Fr. Mayer's Preaching & Teaching Father Mayer

Many people think that only pastors are called to shepherd, but if you have been baptized into Christ, the Good Shepherd, then you too are called to shepherd toward good pasture. Learn how to do this in easy, concrete, practical, and highly effective ways. 

Learn about an ancient prayer method that transforms the Bible into a personal encounter with the Lord. This tried-and-true method of Holy Reading has transformed many. Discover this simple, easy method of prayerfully experiencing the Lord through his Word.

Learn why the resurrection is the ultimate answer to those who have left the Catholic Church because of the clergy abuse scandals or other institutional failures. Learn why Jesus' resurrection brings hope to even the darkest of situations.

The biggest reason why people do not move on to advanced prayer and spiritual maturity is due to attachments. In this homily, learn what attachments are and are not and how to effectively deal with them. This homily is based on Jesus' teaching along with help from St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. 

For growth in prayer to take place, it helps to know where you are in the process. St. Theresa of Avila is helpful in this aspect. She is a great teacher when it comes to prayer, one who has been declared a Doctor of the Church. Listen to this summary of her teaching so that you will know where you are and what to work on next, as you journey toward advanced prayer.

Be awed and drawn to taste fully of the Lord in an indelible, life changing way. Obtain a glimpse of the otherworldly experience of a divine encounter through the lens of the doctors of the Church, Scripture, and saints. This is the second homily on a series on prayer.