditation on Fear and CourageIn this meditation, Fr. Mattingly speaks to leaders of City on a Hill about the importance of the virtue of courage, something that is becoming more and more necessary in our culture in order to live even a baseline Christian life.
2022-05-0921 minPadre's PointsSunday Homily: Roe v. Wade, Motherhood, the Devil’s Tactics, Persecution, and JoyWe heard earlier this week about the leaked majority opinion of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. How do we make sense of the intense backlash and the specific targeting of Catholicism by those who are pro-abortion? Listen as Fr. Mattingly answers that question and much more in this homily!
2022-05-0920 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily (5/6/22): Roe v. Wade, Spiritual Attack, & Hope of ConversionFr. Mattingly describes the spiritual war underlying the recent tension surrounding the leaked Roe v. Wade decision, and also issues a reminder that, like Saul in the 1st reading, conversion is possible even for the most virulent opponents of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
2022-05-0906 minPadre's PointsSunday homily – 3rd Sunday of Easter (5/1/22)In this homily, discover the difference between true courage and false courage as Fr. Mattingly unpacks the saga of the Apostle Peter before and after the Resurrection of Jesus.
2022-05-0310 minPadre's PointsDivine Mercy Sunday homilyThe image of Divine Mercy features the phrase: “Jesus, I trust in you.” But what does it actually mean to trust Jesus, and why is He worthy of our trust? Listen in as Fr. Mattingly dives into one of the most powerful messages given to the Church by God in the past century: the message of Divine Mercy and trust.
2022-04-2620 minPadre's PointsHomily for Easter SundayThe Resurrection of Jesus changed everything about human history. In our baptism, we experience a spiritual resurrection, which has forever changed our personal history. Listen as Fr. Mattingly describes why people should be able to notice, by the way we live, that we have been interiorly transformed, renewed, resurrected, through our baptism.
2022-04-1817 minPadre's PointsGood Friday homilyThe most gruesome day in the life of Jesus is called “Good” Friday. Listen as Fr. Mattingly describes why this day, which is full of betrayal, torture, mocking, and abandonment, is “good.”
2022-04-1610 minPadre's PointsPalm Sunday Homily on the pressure we face to abandon Jesus in time of trialListen as Fr. Mattingly talks about the impossibility of following Jesus “halfway”, and the courage we will all need in years to come as the culture pressures us into abandoning the Lord in his hour of greatest need, just as most of the disciples did during His Passion and Death.
2022-04-1116 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on spiritual slaveryIn today’s Gospel Jesus distinguishes between physical and spiritual slavery, and says He has come to set us free from the latter (i.e. sin). Listen as Fr. Mattingly gives a tip or two on how to cooperate with the grace from Christ to gain gradual freedom from spiritual slavery (sin).
2022-04-0706 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily - A spiritual work of mercy: Instructing the IgnorantIn this homily, Fr. Mattingly makes a connection between the Gospel and an important spiritual work of mercy -- instructing the ignorant. Many people do not believe in Christ and His Church merely due to misunderstandings, not ill-will, and it is up to us to provide knowledge and insight!
2022-04-0206 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on sensitivity to sufferingIn this homily, Fr. Mattingly talks about the devotional practice of making the stations of the cross, and how it should help us grow in sensitivity not only to the sufferings of Our Lord, but the sufferings of others as well.
2022-04-0205 minPadre's PointsDaily Mass homily on Knowing and Defending the FaithIn today’s Gospel, Our Lord gives good reasons for why his audience should believe that He is from the Father, and also points out obstacles to why they refuse to believe those reasons. Fr. Mattingly points out that we also must study the faith so as to give good reasons to others for why we believe what we do, and that we should also, like Jesus, be able to identify others’ strongest reasons for their positions so as to be able to argue intelligently. As usual, he throws in a few practical tips as well.
2022-03-3108 minPadre's PointsHomily on Repentance (4th Sunday of Lent)What is our motivation for repenting of our sins? In this homily, Fr. Mattingly compares and contrasts the motives that drove the prodigal son to repentance (today’s Gospel) with the motives that drove the apostle Peter to repentance after his three-fold denial of Our Lord. He then draws practical conclusions for how we can grow in deeper and deeper repentance of our own sins.
2022-03-2815 minPadre's PointsHomily for the Solemnity of the AnnunciationFr. Mattingly, in this homily, briefly discusses Mary’s “Fiat” (Let it be done) to the angel Gabriel, which initiated our salvation, and how God similarly waits on us to give Him a “free yes”, a “fiat”, to whatever His will is for our lives.
2022-03-2605 minPadre's PointsMeditation on Magnifying the Lord through Little ThingsIn this meditation delivered at a women’s retreat, Fr. Mattingly explains the concept and importance of loving God in the “little things” of each day, and gives practical examples of how to do it.
2022-03-2135 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Solemnity of St. JosephIn this homily, delivered at a women’s retreat, Fr. Mattingly explains St. Joseph as a model of accepting and embracing all of our life experiences as coming directly from God’s hands. If you want to live in true freedom, it is necessary to accept and live in reality instead of in an imaginary world of wishful thinking – a very easy trap in which to fall!
2022-03-2122 minPadre's PointsLenten Homily Series, Part 2: Unceasing PrayerHave you heard St. Paul’s advice about “praying without ceasing” (1 Ts 5:17)? How is that even possible? To pray at every single moment of the day sounds like a pipe-dream! In this homily, Fr. Mattingly explains that unceasing prayer IS possible, and gives three “contexts” or “settings” of our normal day, how prayer looks different in these various contexts, and provides advice on how to slowly begin working towards the goal of “unceasing prayer.”
2022-03-1423 minPadre's PointsHomily on Fasting (1st Sunday of Lent)In this homily, Fr. Mattingly lays out a sketch of the history of the practice of fasting in the Church, from the time of Jesus until now. He goes on to encourage more generous fasting during Lent, pointing out four spiritual benefits to the practice.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2022-03-0718 minPadre's PointsAsh Wednesday HomilyFr. Mattingly speaks about what it means to “return to the Lord,” and then offers a visual meditation of sorts in order to help us facilitate that “return” throughout Lent.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on March 2nd, 2022, Ash Wednesday.
2022-03-0509 minPadre's PointsHomily on a Fresh Lenten Approach and the Importance of Self-Knowledge – 2.27.22In this two-part homily, Fr. Mattingly first explains how there is something lacking in the way that most Catholics approach the season of Lent, and how you might adopt a fresh perspective. Second, he draws on Jesus’ parable from the Gospel to explain the importance of self-knowledge, and how we can grow in it.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
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2022-02-2822 minPadre's PointsHomily on Loving Our Enemies – 2.20.22In the Gospel reading this Sunday, Jesus teaches about the radical notion of willing the good of our enemies, even when they will evil for you. In this homily, Fr. Mattingly discusses three types of “enemies” we may come across in our lives, and the unique opportunity that can arise from each situation.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his ho...
2022-02-2121 minPadre's PointsMeditation on the Vice of AcediaAcedia, sometimes called the “noonday devil,” is one of the most formidable obstacles to holiness. In this meditation, Fr. Mattingly describes what acedia is and how to overcome it.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2022-02-1729 minPadre's PointsHomily on What We Can Learn From Isaiah and Peter – 2.6.22The first reading and the Gospel this Sunday highlight parallel experiences in the lives of Isaiah and Peter. Father Mattingly reflects on four aspects present in both stories and examines how these must also play out in our lives.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on February 6th, 2022, the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
2022-02-0722 minPadre's PointsHomily on Charity – 1.30.22In this homily, Father Mattingly reflects on the virtue of charity and dives into the two aspects of the virtue – love of God and love of neighbor.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on January 30th, 2022, the fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
2022-02-0220 minPadre's PointsOngoing ConversionIn this extended teaching, Fr. Mattingly explains why we should be motivated to seek ongoing conversion every day, and offers in-depth explanation of three concrete ways to go about it.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2022-01-1846 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Wedding Feast at Cana – 1.16.22In this homily, Father Mattingly reflects on the Wedding at Cana and how we can apply what we learn from the interaction between Jesus and His mother to our own crosses and suffering.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on January 16th, 2022, the second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
2022-01-1814 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Baptism of our Lord – 1.9.2022In this homily on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, Fr. Mattingly discusses the most fundamental reason Jesus is pleasing to His Father – it is solely because He is His son. Fr. Mattingly reflects on what this means for parents as well as our own relationship with God the Father. God’s love for us is not dependent on what we do. It doesn’t change based on our love for Him. There is no greater security than knowing the God of the universe loves you with an unconditional love.
