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Sermons of Fr. Jonathan Erdman

  1. Feb 16

    Christ Is Victor: The Scripture Fulfilled Today

    In this episode Jesus' reading of Isaiah is presented as a living proclamation: the victory over sin, death, and fear is already won and is fulfilled whenever we encounter Christ in Scripture and sacrament. Rather than being paralyzed by distant anxieties, we are called to love and serve the people and responsibilities right before us, letting the gospel take root in daily actions to bring freedom, healing, and hope.

  2. Jan 6

    Five Loaves, Two Fish: When Small Gifts Change the World

    In this episode we hear the Gospel from Mark about Jesus feeding 5,000 with five loaves and two fish, moved by compassion for the crowd. He multiplies the small offering to satisfy the need, leaving twelve baskets of leftovers. The reflection explores how God uses our humble gifts—confession, acts of service, forgiveness—and makes them enough. We are encouraged to trust God, offer what we have, and let Christ transform our small efforts into abundant grace.

  3. Jan 6

    The light shines in the darkness

    This holily reflects on the liturgical year and the unchanging Christ, contrasting the power of light with the weakness of darkness and warning against living in fear. It invites listeners to turn to Christ, receive and share the light, and live confidently because the story ends in love, victory, and the triumph of light over darkness.

  4. 12/11/2025

    Fear Not: Isaiah’s Call of Comfort

    In this homily the speaker reflects on Isaiah’s comforting call—“Fear not”—and reminds listeners that Israel’s redemption comes from God’s name, power, and love rather than human achievement. Using everyday examples, he challenges the culture of measuring worth by success or income and emphasizes that our value comes from being made and loved by God. In the season of Advent he urges listeners to let go of the need to earn love, practice forgiveness, and follow God’s ways out of love, not obligation. The core message: you are worthy because you are loved, not the other way around.

  5. 12/11/2025

    Find Rest in the Unfailing Strength of Christ

    In this homily we are reminded that Christ is the source of all strength, love, and renewal. We are invited to lay our anxieties, griefs, and sins at the foot of the cross and receive rest. The homily explores reconciliation with God as a close, life-giving union, and encourages humility and trust in God’s unsearchable care so we may walk renewed and not grow weary.

  6. 12/11/2025

    Grass Withers, God’s Word Endures — Forgiveness for the Wandering

    This homily reflects on Isaiah's call to 'comfort my people' and contrasts the transience of human life—"all flesh is grass"—with the enduring word and will of God. It explains how God's promise brings true comfort because sins and failures do not last. Using the parable of the lost sheep, the episode highlights God's relentless mercy that seeks and restores the one who is lost, and celebrates the joy of repentance and the assurance of forgiveness through Christ and the sacrament of confession.

  7. 12/11/2025

    Before Time Was Time: The Immaculate Conception Explained

    This homily explains the Immaculate Conception—distinct from the Virgin Birth—and how Mary was conceived without original sin by the saving power of Christ, who remains her Savior. It also explores God’s timeless nature, how salvation was planned before time began, and calls listeners to prayer and to respond with a faithful "yes" as Mary did.

  8. 12/11/2025

    From Anxiety to Assurance: Grounding Life in Faith, Hope, and Love

    In this homily Father Jon contrasts John the Baptist’s bold, direct preaching with our tendency toward anxiety and distraction. Using the image of the winnowing fork and Isaiah’s vision of a righteous mountain, the message urges listeners to examine their time, money, and worries, to let passing concerns blow away, and to root life in faith, hope, and love.

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Sermons of Fr. Jonathan Erdman

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
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