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Fr Jay's Homily from June 9, 2022

Homily from 6/9/2022

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Jimbo Covert

Padre Jay sits down with Jimbo Covert, Conway-born Pitt Star, Super Bowl Champ, and Pro Football Hall of Famer. This talk was conducted over the phone so there are minor technical issues throughout; however this should not interfere with your enjoyment of the interview!

Fr Jay's Homily from June 2, 2022

Homily from 6/2/22

Fr Jay's Homily from May 28, 2022

Homily from 5/28/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Mike Zavage

Padre Jay sits down with Father Mike Zavage, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dan Ninemire

Padre Jay sits down with Dan Ninemire, Catholic Dad & Founder of the All-American Baseball Center

Fr Jay's Homily from Tuesday, May 12, 2022

Homily from 5/12/22

Fr Jay's Homily from Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Homily from 5/10/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Artie Boyle

Padre Jay sits down with Artie Boyle, Author, Cancer Survivor, Medjugorje Pilgrim, Father of Pittsburgh Penguin Brian Boyle

Fr Jay's Homily from May 5, 2022

Homily from 5/5/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—LIVE from Good Samaritan

Padre Jay broadcasts live from Good Samaritan church in Ambridge to explore its grounds and history

Fr Jay's Homily from April 28, 2022

Homily from 4/28/22

Fr Jay's Homily from April 21, 2022

Homily from 4/21/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—LIVE from Saints John & Paul

Padre Jay broadcasts live from Saints John & Paul church in Franklin Park to explore its grounds and history

Fr Jay's Homily from Easter Sunday, 2022

Homily from 4/18/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—LIVE from Our Lady of Peace

Padre Jay broadcasts live from Our Lady of Peace church in Conway to explore its grounds and its history

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—LIVE from Saint John the Baptist in Baden

Padre Jay broadcasts live from Saint John the Baptist church in Baden to explore its grounds and its history

Fr Jay's Homily from March 31, 2022

Homily from 3/31/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Jonathan Morris

Padre Jay sits down with Jonathan Morris, Author, Commentator, and Network News Contributor

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Lauren Gault

Padre Jay sits down with Lauren Gault, Consecrated Virgin

Fr Jay's Homily from March 24, 2022

Homily from 3/24/22

Fr Jay's Homily from March 20, 2022

Homily from 3/20/22

Fr Jay's Homily from March 17, 2022

Homily from 3/17/22

Fr Jay's Homily from March 15, 2022

Homily from 3/15/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Jason Charron

Padre Jay visits Father Jason Charron and discusses his mission to rescue Ukranian orphans

Fr Jay's Homily from Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Homily from 3/8/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Adam Potter, STL

Padre Jay sits down with Father Adam Potter, STL, who will be giving the 2022 Parish Lenten Mission—"Beggars at the Foot of the Cross"—at Saints John & Paul on April 4-6.

Fr Jay's Homily from Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Homily from 3/1/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Emma Sabados

Padre Jay sits down with Emma Sabados, Faith Formation Coordinator at Saints John & Paul

Fr Jay Homily from Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Homily from 2/22/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dr. Greg Bottaro

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. Greg Bottaro of Catholic Psych Institute

Fr. Jay's Homily from February 17, 2022

Homily from 2/17/22

Fr Jay Homily February 12, 2022

Homily from 2/12/22

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dolores Shipe of Renew the "I Do"

Padre Jay sits down with Dolores Shipe of Renew the "I Do"

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Sister Marie Fidelis

Padre Jay sits down with Sister Marie Fidelis of The Ark & The Dove

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM—Father Joe Carr Hosts a Conversation with Anthony Isacco & Adam Ward

Father Joe Carr sits down with Anthony Isacco & Adam Ward of Mental Health Ministry

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dr. Ronda Chervin

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. Ronda Chervin, Author, Speaker, & Professor of Philosophy

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dr. John Bergsma

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University, to explore Saint Luke the Evangelist!

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—Shrines of Pittsburgh, Part IV: St. Anthony Chapel

Part 4 of Padre Jay at the Shrines of Pittsburgh

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—Shrines of Pittsburgh, Part III: Immaculate Heart of Mary

Part 3 of Padre Jay at the Shrines of Pittsburgh

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—Shrines of Pittsburgh, Part II: St. Stanislaus Kostka

Part 2 of Padre Jay at the Shrines of Pittsburgh

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Visit to the Shrines of Pittsburgh! Part I: Introduction

Padre Jay takes the Great Grouping staff on a retreat to the Shrines of Pittsburgh in this four-part series!

