Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts

Sgt. Brian Buckley is a Royal Oak police officer and gave a rousing talk to the Oakland Univeristy Students and parish members.  

The greatest fear in my life is that some of you won't be saved!

exploring Luke 13 through 15 seeing how this Gospel relates to the Prodigal son story.

Fr. Steve's first Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, Detroit. DCCM

edith stein

The Good Samaritan is Jesus!  

Do you believe in God? His Son Jesus? Do you believe in Hell?  Your name is written in Heaven but it can be blotted out, says the Lord

All for the service of the Gospel SS Peter and Paul go out and proclaim Jesus to the world!  Why is it important...because they are our fathers in the faith!  

Today is exactly 6 months to Christmas.  Fr. Steve loves Christmas; he gave a talk and reflection Legatus about the Incarnation and what it means for us

Providentially enough the Feast of Saint John Fisher, our patron, falls on the Feast of Corpus Christ. There have been few saints as important to Holy Mother Church and defending her teachings than Saint John Fisher himself.  

The Pen The Person The Predicament The Holy Spirit is a person!  More than a gift giver. More than just a power!

Fr. Steve was the keynote speaker for one of the Graduation Ceremony for the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan.  What would Jesus SEE is an opproutunity for us to see with the eyes of Christ through of Love and Friendship.  Sharing with another person the shared vision of reality.  

Fr. Steve uses the Ascension in battle terms and how we are called to respond.  He asks WHAT is the Ascension? WHY is it important for us? While exploring the WHO.  

Fr. Steve loves Jesus and he is very savvy with credit card points.  He gives a unique talk to a mens group on credit card points and the Gospel.  

Love and obedience is the theme of the gospel today and ultimately the theme of the Last supper discourses   obedience is the  visible proof of loving Jesus.

A divine appointment is a meeting with another person that God has specifically and unmistakably arranged. The Holy Spirit sets up such encounters because someone needs what He can offer them through you. You are one conversation away from God bestowing His favor on them as you act as His channel of blessing. Often that encounter will be with someone you have never met before.