Making Friends With The Lord Jesus

Ways of getting closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ

Making Friends With The Lord Jesus is a religion podcast hosted by Fr. Edwin, with 795 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Fr. Edwin hosts Making Friends With The Lord Jesus, a religion show with 795 episodes published.

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  The Watchful Soul: Staying Vigilant in Faith and Life · Aug 27, 2026

  Aug 26, 202613 min

  Today, I share a spiritual reflection on the Christian virtue of vigilance and the feast days of Saints Monica and Augustine. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, the homily emphasizes the need to stay spiritually awake to avoid the temptations of materialism and the devil. This alertness is achieved through consistent prayer and a daily examination of conscience, which helps ensure an individual remains on the correct moral path. The narrative warns that because the timing of the afterlife is unknown, one must live responsibly and purposefully, much like a security guard or a faithful servant. Ultimately, the exhortation made to listeners is to prepare for a final meeting with God by actively seeking and doing His will.

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  Interior Transformation and the Call to Sincere Faith · Aug 26, 2026

  Aug 24, 202611 min

  Today, we have a reflective religious homily centered on a Wednesday morning reading from the Gospel of Matthew. I explore Christ’s condemnation of the scribes and Pharisees, comparing their outward displays of righteousness to whitewashed tombs that mask internal impurity. This narrative emphasizes that true faith requires a continual interior conversion rather than a superficial adherence to religious laws. Beyond scriptural analysis, the discourse connects spiritual growth to promoting human dignity, touching on modern topics like artificial intelligence, technology, and the fight against human trafficking. Ultimately, I encourage listeners to utilize their unique talents and virtues to serve God and others out of love and gratitude.

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  Faith from Within: Beyond the Hypocrisy of the Pharisees · Aug 25, 2026

  Aug 24, 202614 min

  Our reflection on the gospel this morning centers on Jesus’ critique of the scribes and Pharisees from the Gospel of Matthew. I emphasize that focusing on minor religious rituals while neglecting mercy, judgment, and fidelity leads to spiritual hypocrisy. By examining the natural human tendency to judge others, the speaker encourages a shift toward personal accountability and internal transformation rather than outward appearances. The homily further touches upon the endurance of Christian martyrs in the modern era as a testament to deep-seated faith. Ultimately, the narrative calls on individuals to prioritize cleaning their inner lives and practicing humble self-improvement.

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  The Transparent Soul: St. Bartholomew and the Virtue of Sincerity · August 22, 2026

  Aug 21, 202611 min

  We explore the spiritual lessons found in the life of Saint Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, emphasizing his encounter with Jesus through the apostle Philip. I highlight Bartholomew’s transparency and lack of deceit, contrasting his sincerity with the modern tendency to spread misinformation and make snap judgments. By referencing the saint’s martyrdom and artistic depiction in the Sistine Chapel, the homily connects historical suffering with the virtue of integrity. The speaker calls on individuals to share their faith and joy with others, just as Philip shared his discovery of the Messiah. Ultimately, the reflection encourages listeners to live truthful lives, reminding them that God perceives their inner character regardless of outward appearances.

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  The Rock of Faith: A Reflection on Peter’s Primacy · August 22, 2026

  Aug 21, 202612 min

  Today’s homily features a personal reflection delivered on a humid Sunday morning, blending intimate reflections with scriptural analysis of Matthew's Gospel. I recount the death anniversary of my mother before transitioning into a discussion on Jesus’ visit to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter identifies Christ as divine. A central theme of the message is that faith is a gift of grace from God, not a result of human intelligence or data collection. The homily highlights how Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, establishing him as the foundational rock and first leader of the Church. Finally, I encourage listeners to act as “rocks” of support for their families and communities by using their unique talents to serve others.

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