In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan ecosystem. He shares insights on their unique, founder-first investment approach, how they navigate pre-seed to Series A venture opportunities, and the rigorous due diligence process involving qualitative analysis over pure numbers. David also discusses his roles with global VC networks including Electro Ventures, the London Venture Capital Network, and Level Up Ventures, illustrating how he bridges U.S., European, and Australian venture ecosystems with a special focus on mobility and transportation tech. Highlights include deep dives into emerging trends like eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), smart city infrastructure, and safety innovations in aviation technology. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how diverse expertise—from military intelligence and management consulting to academic ventures—shapes David’s investment thesis and community-building efforts. The episode also explores the importance of networking, adding value in the startup ecosystem, and practical advice for aspiring investors or entrepreneurs navigating the venture capital world. With stories of successes, challenges, and future outlooks, this episode is a must-listen for innovators, founders, and investors aiming to understand the intersection of academia, technology, and venture capital in today’s dynamic landscape. Learn more about David's work at https://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lowell-brem/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…
Look to the Heavens: Faith in God’s Promise Today’s Homily centers on the dramatic and symbolic covenant scene between God and Abraham, . . . . . . emphasizing Abraham’s deep faith despite his childlessness. God showed Abraham the stars in the sky and made a covenant with him. This faith was counted as righteousness. The Homily draws a parallel between this Old Testament covenant and the new covenant brought by Jesus, whose sacrifice offers complete forgiveness and eternal life. Jesus’ Covenant Unlike the promise of a physical homeland, Jesus’ covenant offers a heavenly one. The Homily encourages listeners to trust in God’s promises, especially during fear or uncertainty, by figuratively “looking to the heavens” and believing in God’s faithful presence, even when the fulfillment of His promises may not align with our expectations. Listen more to this Meditation Media. Listen to Look to the Heavens: Faith in God’s Promise ----------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Look to the heavens and believe that God is there. Look to the heavens and believe that in Jesus God’s promises will come true. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow. Certainly not in the exact way you want them. Sorry Charlie. It isn’t going to be that way because his plan is so much bigger. But for us to have trust to hope. ----------------------------------------------------------- God‘s Covenant with Abraham . . . Showing Him the Stars in the Sky: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform: Generative AI Image by Queen of All Hearts, 2025 What is Generative AI? Generative AI refers to a recent approach in artificial intelligence that involves the creation of AI-generated art. This innovative technique utilizes a potent AI computer to generate images based on textual prompts or instructions. The resulting output is an AI-generated image, representing one interpretation of a given concept, such as God Showing Abraham the Stars in the Sky in this particular instance. ----------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 7: 15-20 First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18…
Losing and Finding Jesus: Lessons from a Parent’s Panic and a Divine Mission The Homily shares a personal story about briefly losing a child in a public place, . . . . . . using it as a parallel to Mary and Joseph losing the twelve-year-old Jesus in Jerusalem during Passover. Their search for Jesus and eventual discovery of him in the temple highlights Christ’s early understanding of his divine mission and priority to be in his Father’s house. This Gospel passage emphasizes Jesus’ commitment to God’s will and Mary’s reflective response, keeping “all these things in her heart.” Immaculate Heart of Mary The Homily then shifts to honoring the Immaculate Heart of Mary on this feast day. The Homily explains its spiritual significance . . . not just as a symbol, but as a representation of Mary’s deep, pure love, especially for Jesus and for humanity. This devotion is tied to key Catholic teachings, liturgical celebrations, and historical developments, including the role of saints like St. John Eudes and papal consecrations. The homily encourages personal devotion to Mary, as a guide to deepen faith in Christ and live a life of holiness. Listen to: Losing and Finding Jesus: Lessons from a Parent’s Panic and a Divine Mission ------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily He says, why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my father’s house? This focused response establishes that Jesus’ heavenly Father takes precedence over all earthly relationships. It reinforces that following the will of the Father is Jesus’s unwavering priority. His focus and motivation were to be about his father’s business. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Twelve-Year Old Jesus in the Temple: German Artist and Painter: Max Liebermann: 1879…
