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Imagine what your life would be like if you could hear the voice of God.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/08-09-26-homily

Do you have prayers that seem unanswered? Does God really answer every prayer?

Do you want success or God's blessing? Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/06-26-26-homily

To live as God lives we have to love as God loves.

Notes for today's teaching: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/summer-week-9

Where are you with the people God has given you? Need a little help with the answer? Let's go there together.

Here are the notes for today's message: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/summer-week-7

We have one thing we can do to take a step closer to God. What's yours? We can find it together.

Notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/summer-week-6

Where are you with God? Need a little help with the answer? Let's go there together. Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/summer-week-5

Do you live in the present moment? Why is that so important? Let's unpack it together. Today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/summer-week-4

Homily from Sunday, May 31, 2026, featuring teaching 2 of a new summer series entitled "More Than Vacation." Today we ask: "How are you doing?" Many of us are tired. Why? And what can we do?

Notes for today's teaching: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/summer-week-2

Homily from Pentecost Sunday with introduction of new summer series entitled "More Than Vacation." God has much to do in your life this summer ... because summer is more than vacation.

What can good marriage prep teach us about spiritual maturity?

Here's the link to today's notes:

https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/04-12-26-mass-homily

What does it mean that he is risen?

Was Jesus abandoned on the Cross? Why does he say that?

Here are the notes for today's teaching: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/palm-sunday-mass-homily

Time is our most precious commodity. What does the Lord want say to you about "time" and Holy Week?

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-22-26-mass-homily

Struggle with confession? Know anyone who struggles with confession? Let's rediscover God's mercy!

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-15-25-mass-homily

You'll never look at Good Friday - or the Stations of the Cross - in the same way.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-08-26-mass-homily

Sometimes there is more to prayer than simply saying your prayers.

Here's the link to the bulletin: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/03-01-26-mass-homily

Let's rediscover Jesus.

Here are the notes to today's homily. https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/02-22-26-mass-homily

Ever struggle to be present to the present moment? Let's take one small step together.

Here's the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/02-08-26-mass-homily

Week 2 of a teaching of how to find God in the ordinary.

Homily for Sunday, December 30, 2025. Today, we learn more about the influence of Advent's rites, routines, and rituals.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-1st-sunday-of-advent

We all need a True North. Homily for November 23, 2025.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-23-2025

Homily from Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Homily for November 9, 2025.

Here are the notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-9-2025

Homily from Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Homily from October 26, 2025. Perhaps the single most important message I've ever published.

Homily for September 21, 2025

Ever wonder what it means when Jesus says: "For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Let's learn together.

Here are the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-10-2025

One thing. There's one thing that you can do that has a 100% success rate in helping you take one step closer to God. What is it?

Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-27-2025

Distractions. Ugh. Ever struggle with distractions? Let's find God ... in the distractions.

Here's the link for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-20-2025

WHAT I'm hearing is connected to WHO I'm hearing is connected to WHEN I'm hearing. Learn more about this and a Biblical understanding of obedience.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-13-2025

Do you believe? Lots of people welcomed Him into Jerusalem, not all of them believed that He was the Lamb of God. Do you believe?

Great message today! We unpack the following wisdom: "Life is a lot less about what you're facing and a lot more about where you're looking." Today we learn about the fifth Altar in the Bible and unpack the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery.

Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-6-2025

Pre-Mass announcements for March 30, 2025.

Today's message is summed up in one word: EVERYTHING. Today, as part of the teaching series on the Altar, Fr. Mark continues with a new lesson. Today, in week 4, we learn about the Altar of Incense. We also unpack the story of the Prodigal Son. It's a great message full of insights and inspiration!

Here's the notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-30-2025

Today we look at the Golden Table of the Presence and make connections to the Last Supper.

Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-23-2025

Anointed homily! Wow! In today's teaching we learn about the Bronze Altar, the ancient tradition of Passover, and how Jesus is the New Passover Lamb.

Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-march-16-2025

Pre-Mass announcements from Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Today, Fr. Mark introduces a new homily series entitled "The Altar." The series is meant to help listeners (re)discover an awe of the Altar. Today is week one of the new series where we will learn abou the stone altars of the Old Testament. You're going to love it!

https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-9-2025

Important announcements about new resources. Before Mass announcements at Our Lady of the Isle on Sunday, April 9, 2025.

After months of not recording, Fr. Mark explains why there has been a pause in posting podcasts.

Perhaps my best Advent homily ever. What does it mean that He's coming? You'll never look at it the same.

An update from FM regarding his recent absence.

Week 3 of the series "Renovation." Today, we unpack the truth that God takes 100% responsibility for lives that are 100% given to him.

Click here for today's notes; ⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-13-2024⁠

What's the key to believing that God could work a miracle in your life? "When we see how God sees we see what God sees."

Click here for today's notes; ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-06-2024

God is wanting to do something great in your life. What are signs in your life that indicate you need this to happen?

Click here for today's notes; https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-29-2024

We often pray with great fervency, begging God to do something. However, do we thank him with the same level of fervency? On the heals of Hurricane Francine, Fr. Mark teaches about "Proportional Fervency."

Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-15-2024

Do you believe your best days with God are in front of you or behind you? Fr. Mark teaches us how to hear God in today's message.

Notes for today's homily are here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-september-8-2024

Is the Eucharist really Jesus? Did Jesus ever teach this? And, if so, where is this in the Bible? Today, Fr. Mark answers those questions.

Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-18-2024

Do you ever lose focus on the Lord? We all do. Today, Fr. Mark unpacks a few keys to help us refocus and retain focus on God.

Here's the link to today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-30-2024

Do you believe Jesus only wants what is best for you? Trusting God is one thing, but trusting that God wants what is best for you is something unique. Today, Fr. Mark helps us grow in our trust in the Lord.

For today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-23-2024

A message to fathers on this Father's Day. Are you positive that you are leading your family to heaven?

Here's the link to today's notes:https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-16-2024

Does life ever feel like a battle? If so, this message is for you. Fr. Mark helps us appreciate what life looks like when evil is meddling in it. He also gives practical solutions when we're there.

Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-9-2024

Best homily so far this year, especially for those who "aren't being fed" in the Catholic Church.

Here's the link to today notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-2-2024

What's the most influential lie influencing your relationship with God? Listen to find out more.

Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-memorial-day-2024

Do you want more in your relationship with God? If so, what's your first step? Join us to find out!

Imagine that God wants to give you ALL of his love, ALL of his power, and ALL of his joy! Do you want that? In today's message, Fr. Mark teaches us about the Holy Spirit and how we might be ready to recieve the Holy Spirit.

Notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-05-2024

Ever feel lost? Ever been lost? There's good news. In today's message, Fr. Mark unpacks the Gospel of John and the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Click here for notes to today's homily:⁠ ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-21-2024

Where do you "go" with the controversial questions? Take a deep breath. Here's some encouragement.

Click here for notes to today's homily:⁠ ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-14-2024

In today's message, Fr. Mark offers encouragement and teaching regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Confession. "Peace be with you!" Be not afraid!

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-7-2024

Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation. It's as if you are there, at the Cross, with Jesus as he gives life for the world.

Dr. Al Timothy describes from a physician's perspective all that Jesus endured during the crucifixion. Recorded live at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.

Fr. Mark leads us through an intimate guided meditation. It's as if you are there, in the Upper Room, with Jesus and the Apostles.

Today, we unpack the greatest story ever told: the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This morning was moving. Enjoy the message.

Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem. A potential life-changing moment is about to be presented to you. Do you want to miss it?

Another anointed morning! Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem and appreciate how personal things were for those following Jesus. And, things get personal for us!

Perhaps one of the best homilies I've preached in the past several years. This morning was anointed. I pray the Lord speaks to you. Remember: It's never too late to start the journey.

Lent 2024 Episode 2: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how God is for us! Do you believe your best days are in front of you?!