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2022-01-1414 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Feast of the Epiphany – 1.2.2022In this homily on the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Mattingly discusses how Epiphany means manifestation, and the Feast celebrates the first instance of the Messiah manifesting Himself to the nations. Fr. Mattingly reflects on the humble ways God often manifests Himself, like through the promptings of the Holy Spirit and in the Eucharist – His flesh that appears to be simply bread and wine. The more we say yes to Him in small promptings, the more clear He becomes in our lives.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is c...
2022-01-1309 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Feast of the Holy FamilyIn this homily on the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Mattingly offers three areas of the life of the Holy Family to meditate on in imaginative prayer. He reflects on what their relationships with each other would have looked like on a daily basis, their relationships with people outside of their family, and how they would have gone about their daily work.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for yo...
2021-12-2813 minPadre's PointsHomily on Jesus as the Savior – Christmas 2021In this homily on Christmas, Father Mattingly reflects on the child Jesus as our savior from sin. Sin is the greatest disease the world has ever seen, and the real joy of Christmas is that we were destined for eternal death, but God came to save us. Fr. Mattingly reflects on the question: are we satisfied with this kind of savior, one whose priority is to rescue us from sin, or do we look for a different kind of savior?
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently th...
2021-12-2818 minPadre's PointsHomily on Cultivating a Proper Attitude Toward God's Will – 12.19.21In this homily, Father Mattingly discusses how we can cultivate a proper attitude toward God’s will and the difference between being resigned to God’s will and loving God’s will.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on December 19th, 2021, the fourth Sunday of Advent.
2021-12-2416 minPadre's PointsHomily on Christian FriendshipIn this homily, Father Mattingly discusses the beauty and rarity of true Christian friendship. It is a reason to rejoice! We have the responsibility of spreading our experience of deep Christian friendship to others outside of our immediate community. In this way we don’t just help others feel better, but we bring God to them through our friendship.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus mini...
2021-12-1514 minPadre's PointsHomily on Conversion – 12.4.21In this homily on the second Sunday of Advent, Father Mattingly discusses conversion and gives examples of three people at differing levels of conversion. He explains how to know where we are in our own conversions and how to best help those around us to come to a full conversion.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on De...
2021-12-0714 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Feast of Christ the King – 11.21.21In this homily on the feast of Christ the King, Father Mattingly talks about Jesus’s role of king, which primarily takes the role of governing and guiding the faithful to Heaven through service. He compares this to ways we are called to lead others through serving them well in the context of our lives.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This epis...
2021-11-2210 minPadre's PointsHomily on End Times and Battles Within Our Souls – 11.14.21In this homily, Fr. Mattingly talks about apocalyptic literature and what we know about the end of time. He discusses four themes of apocalyptic literature: that there will be a battle between good and evil, the Lord wins the victory, He will pass judgment, and there will be an establishment of a new kingdom. These themes must also be played out in our individual souls, and Fr. Mattingly talks about temptation and how we can live in peace by fighting temptations in our lives every day.
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2021-11-2217 minPadre's PointsHomily on Giving Everything to GodIn this homily, Fr. Mattingly talks about the two widows in the readings who gave not from their surplus, but from their necessities. From time to time, the Lord will ask us to do the same. Fr. Mattingly discusses three areas in which we’re called to give everything to God: our material resources, time, and attention.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
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2021-11-0919 minPadre's PointsHomily on Becoming a SaintFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on All Saints Day.
2021-11-0817 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Great Commandment – 10.31.21In this week's homily, Father Mattingly reflects on the greatest commandment, that God wants the entirety of who we are – not a partial gift of self. What motivates saints to love God with their whole being is their understanding that God has already given them everything. God wants all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Fr. Mattingly dives into each of these in detail and offers ways to practice this commandment daily.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good...
2021-11-0117 minPadre's PointsHomily on Understanding Real Christian JoyFr. Mattingly, for the first time, preaches on the Psalm from this Sunday. He shares that real Christian joy springs from knowing what the Lord has done for you! Can you answer the question of what the Lord has done for you in your life?
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on 10/24/21, the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Tim...
2021-10-2712 minPadre's PointsHomily on St. Faustina and Divine Mercy – 10.10.21On the week of the memorial of St. Faustina, Fr. Mattingly speaks about the life of the saint and the Lord's intention for the message of Divine Mercy. He shares what we can learn from St. Faustina, specifically her firm resolve to become a saint, specific resolutions she made in order to grow toward sainthood, and her fulfillment of her personal mission from God – spreading and embodying the message of His Divine Mercy.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good...
