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Fr. Satish Joseph
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Catholic priest and founder of Mercypets, a charitable fund that invites pet owners to alleviate child hunger. www.mercypets.org. Also
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Feb 18 Scripture
The sentiments for Ash Wednesday come from our need for renewal. But the motivation comes from this realization: "Gracious and merciful is God, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment" (Joel 2:13). Genuine conversion is not brought about by guilt but by love.
February 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Feb 17 Scripture
When Jesus said, "Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod" (Mk 8:15), he was referring to the evil disposition of the religious and political leaders toward him. Even religion can be leavened with evil politics and Jesus warns us to "Watch out!"
February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Feb 16 Scripture
Mark says, "He [Jesus] sighed from the depth of his spirit"(Mk 8:12). Jesus' sigh emerged from a total exasperation with people's unwillingness to grasp the possibilities the reign of God offered. These days, so many of us sigh like Jesus. We know what the world could be, but alas!
February 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Sunday Homily ' "Beyond Commandments"
To follow the commandments is to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus is to fulfill all the commandments. www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
February 15, 2026 - Beyond Commandments
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February 15, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Feb 14 Scripture
The 1st reading is a classic example of politicization of religion. Jeroboam established two shrines in Dan and Bethel so that folks of the Northern kingdom do not go to Jerusalem and enrich the Southern kingdom (1 Kgs 12-13). Politicization of religion and vice-versa lead to evil.
February 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Feb 13 Scripture
Jesus healed a deaf man with a speech impediment and then asked him to keep quiet (Mk 7:31-37). Really? Mark is using the "Messianic secret" strategy. If Jesus' identity is revealed too soon, it could jeopardize his ministry. But nothing should keep us quiet, right?
February 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Feb 12 Scripture
Solomon began extremely well but he lost God's favor (1 kgs 11:4-13) because of his infidelity to the Covenant. As a result, the kingdom was divided into two. Sin and evil are not merely private choices. Even our most private sins affect our families, our church, and our community.
February 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Feb 11 Scripture
"Nothing that enters from outside can defile the person; the things that come from within are what defile” (Mk 7:15). With technology these days, though, it is a two-way street. Jesus' point is still not lost. The choice to engage evil is still made within. "Deliver us from evil!"
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Feb 10 Scripture
Solomon's words at the dedication of the Temple ring true: "If the heavens and the highest heavens cannot contain you,
how much less this temple which I have built!" (1 Kgs 8:27). Sometimes we forget this and become legalistic and ritualistic. We think we own God (Mk 7:1-13).
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Feb 9 Scripture
At the dedication of Solomon's Temple, the cloud filled the Temple. Solomon said, "The Lord intends to dwell in the dark cloud (2 Kgs 8:12). Yet, when the Son of God came, he was not found in the Temple, but in the streets among the people (Mk 6:53-56). All the world is God's Temple.
February 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Homily Podcast - Let Your Light Shine
“Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Then your light can break forth like the dawn (Is 58:7-8a).
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February 8, 2026 - Let Your Light Shine | Homilies by Fr. Satish Joseph
Homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, 2026 - Fr. Satish Joseph Homily Text
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February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Sunday Homily - "Let Your Light Shine"
“Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Then your light will break forth like the dawn" (Is 58:7)
www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
February 8, 2026 - Let Your Light Shine
Official website of Ite Missa Est, Adult Faith Formation Ministry of Immaculate Conception Church, Dayton OH. Features include daily reflections, videos, prayer requests, retreat information, homilie...
www.itemissaest.org
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Feb 6 Scripture
Solomon was given all the wisdom, riches, and glory anyone could ask (1 Kgs 3:4-13). But you also need a heart for the people. Jesus saw the vast crowd and his "heart" was moved with pity (Mk 6:34). Let's pray that rulers and shepherds in the world and church have the heart of Jesus.
February 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Feb 6 Scripture
In total abuse of power, Herod beheaded John and put his twelve-year-old through a gruesome chain of events (Mk 6:14-29). It happens even now. Five-year-old Liam Ramos was traumatized by agents of terror as abuse of power continues. "Dear Jesus, we pray evil will end."
February 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Jan 5 Scripture
Jesus did not own a house or money, and did not have his own family. Yet, he changed the course of human history. In today's gospel he sent his disciples in twos with no attachments to possessions, money, and even food (Mk ^:7-13). Attachments become an obstacle in God's reign.
February 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Feb 4 Scripture
Jesus faced prejudice in his town (Mk 6:1-6). It prevented him to doing any might deeds. This was because prejudice prevented people from giving him a fair chance. He was amazed at their lack of faith. The antidote to prejudice is faith - faith that every person has inherent worth.
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Feb 3 Scripture
If there is anything Absalom's story (2 Sam 19:9-19:3) teaches us it is that pride and violent ambition only leads to one's own destruction. In contrast was Jesus, who, even though divine, moved among people in humility brining life and hope to people. Each day offers us a choice.
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Feb 2 Scripture - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Jesus grew up like every other child. Yet, there were signs and prophecies (Lk 2:22-40). His parents raised him in simplicity yet with wonder and awe. This sense of closeness to Christ yet holding him in wonder and awe is a precious lesson.
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Homily Podcast - "Consider Your Call"
The nation is in turmoil. How do we return to respect, civility and trust? What can lead us to a just and peaceful society? Perhaps, today’s scripture readings have the answer.
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February 1, 2026 - Consider Your Call; | Homilies by Fr. Satish Joseph
Homily for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, 2026 - Fr. Satish Joseph Homily Text
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February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Sunday Homily - "Consider Your Call"
Jesus was forming “a remnant” for his time. To them he taught his new ethic, his new way for creating just and peaceful communities. It was based on simplicity, humility, meekness, mercy, righteousness, and peacemaking. www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
February 1, 2026 - Consider Your Call
Official website of Ite Missa Est, Adult Faith Formation Ministry of Immaculate Conception Church, Dayton OH. Features include daily reflections, videos, prayer requests, retreat information, homilie...
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February 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
We cannot oppress the powerless and vulnerable people in our midst and also pray the "Our Father."
We simply cannot do both.
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Jan 31 Scripture
David's true contrition is admirable but I am drawn to the prophet Nathan. With skill, integrity, and courage he confronted David with his misdeeds (2 Sam 12:1-17. I pray for the heart to stand with victims of injustice and the skill, integrity, and courage to address wrongdoers.
January 31, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Jan 30 Scripture
David sinned. Scripture says, "In the sight of the LORD what David had done was evil (1 Sam 11:27). God's beloved David had committed the starkest of evils. Power is heck of a drug. It clouds judgement, dulls conscience, and perpetrates evil. It is happening right before our eyes.
January 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM