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Fr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsGrizzly Catholic Day 2025. Via, Veritas, Vita! Fr. Steve's presentation to the communityGrizzly Catholic Campus Ministry's first annual Grizzly Catholic Day was held on May 2, 2025 at St. John Fisher. It was, as Fr. Steve expresses, not a Gala, but a FRIENDSgiving--a FUNraiser. An opprotunity to share what God has done for us over the last year and what He wants to do in the year to come. 2025-05-0321 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Wounds of Christ"--6th Sunday of Lent (C) Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary"--a meditation on the wounds of Christ. Lectio DivinaFr. Steve continues his Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary" with a Lectio Divina meditation on the wounds of Christ. Grab your tissue. Don't weep because you feel sorry for Jesus. Weep because you are sorry for your sins! 2025-04-1415 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary”"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus2025-03-2414 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“The two Gardens--Jesus' agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” “The two Gardens--Jesus agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus2025-03-1712 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsLectio Divina Reflection on the Agony in the Garden--Grizzly Catholic Lenten retreat 2025Fr. Steve lead 36 college students in an early monring Lenten reflection on Jesus agony in the Garden. 2025-03-1523 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” “St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus2025-03-0912 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsQuarterly couples gathering--St. John FisherFather Steve met with many couples and poured into them about spirtual warfare. After he prayed over each couple individually. 2025-02-0821 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Luke 5:1-11Fr. Steve explores in his weekly bible study: Wednesday in the Word the Chruch's gift of the Sunday readings2025-02-0859 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Your gift is for others!"--3rd Sunday OT(C) 1 Corinthians 12Fr. Steve preached about the gifts given to us by the Power of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are found in 1 Corinthians 12--that only in the spirit can we call Jesus Lord! 2025-01-2713 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"You are wanted by God!"--daily Mass at Everest/St. Thomas More High SchoolFr. Steve helps the High School kids come to know that they are wanted by God. In a time where young people don't know their worth, Fr. Steve delivers a most important message to them to help the know they are love by God. Tony Melendez, born without arms, but knows he is wanted by God. https://youtu.be/V6kEHAg30eY?si=WBUlPQYeOAbKdtr22025-01-2508 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWorkshop on Pray Part 2--MeditationFr. Steve's Ignatian Meditation begins at 16:502025-01-2339 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWorkshop on Prayer part 1--Lectio DivinaDrew leads us in a phenominal understanding of the Church's teaching and raising up of Mental prayer. Fr. Steve leads us in a Lectio meditation which begins at 33:202025-01-2256 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Why would Jesus choose the Jordan to be Baptized"--Feast of the Baptism of the LordFr. Steve asks the why--why was Jesus Baptized in the Jordan...why was He even Baptized to begin with? 2025-01-1310 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“Meditation on the Nativity”—Fourth Sunday of Advent. Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger”Fr. Steve leads the people in a meditation on the Holy Nativity. Meditation is engaging our senses: both internal and external. To place ourselves in the scene with Jesus and "see the scene" with our soul. 2024-12-2313 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"serve each other in Marriage"--couples talk for school familiesFr. Steve recently gave a couples talk to some local school families. Fr. Steve lays out that God's design in marriage is to serve each other! 2024-12-1626 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsOCIA teaching on the Virgin MaryFr. Steve expounds upon the four Marian Dogmas2024-12-151h 15Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“The Shepherds and Angels at the Manger”—First of Advent. Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger”Fr. Steve leads a Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger” Advent week 1: The Shpeperds and Angels Advent week 2: The Blessed Virgin Mary Advent week 3: St. Joseph Advent week 4: Meditation on the Manger Christmas: the Crip2024-12-0216 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"A Catholic man in a secular world"--joint men's group talk with St. Joseph and St. John FisherFr. Steve lead a talk and Q/A for over 100 men at St. John Fisher as the men's group from St. Joseph hosted and sponsored the evening. Fr. Steve gave the reflection on the life of Blessed Karl of Austria and had the men of God reflect on three things in the face of living in the secular world: peace, faith and family. Blessed Karl emmulated these so well and few have heard his story. 2024-11-1545 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study--Wednesday in the Word 31st Sunday OTb Mark 12: 38-44Fr. Steve expounds upon the Gospel story of the widow who offers her two last coins.2024-11-0751 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Do we worship them?"--OCIA Teaching on the SaintsFr. Steve lead the OCIA group in a discussion on the Saints, asking the questions: Where are they? Who are they? Why do we admire them?2024-11-011h 04Fr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsFr. Steve's talk from the 2nd annual Women's conference at St. John FisherPsalm 852024-10-1406 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsFr. Steve's homily from 2nd Annual Women's conference at St. John FisherFeast of Our Lady of the Pilar. 2024-10-1406 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Why does Jesus tell us to take up our Cross?"--24th Sunday OT(B) Mark 8:27-35Take up your cross and follow me! Jesus gives us this command, but why? Fr. Steve examines the depth of Christian suffering and offering up our crosses for the salavation of the world2024-09-1513 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Image of God as Father and proof He exists"--OCIA session 1 2024Fr. Steve opened up the OCIA session at St. John Fisher with the topic of the Image of God as Father and some proofs of His existence2024-09-131h 01Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"If it's just a symbol...to hell with it! Transubstantiation."--preaching series on the Eucharist 3 of 5 (John 6: 41-51) 19th Sunday OTb"If it's just a symbol...to hell with it!"--preaching series on the Eucharist 3 of 5 (John 6: 41-51) 19th Sunday OTb Fr. Steve continues his preaching series on the Eucharist and opens up the understanding of Transubstantiation and the non-Catholic viewpoints.2024-08-1115 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Do we worship the Virgin Mary?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 5 of 5Why do Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary? Do we worship her? Find out in Fr. Steve's final homily in the series on the Blessed Virgin Mary.2024-07-0813 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Is Mary a Perpetual Virgin?"--preaching series on the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 of 5: The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin MaryFr. Steve begins his preaching series on the Virgin Mary, beginning with if the relatives we hear about in the Gospel today are the sons/daughters of Mary and Joseph or not. Did Jesus have brothers and sisters or not? preaching series on the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 of 5: The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin Mary2024-06-1014 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Where in the world is Jesus?"--Ascension Sunday 2024Fr. Steve takes a deep dive into the beauty and meaning of why the Ascension is so importnat to us as Children of God. 2024-05-1311 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Turn to your great protector for protection"-- Feast of St. Joseph Mission Weekend 2024: 3rd day Homily Fr. Steve MatejaOn the Feast of St. Joseph, Fr. Steve preached on the protection of St. Joseph2024-03-2012 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Surrender and you will know His love"-- Mission Weekend 2024: 2nd day Homily Fr. Steve MatejaFr. Steve preached the Mass on day two of the parish mission and preached on the theme of surrender. He later handed out the surrender prayer novena cards to all in attendance and they prayed day one together. 2024-03-1908 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsSt. John Fisher Parish Mission talk Sunday night: "Believe It! Acts 4 in '24"Fr. Jason Brooks lead the parish mission at St. John Fisher, Oakland University during the Lent 2024. A profound opprotunity to grow in faith and dive into what the Lord is saying to us in what Fr. Steve laid out for his vision for the parish as Acts 4 in '24. Belive it! Was Fr. Jason's first words pulling from Fr. Steve's state of the parish address. 2024-03-1846 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Father's Kingdom is open to you!"