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A New Year's Message for 2022

Padre Jay gives a New Year's Message for 2022

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Jason Charron

Padre Jay sits down with Father Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic Priest

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Christmas Message

Padre Jay gives a Christmas message

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Ana Bakhtar of Casa San Jose

Padre Jay sits down with Ana Bakhtar, Social Services Case Manager from Casa San Jose

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Michael Roche

Padre Jay sits down with Father Mike Roche to talk about the Mass

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dr. Blaise Milburn

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. Blaise Milburn of Modern Fertility Care

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, November 18, 2021

Homily from 11/18/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Tony Muhlenkamp

Padre Jay sits down with SSJP Parishioner, father of four, USMC (Ret.) Tony Muhlenkamp

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, November 11, 2021

Homily from 11/11/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—Staff Retreat Day!

Padre Jay takes EXPLORING CATHOLICISM on the road with a brief message from the Great Grouping Staff Retreat Day!

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dave VanVickle

Padre Jay sits down with Dave VanVickle, Authority on Spiritual Warfare and Demonology

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, October 28, 2021

Homily from 10/28/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Joe Carr

Padre Jay sits down with Father Joe Carr, Parish Chaplain of the Great Grouping

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dr. Michael Lamb

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. Michael Lamb of Saints John & Paul's Special Needs Awareness Committee

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dr. Peter Kreeft

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. Peter Kreeft

Fr Jay's Homily from Thursday, October 7, 2021

Homily from 10/7/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Josh & Mary Beth Gawaldo

***Apologies for missing audio at beginning at episode*** Padre Jay sits down with Josh & Mary Beth Gawaldo of Anchor1 Worship Band

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Scott Seethaler

Padre Jay sits down with Father Scott Seethaler & Kathleen Schurter to discuss the OLÉ 5K!

Fr Jay's Homily From Thursday, September 23, 2021

Homily from 9/23/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—Scott Lieb interviews Padre Jay

The tables are turned on this week's EXPLORING CATHOLICISM as Scott Lieb of Preambula Group interviews Padre Jay!

Fr Jay's Homily from Thursday, September 16, 2021

Homily from 9/16/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Jack Batykefer

Padre Jay sits down with Father Jack Batykefer to talk about RCIA

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, September 9, 2021

Homily from 9/9/21

Finding peace on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary Outdoor Mass Sts John & Paul, Franklin Park PA. (8/15/21)

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, September 2, 2021

Homily from 9/2/21

Homily from September 12th, 2021

Homily from 9/12/21

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, August 19, 2021

Homily from 8/19/21

Father Jay's Homily on Saturday, August 14, 2021

Homily from 8/14/21

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, August 12, 2021

Homily from 8/12/21

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, August 5, 2021

Homily from 8/5/21

Father Jay's Homily from July 29, 2021

Homily from 7/29/21

Father Jay's Homily from July 11, 2021

Homily from 7/11/21

Father Jay's Homily from July 10, 2021

Homily from 7/10/21

Father Jay's Homily from July 8, 2021

Homily from 7/8/21

Father Jay's Homily from July 3, 2021

Homily from 7/3/21

Father Jay's Precious Blood Novena Homily from July 1, 2021

Homily from 7/1/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Bobby Aloe & Rose Filipponi

Padre Jay sits down with Bobby Aloe & Rose Filipponi from the Great Grouping's Beaver Valley Parishes

Father Jay's Homily from June 26, 2021

Homily from 6/26/21

Father Jay's Homily from June 24, 2021

Homily from 6/24/21

Fr. Jay Homily 08/04/21 - Trusting in Times of Trials

Fr. Jay Homily recorded on 08/04/21 - Trusting in times of trials

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Cindy Deschaine

Padre Jay sits down with Cindy Deschaine, Pastoral Associate for the Great Grouping Beaver Valley Parishes

Father Jay's Homily from June 22, 2021

Homily from 6/22/21

Father Jay's Homily from June 17, 2021

Homily from 6/17/21

Father Jay's Homily from June 12, 2021

Homily from 6/12/21

Father Jay's Homily from June 10, 2021

Homily from 6/10/21

Father Jay's Homily from June 5, 2021

Homily from 6/5/21

Father Jay's Homily from June 3, 2021

Homily from 6/3/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Carrie Gress

Padre Jay & co-host Regina Donahue sit down with Carrie Gress, Author, Philospher, and Mom http://www.carriegress.com/

Father Jay's Homily from May 27, 2021

Homily from 5/27/21

Father Jay's Homily from May 23, 2021

Homily from 5/23/21

Father Jay's Homily from May 22, 2021

Homily from 5/22/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Marjorie Dannenfelser

Padre Jay sits down with Marjorie Dannenfelser, Pro-Life advocate from the Susan B. Anthony List

Father Jay's Homily from May 20, 2021

Homily from 5/20/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Lizzie Groetsch

Padre Jay sits down with Lizzie Groetsch, Saints John & Paul Parishioner, high school student, basketball star

Father Jay's Homily from July 31st, 2021

Father Jay's Homily from Saturday, May 15, 2021

Homily from 5/15/2021

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, May 13, 2021

Homily from 5/13/2021

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Eugene Ritz

Padre Jay sits down with Father Eugene Ritz, expert on the canonization cause of Father Walter Ciszek ("He Leadeth Me")

Father Jay's Homily from Saturday, May 8, 2021

Homily from Saturday, 5/8/2021

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, May 6, 2021

Homily from Thursday, 5/6/2021

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Ann Donahue

Padre Jay sits down with Ann Donahue (his Mom!)