Peace in the Storm: When Christ is in the Boat Today’s readings highlight the theme of salvation as a dynamic, ongoing journey. The first reading recalls the story of Lot’s rescue from Sodom, emphasizing that Abraham’s persistent prayer played a key role in God’s decision to save Lot’s family. This teaches us that our prayers for others are powerful and never wasted. However, salvation also requires obedience and forward movement. Lot’s wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt . . . symbolizing bitterness and spiritual rigidity when we cling to the past instead of embracing change. True salvation calls for continual conversion and openness to transformation. Jesus Rebukes Two Storms on the Sea The Gospel complements this by recounting the storm on the sea, where Jesus rebukes not only the physical storm but also the inner storm of fear. The message is clear: storms in life are inevitable, but faith in Christ overcomes fear. Peace is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ within it. Ultimately, we are reminded that the Christian journey involves daily growth in holiness, faith, hope, and charity, always moving forward, never backward. Listen to: Peace in the Storm: When Christ is in the Boat --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily When we are with Jesus, storms are inevitable. They’ll come, we’ll be disturbed. But what Jesus is calling us not to be afraid. We should have faith. Faith in him. We should trust him. And it is this trust that is going to give us peace. It is this trust that is going to give us courage to move on, that Jesus is with us. Peace is not absence of challenges. Peace is not absence of weaknesses. But peace is the presence of Christ, and that’s very powerful. And when Christ is with us, when we know that Christ is with us, even in the midst of storms, we shall have peace even in the midst of persecutions. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Storm on the Sea of Galilee: Dutch Painter: Rembrandt: 1633 Uniquely, this painting was in a Boston Museum for almost 100 years, until 1990. It was stolen that year and remains missing. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 8: 23-27 First Reading: Genesis 19: 15-29…
Where Is Your Treasure? Lessons from Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Today’s readings are delivered on the Feast of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The Homily connects Jesus’ teaching . . . “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” . . . to the saint’s life and our own spiritual priorities. Saint Aloysius, born into immense wealth and nobility in 16th-century Italy, renounced his inheritance as a young man to follow Christ through the Jesuit order. He died young while caring for plague victims in Rome, showing his heart was rooted in God and service. God’s Power Shines Through Weakness The Homily contrasts Aloysius’ wholehearted devotion with our divided hearts . . . we may believe in God but still invest emotionally and spiritually in lesser things like money, resentment, or comfort. Saint Paul’s writings are also cited, noting how God’s power shines through weakness. The message calls listeners to examine where their treasure truly lies, and to pray for hearts fully grounded in Christ. Listen more to this Meditation Media. Listen to Where Is Your Treasure? Lessons from Saint Aloysius Gonzaga -------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Where is my treasure? Where is my heart? Where is my strength? Pray that it be with Jesus. Pray to Saint Aloysius. Pray to Our Lady in this shrine of her grace but just pray that your heart be rooted in Christ and your treasure. Be rooted in Him. -------------------------------------------------------------- Saint Aloysius Gonzaga: Italian Painter: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri: 1650 The artist is better known as Guercino. -------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 24-34 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10…
The Two Most Important Days in Our Lives: Birth and Purpose The Homily focuses on the significance of the Nativity of John the Baptist, . . . . . . one of only three birthdays celebrated in the Catholic liturgical calendar (the others being Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary). The Homily highlights John’s miraculous birth through the prayers of his elderly parents, his divine calling from the womb, and his faithful fulfillment of his life’s purpose: to prepare the way for Christ and bear witness to the truth. There are Two Crucial Days in Each Person’s Life The Homily also emphasizes the importance of discovering our God-given purpose, recalling that there are two crucial days in each person’s life . . . the day we are born and the day we understand why. Through John’s example, the homily invites us to seek their purpose in God’s plan and to live it out with humility and faithfulness. Listen to: The Two Most Important Days in Our Lives: Birth and Purpose --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily And that is why there is this great saying, which says, there are two days true, important days in our life. The first one is when we are born. The second one is when we realize why we were born. The second one is when we realize the purpose that God has set for us and we start journeying towards that. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Birth of Saint John the Baptist: Sanish Artist: Bartolomé Estebán Murillo: 1655 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 57-66, 80 First Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6…