-- Mission Weekend 2024: Sunday Homily Fr. Jason BrooksFr. Jason Brooks preached a parish Mission at St. John Fisher on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. His theme was the parish theme that Fr. Steve layed out earlier in the year of: Acts 4 in '24. 2024-03-1813 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsAsh Wednesday 2024 (parish Mass)This is the homily Fr. Steve gave at the parish for Ash Wednesday--slightly different.2024-02-1606 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsOakland University Ash WednesdayFr. Steve and the CCM group put on a spectacular prayer gathering at Oakland University where numerous kids of different faith backgrounds joined in and stopped by for a bit. 2024-02-1507 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Power of Christ: yesterday, today and tomorrow"--Come Encounter Christ MissionFr. Steve address a Come Encounter Christ Mission talk at the Disciples Unleashed Family of Parishes (St. Francis/St. Maximilian, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Isidore). He spoke on the Power of Christ and how it is still available to us today! 2024-01-2821 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsJohn Kowalkski talk to CCM Oakland University StudentsFr. Steve invited his friend John Kowalski out to share his story of healing and ministry. After his talk we prayed over a number of kids and saw some powerful healings. 2024-01-2350 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Fiducia Supplicans: clarity when clarity is needed"--Epiphany Sunday 2024Fr. Steve breaks open the latest Papal document that has caused much confusion: fiducia supplicans. We must give the Holy Father the benefit of the doubt that this was meant to strengthen same-sex couples in their lives to help them repent and come to Jesus. 2024-01-0818 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Expectant Pondering...why did God even come?"--Advent Talk to Young AdultsOur Family of Parishes Young Adult Group met at St. John Fisher and Fr. Steve gave an Advent Reflection to them2023-12-1538 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Mark 1:1-6 2nd Sunday of AdventBible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Mark 1:1-6 2nd Sunday of Advent Why does Mark begin with this prophecy?2023-12-0858 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Virgin Mary as Daughter of the Father"--Judie McGuire talk to Women's GroupOur DRE, Judie Maguire gave an extraordinary talk at our womens conference a few months back but it didn't record. She was invited to give the talk at our young women's group that meets on Wednesdays. She speaks of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her how she realtes to the Father as daughter!2023-12-0544 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Be a courageous warrior like St. Clare"--Advent Women's Tea (St. Mary Mystical Rose 2023)2023-12-0450 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Don't treat me like you treat your mother!"--First Sunday of Advent (B) 20232023-12-0412 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Make time for me!"--St. John Fisher Marriage Ministry Night (Advent talk)Fr. Steve shared a poignt word from the Lord where he believes God is calling all of us to make time for God. What ever that may look like for us individually--we must make time. 2023-12-0216 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“Grace Supplies”—talk at St. Lawrence married couplesThe Holy house of Loretto, and how God supplies the grace from the family2023-11-301h 06Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Allow Him to dominate you!"--Christ the King 2023 (Mt 25:31-46)Tragedy. Friendship. Dominiate.2023-11-2710 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Greatest intercessor of All Time!"--Men's Group talk at Our Lady Queen of MartyrsFr. Steve was invited to give a talk to a large mens group that meets every Tuesday morning at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Beverly Hills. He spoke on the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role as intercessor.2023-11-2441 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Make your return to the Lord"--Thanksgiving Mass 2023Give Thanks to the Lord, for His Love endures forever! 2023-11-2409 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Five S's of Chasity"--Men's Mass for ChastityFr. Steve offered a votive Mass for Chastity for the college aged and young adult men of St. John Fisher. Dozens of brothers gathered to pray together for themselves and others in this broken overly sexulized world. Sacrifice Sacramentals Sacraments Sacntity (strength) Saints2023-11-2110 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Our Lady of the Pillar!"