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, April 29, 2021

Homily from Thursday, 4/29/2021

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Devin Schadt

Padre Jay sits down with Devin Schadt from FathersofStJoseph.org

Father Jay's Homily from Saturday, April 24, 2021

Homily from 4/24/2021

Father Jay's Homily from Thursday, April 22, 2021

Homily from 4/22/2021

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Jason Gawaldo

Padre Jay sits down with Jason Gawaldo, Director of Faith Formation for the Great Grouping

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Deacon John Green

Padre Jay sits down with Deacon John Green from Evangelicalcatholic.org

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Mike & Alicia Hernon

Padre Jay sits down with Mike & Alicia Hernon to talk about their "Messy Family Project" ministry

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Chris Patsch

Padre Jay sits down with Chris Patsch, Early Childhood Formation Coordinator for the Great Grouping Beaver Valley parishes

Father Jack's Homily from Monday, April 12, 2021

Homily from Monday, 4/12/21

Father Jay's Homily from Sunday, April 11, 2021

Homily from Sunday, 4/11/21

Father Jay's Homily from Saturday, April 10, 2021

Homily from Saturday, 4/10/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Emily Belchick

Padre Jay sits down with Emily Belchick, Catholic author and evangelizer

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Dave VanVickle

Padre Jay sits down with Dave VanVickle to discuss Spiritual Warfare

Fr Jay's Homily on Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Fr Jay's Homily on Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Homily from March 7, 2021 Beaver Valley Parishes

Homily from March 7, 2021 Beaver Valley Parishes

Intro to March 21 Homily

“Where is your Calvary? - and the story of Fr. Jay’s 1st Baseball game”

March 21 Homily

March 21 Homily - “Where is your Calvary? - and the story of Fr. Jay’s 1st Baseball game”

Intro to 3/3/21 Homily

Introduction to the March 3rd 2021 homily “Take up our cross and serve – beware of leaders that come to serve rather than to serve”

Homily from March 3, 2021- St. John Baptist Church

Homily from March 3, 2021- St. John Baptist Church “Take up our cross and serve – beware of leaders that come to serve rather than to serve”

3/5/21 Homily - “Where is your suffering this Lent?” and Fr. Walter Ciszek’s “He Leadeth Me”

The March 5th 2021 homily at St. John Baptist Church on Genesis 37 and Walter Ciszek

Intro to 3/5/21 Homily

Introduction to the Mach 5th 2021 Homily on Genesis 37 and Walter Ciszek

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM guest-hosted by Father Joe Carr—A Conversation with Karen Walker & Deacon Tony

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM guest-hosted by Father Joe Carr- 2/16/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Steve Osborne

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay- 2/2/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Father Boniface Hicks, OSB

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay- 1/26/21

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay—A Conversation with Sister Miriam James

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay- 1/12/21

FATHER JAY'S HOMILY FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Revelation – 456 prophecies

Bringing together Faith and Reason

Rejoice at the face of God’s glory

The eyes of Avila Mary. Rediscover what we are waiting for this advent.

1st Advent Sunday

the Season of Engagements – Georgia and Jeff renew their I do’s

Respect Life Rosary – The Luminous Mysteries

2nd Anniversary of the Great Grouping

Clergy Dream Team – Living & Loving your Vocation – Sacrifice yourself for God

Signs of change

Not everything lasts forever – growing in grace and entrusting yourself to Mary’s protection

Novena – We fly to Thy Protection – Our Lady of Guadalupe apparition

Great Grouping: What can hold us together

What did God do to bring unity – 4 petals and the 5th epoch

Respect Life Rosary – the Joyful Mysteries

The Gawaldo Family – Renewal of Vows

Father Jay's Homily from Saturday, October 3, 2020

Anniversary of St. Joseph

Anniversary of St. Joseph – 150 years – declared the Patron Saint of the Catholic Church

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Thanksgiving Day Homily

The House at the Top of the Hill – goal in life to get to God’s house!

Bringing the church into the Culture (280 killings in France)

The “Calendar”: your daily appointment with Jesus – the difference between Catholics and non-Catholics.