Click here for notes to today's homily: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-25-2024

Lent 2024 Episode 1: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the reality of temptation in our lives, especially when our temptation seeks to claim our identity.

Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-18-2024

In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate that without saying "no" we may never be able to truly say "yes" to the Lord.

Click here for notes for today's homily:

https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-11-2024

In today's message, Fr. Mark invites us on a journey this Lent, a journey guaranteed to change our lives.

See notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-4-2024

In today's message, Fr. Mark offers fatherly wisdom on the shadow of the death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville.

In today's message, Fr. Mark offers a vision for church restoration, as well as spiritual direction for us until we finish.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-14-2024

Christmas is more than a baby. Christmas is about a God who is searching for us. Let's celebrate being found by God.

What's the one last thing that will affect your experience on Christmas? Expectations. Today, in the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and coaching of how we can let go of expectations.

Is Confession really in the Bible? Is there any Biblical evidence to support Catholics going to Confession to a priest? Today, in the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to prepare for Christmas.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-17-2023

There's a question. There's a story. And, there's some tension. Today, in the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to navigate the reality of sin.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-10-2023

How do you feel about "empty?" Today, in the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark helps us how and why our hearts need to be empty so that Christ can be born anew in our hearts this Christmas.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-3-2023

Sometimes saying "thank you" isn't enough. But, we have to start there. In today's homily Fr. Mark takes us deep into our hearts to help us appreciate the reality of Jesus Christ.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-26-2023

How does change affect us? And, most importantly, do you believe God is leading you in the change? Today, Fr. Mark concludes week 5 of a 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn about how much the island has changed, the grief experienced in change, and how to follow God in the change.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-19-2023

How does change affect us? Most of us experience grief. Today, Fr. Mark continues week 4 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed, how change affects us all, and the reality of grief when things change.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-12-2023

How does change affect us? What's changing in your life? Today, Fr. Mark continues week 3 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed and how change affects us all.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-5-2023⁠

Today, Fr. Mark dives deep into the local, national, and international tragedies that have affected so many with anxiety. Today, we ask "Where is God?" and "What can we do to know his presence with us?"

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-29-2023

Today, Fr. Mark continues week 2 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn that nothing can determine our identity other than God. And, we learn about the history of the pirates in Grand Isle.

Here are the notes for today's homily:

⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-22-2023

Today, Fr. Mark starts week 1 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn how to "be where we are in life."

Here's the notes for today's homily:

https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-15-2023

Today is our birthday! Today is the 105th birthday of Our Lady of the Isle! In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how we can weather the storms.

Here's the notes for today's homily: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-8-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark answers the question: "Why do bad things happen to good people."

Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-1-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded of the importance of forgiveness - both receiving and giving.

Notes for today's message can be found here:https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-20-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to the timely nature of today's Gospel. Today, we hear that: "Even though Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, Jesus never took his eyes off of Peter."

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to extraordinary circumstances which caused him to ask God "Why?" Ever asked "Why?" Join us today as we here God's response.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-6-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how familiarity with the Bible helps us hear God's voice daily.

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-30-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we experience the mercy of God in the midst of our failure, amidst the "weeds" within our "wheat."

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-23-2023⁠

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded that adversity is part of the spiritual life. Let us rediscover perseverance.

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-16-2023⁠

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how the pace with which we live life influences our capacity to live with God.

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-25-2023⁠

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to encourage those who are experiencing burdens in life. If that's you, if you are carrying a burden, imagine if Jesus was carrying it for you.

Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-9-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to remind us that tragedy often reminds us what is most important in life.

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Using the image of "the fridge," today Fr. Mark invites us to consider whether we are living with balance.

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-18-2023⁠

In episode 5, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 5, the final teaching in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Last Supper, the Garden, and the Cross thru the lens of the New Passover, the New Covenant, and the New Lamb..

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-5

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." What is the relationship between our priorities and our relationship with God?

Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-11-2023⁠