--33rd Sunday OTa 11/19/2023Fr. Steve lead a pilgrimage to Lourdes, Fatima and Zaragoza. Most of us know the stories of Lourdes and Fatima, but what is the story of Zaragoza?--do we know that one? Fr. Steve shares the amazing story of Our Lady of the Pillar, the Patronness of Spain, in Zaragoza. Be encouraged! Stay the course! Don't give up! Preach Jesus! 2023-11-2114 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsMass in the Frankfur, Germany airport on way back home2023-11-1603 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsHomily 10 from pilgrimage—final day, Mass in Lourdes“I am the Immaculate Conception” 2023-11-1510 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsDay 9 homily from pilgrimage— Our Lady Of Lourdes“eat the grass“ what does humility look like?2023-11-1407 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsHomily 8–Our Lady of Lourdes, Mass in the GrottoFr. Steve and the pilgrim group were so blessed to have Mass at the Grotto where Our Blessed Mary appeared to Bernadette Souberouis. Father preached on “looking up” to Our Lady!2023-11-1309 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsHomily 7–Our Lady of the Pillar: Zaragoza, Spain. 32nd Sunday OTaThe wise virgins, and the second reading speak about death. Brother Steve related those readings to the privilege of being at Zaragosa Spain and praying for The Dead2023-11-1209 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsDay 6 homily in Zaragoza, Spain Our Lady of the Pillar2023-11-1208 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsDay four Pilgrimage homily—St. Mark, Madridat Saint Mark historic Church in Madrid. The pilgrim group providentially celebrated the glorious patronal feast day of Our Lady of Almudena. Fr Steve tells the story and reminds the pilgrims to remember why they’re here Virgin of Almudena https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_of_Almudena2023-11-1007 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsDay 3 pilgrimage—Apparition Shrine at Our Lady of FatimaOur Blessed Mother appears at Fatima and gives the three children specific orders. Are we listening?2023-11-0908 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsSecond Mass on pilgrimage—Santarém Eucharistic Miracle siteMass in honor of Corpus Christi at the Eucharistic miracle site of Santarem, Portugal. https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/the-eucharistic-miracle-of-santarem2023-11-0709 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsFirst Mass on Pilgrimage—Basilica of St. Anthony of Lisbon (Padua)Saint Anthony of Padua was actually born in Lisbon, Portugal. Today we had Holy mass at the house of his birthplace, which is now a great basilica with his relics present. Fr, Steve, preached on his life and how we must surrender our trust to God as Anthony did.2023-11-0708 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBishop John Quinn talk to College Students at Oakland University on Confirmation and the Holy SpiritCampus Ministry at Oakland Univeristy is alive and thriving. We welcomed Retired Bishop John Quinn to give a great talk this week to the students on Confirmation.2023-11-031h 03Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Allies in the midst of Life"--All Saints Day 2023The Saints are our allies in the battle of life to get us home to Heaven! 2023-11-0207 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsRCIA talk on the Saints--2023 (OCIA)Fr. Steve gave a teaching on the Saints for the Order of Christian Initation for Adults (OCIA) this week. 2023-11-0248 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Eyes. Mind. Heart. Soul."--30th Sunday OTa 10/29/2023Eyes. Mind. Heart. Soul. Let's seek to keep our eyes on the Cross of Christ. Our mind set on Heaven. Our Hearts on the Eucharist and our Souls consecrated to Jesus daily! 2023-10-3012 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Matthew 22:34-40. 30th Sunday OTa 2023Jesus is the law and love2023-10-2754 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Harming the Heart of God at your Fingertips"--a talk on Technology to Junior High Students at St. Lawrence Catholic SchoolFr. Steve was invited to give a talk to 6th, 7th and 8th graders at St. Lawrence Catholic school about the harmful use of Technology. And to use it for the GOOD and not the BAD. 2023-10-2533 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBirds and the Bees with Fr. Steve--talk to the parents. This is our Second Annual TOB night for young peopleFr. Steve hosted the second annual Theology of the Body event for Junior High and Teens at St. John Fisher. Over 50 kids came together to break out into groups and have great discussions. The night ended around the bonfire where we shared Holy Ghost Stories--stories of the Holy Spirit and mae smores. Pray for the chasity of the youth! 