Hidden Glory: Seeking God’s Eyes, Not Man’s Praise Today’s reading focuses on St. Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthians, exploring the theme of abundance in self-giving within the Christian life. Using the metaphor of sowing and harvesting, the Homily critiques a minimalist attitude in spirituality, where individuals do just enough to “check the box” rather than joyfully offering their best. St. Paul’s call to be “a cheerful giver” extends beyond charity . . . it involves giving oneself fully and joyfully in prayer, ministry, and service. The teaching is echoed in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus urges purity of intention in almsgiving, prayer, and fasting . . . not seeking human approval, but God’s favor. The contrast between outward performance and inner authenticity is emphasized, warning against hypocrisy. The Eucharist becomes the ultimate model: Christ, the cheerful giver, offers himself daily in hidden humility. The Homily ends with an invitation to imitate that same abundant and joyful self-giving in all aspects of life. Listen to: Hidden Glory: Seeking God’s Eyes, Not Man’s Praise ----------------------------------------------------------- A Quote from the Homily This is why St. Paul punctuates that discussion with the statement God loves a cheerful giver. Not one whose generosity is reluctant or grudging, but one who actually enjoys the act of giving. What a remarkable statement that is. And in speaking that way, he’s not simply instructing us on mere extension of charity. He’s not talking about the giving of gifts; he’s talking about the giving of oneself. Because in the end, that is what we’re talking about, sowing. ----------------------------------------------------------- Saint Paul Preaching: Italian Painter: Raphael: 1515 Saint Paul preaching the Areopagus Sermon in Athens. ----------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11…
Through Weakness, Grace: The Journey Toward God and Heaven This Homily begins with Jesus’ saying, “The eye is the lamp of the body,” . . . . . . and uses it to explore how physical sight symbolizes spiritual vision. A personal story about a blind woman illustrates the value of physical sight, but the message moves beyond the literal to focus on spiritual sight . . . our inner vision or life’s goals. Jesus is not merely talking about physical eyes, but about the deeper orientation of our lives. The “eye” symbolizes our internal focus . . . what we aim for in life. People may pursue careers or ambitions, but Jesus calls us to a higher goal: heaven and God. Our actions and decisions should be aligned toward this ultimate end. In Our Weaknesses, God’s Grace Becomes Most Visible It’s not enough to set the goal; we must fully commit ourselves to it, offering even our weaknesses to God for transformation. Drawing on St. Paul, the Homily underscores that in our weaknesses, God’s grace becomes most visible. The Homily closes with a challenge: examine your true-life goal, surrender yourself entirely to God, and set your sight firmly on heaven. Listen to: Through Weakness, Grace: The Journey Toward God and Heaven --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Our Lord Jesus Christ is not talking of the eye that we know. He’s talking of something higher than that. And what is this something higher than that? It is life’s goals. The vision where we are going. What is it that we want in life? This is what our Lord Jesus Christ is talking about, and we know all too well that it is the goals that we set, that direct us, that channel us. That is why, Saint Paul in the first reading says, I will boast of my weaknesses, because it is through them that God shows his grace. It is through them that God’s power is shown. Maybe today we ask ourselves, what is our goal in life? It should be heaven. Our goal is God. Knowing our goal is not enough, but are we attuning ourselves to attain this goal? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gates of Heaven: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform: Generative AI Image by Queen of All Hearts What is Generative AI? Generative AI refers to a recent approach in artificial intelligence that involves the creation of AI-generated art. This innovative technique utilizes a potent AI computer to generate images based on textual prompts or instructions. The resulting output is an AI-generated image, representing one interpretation of a given concept, such as the Gates of Heaven in this particular instance. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 19-23 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 11: 18, 21-30…