Response to the McCarrick Report – Truth in Morality

Clarification of Pope Francis’s remarks re: Civil Unions - Theology of the Body – Clarity in Human Sexuality, Truth in Identity

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 32: A Conversation with Chris Donahue

Padre Jay sits down with Chris Donahue (his father!) for a conversation about Faith, Family, and Federated

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 31: A Conversation with Janet Roberto

Padre Jay sits down with Janet Roberto, Outreach Director of the Great Grouping

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 30: A Conversation with Sister M Johanna Paruch

Padre Jay sits down with Sister M Johanna Paruch, FSGM, PhD from Franciscan University of Steubenville

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 29: A Conversation with Rhodora Noethling

Padre Jay sits down with Rhodora Noethling, Founder of the Educational Coaching Center at Oakland Catholic

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 28: A Conversation with Arlene Milon of Renew the "I DO"

Padre Jay sits down with Arlene Milon of Renew the "I DO"

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay- Episode 27: A Conversation with Joe Nowak & Lauren Williams

Padre Jay sits down with Joe Nowak & Lauren Williams from Saints John & Paul's Finance Council

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 26: A Conversation with Manfred Honeck

Padre Jay sits down with Manfred Honeck, Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 25: Conversation with Reed Frey, newly ordained Transitional Deacon

Padre Jay sits down with Father Joe Freedy, Administrator of BellWorthPark grouping

Fr. Jay’s homily from November 12, 2020 - McCarrick Report

Fr. Jay’s homily from November 12, 2020 taking aim at the findings of the McCarrick Report – “The Sin of Church Leaders Cries to God for Cleansing”

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 24: A Conversation with Father Chris Donley

Padre Jay sits down with Father Chris Donley of Divine Mercy Parish in Pittsburgh

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay- Episode 23: A conversation with Scott Lieb & Nick Sciarappa

Father Jay sits down with Great Grouping Youth Ministers Scott Lieb & Nick Sciarappa

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 22: Encore Presentation of the Celebration of the Priesthood

Encore presentation of the Celebration of the Priesthood from Holy Thursday 2020, a conversation between Father Jay, Father Jack, and Father Joe.

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 21: A Conversation with Monsignor Michael Heintz

Father Jay sits down with Monsignor Michael Heintz to talk about theology and life

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 20: A Conversation with Rocky Bleier

Padre Jay sits down with 4-time Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Champ, Rocky Bleier

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 19: A Conversation with Father John Horn, SJ

A Conversation with Father John Horn, SJ

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 18: A conversation with Dr. John Bergsma

Father Jay sits down with Dr. John Bergsma, theologian, to discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls and their relationship to Holy Scripture

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 17: A presentation by Abby Johnson

A rebroadcast of Abby Johnson's talk at Saints John & Paul from December 5, 2019

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 16: A Conversation with Jay Caufield

Father Jay sits down with Jay Caufield, two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins and hockey analyst for AT&T Sports Net

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 15: A Conversation with Deacon Tom Lopus

Padre Jay sits down with Deacon Tom Lopus to talk about Marriage Ministry

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 14: A Conversation with Emma Kunzmann

Padre Jay sits down for a conversation with Saints John & Paul parishioner and Pro-life young adult leader, Emma Kunzmann

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 13: A Conversation with Tom Rooney

Padre Jay sits down with Tom Rooney of the famous Pittsburgh Rooneys, and founder of the Rooney Sports & Entertainment Group

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 12: A Conversation with Karen Walker, SSJP Pastoral Minister

A Conversation with Karen Walker, SSJP Pastoral Minister

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 11: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Howard, expert on Fulton Sheen

A Conversation with Dr. Peter Howard, expert on Fulton Sheen

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 10: A Conversation with Montse Alvarado of the Becket Fund

A Conversation with Montse Alvarado of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 9: Conversation with Jason Gawaldo

Padre Jay sits down with Jason Gawaldo, Director of Faith Formation at Saints John & Paul Parish

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 8: A Conversation with Dr. Scott Hahn

Padre Jay sits down with Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss his new book, "Hope to Die"

EXPLORING CATHOLICISM with Padre Jay - Episode 7: A Conversation with Reed Frey, newly ordained Transitional Deacon

Episode 7: Conversation with Reed Frey, newly ordained Transitional Deacon

Exploring Catholicism with Padre Jay—Episode 6: A Conversation with our Deacons, May 26, 2020

Padre Jay sits down with Deacon Jim Olson, Deacon Tony Giordano, and Deacon Tom Boucek

Exploring Catholicism with Padre Jay—Episode 5: Interview with MLB pitcher Dave Phelps, May 19, 2020

Padre Jay sits down with Dave Phelps, pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers

Exploring Catholicism with Padre Jay—Episode 4: Interview with Cindy Deschaine, May 12, 2020

Padre Jay interviews Cindy Deschaine, Faith Formation Director of the Great Grouping Valley Parishes, and coordinator of the current Food Drive Outreach from Good Samaritan

"St. Peter and the Authority of the Church," Homily from Sunday, August 23, 2020

Jesus established the Church as a source of authority and unity to gather all of humanity close to him—to transmit his divine power on earth to save souls. Why did he set it up to use human beings to do such an eternally important job? Hopefully one day we'll all get the chance to ask him! In the meantime, let us simply listen to his words and re-fasten ourselves to his intent! —Padre Jay

Exploring Catholicism with Padre Jay—Episode 3: Women in Consecrated Life, May 5, 2020

Padre Jay sits down for a conversation with Dorrie Donahue, Megan Christ, and Sister Rose Walatka, ZSJM

"Miracle on Ice" Homily—Sunday, February 23, 2020

As we begin Lent, let us ponder for a moment – what are the motivations for what we do? If we all had laser focus on the GOAL – getting to heaven, how would things change in our lives? - Padre Jay

"Catholic Education and Faith Formation" Homily at Saints John and Paul, Sunday, January 26, 2020

Catholic Education and Faith Formation: What role can your parish play in parenting our kids? How can our parish assist parents in the way they educate and form their children?

"Feast of the Chair of St. Peter" Homily—Saturday, January 18, 2020

Exploring Catholicism with Padre Jay—Episode 2: Interview with Father Donald Calloway, MIC

Padre Jay interviews Father Donald Calloway, MIC, about Consecration to St. Joseph! http://consecrationtostjoseph.org

Exploring Catholicism with Padre Jay—Episode 1: Interview with Dr. Michel Therrien

Padre Jay interviews Dr. Michel Therrien about his Preambula Group and his book, "The Catholic Faith Explained"

"St. Andre Bessette" Homily at Good Samaritan, Tuesday, January 21, 2020

After my pilgrimage retreat to Quebec, Canada in January 2020, I delivered this homily inspired by St. Andre Bessette, who had a heart for Christ and loved others with it. He had a beautiful devotion to St. Joseph. "The door to heaven is the heart of Christ, and the key to that door is prayer and charity." —Padre Jay 1 Samuel 16:1-13 http://www.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/16

"The Meaning of Mass" Homily given on the First Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020

Our Catholic Mass is so beautiful and deep in meaning. This Lent, the Padres here at the Great Grouping are preaching our homilies about the different parts of the Mass, hoping to increase understanding and appreciation of "the Source and Summit of our Faith." Also, I talk about the 40th Anniversary of the Miracle on Ice! Here's a reflection from Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen about "Calvary and the Mass"—https://www.ecatholic2000.com/calvary/mass.shtml —Padre Jay

"The Light of Christ" Homily at Our Lady of Peace, Saturday, January 25, 2020

Recorded on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, this homily reflects on the many different lights we see in this world, leading us this way and that, many seemingly to truth. But there is, in fact, only one Truth—and as St. Paul himself found on the road to Damascus, that Truth is the light of Jesus Christ Himself! —Padre Jay

"Uniting Suffering to Christ" Homily at St. John the Baptist, Friday, February 21, 2020

Sometimes the suffering we have to endure seems unbearable. Jesus tells us in Mark 8:34-38 that "Whoever wishes to come after me must... take up his cross and follow me." What do you do with that pain, in trying to unite it to Jesus on the Cross? Hopefully this homily will be helpful to anyone who is struggling. —Padre Jay

Interview with Dolores Shipe & Dr. Marguerite Duane about Fertility and Natural Family Planning

Interview with Dolores Shipe & Dr. Marguerite Duane about Fertility and Natural Family Planning

"World Marriage Sunday" Homily at Saints John & Paul, Sunday, February 9, 2020

On World Marriage Sunday—as we try to see things through God's perspective—we discover that everything, when consecrated through Him, is more than it seems to be! —Padre Jay

"Throw the Hail Mary!" Homily at Our Lady of Peace, Wednesday, January 1, 2020

In this new year, I pray that we can all see the Face of God with "2020" vision! As always, our Blessed Mother can help us do that. —Padre Jay

Marian Moment: "Mary's Role in the Epiphany," Saturday, January 4, 2020

Another "Marian Moment," dedicated to our Blessed Mother.

"The Holy Name of Jesus" Homily at St. John the Baptist, Friday, January 3, 2020

Saying the Holy Name of Jesus is the most powerful prayer, especially in the face of tragedy—such as the family in our parish grouping who recently lost everything in a house fire. Please consider sending funds to assist them to: St. Crispin Fund Great Grouping 725 Glenwood Avenue Ambridge, PA 15003 (724) 266-6565

Interview with Mark Joseph, speaker and author of "Overwhelming Pursuit"

Mark Joseph, speaker and author of "Overwhelming Pursuit," will be speaking at Saints John & Paul as part of our BOLDLY CATHOLIC Speaker Series on January 29, 2020. I got the chance to sit and talk with him about finding the path to peace, joy, and fulfillment in today's overwhelming world. —Padre Jay http://www.markjosephministries.com Courtesy RSVP for Mark's talk at Saints John & Paul at http://www.greatgrouping.org/joseph

"Christ is in the 'HERE'," Christmas Homily at Saints John & Paul, Wednesday, December 25, 2019

