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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.