Pilgrim Priest
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Have you thought sermons were boring? Think again as Fr. Joel unpacks the word of God for today’s audience. Fresh, local, and live takes on the Gospel for our world. A new homily every Sunday.
Location:
Antigo, WI
Description:
Have you thought sermons were boring? Think again as Fr. Joel unpacks the word of God for today’s audience. Fresh, local, and live takes on the Gospel for our world. A new homily every Sunday.
Twitter:
@frjoelsember
Language:
English
Website:
http://brotherpriest.com/
Email:
father@pilgrimpriest.us
Episodes
Snake! (Look at the Cross) | #1542
9/14/2025
Anti-venom comes from animals who were poisoned intentionally and survived. Jesus suffers with you and for you. He is the anti-venom. When you suffer, look at the cross!
Duración:00:10:48
Discipleship Only Works When You Do This | #1541
9/7/2025
Marriage only works when both spouses are willing to go "all-in". In a similar way, many of us are trying to follow Jesus as if discipleship were a side-job. When we are willing to go "all-in" as disciples then everything else falls into place.
Duración:00:08:02
Why Would Anyone Choose Poverty? | #1540
8/31/2025
St. Francis chose poverty because it made him like Jesus. Jesus chose poverty because it made him like us. Deep down we are really poor. And we can respond to our poverty one of two ways.
Duración:00:14:00
Discipline Makes Good Camping | #1539
8/24/2025
Discipline is about teaching ourselves, and others, to put first things first. We first discern what is important. Then we train ourselves to say "Yes" to the good and important things and "No" to the bad and less-important things.
Duración:00:16:00
Jesus Helps His Leaders with the Heavy Lifting | #1538
8/17/2025
Thank you, men, for coming to Mass today. The world tells you that you should be anywhere else but here: fishing, working, having fun, or sleeping off a hangover. But you know that you can only be a good leader for others if you let Jesus lead you.
Duración:00:15:39
A Humble Little Ark | #1537
8/15/2025
God is producing a great play, the "Theo-drama", starring Jesus with Mary as Best Supporting Actress. We each have a special and unique roll, which we discover and live when we let the Holy Spirit direct us.
Duración:00:15:43
Most of Us Are Living Irrational Lives | #1536
8/10/2025
Jesus is real. We can trust him. "Walk with me," Jesus says. You won't regret it!
Duración:00:18:35
What's In God's Wallet? | #1535
8/3/2025
The only thing in God's wallet is photos of his kids. Lots and lots of photos, because God has lots and lots of kids. The Catholic Church believes that every person has a dignity and value that comes from God himself, and no one can take away.
Duración:00:13:47
Jesus the Good Samaritan, According to Bishop Barron | #1534
7/13/2025
I had the privilege of listening to Bishop Barron preach on how Jesus is like the Good Samaritan. My favorite part of the homily is that the Catholic Church is kind of like the inn. We are helping those wounded by sin recover from their injuries.
Duración:00:09:58
Sent as Missionaries Two-by-Two | #1533
7/6/2025
Like the Jews in Babylon or the Christians in Galatia, we live in a secular pagan culture soaked in sex, violence, gluttony, and material excess. Many are tempted to adopt the lifestyle of our neighbors. But God is calling couples to be missionaries.
Duración:00:17:19
A Homily 18 Years in the Making | #1532
6/30/2025
Three thoughts on my ordination. 1) I am Blessed to be a Blessing to Others. 2) I didn’t turn out to be the Perfect Catholic Priest, but God only needs my daily "yes". 3) Our individual “yeses” are part of a community, a family of faith.
Duración:00:15:15
The Vulnerability of God | #1531
6/22/2025
Was I too vulnerable in my recent homily? I always debate about the wisdom of sharing stories that involve my personal life. I only preached this homily at one Mass but now it's out on the web and anyone can listen. What will people think of me?
Duración:00:11:46
Mind, Body, Spirit | #1530
6/15/2025
When our spirit is led by the Holy Spirit, it can lead the body and mind into a harmony, a human trinity. Christians are members of the Holy Trinity. From within the communion of the Trinity we can recover harmony in ourselves, our families, and society.
Duración:00:14:41
Every Member a Missionary | #1529
6/8/2025
You can't force anyone into communion. Imagine a church where every member were set aflame by the power of the Holy Spirit and formed and equipped to share the good news with others. That is my dream!
Duración:00:15:00
Jesus Ascends and the Spirit Descends | #1528
6/1/2025
When Jesus walked the Earth, the Holy Spirit kept him connected to his Father. Jesus ascends and the Holy Spirit descends. Now the Holy Spirit is here with us keeping us connected to Jesus and the Father. The Body of Christ has its head in the clouds!
Duración:00:10:58
Dunked Into Communion | #1527
5/25/2025
Jesus is praying for us! He lives every day in deep, intimate communion with his Father. We are called to bring people into communion with God so they can also experience true communion with themselves, others, and creation. Come, Holy Spirit!
Duración:00:16:42
The Purpose of Our Parish | #1526
5/18/2025
"As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” Many of us nod and smile at these words without realizing what they mean. Jesus is calling us to something far more radical than tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion. He wants us to enter into __
Duración:00:10:57
A Felt Sense of Safety and Security | #1525
5/11/2025
Physically speaking, we live in a very secure country. And yet we seem to be suffering from an epidemic of anxiety. Jesus offers a sense of safety and security that no one can take from us. Join me for an experience of the Good Shepherd.
Duración:00:14:58
The Pope's Job Description | #1524
5/4/2025
Captained by Peter, the church is sailing into the Resurrection. Jesus is waiting there with a banquet. Peter is given his job description as the first Pope. Let us pray for a Pope who loves Jesus and will feed and tend His sheep.
Duración:00:12:48
Where Can We See the Risen Jesus? | #1523 | #1523
4/28/2025
Our eyes need to be opened to the ongoing presence of Jesus in our daily life. Most people will come to believe in the Risen Jesus when they see him in you!