My Christmas homily this year was all about experiencing God in the "here." The Lord truly wants to be present to us here, wherever we are, especially in the tough places in our lives. He is ALWAYS here, present to us, in the Eucharist! God bless, —Padre Jay

Marian Moment: "Mary, Queen of the Apostles," Saturday, November 30, 2019

Another "Marian Moment," dedicated to our Blessed Mother. Jesus & the Jewish Roots of Mary," by Brant Pitre https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Jewish-Roots-Mary-Unveiling/dp/0525572732

"The Feast of St. Nicholas" Homily at St. John the Baptist, Friday, December 6, 2019

Blessings to you during Advent! This homily was recorded on the Feast of St. Nicholas, and I hope it can help us to be mindful of how God's graces can sweeten the sourness of our life. God bless! —Padre Jay

"The End Times and Peppa Pig" Homily at Saint John the Baptist, Saturday, November 30, 2019

As the Church's liturgical year comes to a close, it seems appropriate to reflect a little on the end times, and on our entrance into heaven, by the Grace of God. Also, I talk about Peppa Pig. You'll have to listen to find the connection. —Padre Jay

Marian Moment: "Queen of Peace," Saturday, November 23, 2019

Another "Marian Moment," dedicated to our Blessed Mother.

"Our Lady of the Presentation" Homily, Sunday, November 24, 2019

On the feast day recalling when Saints Joachim and Ann brought their baby, Mary, to the temple for her Presentation, let us remember everyone who has brought us to the Lord. Thank God for everyone who has interceded for you, through actions and prayers! —Padre Jay

"The Body" Homily at Saints John & Paul, Sunday, November 10, 2109

Have you ever thought about what you will be like when your body and soul are reunited in heaven? Rarely are we satisfied with what we see in the mirror. Check out First and Second Maccabees, to see what Scripture says about our bodies, and try to see yourself from God's perspective... —Padre Jay

Homily from the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, Saturday, November 2, 2019

Look around when you're in a church. Why was it designed in the way it was? What do the statues mean, the windows, the columns, the lines? What is the "theology" of the building? Consider it, and let the details of that temple of the Holy Spirit renew your love for your church, and most especially for Jesus Christ. —Padre Jay

Interview with Abby Johnson, Former Planned Parenthood Director, now Pro-Life Advocate

I was blessed to be able to sit down and talk to Abby Johnson, author of "Unplanned" (which is also a powerfully moving film), about her journey from being the director of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic to her conversion to Catholicism and becoming an outspoken Pro-Life advocate! Abby will be joining us at Saints John & Paul on December 5th as our Boldly Catholic speaker. Tickets are for sale (but going fast!) at http://greatgrouping.org/johnson. For more information about her "And Then There Were None" ministry and about leaving the abortion industry, visit http://abortionworker.com. —Padre Jay

"The Look of the Lord" Homily at St. John the Baptist, Sunday, November 3, 2019

When people look at us, do they see Jesus? This homily discusses the Gospel story of Zaccheus, the way that Jesus looks at us, and the way we see Jesus in others. —Padre Jay

All Souls Day Homily about Purgatory, Saturday, November 2, 2019

For this All Souls Day Homily, I spend some time discussing Purgatory, and what it means to pray for those who have died. —Padre Jay

All Saints Day Homily at Saints John & Paul, Friday, November 1, 2019

If you think about it, Christ in the Eucharist is a self-limiting God. He handicaps himself, thereby encouraging us to use our own shortcomings and handicaps to lead us to the holiness, the Sainthood, he intends for us; for which he created us. —Padre Jay

Marian Moment: "Pillar of Faith," Saturday, October 19, 2019

Padre Jay's second "Marian Moment," dedicated to Our Blessed Mother.

Marian Moment: "The Fourth River," Saturday, October 12, 2019

This is the first in a new series of "Marian Moments," dedicated to Our Blessed Mother.

"The Ten Lepers" Homily at Saints John & Paul, with talk by Youth Minister, Nick Sciarappa, Sunday, October 13, 2019

How many things, people, circumstances are we actually grateful for in our daily lives? All the amazing graces we receive in our lives, and sometimes we barely notice. One leper out of ten returned to thank Jesus for his healing. Surely we can do better! Surely we can show our gracious Lord how thankful we are for what he does, what he gives us, how he heals us! —Padre Jay

Interview with Nick Sciarappa, Youth Minister at Saints John & Paul

Padre Jay sits down with Nick Sciarappa, Youth Minister at Saints John & Paul Parish (and producer of the popular "Clerically Speaking" podcast), to talk about Italian names, the youth of the Church, and being responsible for his brother Anthony becoming a priest, among other things.