2021-10-1118 minPadre's PointsHomily from Feast of the Holy Rosary - 10.7.21Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on 10/7/21, the Feast of the Holy Rosary.
2021-10-1115 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Indissolubility of Marriage – 10.3.21In this week's homily, Fr. Mattingly shares on the church teaching of two becoming one in marriage, and the teaching of the indissolubility of marriage. And the importance of supporting and upholding marriage and family life!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features his homily on 10/3/21.
2021-10-1118 minPadre's PointsHomily on Using Your Gifts WellHow to react after listening to this homily:
1) Reflect on the gifts the Lord has given you (financially, intellectually, spiritually, talents, skills, etc.).
2) Consider how the Lord may be asking you to offer each gift for His glory.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0418 minPadre's PointsHomily on Three Potential Pitfalls of Living in an Apostolic AgeFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry. This episode features his Homily from January 31, 2021. First reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20. Psalm: 95. Second reading: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35. Gospel: Mark 1:21-28.
2021-10-0420 minPadre's PointsHomily on Approaching Physical Pain as ChristiansFr. Mattingly dives into what we believe, as Catholics, in the role of physical pain in our lives. We are body and soul, and each of us experience some sort of physical pain in our lives. Father Mattingly shares some practical ways on how to approach the physical pain we experience.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0416 minPadre's PointsHomily on Resting WellFr. Mattingly shares the importance of resting well, and some practical tips on how to rest well to glorify the Lord. If you are perpetually exhausted, mentally or physically, this is a homily for you!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0419 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Eucharist (part 1)The Gospel for the next 6 weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next 6 weeks (aside from Aug. 15, as he will be out of town) preaching on various aspects of the Eucharist.
Listen to the homily from July 25 to hear on how to grow in piety of the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly gives a few practical ways to increase reverence and piety for the Eucharist!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the asso...
2021-10-0419 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Eucharist (part II)The Gospel for the next few weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next few weeks (aside from Aug. 15, as he will be out of town) preaching on various aspects of the Eucharist.
Listen to the homily from August 1 to hear on the worthy reception of the Eucharist! Fr. Mattingly shares how you personally can be prepared to receive the Eucharist, as well as a breakdown on the Canon Law of the reception of the Eucharist.
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2021-10-0422 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Eucharist (part III)The Gospel for the next few weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next few weeks (aside from Aug. 15, as he will be out of town) preaching on various aspects of the Eucharist.
Listen to the homily from August 8 to hear how to best prepare to receive Most Holy Communion. Fr. Mattingly shares some very practical tips on how to prepare remotely, prior to coming to Holy Mass. And how to prepare while at Mass, prior to receiving the Blessed Sacrament!
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2021-10-0421 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Eucharist (part IV)The Gospel for the next few weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next few weeks preaching on various aspects of the Blessed Sacrament.
Listen to the homily from August 22 to hear about receiving Holy Communion, on the hand or on the tongue.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus min...
2021-10-0419 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Eucharist (part V)The Gospel for the next few weeks will come from John chapter 6, the chapter where Jesus most extensively teaches on the Eucharist. Fr. Mattingly will spend the next few weeks preaching on various aspects of the Blessed Sacrament.
Listen to the final homily on the Most Holy Eucharist from August 29, to hear some practical tips on how to best use the moments after receiving Holy Communion.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as...
2021-10-0416 minPadre's PointsHomily on Doing All Things Well"He has done all things well." People were drawn to the Lord, because of this. Because Jesus did all things well, people were attracted to him.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0417 minPadre's PointsHomily on Leadership in Christ's ImageFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0418 minPadre's PointsHomily on Being a Good WitnessFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0412 minPadre's PointsHow to Make a Plan of LifeFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-041h 00Padre's PointsHow to Make a General and a Particular Examination of ConscienceFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-041h 01Padre's PointsHow to Maximize the Fruitfulness of Your ConfessionsFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-041h 05Padre's PointsHomily on Corpus ChristiIn honor of Corpus Christi Sunday, Father Mattingly shares a number of modern day stories about the Eucharist. Listen to this episode today to stir up your love of Jesus, especially in the Eucharist!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0417 minPadre's PointsHomily on Christendom to Apostolic MissionFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry. This episode features his Homily from January 24, 2021. First reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10. Second reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. Gospel: Mark 1:14-20.