2023-10-2313 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Little Girl, Arise"--St. John Fisher Women's Conference 2023 Talk by Sr. Mary Peter, SOLTSr. Mary a member of the SOLT community gave an extraordinary talk at the SJF women's conference rooted in being a little girl and the struggles of family life. 2023-10-2153 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Little Girl, Arise"--St. John Fisher Women's Conference 2023 Talk by Hubert SandersSt. John Fisher Oakland U hosted an incredible women's conference. Here is the talk by Hubert Sanders, father of three girls and campus minister. 2023-10-2130 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsSt. John Fisher Women's Conference (Fr. Steve's Homily)SJF hosted an annual women's conference on 10-14-23. It was a tremendous blessing a success. This was Fr. Steve's homily from that mornings Mass.2023-10-1905 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study Matthew 22: 15-21--Wednesday in the Word 29th Sunday OTa 2023Render to Casesar what is Casesar's!2023-10-1943 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Our attire at the Wedding Banquet"--28th Sunday OTa 2023The Wedding Banquet Our attire The Gift we bring The garment symbolizes so much and it is for us for Eternity...and for now! 2023-10-1610 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study--Wednesday in the Word--28th Sunday OTa 2023Matthew 22:1-142023-10-1154 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Do not be anxious about anything!"--27th Sunday OTa 2023A reading from
the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians 4:6-9 Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Kee...2023-10-0813 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"What is the point to follow Jesus now?"--25th Sunday OTa 2023Each and every worker gets the same pay--no matter when they are hired. What is the point of following Jesus now, if we're all going to get Heaven together tomorrow? The answer...Him. We get Him now! We get the privledge of working along side of Him in the Vineyard. To know His voice and love Him now! (we forgot to hit record on the recorder. This is a audio recording from the YouTube video.)2023-10-0511 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"As we forgive those who sin against us! Forgiveness!"--24th Sunday OTa 2023The wicked servant is forgiven 160,000 years wages by the king and is unforgiving to the one who owes him 100 days wages. There is no unforgivness in Heave--it is not optional. 2023-09-1813 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study--Wednesday in the Word--24th Sunday OTa 2023We continue our journey through Matthew Chapter 18, the community regulations of being part of the Church. 2023-09-141h 04Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"State of the Parish Address"--23rd Sunday OTa 2023Fr. Steve delivered a State of the Parish Address this past Sunday at St. John Fisher, student parish at Oakland University. He posed the question: "Why do we exist?--Why does St. John Fisher Exist?" We must become an Acts 4 Church! Acts 4 in '24 is the theme that Fr. Steve has layed out for us over this next year for us. Believe it! Acts 4:12 Proclaim it! Acts 4:20 Pray for it! Acts 4:31 Live it! 4:322023-09-1120 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsBible Study 23rd Sunday OTa 2023--Wednesday in the WordIf your brother sins against you, what should you do?2023-09-0746 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Can we be Satan to Jesus?"--22nd Sunday OTa 2023Jesus calls St. Peter Satan, how can it be that the Rock becomes Satan immediately? Perhaps it is because he opposes Jesus--can we do the same and thus be called Satan?2023-09-0514 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word Bible Study--21st Sunday Ota 20232023-09-021h 02Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The Rock that Blocks the Gates of Hell"--21st Sunday OTa 2023There is a truly fascinating belief in Jewish tradition about The Rock of Mount Moriah, one in which Fr. Steve just discovered himself.2023-08-2812 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word--Bible Study. 21st Sunday OTa 2023Wednesday in the Word--Bible Study. 21st Sunday OTa 2023 I splurged a little and had to get a new recording device. It is a little more work to upload but let me know what you think of the quality. You are Peter and on this Rock! 2023-08-2552 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts30th Anniversary of the Adoration Chapel HomilySt. Joseph is beyond Blessed to have had a Perpetual Adoration2023-08-2210 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"The dog finds her Master"--20th Week of OTa 2023Why does Jesus call this Cannanite woman a dog? Ever wonder that? It is actually quite significant and profound. She is a perfect model for how we must apporach Jesus for salvation...on our knees begging! 