Give God Permission - The Fr. Bob Podcast

Why Has God Done That?

What does it mean that Jesus left himself in the Eucharist, in the Blessed Sacrament? Why has God done that? He did it because he loves us and he wants to be with us. He loves us. One of the deepest problems we have as humans is that we don’t like ourselves. God knows us just the way we are. There is nothing hidden from him. He knows our past. He knows the whole thing and he loves us anyway. That’s the point of Corpus Christi. God loves you. Corpus Christi says, ‘I love you and I want to be with you.’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.givegodpermission.com [https://www.givegodpermission.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Many Are Mystified by Priests

Trinity Sunday (Year A) Each person of the Trinity has a distinct role. * The Father is the boss. His will matters. * Jesus is the bridge between us and the Father. Through Jesus, we are able to get to the Father. * The Holy Spirit’s role is to get things done. Each person of the Trinity has different and distinct roles. Yet, they are perfectly one in perfect harmony. The Holy Spirit will teach you and tell you who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit will speak in your heart. He will testify to you. Many are mystified about who priests are, what they do, and what they are all about. It has a lot to do with God. We are delighted to be who we are. We are delighted to be the priests of God. We are delighted to be the fathers of the family of God. We are delighted to be shepherds and all that that entails. It’s not always easy, but it’s always good. It’s an exciting time to be a priest. *This homily was originally given at St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa, ON on June 6, 1993. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.givegodpermission.com [https://www.givegodpermission.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Was Pentecost a One-Day Event?

Pentecost Sunday (Year A) We can make the mistake of thinking that the Pentecost experience was strictly for that one day. The Pentecost experience is for every day. It is to be an ongoing reality within the Church. The Holy Spirit that blew into the upper room is still around. He’s still able to do all kinds of things. The Church needs the Holy Spirit. What about you? What do you think you need more than anything else in the world? Try the Holy Spirit! Ask for the Holy Spirit. When we invite the Holy Spirit in, he moves. When you have the Holy Spirit you have everything that you need. We need to invite the Holy Spirit into our own personal space, into our parishes, etc. Invite the Holy Spirit to move in and take over. *This homily was originally given at St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa, ON on May 26, 1996. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.givegodpermission.com [https://www.givegodpermission.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It's Not Boring Anymore...

Ascension Sunday - The 7th Sunday of Easter (Year A) Jesus had to ascend so we could have the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit brings conviction and a desire to do the Lord’s work. When we have the Holy Spirit, the Lord’s work isn’t boring anymore. It is enlivening and exciting. We celebrate Pentecost next week. Ask the Lord for the Holy Spirit. Ask the Lord to baptise you with the Holy Spirit. *This homily was originally given at St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa, ON on May 27, 1990. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.givegodpermission.com [https://www.givegodpermission.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Get All Fired Up

The 6th Sunday of Easter (Year A) The Holy Spirit is an advocate, one who takes up our cause and works for us. The Holy Spirit is an integral part of the Father’s plan. He’s important! He’s not a bonus. He’s not a prize. He’s not an extra. He’s not for pious people only or for one segment of people. He is for all people. His main purpose is to work among us filling our hearts with the fire of God. We are supposed to be a people on fire for God. That is God’s intended design. What is the fire of God and how do you know if you’ve been touched by the fire of God? * You will worship with enthusiasm. It will be anointed by God. * It’s contagious. * When you allow the Lord to work through you, the power of God will be evident. You will minister with power. May we all be filled with the Holy Spirit and set on fire for God so he can use us to reach out and touch a world that desperately needs God. Come Holy Spirit. Fill our hearts with the fire of your love. If you want that, all you need to do is ask. God will give us the Holy Spirit. *This homily was originally given at St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa, ON on May 24, 1987. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.givegodpermission.com [https://www.givegodpermission.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]