St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast

God's communication of love to our hearts speaks to us in ways we will understand. The thoughts, memories, people, and feelings that come to mind may not be distractions.

You're invited to see yourself in the Magi and go on a journey from the known into the unknown to find hope, peace, joy, and more through Jesus.  

Our inclusion into the Holy Family gives us the freedom to be reliant children. 

Christmas shows us the way to be like the Godbaby - tender, vulnerable, gentle.

Is it about preparing for a day? Or preparing for a Person? 

Learn to turn your yearn heavenwards.

Watchful on the 1st Sunday of Advent

Living in the age of freedom and its consequences

Surprise!  Jesus has a different view of work than we do.

Check your balance.

Perfect interpersonal communion between humans and with God

From inspiration to imitation to freedom to be who God intended

God isn't omnipresent simply because that's His nature.  He's everywhere so that you can never be far away.

How could that be "the beautiful place"?

Separation?  God came to bridge separations and unite us in the love that sees every life as sacred.

Political matters are human matters.  God made and loves humans.  He's provided guidance as to how we can flourish.

Surprising how clear and firm Jesus is about forgiveness.

Remember the relationship here.

God became human for many reasons, including to start a Church and give it the authority to preach and teach in His name

Jesus wasn't having a "bad day"; He was flipping a powerful paradigm on its head.

Theological, Anthropological, Practical

Jesus' Divine Glory shone through His human body

It's way too simple to simplify people.

When you want it this badly, then you're ready

How can we make sense of Jesus' seemingly shocking words?

Scripture misunderstandings, Ohio Bishops' concerns, and great things happening at our parish.

What kind of abundant life did Jesus come to give?

The key to God's power, nature, and love is a relationship of total self-giving

Pentecost Power isn't just enough to get by

Too long have we put up with lame ideas of Heaven and the glory that awaits us.

Mother's Day 2023

The perfect home with the perfect Father is not a fantasy.

Fr. Ryan preaches to First Holy Communion kids and their families

Don't imitate him.  Be you.

Fr. Ryan shares about 2 shepherds who had a tremendous impact in his own life.

The biblical view of mercy is far deeper than our typical one

This powerful reflection is the fruit of Fr. Mark's prayer while on a silent 30-day retreat

Strange ideas have crept in and gained a foothold...

What if we could see glory?

The one thing Jesus wasn't this week was "safe".

What makes Jesus weep?

How to see a person

The Woman at the Well thought she knew how deep it was.

Who are you in this story?

My worst impulses aren't from me.

I couldn't just white-knuckle my way through it.

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