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546. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 2: What Is Your Story?

Fr. Ryan and Tommy continue the series Missionary Disciples in Our Midst by discussing our unique stories. We each have a story to share.  Our stories make us who we are and the unique person that is called to evangelize those in our daily lives. 

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545. The Beauty of Emotions by Luke Brown, LPCC

During this Mental Health Awareness month, we want to share a talk from the archives.  Luke Brown of Sacred Heart Counseling spoke to our Flourish Women's Ministry in October 2024, sharing about the beauty of emotions, walking through what they really mean, and how to share them with the Lord. 

 

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544. Fr. Ryan Homily - A Church That Cares for Those in Need

As a Church, Pope Leo XIV has called us to care for those in need, which we do together as a Church, as mothers caring for their children or as brothers and sisters caring for one another through Catholic Charities. 

 

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543. Fr. Ryan Homily - God Is Speaking to You

In the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles show us how to act on what the Lord tells us. We too, can listen to the voice of God and be His messengers in the world. 

 

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542. All About Electing the Next Pope with Cari and Tommy

Cari and Tommy discuss the history and biblical evidence for why we have a Pope and the process by which a pope is elected. 

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541. Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, Episode 1: You are the Mission

Inspired by Bishop Malesic's Pastoral Letter, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, Tommy and Fr. Ryan begin a new mini series, Missionary Disciples in Our Midst, sharing the stories of parishioners that are living out their call to be missionary disciples right in our community. In the first episode, they help us to understand that as baptized Christians, we don't have a mission, but by virtue of our baptism, we are the mission, bringing Jesus into the world. 

 

Read the Letter: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/a-flourishing-apostolic-church/overview 

 

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540. Fr. Liptak Homily - Peace Be with You

Fr. Jeffrey Liptak gives us a deeper look into Christ's peace on Divine Mercy Sunday.  

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539. Remembering Pope Francis

Cari and Tommy share prayers, stories, and memories of Pope Francis and his pontificate. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. 

 

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538. Fr. Ryan Homily - Easter ~ A Risen Humanity

The empty tomb is a sign that Jesus' Resurrection does more than just address the voids of unfulfillment in our lives.

 

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537. An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday, Read by Fr. Jeff Liptak

As we reflect in the silence of Holy Saturday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from an ancient homily read during the Liturgy of the Hours on Holy Saturday.  As you listen, hear Jesus coming to look for you, His beloved lost sheep.  

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536. All About the Triduum, Part 2: Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday with Fr. Liptak and Cari

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year.  They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.

 

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535. Fr. Ryan Homily - Good Friday - Bringing Relationship Down to the Depths

Suffering can make us bitter or better. 

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534. Fr. Ryan Homily - Holy Thursday - Will you let Me love you even there?

How humble and necessary it is to let ourselves be loved. 

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533. Mother Teresa's I Thirst Meditation, Read by Fr. Jeff Liptak

As we reflect on Jesus' passion and death on Good Friday, Fr. Liptak leads us through a meditation from Mother Teresa.  As you listen, hear Jesus speaking to your heart, that He thirsts for you, and you alone. 

Read along with Fr. Liptak: Jesus-I-Thirst-Meditation

 

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532. All About the Triduum, Part 1: Holy Thursday and Good Friday with Fr. Liptak and Cari

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year.  They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

 

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531. Fr. Ryan Homily - Celebrating Holy Week

Tragedy or Triumph?  How is the betrayal and murder of Jesus something to be celebrated?

 

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530. New Look, Same Family with Fr. Ryan and Cari

Fr. Ryan and Cari sit down to discuss the newly renovated Church, some of the changes to notice, and different aspects of the design that stick out to them.  Masses in the newly renovated Church will begin the weekend of Palm Sunday, April 12-13, 2025. 

 

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529. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Redeeming Power of Jesus

We were deemed very good, then deemed flawed and fallen, but Jesus gets the last word.  

 

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528. A Flourishing Apostolic Church - Fr. Ryan casts the Bishop's vision

In December of 2024, Bishop Edward Malesic shared his first pastoral letter for the Diocese of Cleveland, A Flourishing Apostolic Church.  Fr. Ryan shared with multiple parish groups about the Bishop's new letter.  In this talk, Fr. Ryan addresses a group of parishioners after weekday Mass, sharing the Bishop's heart and the fruits of his personal prayer time with the document.  

Read the document: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/a-flourishing-apostolic-church/overview  

 

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527. Fr. Ryan Homily - Here's What Jesus Does with our Sins

"God has reconciled us to himself through Christ."  Sounds great, but what does that mean?

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526. Fr. Ryan Homily - Sent by Beauty to Tell the Good News

Letting ourselves be moved by the goodness of the world and of God naturally leads to sharing it with others.  

 

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525. Tips for Great Catholic Parenting with Tommy and Andrea

Tommy and Andrea discuss tips for raising children in the faith.  They also discuss some of the changes coming to children's faith formation in the coming year, and how St. Basil is helping to support parents in raising great Catholic kids. 

