We explore Epiphany as revelation that demands a response, contrasting the Magi’s costly desire with Herod’s fearful refusal. The call is to move under partial light, surrender control, and take concrete steps that reorder life around Christ. • Epiphany as revelation that forces decision • The Magi’s desire, risk, and costly gifts • Herod’s proximity without movement and love of control • Knowing about Christ versus kneeling before Christ • Fear disguised as prudence and delay as resistance ...
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We explore Epiphany as revelation that demands a response, contrasting the Magi’s costly desire with Herod’s fearful refusal. The call is to move under partial light, surrender control, and take concrete steps that reorder life around Christ. • Epiphany as revelation that forces decision • The Magi’s desire, risk, and costly gifts • Herod’s proximity without movement and love of control • Knowing about Christ versus kneeling before Christ • Fear disguised as prudence and delay as resistance ...
Episode 025 - Homily | Gratitude Is A Choice (November 27, 2025)
Heart of the Homily
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Episode 025 - Homily | Gratitude Is A Choice (November 27, 2025)
We reflect on the Miraculous Medal, the Eucharist, and the roots of Thanksgiving to show why gratitude is a daily choice anchored in God’s faithfulness. From the pilgrims’ losses to Washington’s proclamation, we trace a lineage of thanks that leads us back to the altar. • meaning of the Miraculous Medal and Mary’s intercession • Eucharist as the original thanksgiving • pilgrims’ suffering and the practice of gratitude • gratitude as a discipline, not an emotion • abundance flowing from grati...
Heart of the Homily
We explore Epiphany as revelation that demands a response, contrasting the Magi’s costly desire with Herod’s fearful refusal. The call is to move under partial light, surrender control, and take concrete steps that reorder life around Christ. • Epiphany as revelation that forces decision • The Magi’s desire, risk, and costly gifts • Herod’s proximity without movement and love of control • Knowing about Christ versus kneeling before Christ • Fear disguised as prudence and delay as resistance ...
