Fr. Walt Homily - The Comfort of the Shepherd’s Voice
May 6, 2020
Fr. Walt shares a story of loyalty, allegiance, and comfort.
Fr. Walt Homily - What Was the Origin of My Faith? And Yours?
April 20, 2020
Fr. Walt gets personal and shares childhood stories of tragedy, endurance, and faith.
5 Secrets of Life Revealed - w/ Joe Cronauer
April 16, 2020
Media personality and parishioner Joe Cronauer shares 5 Secrets of Life that apply to all of us, using humor, stories, songs, and Scripture.
Palm Sunday 2020 – Full Mass Audio
April 5, 2020
Full audio from the Palm Sunday Mass 2020. For the video, https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/videos/210642293709454
Lent Prayer Service w/ Stations of the Cross 2020
April 3, 2020
Full audio from our Lent Prayer Service. To watch the video instead, you don't need facebook to watch it here https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/videos/2426457900951193
Full Mass - 5th Sunday Lent - 3-29-2020 w/ Fr. Walt
March 29, 2020
Including special Q&A chit chat and update from Fr. Walt at the end. All music covered with OCP license #42200
Be Not Afraid - A Reflection by Dcn. Dave
March 27, 2020
Dcn. Dave shares his thoughts on the how we can respond in faith during the Coronavirus crisis.
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - Fr. John Mass Audio
March 25, 2020
Audio from Fr. John's Private Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
Full Mass - 4th Sunday of Lent w/ Fr. Walt - 2020-3-22
March 22, 2020
Full Mass w/ music. All music covered with OCP license #42200
Parish Reachout 1 w/ Fr. John - Connection Tips & Prayertime
March 16, 2020
Personal update and Coronavirus thoughts from Fr. John. Tips on staying connected with people and God. We end with a time of prayer.
Full Mass 3-15-2020 - 3rd Sunday in Lent - Fr. Walt
March 14, 2020
Audio-only recording of the entire Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, celebrated by Fr. Walt.
Fr. Walt Homily - Lent: Foundation and Bedrock
March 3, 2020
Lent is the preparation and training for temptations that inevitably come.
Top 5 Books for Lent (and tips to read more) - Interview w/ Michael Merimee
February 28, 2020
Top 5 Books for Lent and tips to read more often in this interview with Michael Merimee of Catholic book publisher Scepter Publishers.
Books mentioned:
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Praying from the Depths of the Psalms by Fr. John Henry Hanson
Time for God by Fr. Jacques Philippe
Call Him Father: How to Experience the Fatherhood of God by Fr. Edward G. Maristany
Saints for Sinners by Archbishop Alban Goodier
Saints Behaving Badly by Thomas Craughwell
The Bishop of the Abandoned Tabernacle by Victoria Schneider
Way of the Cross by St. Josemaria Escriva
Because God is Real by Peter Kreeft
Michael's Favorite Authors: Homer, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Fr. Jacques Philippe, Ronald Knox, Francis Thompson
Dcn. Dave Homily - When the Impossible becomes Possible
February 25, 2020
Q: How could the Lord hold us to such a high standard? A: Only if He's willing to raise us there.
Dcn. Lou Homily - Turn to God to Turn the Cheek
February 24, 2020
God calls us to be perfect as He is perfect, but how? Jesus gives us practical examples.
I Heard this Great Analogy - Does Science disprove Religion?
February 21, 2020
Do faith and science contradict? Can a scientist still be a believer? Can Metal Detector Guy save the day at the beach? Tune in to hear about great Catholic scientists from last millennium, last century, and last year.
Walking 500 miles to Travel 14 Inches - Interview w/ Steve Perry
February 19, 2020
St. Basil Life Teen alum Steve Perry, now campus minister at CWRU, shares some of his spiritual "journey" through conversion, career, and the Camino.
Fr. Walt Homily - The Law that Gives Life
February 17, 2020
Fr. Walt shares how the laws/precepts/word of the Lord should be taken seriously and instead of being a burdensome imposition, are designed to grant life and freedom to love.
I Heard this Great Analogy - If God created everything, who created God?
February 13, 2020
If God created everything, who created God? To shine a light on the answer, consider your local railroad.
Fr. Walt Homily - Catholic Charities are Salt & Light
February 10, 2020
Text the word cchope to 41444. The amazing work of Catholic Charities are salt of the earth and light of the world, helping young parents, the homeless, and people in substance recovery. Your generous donation makes all the difference.
Fr. Walt Homily - Christ With, Before, Behind, In, Above Me
February 3, 2020
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.
Dcn. Lou Homily - There Will Be Light, If We Bring It
January 29, 2020
After our hope is in Christ, we become hope for others and bring them to Christ.
Dcn. Dave Homily - Invited out of our Complacent Routines
January 27, 2020
Some routines and some stories are so familiar that we miss the living voice of God speaking personally to us now.
Audio Bible - 3 John
January 20, 2020
Uh oh. Disagreement between Church leaders! 3 John is a very short (15 verses) letter from the New Testament.
Audio Bible - 2 John
January 14, 2020
2 John is incredibly short (13 verses) and reminds us that love = following Jesus' commandments. Also included are two recommendations to read the whole Bible in a year.
Audio Bible - 1 John
January 9, 2020
Light vs. darkness. Lies vs. truth. The World vs. the Father. Lawlessness vs. righteousness. Hatred vs. love. Words vs. deeds. Mortal sin vs. venial sin. 1 John has it all and is a beautiful letter that encourages and challenges.
Fr. Walt Homily - The Messiah lives Among You
January 7, 2020
An interesting thought experiment can cause us to love and reverence one another more.
Dcn. Lou Homily - Second Straight Christmas in the hospital
January 2, 2020
Dcn. Lou met a holy family in the elevator at the hospital and shares their contagious hope and trust.
Dcn. Dave Homily - Listen, Ponder, Respond
December 30, 2019
To be like the Holy Family, we must listen to the Lord, ponder His message, and respond in faith even if we don't understand all the details.