Father Zach Weber Homilies

Growing in the Gospel - Ascension Sunday

In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 28 we hear about the great commission of God in Jesus. We are all called to go make disciples of all nations. But why don’t we do that? Why do we just hear the words and not put them into action? What holds us back from being missionary disciples? This growing in the gospel challenges us to prepare not just for mass but for a lifelong commitment. Song: The Champion by Luke Spehar

6th Sunday of Easter - Bad Roots = Dumb Catholics

Growing in the Gospel - 6th Sunday of Easter

Jesus asks us if you love me . . . Then you will keep my Commandments. How can we say we love the one who is love if we do not do what he asks of us? Before pointing fingers at others we must first surrender and be humble enough to admit our own faults and failures before the God who is love. We need to repent, confess our sins, and start over again and again. Our lives will be the only witness to how well we love Jesus and kept his commandments. Song: My Hands Artist: Luke Spehar

5th Sunday of Eastee - Mother's Day - Are women smarter than men?

Growing in the Gospel - 5th Sunday of Easter

Do not let your hearts be troubled are the words we will hear from Jesus this Sunday in John 14:1-14. Are you choosing to let your heart be troubled? Listen here for a gospel prep podcast for this Sunday’s Mass so we can come to trust in the fact that Jesus is the way, the truth, and life. song: The Question and the Cure Artist: Mike Mangione

4th Sunday of Easter - A Shepherd at War

Do you understand that we are always at war? The Good Shepherd is a claim on following Jesus and renouncing all of the bad shepherds of the world. Will you choose to daily follow the Good Shepherd who sacrificed his life for you or not?

Growing in the Gospel - 4th Sunday of Easter

This Sunday we encounter Jesus the Good Shepherd and he defines in John 10:1-10 what a true shepherd is versus a thief and robber. He invites us to abundant life by listening to his voice as He calls each of us by name as he lays down his life for each of us. Song: Psalm 23 Artist: Joe Zambon

3rd Sunday of Easter - Stay With Us!

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter - Challenge to share your witness with up to 3 people this week and to remember 3 words: Stay With Us.

Growing in the Gospel - 3rd Sunday of Easter

In this episode the Gospel for Sunday Luke 24:13-35 challenges us to really encounter Jesus in the Eucharist with burning hearts first then with our eyes. The song is On the Table by Joe Zambon

Divine Mercy Sunday - Drawing close and becoming a missionary of mercy

Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday. Please listen and share. John 20:19-31

Growing in the Gospel - Divine Mercy Sunday

This episode Fr Zach opens John 20:19-31 for Divine Mercy Sunday. The image is from Caravaggio called Doubting Thomas. The song is Nothing is Impossible by artist Joe Zambon

Good Friday - I Thirst Meditation

Holy Thursday Homily - Because He Loves you that much

The 5th Sunday of Lent - The Stench of Sin

This Sunday Father Zach goes into the gospel of John where we hear about the resurrection of Lazarus. He speaks about the stench of sin. He speaks about the importance of confession. And how Jesus is not afraid of the stench of your sin and he wants to call you out to breathe new air in his resurrection. Do you believe this? Be not afraid to bring it all before the Lord.

Growing in the Gospel - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Episode Fr. Zach prepares his listeners for the 5th Sunday of Lent with John’s Gospel 11:1-45. The song is Dead Man Rise by Joe Zambon. Please also check out our YouTube page by liking and subscribing to “Antigo Area Catholic Churches”

4th Sunday of Lent - Pandemics: a rare opportunity to spread hope

3rd Sunday of Lent - Breakthrough or break with?

In today’s homily Fr Zach asks, “What is your jug?” “What is that well that keep going back to that is lifeless?” If we surrender everything to Jesus by leaving our jugs behind at the dead wells of life he will move from air, to prophet, to savior. And as we spend time with him we will truly know that hope does not disappoint.

Growing in the Gospel - 3rd Sunday of Lent

In this episode of Growing in the Gospel, Fr Zach looks at the famous encounter of the Samaritan woman at the well in the Gospel of John chapter 4. There is so much going on so get ready to be blown away and to be challenged to never go back to your old way of life. The song is by Joe Zambon and is called “All that I need” - please purchase songs by Joe Zambon, Luke Spehar, and Mike Mangione to support this podcast. Thank you!

2nd Sunday of Lent - I love you more!

This Sunday, Father Zach looks at the Gospel of Matthew 17:1-7 and the transfiguration of Jesus before he goes to Jerusalem. Father Zach talks about a moving story with his grandma where he experienced a transfiguration moment before she passed away. Jesus calls all of his disciples to rise and live without fear! His love and mercy lifts all of Gods sons and daughters into the arms of the father.

Growing in the Gospel - 2nd Sunday of Lent

In this episode of Growing in the Gospel, Fr. Zach dives into Matthew 17:1-9 for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. There is more going on in this Gospel when more deeply studied and pondered upon. The song for this episode is by Mike Mangione and is called Somewhere between.