Take, Bless, Break, Give: Living the Pattern of the Eucharist as a Way of Life This Homily, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, begins by recounting a moving experience from a visit to war-torn Mozambique, . . . . . . where people witnessed the devastating effects of civil war and landmines on the people . . . many of whom were maimed and starving. The Homily continues by describing the compassionate work of a local priest who, embodying Christ’s call to “give them some food yourselves,” shared leftovers with patients in a bombed-out hospital. This encounter becomes a powerful lens for understanding the Eucharist, not just as a sacramental ritual, but as a life pattern. Take, Bless, Break, Give Focusing on the Gospel and the celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ), the Homily explains how the four Eucharistic verbs . . . Take, Bless, Break, Give . . . are both liturgical actions and a guide for Christian living. We must recognize our gifts, give thanks, allow ourselves to be changed (broken) so our love and talents become accessible to others, and ultimately give of ourselves for the good of others . . . especially those who suffer. The Eucharist is not an end, but a beginning: a pattern of love and self-offering that mirrors Christ’s own sacrifice. Listen more to this Meditation Media. Listen to Take, Bless, Break, Give: Living the Pattern of the Eucharist as a Way of Life ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Take, Bless, Break, Give. These are the four verbs that describe Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist. The four verbs we use every time we come to celebrate mass, and the four actions on which we should pattern our lives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christ the Savior with the Eucharist: Spanish Painter: Juan de Juanes: 1545 – 1550 This oil-based painting on wood is one of three parts. This part shows Our Lord holding the Eucharist and Chalice ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 9: 11-17 First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26…
Beyond Worldly Standards: Measuring Life by God’s Measure Today’s readings urge Christians not to measure their spiritual lives by worldly standards, . . . . . . such as material success or external acts of piety, but instead by the divine standard given by Jesus: “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” The world encourages selective love and reciprocity, but Christ calls His followers to radical love . . . even for enemies . . . and generous self-giving. This perfection is not about being flawless but about striving to love as God loves. The example of the Macedonian churches shows how true generosity flows from first giving oneself to God. Ultimately, the Christian life must be rooted in self-surrender, not in appearances or comparisons. While difficult, this is possible with God’s grace. Hear more in this Meditation Media. Listen to Beyond Worldly Standards: Measuring Life by God’s Measure ------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote From The Homily And that is the point. Before giving what we have, the most important gift that God can receive is ourselves. The giving of ourselves, and that’s what matters most. ------------------------------------------------------------------ God the Father Painting: Italian Painter: Giovanni Battista Cima: 1510-1517 Giovanni Battista Cima, known also as Cima da Conegliano. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 43-48 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-9…
Mother and Member: Mary and the Birth of the Church Today’s Readings explore the profound mystery and significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary . . . . . . as both Mother of God and Mother of the Church, whose motherhood is unlike any other. Mary is presented by God as the answer to the fall of Eve . . . a woman who, through divine grace, gives birth to life rather than death. While Eve’s disobedience ushered in sin, exile, and mortality, Mary’s faithful “yes” to God ushers in the Savior and a new family of redeemed sons and daughters. At the foot of the Cross, Jesus entrusts the beloved disciple to Mary, symbolically extending her motherhood to all believers. She is the City of God, the dwelling place where God’s people find spiritual refuge. Through her, by the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are adopted into divine life and the Church is born. Mary’s motherhood, then, is not only physical but deeply spiritual and universal . . . she is both Mother and Member of the Church, nurturing believers toward eternal life. Listen to: Mother and Member: Mary and the Birth of the Church ------------------------------------------------------------------ A Quote from the Homily To understand Our Lady, one must be willing to pause a moment and consider a pair of impossibilities because the essence of her person, the essence of how the church celebrates her, hinges on our ability to recognize that the impossible by the working of God does in fact become possible. And one of the privileged places where that happens is the life of the blessed mother. She is mother and she is virgin. She gives birth and remains a virgin. She is perpetually virgin and yet she is gloriously mother. She is a creature and yet she bears within her womb, her creator, and brings him to human birth. A creature giving birth to her creator. A mother. And a virgin, and then mysteriously as well. Our Lady is a mother of the church. The mother of the church, and yet she’s also a member of the church. Virgin and mother. Mother and member, a creature who gives birth. To her creator. Note how mysteriously wonderful. All of this is possible only because of the divine agency of Almighty God, and it is these things that are enclosed within the readings that are presented to us today on the feast day of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of The Church. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pentecost: Stain Glass: The Church of St. Therese of Lisieux – Roman Catholic Parish in Montauk, New York ------------------------------------------------------------------ Gospel Reading: John 19: 25-34 First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20…