2021-10-0423 minPadre's PointsHomily on Zeal for Souls, Through the Lens of St. PaulDo you have a zeal for souls? What does that even mean? What does it mean to live with the disposition of a love for God and a zeal for souls? Father Mattingly expounds on these questions in this weeks homily, focusing on St. Paul's life and writings.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features a Homily from February 7, 2021. First rea...
2021-10-0420 minPadre's PointsHomily on ConversionConversion is one movement, with two parts. Turning away from sin, and turning towards God. Tune in to hear how you can apply this in your lenten preparations!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features a Homily from February 14, 2021. First reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46. Psalm: 32. Second reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1. Gospel: Mark 1:40-45.
2021-10-0419 minPadre's PointsHomily on Battling TemptationIn light of the Gospel where Jesus is tempted in the desert, Fr. Mattingly shares what temptations are and how to combat against them!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features a Homily from February 21, 2021. First reading: Genesis 9:8-15. Psalm: 25. Second reading: Peter 3:18-22. Gospel: Mark 1:12-15.
2021-10-0420 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Transfiguration of JesusThe Gospel reading of the transfiguration begs the question of why Jesus would share this moment with Peter, James, and John. Father Mattingly explains how this moment was to strengthen their faith & remind the apostles of their calling.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
This episode features a Homily from February 28, 2021. First reading: Genesis 22:1-18. Psalm: 116. Second reading: Romans 8:31-34. Gospel: Mark 9:2-10...
2021-10-0416 minPadre's PointsHomily on the Woman at the WellThe Gospel of the Woman at the Well has been the Gospel read on the third Sunday of Lent for 1,500 years. What was Jesus really referencing when He used the word 'thirst'? And how can you apply it to your own life today?
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0415 minPadre's PointsHomily on Discovering TruthIn the Gospel of John (chapter 9), Jesus heals a blind man. How is the relatable to you in present day? In this homily, Father Mattingly expounds upon this question and how to come to the answers to life's biggest questions, to discover truths rooted in faith.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0418 minPadre's PointsHomily on Dying to Yourself"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honor him." - John 12
Father Mattingly shares what it may look like for someone to fall to the ground and...
2021-10-0416 minPadre's PointsHomily on Palm SundayListen to this episode today to prepare your heart to enter into Holy Week! Have you ever thought about the wounds of Christ in correlation with how quickly He is to offer forgiveness?
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0413 minPadre's PointsHomily on Divine MercyOur Lady of Good Counsel is the Diocesan Shrine to Divine Mercy - listen to Fr. Mattingly's homily on the depth of the Lord's mercy that he has for you and for the whole world!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0423 minPadre's PointsHomily on Redemptive SufferingRedemptive suffering "allows the light of the risen Christ to manifest itself in and through the pain and suffering of this life". Father Mattingly addresses how to suffer well, meaning in the light of the resurrection. Redemptive suffering is a hallmark of Christianity, allowing redemption in the darkest parts of human experiences.
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0418 minPadre's PointsHomily on Salvation of SoulsFather Mattingly hits on four or five points on what the Catholic Church believes regarding the salvation of souls! First and foremost: God desires salvation of all human beings, and desires for every person to be in heaven with him and to come to knowledge of the truth. Tune in to hear more, including a call to action!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0420 minPadre's PointsHomily on Abiding in ChristThe Gospel this week, from John 15, is some of Father Mattingly's favorite verses in the bible. What do the vine and the branches have to do with you today? How can you abide and remain in the Christ? Father Mattingly gives several practical ways to abide in the Lord, and the fruit that will come when you do!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0416 minPadre's PointsHomily on 6th Sunday of EasterFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0420 minPadre's PointsHomily on the AscensionFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0419 minPadre's PointsHomily on PentecostFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0414 minPadre's PointsHomily on Trinity SundayFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0419 minPadre's PointsHomily on Bearing FruitNeed inspiration on growing in patience and persevering in laboring for the Lord? Tune in to this episode!!
Father Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry.
2021-10-0413 minPadre's PointsHomily on Reacting Virtuously to the WorldFather Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. He is currently the associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, as well as the diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry. This episode features his Homily from the Baptism of the Lord (January 10, 2021).
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