2023-08-2214 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word--Bible Study. 19th Sunday OTa2023-08-1757 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Do we even need the Sacraments?"--(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 8) 19th Sunday OTa Do we even need the Sacraments? What are they for? What do they do?2023-08-1613 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word--Bible Study 19th Sunday OTa Jesus' Walking on the WaterIs this day a Theophany? 2023-08-0953 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"Why get married in the Church? Hope for your marriage”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 7.3 on Holy Matrimony). Feast of the Transfiguration"Why get married in the Church? This is a very common question in our world today. Is it even important? What happens at a Catholic wedding? There is Hope for marriages that are struggling! 2023-08-0718 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word Bible Study--Transfiguration August 6th 2023The Glory of the Journey leads from Jerusalem to Tabor to Calvary.2023-08-0359 min
Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts"What is Marriage?--a Defense of Marriage" (preaching series on the Sacraments week 7.2 on Holy Matrimony). 17th Sunday OTaWhat is Marriage? A marriage is only between a man and a woman. That is God's voice clearly in the Sacred Scriptures and in His Church. Marriage is not about what two people do but about who they become...one in Christ. One man. One woman. 2023-07-3118 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word (Bible Study) 17th Sunday OTa 20232023-07-2754 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“What’s on the platter?”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 7.1 on Holy Matrimony). 16th Sunday OTa“What’s on the platter?” The silver platter is offered to you by God and the Church. If you want to Divorce Proof your marriage you must accept what is on the platter! 2023-07-2317 minFr. Steve Mateja's PodcastsWednesday in the Word--13th Week OTaCome to me all you who Labor! 2023-07-1159 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“Prepare yourself!”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 6 on Anointing of the Sick). 14th Sunday OTaThe anointing of the sick is important for salvation. Remind your family to call a priest at end of life for you. “Prepare yourself!”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 6 on Anointing of the Sick). 14th Sunday OTa 2023-07-1015 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“Marked with the Sign of Christ!”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 5 on Confirmation). 13th Sunday OTaWith this Sign you will conquer! 2023-07-0415 minFr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts“The Tribunal of God’s Justice and Mercy.”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 4 on Confession). 12th Week OTaWe do not know when God will call us home. Now is the time for us to prepare and make a good confession prior to our facing God in the moment of The Almighty juding our souls. 2023-06-2617 min
Welka Wealth PodcastS3E3: With Great Fortune Come Great Responsibility // Fr. Steve MatejaJoin us this week as we hang out with Father Steve Mateja and talk about inflation and how to protect your assets.You can subscribe to Fr. Steve Mateja on YouTube and most other podcast platforms!2022-02-1635 minWelka Wealth PodcastThe Welka Wealth Podcast // S1E31 // Tiffany A. Welka & Fr. Steve Mateja // The HarvestJoin us this week as we chat with our *special guest* Fr. Steve Mateja! We talk about the history of tithing and how it can be incorporated into our daily lives.2020-11-0216 minWelka Wealth PodcastEpisode 22 - Setting Goals with Father Steve MatejaIn this week's episode of the Welka Wealth Podcast, we talk to Father Steve Mateja about our nutrition, setting financial goals, and being more faithful.2020-08-1316 minWelka Wealth PodcastEp 18: What the Bible Says About Money with Fr. Steve MatejaWhat does the Bible have to say about wealth and money? Can you still be a good Catholic and be wealthy? Fr. Steve Mateja answers several questions from Tiffany and shares examples from both the Bible and the Saints that apply to our lives today. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://welkawealthpodcast.com/ep-18-what-the-bible-says-about-money-with-fr-steve-mateja/262/ On today's show: 0:30 - Introducing Father Steve Mateja as today’s guest. 1:33 - Fr. Steve recently celebrated his 8th anniversary being ordained. 3:15 - How did he know it was...2020-08-0415 min