A collection of homilies from Carroll College Campus Ministry
Take a seat in our virtual front pew! Every week Father Mike will draw out powerful, relevant reflections based on the Sunday Mass scripture readings that will leave you motivated to apply them to daily life's blessings and challenges! Both engaging and captivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will leave you hungry for the One who gave everything to feed you. Prepare to have your faith grounded, your heart fortified, and your life transformed!
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OCF Campus Ministry Podcast
Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official collegiate campus ministry program under the North American Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops.
Here are homilies from our masses at Carroll.
Audio from midweek lessons and devotionals of the Southern Connecticut Campus Ministry.
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Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast
Krystopher Scroggins & Andrew Youngblood
Resource for those serving Jesus on the world's most strategic mission field: the university campus.
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Long Hollow Student Ministry
The official podcast for our Gallatin Campus Student Ministry.
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Making All Things New (Post-Graduation Mass)
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Here's Fr. Marc's homily for May 15th: "Making All Things New". Enjoy!
Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13 Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-35…
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The Love and Power that Flows through Christ-Centered Relationships
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In this episode, Danielle and Jeanine dive into understanding Christ-centered relationships. They discuss where to find these relationships, their benefits, and why it’s helpful to maintain them with other young adultsAv Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Wed., May 11th: "Gratitude". Enjoy!
Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5 Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Sunday, May 8th: "On Mission".
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from May 5th: "Jesus' Favorite Language". Enjoy!
Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6,…
Here's Bishop Vetter's homily from the Mass of the Sacraments on May 1st, 2022: "Do You Love Me?" Enjoy!
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from April 27th: "Seeking the Lord". Enjoy!
Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Sunday, April 24th: "Trusting the Risen Lord." Enjoy!
Here's a homily from Deacon Micah Flores from April 20th. Enjoy!
Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9Av Father Mike Schmitz
Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42…
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04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word
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Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Holy Wednesday, "Unconditional Hope". Enjoy!
Here's Fr. Marc's homily for Palm Sunday. Enjoy!
Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24 Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56…
Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6 Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11Av Father Mike Schmitz
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from April 3rd, "Defending, Forgiving, Challenging". Enjoy!
On this week's episode, Danielle learns more about the Real Break experiences of two members of the OCF Student Leadership Board, Evan Roussey and Elias Anderson. They recount where they went, the communities they both developed and were introduced to, as well as lessons that they took away from their trips…
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03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word
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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: …
March 27, 2022. Fr. Bart's homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Enjoy! GospelLk 15:1-3, 11-32 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So to them Jesus addressed this parable: “A man had two sons, and the younger son…
In this episode, Danielle continues her conversation from last week with six of her fellow CrossRoaders. From this 10 day institute, they discuss how CrossRoad opened up a new means of wrestling with deep questions and how this new skill has affected them in their lives post-CrossRoad.Av Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Here's Fr. Marc's homily for Wednesday, March 23rd: "Details Matter." Enjoy!
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03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother
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Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8,…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Sunday, March 20th: "The Divine Fire". Enjoy!
In Part 1 of this two part series, Danielle and her fellow CrossRoaders reflect on who they were as Orthodox Christian high school students four years ago, their mindset going into CrossRoad, and what they gained from their CrossRoad experience. CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make b…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Wed., March 16th: "The School of the Cross". Enjoy!
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03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Word
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Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from March 13th: "Desiring Holiness". Enjoy!
In the final episode of the six-week series, Danielle and Fr. Timothy examine the Triumph of Orthodoxy through iconography, and conclude the series with some Lenten advice for young adults.Av Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
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03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words
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Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15 Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13…
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Preparing for Lent: Forgiveness Sunday
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In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy discuss the liberation found in humbly forgiving ourselves and others before Christ.Av Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Here's Fr. Marc's homily for Ash Wednesday. Enjoy!
Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-16 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Feb. 27th: "A Love Stronger Than Fear." Enjoy!
In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy explore how Judgement can bring us closer to Christ as we embark on journey towards LentAv Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
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02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability
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Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not h…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Feb. 20th: "Be Unusual". Enjoy!
In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy continue on the Pre-Lenten journey by drawing connections between our repentance and God’s compassion and love for mankind.Av Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Wed. Feb. 16th: "Redeemed Wounds". Enjoy!
Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the…
Here's Fr. Marc's homily from Sunday, Feb. 13th. Enjoy!
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Preparing for Lent: The Publican and The Pharisee
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In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy get deep into understanding humility and its importance for our Lenten journey.Av Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Here's Fr. Marc's homily for Wednesday, Feb. 9th: "Give Him Your Heart". Enjoy!
Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we ca…
Here's Bishop Vetter's homily at the close of the SEEK conference: "Into the Deep". Enjoy!
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Preparing for Lent, with Fr. Timothy Hojnicki
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In today’s episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy discuss the stories of the Canaanite Women and Zacchaeus. They talk about great faith and begin to elaborate on a main theme of lent: humility.Av Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio