Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 2026

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 8 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from Saint Matthew.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Epiphany26 ponders discipleship born from an encounter with Jesus.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph — 2025 — Lectionary Year A

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 150 On the Lord’s Flight into Egypt pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.

Fourth Sunday of Advent — 2025 — Lectionary Year A

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 7 On the Incomprehensibility of God pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/4Aadvent2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.

Undergraduate Students discuss Jesus

This special edition of Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers features a discussion with 6 undergraduate students (Alisha, Carla, Kayla, Mike, Nileiti and Reuben) who were enrolled in an undergraduate theology course, “Jesus the Christ.” The students formed 2 groups and explored the topics of mental health and global conflict respectively. Their academic research required applying various insights of Christology to the topics, demonstrating the contribution of a theological perspective to the topics. Special thanks to Kris for all of his time and expertise in the production of the podcast.

Third Sunday of Advent — 2025 — Lectionary Year A

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 5 on Matthew pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent3A-2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.

Second Sunday of Advent — 2025 — Lectionary Year A

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Homily on Psalm 84 pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent2A2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.

First Sunday of Advent — 2025 — Lectionary Year A

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel of St Matthew  pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent1A2025 ponders Advent as both a Season and a way of living.

Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe — 2025 — Lectionary Year C

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 53 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/JesusKing presents Saint Basil the Great’s reflection on this Sunday’s Second Reading.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Maximus of Turin’s Homily 85 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/33C2025 presents Saint Basil the Great’s reflection on this Sunday’s Second Reading.

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on John, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Lateran offers a brief summary of the significance of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran.