The Order of the Holy Cross is an Anglican Benedictine monastic community of men founded in 1884 by James Otis Sargent Huntington to provide a specifically North American expression of monasticism. Our commitment to worship and prayer has sustained our work since the 19th century. Our primary ministry is welcoming guests on individual and group retreats. Continue Community: https://www.facebook.com/holy.cross.west.park/See What We're Doing: https://www.instagram.com/holycross.westpark/Guest ...
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Holy Cross Monastery Podcasts
Our goal here is simply to talk about the spiritual life from a Carmelite perspective - something that we already do in the monastery on a regular basis. Through this podcast, we hope to open the conversation up for you to listen and join in. We’re by no means experts on these topics, but we believe that our Carmelite tradition and saints have a lot to offer to those seeking to grow closer to God.
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A Priest of Archdiocese of Detroit; ordained May 26, 2012. Fr. Steve currently serves at St. Joseph, Lake Orion and St. John Fisher, Oakland University. Previously Fr. Steve served St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada, MI; St. Augustine, Richmond; Holy Family, Memphis; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth; St. Lawrence, Utica; Divine Grace, Carleton; Community of Jesus Crucified Monastery, St. Martinville, LA; and St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park; and St. Francis/St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.
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Spiritual Readings from Holy Cross Monastery
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The Monastery of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic, contemplative Benedictine Monastery of the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation. Continuing a centuries-old tradition, we live according to the Rule of St. Benedict, seeking God through a life of prayer, silence, work and hospitality. The Monastery was established in the Chicago Archdiocese at the invitation of Cardinal Bernardin in 1991. In 2011, the Monastery was elevated to the status of independent priory by Abbot President Bruno Marin, OSB. ...
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Not to Condemn the World, But to Save It
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Br. Randy Greve's Sermon for the Feast of the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Monastic Church of Saint Augustine, October 5, 2025
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"Elevator to Heaven: The Little Way of St. Therese"--Digging Deeper Series by Fr. Steve Mateja
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1:09:18Fr. Steve was the speaker this month at our monthly Digging Deeper Speaker Series. The topic was St. Therese of Lisieux and her Little Way of prayer.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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St. Thérèse has been called the saint of hope. In this episode, we explore her timeless wisdom and discover what she teaches us about living with true theological hope. The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/ For more information: http://www.icspublications.or…
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Br. Aidan Owen's Sermon for the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels (transferred), September 30, 2025
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"Who will save them from Hell?"--26th Sunday OT (C) priesthood Sunday
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17:31Fr. Steve preaches on Priesthood Sunday. We need priests.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Br. Robert James Magliula's Sermon for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2025
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“The Four F’s of Philippians”—Fr. Steve talk at Oakdale academy
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23:32Fr. Steve was invited to speak at chapel for Oakdale Academy. Oakdale is a K-12 School located in suburban Metro Detroit. Founded in the Hillsdale tradition.
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"The Kingdom Come"--Deacon Karl Finkbeiner preached 25th Sunday OT (c)
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Br. Ephrem Arcement's Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 21, 2025
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Charlie Kirk Vigil Prayer at Oakland University lead by Fr. Steve
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7:02As Chaplain to Oakland University Fr. Steve was invited to address the vigil service held at Oakland University where 5000 people gathered to share their love for God, Country and a man, Charlie Kirk, who was assinated on Wednesday, September 10th.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"What does the Cross mean to you?"--Exultation of the Holy Cross 2025
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11:36The FINDING of the Cross The DEDICATION of the Church The MYSTERY of the CrossBy Fr. Steve Mateja
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Dr. Scott Kenworthy joins Fr. Andrew to discuss the beloved saint Tikhon (Bellavin) of Moscow, touching on his time in Russian, the United States, and in Lithuania. Dr. Kenworthy is author of the new book 'The People's Patriarch: Tikhon Bellavin and the Orthodox Church in North America and Revolutionary Russia' from Orthodox University Press.The bo…
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Digging Deeper Series, Sgt. Brian Buckley "Do hard things, the warrior ethos"
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1:27:30Sgt. Brian Buckley is a Royal Oak police officer and gave a rousing talk to the Oakland Univeristy Students and parish members.