Authentic Faith: Saying Yes Like Mary, Living Yes Like Christ Today’s Gospel centers on Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount: “Let your yes mean yes and your no mean no.” The Homily explores the simplicity and integrity behind this command, contrasting it with human tendencies toward exaggeration, performance, and overpromising . . . especially in spiritual life. Using Mary’s simple response to the angel Gabriel as a model, the Homily emphasizes that God desires authentic faithfulness, not dramatic or self-centered declarations. Baptism itself is built on a series of direct “no’s” (to sin and evil) and “yeses” (to faith in God), illustrating the foundational role of clarity and sincerity in the Christian life. The Homily also draws attention to the constancy of God’s Yes . . . embodied in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh . . . who remains ever faithful. We are encouraged to rely not on their own fluctuating strength, but on Christ’s steadfast presence and grace. Ultimately, we are called to live out our yes and our no simply and truthfully, anchored in God’s eternal Yes to us. Listen to: Authentic Faith: Saying Yes Like Mary, Living Yes Like Christ --------------------------------------------------------------------- A Quote from the Homily And certain truth, the anchor of my hope, the anchor of my life, the anchor of my salvation is the yes, the eternal yes of Jesus Christ. The word made flesh and how do I claim it and cling to it? The Lord gives me a very simple answer. Let your yes be real. Don’t worry about justifying it. Just be about living it. --------------------------------------------------------------------- One of Several Our Lady of Victory Statues at the OLV Basilica and National Shrine, Buffalo, NY. 1926 The white nine feet version on top of the main altar, which is made of marble, was blessed by Pope Pius XI prior to its shipment to NY. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 33-37 First Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 14-21…
Unity in Truth: The Foundation of the Church Today’s Readings explore the true nature of Christian unity, . . . . . . emphasizing that unity must be founded on truth, not simply on cooperation or agreement. Drawing from both the words of Jesus in John 17 and the farewell discourse of St. Paul in Acts, the homily warns against false unity based on self-interest or worldly values. True unity is rooted in Christ himself, who is the Truth. Paul models selfless leadership and cautions the early church about those who will seek to exploit the community. His call is not only to church leaders but to every believer . . . to vigilantly guard their hearts and remain grounded in the truth of the gospel. Jesus, in his priestly prayer, does not ask for his church to be successful or influential, but for it to be one in truth, consecrated in him. The Sign and the Source of This Unity St. Paul stresses that truth is not a personal preference or flexible ideal but is objective, unchanging, and embodied in the person of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist . . . Holy Communion . . . is presented as both the sign and the source of this unity. It is not a personal achievement but a divine gift, integrating each believer into communion with Christ and with one another. Only by conforming our lives fully and purely to Christ can we live in true unity, for unity outside the truth is unity in a lie. Listen to: Unity in Truth: The Foundation of the Church --------------------------------------------------------------------- A Quote from the Homily I (St. Paul) sought no gain. I sought not to take from you or receive from you, but to give you what I was entrusted to give you, even to the extent of working to support myself when I was among you. So that in my ministry to you, I would not be a burden to you. And when he makes that claim, he doesn’t do that simply to insist on his own credentials or his own goodness. What he is doing is holding forth a standard for all of those who will lead the church as he departs. This is the spirit out of which you must be together. Not seeking first your own benefit, but to contribute what you have been given to contribute, because that is a unity, not founded on self-interest. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Saint Paul Writing His Epistles: French Artist: Valentin de Boulogne: 1600s --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 17: 11-19 First Reading: Acts 20: 28-38…