"Compete Well for the Faith" Homily, Sunday, September 29, 2019

This is not one of my best-prepared homilies, but the Holy Spirit can certainly bring what's needed out of imperfection. In it, I talk about how Saint Paul tells us to "compete well for the faith," so I'm offering this to you in that spirit. God bless! —Padre Jay

"Mary Opens a Window" Homily at Our Lady of Peace, Saturday, September 28, 2019

Mary, our loving mother, is the one who connects us to her son, Jesus, our savior. While God's graces are always available to us, we as human beings so often ignore them, or fail to seek them. Mary helps us by offering those graces to us with a mother's love, and with the complete understanding of what it means to be a creature wholly dependent on the love of its creator. —Padre Jay

"The Call of St. Matthew" Homily on his Feast Day at Our Lady of Peace, Saturday, September 21, 2019

The painting "The Call of St. Matthew" by Caravaggio is one piece of art that has definitely deeply moved me in my life. If you would, google it or find a copy to contemplate while listening to this homily I delivered on St. Matthew's Feast Day. God bless! —Padre Jay

Interview with Kyle Bliss, Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator at Saints John & Paul (part 4)

This is part 4 of my interview with Kyle Bliss, where we discuss our exciting new evangelization initiatives such as Exodus 90 and the Boldly Catholic Speaker Series, as well as the challenges of the Church today, the Eucharist, Confession, and much more! Enjoy! —Padre Jay

Interview with Kyle Bliss, Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator at Saints John & Paul (part 3)

This is part 3 of my interview with Kyle Bliss, where we discuss our exciting new evangelization initiatives such as Exodus 90 and the Boldly Catholic Speaker Series, as well as the challenges of the Church today, the Eucharist, Confession, and much more! Enjoy! —Padre Jay

Presentation by Jason Gawaldo, Director of Faith Formation at Saints John & Paul

Jason Gawaldo, our fearless Director of Faith Formation at Saints John & Paul, makes a compelling presentation to our Finance Council about the state of Faith Formation at our parish—where we've come from, what we're doing now, and where we're headed—which goes beyond just a Faith Formation talk and speaks toward who we are as Catholics. I invite you to listen and be inspired! —Padre Jay

Interview with Kyle Bliss, Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator at Saints John & Paul (part 2)

This is part 2 of my interview with Kyle Bliss, where we discuss our exciting new evangelization initiatives such as Exodus 90 and the Boldly Catholic Speaker Series, as well as the challenges of the Church today, the Eucharist, Confession, and much more! Enjoy! —Padre Jay

Interview with Kyle Bliss, Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator at Saints John & Paul (part 1)

This is part 1 of my interview with Kyle Bliss, where we discuss our exciting new evangelization initiatives such as Exodus 90 and the Boldly Catholic Speaker Series, as well as the challenges of the Church today, the Eucharist, Confession, and much more! Enjoy! —Padre Jay

"What God Prefers" Homily at Good Samaritan, Sunday, September 8, 2019

Okay, so maybe last week's Steelers/Patriots matchup didn't go quite as well as some of us would have liked, but that doesn't change the message in this homily. Human shortcomings can't alter what God intends. So what does Jesus intend in this Sunday's Gospel, when he tells us we must hate our Father, Mother, and family in order to follow him? Does "hate" really mean "hate"? Let's look a little deeper at that through this homily to try and see if we prefer what God prefers. (And maybe it's okay to really HATE the Patriots.) —Padre Jay

"Essential Change & New Wineskins" Homily at Our Lady of Peace, Friday, September 6, 2019

Jesus says that we should not pour new wine into old wineskins. With all the change that's happening (and being mandated to happen, especially in Pittsburgh) in the Catholic Church today, which changes are essential, and which ones are less important? How attached should we be to things that, in the end, really don't serve to get us closer to spending eternity in Heaven? —Padre Jay

"Yield to the Pierogi!" Homily at Good Samaritan, Sunday, September 1, 2019

At the fantastic Good Samaritan Festival, I reflect on pierogi, family, festivals, and yield signs... all in relation to Jesus, of course! God bless! —Padre Jay

"The Population of Hell" Homily at Good Samaritan, Saturday, August 24, 2019

As kids head back to college this time of year, I find myself wondering who has the harder time with the separation: parents or students? And, as so often happens, one existential question leads to another—Are there more souls in Heaven or Hell? Jesus himself challenges us to pass through the narrow gate. Is that the path we're on? —Padre Jay

Interview with Mallory Smarto, FOCUS Missionary and Saints John & Paul Parishioner

Padre Jay sits down with Mallory Smarto to talk about her life, family, faith, and missionary work with FOCUS—an organization which, by mobilizing university students to serve at home and around the world, strives to answer Pope Francis' call to promote a culture of encounter. Listen, and learn more at focusoncampus.org!