 

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524. Examination of Conscience Read by Fr. Ryan Mann

To help you prepare your heart for the sacrament of Reconciliation, Fr. Ryan has recorded an Examination of Conscience according to the 10 Commandments.  Take some time to pray with this examination, and return to it as often as you need, to ready your heart to meet our Merciful Lord in the Confessional.

 

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523. Fr. Ryan Homily - The Many Facets of Prayer

The story of Jesus' Transfiguration reveals many truths about communicating with God.

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522. Fr. Ryan Homily - Jesus and Temptation

We can think that because we are tempted, we are bad people, as temptation can lead to sin. But temptation is not sin. It actually makes us like Jesus, who was also tempted by Satan. When we are tempted, we call on Jesus to be with us and help us to resist the lure of Satan to sin. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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521. Fr. Ryan Homily - Rend Your Hearts

As we enter the season of Lent, are we entering with busy hearts, just trying to fit everything into our lives.  Or, are we approaching Lent with humility and gentleness, as a time of retreat, allowing ourselves to be loved by God?

 

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520. Lent: The Church's Annual Retreat with Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob

Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob sit down to discuss the season of Lent, giving insights and tips for a fruitful and holy Lent.  Lent is a season where the entire Church goes on retreat together, into the desert for 40 days, how will you spend your Lent?

 

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519. Fr. Ryan Homily - What Do You Have Stored Away in Your Heart?

Quite often, what is stored away in our heart is our neglect of ourselves.  When we take the time to listen to and honor what is in our hearts and share it with the Lord, we are able to come alive, and live in the Father's love.  

This homily was preached at the Marriages of Grace Catholic Marriages Day by Day Event. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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518. Masculine Vulnerability- Christ Renews His Parish Men’s Talk by Fr. Ryan Mann

Ahead of a the Sacrament of Confession, Fr. Ryan shares with the men on the Christ Renews His Parish Retreat the importance of masculine vulnerability.  When we let down our guard and let the little child inside of us show, we can be cared for by our Heavenly Father, forgiven, and brought into His family. 

 

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517. 101 Things to Do for Lent with Cari and Tommy

Lent is coming soon! What are you doing this year for Lent? Cari and Tommy share 101 things to give up or take up this Lent which you can take to prayer and ask the Lord what He is calling you to do this Lent. 

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-Formed.org 
-Foretold Series at St. Basil Sign Up: https://form.jotform.com/250426024712143
-Sign up for Hallow! Go to hallow.com/parish and type in "St. Basil the Great Brecksville"
-Year of Hope Sacred Sites: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/pilgrims-of-hope/sacred-sites
-Bible in a Year Gospels John days 99-105, Mark days 154-161, Matthew days 258-266, Luke days 313-321

 

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516. Year of Beauty Homily- Beauty Unites

When we take part in the Mass, we are engaging in something holy, where God touches earth in the sacred mysteries.  We use exquisite vestments, adorn our altar, process with a fancy Gospel book, to help awaken our senses to the truth that Infinite Beauty is present with us, and speaking to us through the Mass. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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515. Jubilee of Deacons with Deacon Dave and Deacon Rob

Deacon Rob and Deacon Dave share their stories of their deaconate vocations, highlights from their ministries, and share tips for all to deepen their prayer life as we celebrate the Jubilee of Deacons during this year of hope. 

 

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514. Fr. Ryan Homily - Accessing the Deep Living Water

Jesus talks about giving us living water, but how do we find it? It is in the times of silence, 15 minutes a day as Bishop Malesic suggests in his new document, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, that we find the Lord and our thirst is quenched by His living water. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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513. A Story of Love with Jennifer and Andre Calabretta

Fr. Ryan sits down with parishioners Jennifer and Andre Calabretta to hear their love story and how their marriage has blossomed over its 20 years. They share helpful tips and wishes for marriages of every age and stage as they reflect on the blessings and challenges of marriage. 

 

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512. Catholic Wedding Planning with Cari, Daniela, and Lauren

Cari is joined by newly married Daniela and engaged Lauren, both parishioners at St. Basil as they discuss how they incorporated their faith into all aspects of their weddings.  From obvious moments such as the Mass, to less obvious like dress shopping, they share their experience and tips for brides and grooms as they plan their weddings. 

 

Catholic Wedding Processionals and Recessionals - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yxFH6YZOmDlbXlDuBIxl9?si=AealmvzYQfK3ogJotgMplA 

Christian First Dance Songs - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59JSpo1aLmcVh444eWhBDt?si=435a4af53fb04ab1 

 

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511. Fr. Ryan Homily - You Have a Part in the Mission

Just as Jesus got into Peter's boat, Jesus gets into ours, and asks us to be a part of His mission.  His mission may take us to a far away place, but most often it is at home, with our friends and family, loving them, caring for them, and teaching them of His love. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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510. All About Marriage with Maria Wancata and Fr. Ryan

To kick off National Marriage Week, Fr. Ryan sits down with Maria Wancata from the Office of Marriage and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland to discuss all things Marriage.  They cover various topics about the Sacrament including why Catholics get married in a Church, the importance of marriage preparation, and tips for healthy and holy marriages. 

 

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509. Fr. Ryan Homily - Simeon's Encounter Is Offered to Each of Us

Simeon waited for the Christ in the temple for years.  In Simeon's perseverance and unwavering hope that what the Lord had promised would be fulfilled, we learn how to be beacons of hope and to share Christ in our daily lives. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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508. Fr. Ryan Marriage Talk - Pursuing an Everlasting Love

At the Pursuing an Everlasting Love Marriage event, Fr. Ryan led married couples in a time of Eucharistic Adoration and reflection on their marriage and God's role in it.  He concluded with a beautiful time of prayer with the spouses praying for one another. 

 

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507. Beauty Moments with Fr. Liptak, Andrea, and Cari

Fr. Liptak, Andrea, and Cari sit down to talk through a beautiful moment they have experienced in the past week.  Throughout this Year of Beauty, we want to take extra time to notice and savor these moments and get in the habit of sharing them with others.  All beauty is a window to the Infinite Beauty, God Himself. 

 

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506. Fr. Ryan Homily - Bringing Our Bodies to Worship

When we come to Mass, we come with every part of us, the part that get distracted, the part that listens intently, the part that is more excited sometimes for Donut Sunday.  The Lord uses all of our parts to come back to Him, especially through His word, that He can speak to us and make us whole. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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505. Year of Beauty Homily - Beauty Reveals Our Hearts

Beauty speaks to us in so many ways, including unexpected ones like sports. What we find beautiful points us to what is whole and complete and shows us the longings in our hearts for the Infinite Beauty, God Himself. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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504. All About Baptism with Katie and Deacon Rob

Katie and Deacon Rob share about their experience baptizing their children, choosing Godparents, celebrating baptismal feast days, and what the process of Baptism preparation is like here at St. Basil the Great. 

 

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503. Fr. Ryan Homily - Living Out Our Baptismal Call

At our Baptism, we are are washed in the waters of Christ's merciful love that we too might go out into this world to bring Christ to others.  But He doesn't send us out alone, He gives us a community, specifically a parish community, which helps us to nourish and grow even in the midst of transitions. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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502. Church Renovation FAQs with Stephanie and Fr. Ryan

Ahead of the Church building closing for renovations, Fr. Ryan and Stephanie sit down to discuss some of the changes we will see in the next couple of months and how we will be worshipping as a St. Basil community as our Church building is renovated. 

 

Cathedral Mass Live Stream- https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/mass

 

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501. Fr. Ryan Homily - Building a Holy Family

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on our own families.  How can we build them up to be holy? As Mother Teresa suggests, we can change the world by loving our family. 

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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500. 500th Episode with Fr. Ryan and Tommy Dome

Congratulations to the St. Basil podcast on our 500th episode! Fr. Ryan and Tommy sit down to discuss the podcast, why it started, popular and favorite episodes, and offer a challenge to listeners. 

 

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Remind Me Again: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/267-remind-me-again%e2%80%a6why-do-we-call-priests-father-when-jesus-said-not-to/ 
The Meaning of the Mass: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/meaning-of-the-mass-why-are-we-even-here/ 
I Heard this Great Analogy: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/i-heard-this-great-analogy-if-god-created-everything-who-created-god/ 
The Rosary with Fr. Walt: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/the-rosary-w-fr-walt-jenne-glorious-mysteries/  
St. Basil Reading List: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/462-st-basil-reading-list-with-katie-rosen-and-cari-reagan/  
Overcoming Addiction: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/overcoming-addiction-through-prayer-scripture-church-cheryl-wear/  
Things God Never Says: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/xxxxx-things-god-never-says-w-fr-ryan-mann-fr-scott-harter/ 
Your Sorrowful Companion: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/your-sorrowful-companion/ 
Interview with Dr. Matt Jordan: https://basilthegreat.podbean.com/e/260-faith-reason-contradiction-interview-w-dr-matt-jordan-phd-in-philosophy/ 

 

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499. Fr. Ryan Christmas Homily - What Is God Like?

Christmas answers for us the question, "what is God like?" Jesus comes not as someone who enforces rules and regulations, but as a little baby. He doesn't tower over us, but instead asks us to get down on his level.  

 

St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/ 

 

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498. Fr. Ryan Homily - Quiet, Be Still

As Advent draws to a close we hear the story of the Visitation. We can imagine Zachariah, who was mute during his wife Elizabeth's pregnancy, was forced to simply sit, be quiet, and listen during those nine months, during which time he was able to watch the Lord grow within his home, in the womb of Mary, and also within his heart, that what was spoken to him by the Lord might be fulfilled. 

 

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497. Away in a Manger, Reflections on Advent and Fatherhood with Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob

Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob sit down to discuss Advent and Fatherhood, after the birth of Deacon Rob's 6th child, particularly reflecting on how Jesus comes as a little baby, with needs, and desires to just be held. Deacon Rob shares practical tips for all to help us slow down during this Advent season and invite the Holy Spirit into each moment. 

 

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