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"The Greatest Fear in my Life!"--23rd Sunday OT (C) 9-7-2-2025
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9:59The greatest fear in my life is that some of you won't be saved!
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Br. Bernard Delcourt's Sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18-C, September 7, 2025
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His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the Orthodox priesthood and the kind of men he's looking for to serve in his parishes.Join us for the first-ever vocations retreat hosted by the Antiochian Archdiocese in partnership with Ancient Faith Mini…
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"Are you a Stranger or a Son?"--21st Sunday OT (C)
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11:18exploring Luke 13 through 15 seeing how this Gospel relates to the Prodigal son story.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"shed what is keeping you from running the race!"--20th Sunday OT (c)
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11:01Fr. Steve's first Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, Detroit. DCCM
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"Don't miss the Train...be prepared!"--19th Sunday OT (C) August 10, 2025 Luke 12: 32-48
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11:53edith steinBy Fr. Steve Mateja
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“Are you going to die one day?”—18th Sunday OT (C)
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Br. Bruno Santana's sermon the for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 27, 2025
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Br. Scott Wesley Borden's sermon the for Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 20, 2025
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“Repent or be like Chorazin!”—Homily given at Catholic Family Land Steubenville
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"Acknowledge you're in the ditch"--15th Sunday OT(C)
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8:12The Good Samaritan is Jesus!
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Br. David Bryan Hoopes' sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 13, 2025
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Br. Josep Martinez Cubero's sermon for the Feast of Saint Benedict, July 11, 2025
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"Your name is etched in Heaven!"--14th Sunday OT (C) 7/6/2025
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12:03Do 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
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Br. Robert Sevensky's sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 6, 2025
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"The seeds of Faith: Saints Peter and Paul"--The Solemn Feast of SS Peter and Paul
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13:07All 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!
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Br. Rob Magliula's sermon for the Feast of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, June 29, 2025
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"Merry Christmas in June! The Crib, the Cross and the Eucharist: a reflection on the Incarnation"--talk to Legatus 2025
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43:51Today 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 usBy fr. Steve Mateja
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Br. Aidan Owen's sermon for the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, June 24, 2025
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"St. John Fisher and the Eucharist"--Feast of Corpus Christi 2025
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13:42Providentially 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.
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Br. Francis Beckham's sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 22, 2025
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Br. Ephrem Arcement's sermon for the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 19, 2025
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Br. Bernard Delcourt's sermon for the First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025
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"The Holy Spirit is more than a gift giver!"--Pentecost 2025
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9:04The Pen The Person The Predicament The Holy Spirit is a person! More than a gift giver. More than just a power!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"What would Jesus Do?--more likely what would Jesus SEE"--talk at the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan night.
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15:56Fr. 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.
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In this episode, we answer your questions about Carmelite spirituality and the Carmelite saints! For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected] ICS Publications
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"The Battleground of the Ascension"--Ascension Sunday 2025
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10:21Fr. 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.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Br. Adam McCoy's sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, June 1, 2025
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Br. Scott Borden's sermon for the Feast of the Ascension, May 29, 2025
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In this episode, we sit down with Fr. John Sullivan, O.C.D., to explore the inspiring story of the newest Carmelite saints—sixteen Discalced Carmelite nuns martyred during the French Revolution. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and s…
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"Credit Card Points and Gospel in the 21st Century"--Talk to Mens Group Queen of Martyrs
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49:54Fr. 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.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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“ Love and obedience”—6th Sunday of Easter (C)
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8:40Love 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.
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Br. Josep Martinez-Cubero's Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025
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How to Read Spiritual Autobiographies with St. Edith Stein
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1:01:24In this episode, we sit down to explore the power of spiritual autobiographies and what St. Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) can teach us about how to read them. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelca…
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"Divine Appointments"--5th Sunday of Easter (C)
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11:49A 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 someo…
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Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
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1:27:09In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani to discuss the life and teaching of the Carmelite friar, Blessed Marie-Eugene. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]…
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