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The Extra Meisl is a Catholic homily podcast by Fr. Nick Meisl, offering weekly reflections on the Sunday Mass readings. The title plays on the Gospel call to go the extra mile (Matthew 5:41), inviting deeper engagement with Scripture and everyday faith. Recorded at St. Peter’s Parish in New Westminster, the homilies draw on Fr. Nick’s work as a parish pastor and biblical scholar.
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Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Suffering is not a punishment from God. Rather, today's Gospel (John 9) shows us that Jesus is with us during hard times bringing about some good. Discovering what Jesus is doing during this pandemic will take time. A good way to start understanding this extraordinary situation is by consciously recognizing some blessing that happens each day.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Today's Gospel (Lk 18:9-14) teaches us that there are types of prayer that God hears better than others. God hears the prayers of those who cry out in their suffering and need. Now is a time to pray.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
The encounter Abraham and Sarah have with their heavenly guests in Genesis 18 is narrated in a fascinating way and conveys an important message. The text teaches us about the power of God and therefore should give us hope. In addition, the passage reminds us of the need to provide hospitality and care to others, those we know as well as strangers. As we read in Hebrews 13:2, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
In Genesis 15, God makes an unconditional and unilateral covenant with Abraham. This covenant shows that whatever happens, whatever the people do, God will always be faithful. This message inspired hope to those who were exiled in Babylon. It reminded them that God had not abandoned them and would always be with them. This passage continues to be a source of hope for us.