"Burning Sequoias" Homily about the purification of the Church at Our Lady of Peace, Sunday, August 18, 2019

In the great Sequoia groves out west, forest fires are the key to growth and life. In Salvation History, we see that purification precedes revitalization. So often, going through tough times leads to new life and great things if we cling closer to Christ in the Eucharist! Cooperating with God's Grace is the key! —Padre Jay

"Indiana Jones and Our Lady" Assumption Homily at St. John the Baptist, Wednesday, August 14, 2019

What does "Raiders of the Lost Ark" have to do with the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary? Well, when you realize that Mary IS the Ark of the Covenant, the parallels will start to come clear! Listen, and let God release his power through our Blessed Mother Mary. —Padre Jay

"Baby Shark!" Homily about Babysitting for God at Saints John & Paul, Sunday, August 11, 2019

We are stewards of all the gifts God has given us—Creation, our souls, the Eucharist... Kind of like babysitters, we're entrusted to care for them until the Master's return. So, in the spirit of a good, modern day babysitter, I share my rendition of the "Baby Shark" song... —Padre Jay

"Almost Heaven" Homily about Appalachia Mission at Saints John & Paul, Sunday, July 28, 2019

John Denver got it right... when you're in the "Wild & Wonderful" mountains of West Virginia, you get the sense that it truly is "Almost Heaven." In this homily upon my return to Saints John & Paul from our mission trip into the poverty of that Appalachian community, I try to bring home the fact that prayer is our lifeline out of tragic circumstances to Heaven, and to the One who created us to be loved. —Padre Jay

Homily from Appalachia Mission—McDowell County, WV, July 25, 2019

On my third mission trip in four weeks—this time to McDowell County, WV—I discover that the wealth of West Virginia is in finding the face of Christ in her residents and our missionaries. —Padre Jay

Homily about the Good Samaritan, July 14, 2019

Homily given at Our Lady of Peace in Conway about the Good Samaritan. This is a parable a lot of people have heard many times, but sometimes it can be difficult to actually live it out. We settle into a type of Christianity where we no longer look to open our arms to people who are suffering, rather than living how Jesus wants us to live today. —Padre Jay

Interview with Bobby Aloe, staff member of the Great Grouping

Padre Jay sits down with Bobby Aloe, long-time staff member of Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge (part of the Great Grouping), and proprietor of Frank's Pizza—also in Ambridge. They talk about pizza, the parish and the Faith, the 24th annual Good Samaritan Parish Festival, and more! Dig in for some good listenin' and good eatin'!

Homily about the Mission Trip to Costa Rica, July 6, 2019

In this homily, I'm sharing my excitement about our mission trip to Costa Rica, and thanking and inviting our parish to share in what we did. Our teen missionaries are present too, putting some of the Spanish I taught them to good use! Pray for us, for those in need, and for young people everywhere! —Padre Jay

Interview with Matt, Teen Missionary to Costa Rica (outtakes)

In this snippet from Padre Jay's interview with Matt, one of the nearly two dozen teen missionaries from Saints John & Paul, Pittsburgh, they battle with the wind to talk about hockey, coffee, square bananas, and shoes.

Interview with Matt, Teen Missionary to Costa Rica

On the Soles4Souls mission trip to Costa Rica, Padre Jay interviews Matt, one of the nearly two dozen teen missionaries from Saints John & Paul, Pittsburgh, about what it was like to give and receive to the people there, while acting as the hands and feet of Christ.

Nighttime Mass in the jungle of Costa Rica, July 2019

At Saints Peter & Paul, this outdoor Mass was said at night in the jungle of Costa Rica with our team of high school Soles4Souls missionaries from Saints John & Paul, Pittsburgh. The homily speaks to Catholic victory over death and tragedy. —Padre Jay

Homily from the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 23, 2019

Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist is so real, so personal... I hope that this homily revs you up as it revs me up to challenge ourselves, to ask for that faith in the Eucharist, to process out of Mass with the Eucharist, to speak to our friends & family about Jesus being present in the Eucharist, and especially those Catholics who have fallen away from the Church... Because when Jesus speaks, realities can change. —Padre Jay

Franciscan University Presents: Creating Marriages That Thrive

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Jay Donahue, founder of "Renew The I Do", as they discuss how couples, parishes, and communities can help build stronger marriages. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: APRIL 2018

Padre Jay's Vocation Story

Padre Jay recounts the story of his call to the vocation of the priesthood. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2014

HOMOSEXUALITY—Padre Jay's homily from October 14, 2018

Father Jay delivers the third in a trio of challenging subjects: HOMOSEXUALITY. From October 14, 2018 at Saints Simon & Jude, Pittsburgh.

CONTRACEPTION—Padre Jay's Homily from October 7, 2018

Father Jay delivers the second in a trio of challenging subjects: CONTRACEPTION. From September 30, 2018 at Saints Simon & Jude, Pittsburgh.

HELL—Padre Jay's homily from September 30, 2018

Father Jay delivers the first in a trio of challenging subjects: HELL. From September 30, 2018 at Saints Simon & Jude, Pittsburgh.

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