Podcasts
The Second Sunday of Lent: God sent his Son
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak looks at this Sunday's readings for Mass as he discusses the familiar but sometimes overlooked message of how much God loved the world.
Stunned into silence, where God whispers love
Phong Le, a seminarian at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, shares with Inside CatholicPhilly.com how the Transfiguration invites us to be still, and to create space for the Lord and others.
The First Sunday of Lent: Let’s Go!
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak looks at this Sunday's readings for Mass. The first recorded words of Jesus in Mark's Gospel sum up what we're called to do for the next 40 days: Repent and believe in the Good News.
Christ is our hope in hard times, hard places
Anthony Albanese, a seminarian at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, shares with Inside CatholicPhilly.com how Jesus is with us in our struggles, and how the kingdom of God is already here -- and still to come.
How God speaks to us
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak reflects on this Sunday's readings for Mass. He shows how you can not only discover that God speaks to you, but how to listen for his voice.
Come to the water!
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak reflects on the Mass readings for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. There may be challenges in life, but the sacrament of baptism gives us what we need to proceed.
The Word became flesh
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak reflects on the readings for the Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, in which he urges us to get ready -- the Savior is coming!
Last-minute Advent can still prepare you for Christmas
After a year like 2020, it's tempting to fast forward to Dec. 25. But the final moments of Advent offer new chances to prepare for the Lord's coming, as faithful share with Inside CatholicPhilly.com producer Gina Christian.
Rejoice, the Lord is near!
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak reflects on the readings for the Mass on the Third Sunday of Advent, and he takes a closer look at the reason for rejoicing.
Be alert! The First Sunday of Advent
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak reflects on the readings for this Sunday's Mass, which begins Advent, and offers practical advice for making the most of the season.