Weekly meditations on the crossroads of geek culture and the Gospel; an audio version of Fr. Roderick’s Sunday homilies.
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My commentary on the Bible readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the Year A. How can the themes of forgiveness and redemption in Star Wars and in Harry Potter help us better understand what Jesus says about forgiveness?
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In this reflection on the Bible readings for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I look at what Snape could have learned from this week’s Gospel.
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In this reflection on the Bible readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I look at what Luke Skywalker and Saint Peter have in common.
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I’ll explain how Godzilla can help us understand this week’s Bible readings.
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I share how the story of Cassian Andor can help us interpret today’s Bible Readings!
You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092522.cfm
Homily by Father Roderick on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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In the homily, I share what Harry Potter can teach us about today’s Gospel! You can find the Mass readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm
Homily by Father Roderick on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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In the homily, I share what the LEGO Millennium Falcon taught me about today’s Gospel!
Homily by Father Roderick on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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In this homily, I talk about the Rings of Power and the Gospel. Readings: Wis 9:13-18b, Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Phmn 9-10, 12-17, Lk 14:25-33
Homily by Father Roderick on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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In the homily, we’ll talk about The House of the Dragon and the Gospel. Readings: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps. 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14.
Homily by Father Roderick on the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C.
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What can Hobbits teach us about today’s gospel? Listen to this week’s homily to find out! Readings: Is 66:18-21; Ps. 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30.
Homily by Father Roderick on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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What can E.T. teach us about today’s Bible readings? Listen to this week’s homily to find out!
Homily by Father Roderick on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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What lessons can we learn from Breaking Bad and from today’s Bible readings? Listen to this week’s homily to find out! Readings: Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21. Homily by Father Roderick on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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How can the popular Japanese series My Hero Academia help us better understand why prayer often doesn’t work the way you think it work? Homily by Father Roderick on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Readings: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13.
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What are the similarities between Bilbo & Frodo and Martha & Mary?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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What can we learn from Captain Pike about this week’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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How can Nick Fury’s efforts to assemble the Avengers help us better understand today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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How can the difference between Luke and Leia help us understand the different reactions to Jesus’ invitation to follow him in today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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How can the story of Ms. Marvel help us understand the meaning of Trinity Sunday?
Homily by Father Roderick on Trinity Sunday Year C.
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How can Obi-Wan Kenobi help us better understand the Force of the Holy Spirit on this feast of Pentecost?
Homily by Father Roderick on Pentecost Year C
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What can the story of the Sword and the Stone teach us about today’s Gospel?
Homily by Father Roderick on the 7th Sunday of Easter.
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