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Father Raymond Harris is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He has served in parochial, university chaplaincy, seminary formation, and canon law ministries. He serves as the Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Randallstown. This podcast includes homilies, and Bible Study presentations.
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Sunday Feb 18, 2024
February 18, 2024 - Claiming our Inheritance Builds our Character
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Part 1 of the series, "Inheritance: Living in the Favor of God." Living in the favor of God means to share in God's love and life. It is not defined by material things. Lent prepares us to renew our baptismal promises on Easter. We are claiming our divine inheritance. How do we cooperate with the ongoing grace of Holy Baptism. Resolve to repent so that God will reign in our lives.
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
January 21, 2024 - Believing in the Gospel of God
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
The Lord Jesus begins to proclaim His Gospel and build His Chuch. What is the Gospel? As disciples of Christ within His Church, it is important to understand the answer and to share it. The Gospel of God is the person of Jesus who draws us into communion with God. It is the proclamation of Jesus, who communicates how to enjoy this communion. It is also the promises of Jesus, who is committed to accomplish what He has started.
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
January 114, 2024 = The Movement of Christian Discipleship
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
The Lord Jesus is proclaiming His Gospel and building His Church by making disciples who make disciples. They follow Christ within the fellowship of His Church. The interaction between the Lord Jesus and two new disciples show the steps of our movement of Christian discipleship. Stay with Jesus. See what Jesus does. Serve in union with Jesus. They may seem to be simple steps, but they are significant steps that began with a few disciples to an estimated two billion today.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
January 7, 2024 - Gaining Wisdom About Worshipping God
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Part 7 and the conclusion of the series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God." Usually when the word, "behold," is used in the Gospel, it is an invitation to recognize what God is doing and to make the appropriate response. The Magi of the East teach us about wroship. Instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ and entrusted to His Church, the greatest act of worship on earth is Holy Mass. We gather in Christ, grow in Christ, give to Christ, and go with Christ. Gather. Grow. Give. Go.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
The ”Shining Example” of the Holy Family
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Part 6 of the series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God." The word, "behold," in many passages in the Gospels is an invitation to recognize what God is doing and to make the appropriate response. What is the response of Holy Mary and Saint Joseph to the prophecy of Simeon? They continued to be faithful in worshipping God. They continued to be formed by the Word of God. They remained firm in bearing witness to God. We can follow their example during the new year and every year.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
December 25, 2024 - Responding to the Faithfulness of God
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Part 5 of the series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God." The word, "behold," in many passages in the Gospels is an invitation to recognize what God is doing and to make the appropriate response. The shepherds' response to the angel's declaration is instructive for us. Encounter God, engage with God, and enjoy God.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
December 24, 2023 - Offer to God a Prophetic Praise
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Part 4 of the series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God," Prophecy is not fortune telling. It is the faithful testimony about what God has revealed and how this will impact us for good. During the Annunciation of the Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, she teaches us that offering prophetic praise to God is personal and perpetual.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
December 10, 2023 - Penance, Pardon, and Peace
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Part 2 of the series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God." Advent is a penitential season in preparation for Christmas. when our "Savior, who is Christ and Lord" was born in Bethlehem. We also need to be ready to encounter God during every hour of life, at the hour of our death, and at the hour when our Lord will come again in glory. Experiencing peace in life is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
December 17, 2023 - Proclaim Your Purpose in Christ
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Past 3 of the series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God." Saint John the Baptist lived a distinctive lifestyle, joyful that the coming of the Christ was near. He was prepared to explain his purpose. How can we do the same?
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
December 3, 2023 - The Lord’s Perspective Sets Life’s Priorities
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Part 1 of the Advent series, "Behold: The Faithfulness of God." In Sacred Scripture, the word, "behold," is used as an inviation to recognize what God is doing and to respond. In the Gospel reading, the Lord teaches that following HIs teaching and example sets our priorities. What is truly important in life in view of time and eternity? Our lives cannot be so busy that we fail to behold the wonder of God and the gifts hat God is providing for us.