As We Are One: Living the Unity of the Trinity Today's Gospel is from John 17, which emphasizes Jesus’ prayer for unity . . . . . . not a worldly unity, but a divine one, mirroring the oneness of the Trinity. The homily contrasts two kinds of unity: being “frozen together” (rigid and superficial) versus being “melted together” (softened and transformed in love). Christian unity must be rooted in two things: unity in truth (faith in Christ’s resurrection and teachings, as exemplified by Paul and St. Boniface) and unity in charity (the way we treat each other with love and mercy). Two Kinds of Unity Through stories . . . including a child moved by liturgical joy and a teacher inspired by kindness . . . we see how actions grounded in love can powerfully express Christian unity and evangelize others. Ultimately, the message is that unity in truth must melt into unity in love to reflect Christ to the world. Hear more on how we do this in this Meditation Media. Listen to: As We Are One: Living the Unity of the Trinity ----------------------------------------------------------- God the Father and the Holy Spirit : Italian Artist: Pompeo Batoni: (l. 1708-1787) ----------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 17: 20-26 First Reading: Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11…
Leadership Rooted in Love: Jesus’ Question to Peter, Our Call Today The Homily centers on two key scripture narratives: . . . . . . Paul’s bold proclamation of the resurrection and Peter’s dialogue with Jesus after the resurrection. Paul, under arrest, uses every opportunity . . . his Jewish heritage and Roman citizenship . . . to proclaim that Jesus is risen. His unwavering faith challenges both religious authorities and societal norms, showing that trials can be transformed into testimonies. Do You Love Me In the Gospel, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?”\ . . . each question probing deeper into the nature of Peter’s love, moving from sacrificial love (agape) to friendship (philia). Jesus meets Peter at his level but calls him higher, toward a leadership rooted in self-giving love. True discipleship, and leadership in the Church, requires putting Christ above all . . . above family, possessions, and even livelihood. The Homily concludes by inviting all Christians to follow Paul’s courage and Peter’s transformation: to proclaim Jesus by the way we live, love, and lead, imitating Christ’s sacrificial love. Listen to this Meditation Media. Listen to: Leadership Rooted in Love: Jesus’ Question to Peter, Our Call Today -------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From the Homily He can only be a leader if he becomes, first of all, a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is the one who loves with the love that is sacrificial. This is why at the end, Jesus says to him. Follow me . . . love as I have loved, give up yourself as I have given up yourself. Leadership in the church is a leadership that sacrifices itself for its ship. Oftentimes, the world suggests a view of leadership. That is completely different from the leadership of Jesus because the leadership in the church of Jesus is a leadership that is based on love. -------------------------------------------------------------- Pope Peter : Flemish Artist and Painter: Peter Paul Rubens: 1611 -------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 21: 15-19 First Reading: Acts 25: 13-21…
From Resurrection to Mission: The Church Comes Alive The Gospel tells us about the first Pentecost. The Homily begins by emphasizing “what a difference 50 days makes.” It reflects on the transformation between Easter Sunday and Pentecost. This Homily begins with the quiet, unseen resurrection of Jesus and contrasts it with the public, explosive outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Through biblical imagery and theological reflection, the Homily further draws connections between God’s creative act in Genesis, the Incarnation, the Resurrection, and the Church’s birth at Pentecost. The Birth of the Church The audio highlights how fearful disciples were emboldened by the Spirit to proclaim Christ’s resurrection and how the same Spirit continues to empower the Church today . . . in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, and in every believer. The homily concludes with a call to action, reminding the faithful that, like the early disciples, we also are sent forth to be Christ’s witnesses to the world, transformed by the Spirit and participating in God’s ongoing mission of salvation. Listen to: From Resurrection to Mission: The Church Comes Alive --------------------------------------------------------------- A Quote from the Homily They step out of that same door to face thousands who have gathered around where they were. What a remarkable moment that is, that contrast. They were afraid to meet even one person 50 days ago. Thousands have been drawn by the shaking of the ground. By the sound of that wind and the commotion around that building, and so they step out and the world that frightened them is waiting at their door. They didn’t bring the world there. God did. And note how God called them, how God called the world. He did something to his people. That coming of the spirit on the early church on the infant church was such a mighty thing. It drew the attention of a disbelieving world and that world stunned by what is happening, had to see, had to know, had to hear. --------------------------------------------------------------- Pentecost : Italian Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna: 1308 The artist is commonly known as just Duccio. --------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 20: 19-23 First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13…
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