A Priest of Archdiocese of Detroit; ordained May 26, 2012. Fr. Steve currently serves at St. Joseph, Lake Orion and St. John Fisher, Oakland University. Previously Fr. Steve served St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada, MI; St. Augustine, Richmond; Holy Family, Memphis; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth; St. Lawrence, Utica; Divine Grace, Carleton; Community of Jesus Crucified Monastery, St. Martinville, LA; and St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park; and St. Francis/St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.
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“Grace Supplies”—talk at St. Lawrence married couples
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The Holy house of Loretto, and how God supplies the grace from the family
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"Allow Him to dominate you!"--Christ the King 2023 (Mt 25:31-46)
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Tragedy. Friendship. Dominiate.
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"The Greatest intercessor of All Time!"--Men's Group talk at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
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Fr. Steve was invited to give a talk to a large mens group that meets every Tuesday morning at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Beverly Hills. He spoke on the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role as intercessor.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"Make your return to the Lord"--Thanksgiving Mass 2023
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Give Thanks to the Lord, for His Love endures forever!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"The Five S's of Chasity"--Men's Mass for Chastity
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Fr. Steve offered a votive Mass for Chastity for the college aged and young adult men of St. John Fisher. Dozens of brothers gathered to pray together for themselves and others in this broken overly sexulized world. Sacrifice Sacramentals Sacraments Sacntity (strength) Saints
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"Our Lady of the Pillar!"--33rd Sunday OTa 11/19/2023
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Fr. Steve lead a pilgrimage to Lourdes, Fatima and Zaragoza. Most of us know the stories of Lourdes and Fatima, but what is the story of Zaragoza?--do we know that one? Fr. Steve shares the amazing story of Our Lady of the Pillar, the Patronness of Spain, in Zaragoza. Be encouraged! Stay the course! Don't give up! Preach Jesus!…
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Mass in the Frankfur, Germany airport on way back home
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Homily 10 from pilgrimage—final day, Mass in Lourdes
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“I am the Immaculate Conception”
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Day 9 homily from pilgrimage— Our Lady Of Lourdes
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“eat the grass“ what does humility look like?
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Homily 8–Our Lady of Lourdes, Mass in the Grotto
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Fr. Steve and the pilgrim group were so blessed to have Mass at the Grotto where Our Blessed Mary appeared to Bernadette Souberouis. Father preached on “looking up” to Our Lady!
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Homily 7–Our Lady of the Pillar: Zaragoza, Spain. 32nd Sunday OTa
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The wise virgins, and the second reading speak about death. Brother Steve related those readings to the privilege of being at Zaragosa Spain and praying for The Dead
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Day 6 homily in Zaragoza, Spain Our Lady of the Pillar
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at Saint Mark historic Church in Madrid. The pilgrim group providentially celebrated the glorious patronal feast day of Our Lady of Almudena. Fr Steve tells the story and reminds the pilgrims to remember why they’re here Virgin of Almudena https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_of_Almudena
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Day 3 pilgrimage—Apparition Shrine at Our Lady of Fatima
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Our Blessed Mother appears at Fatima and gives the three children specific orders. Are we listening?
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Second Mass on pilgrimage—Santarém Eucharistic Miracle site
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Mass in honor of Corpus Christi at the Eucharistic miracle site of Santarem, Portugal. https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/the-eucharistic-miracle-of-santarem
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First Mass on Pilgrimage—Basilica of St. Anthony of Lisbon (Padua)
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Saint Anthony of Padua was actually born in Lisbon, Portugal. Today we had Holy mass at the house of his birthplace, which is now a great basilica with his relics present. Fr, Steve, preached on his life and how we must surrender our trust to God as Anthony did.
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Bishop John Quinn talk to College Students at Oakland University on Confirmation and the Holy Spirit
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Campus Ministry at Oakland Univeristy is alive and thriving. We welcomed Retired Bishop John Quinn to give a great talk this week to the students on Confirmation.
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"Allies in the midst of Life"--All Saints Day 2023
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The Saints are our allies in the battle of life to get us home to Heaven!
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Fr. Steve gave a teaching on the Saints for the Order of Christian Initation for Adults (OCIA) this week.
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"Eyes. Mind. Heart. Soul."--30th Sunday OTa 10/29/2023
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Eyes. Mind. Heart. Soul. Let's seek to keep our eyes on the Cross of Christ. Our mind set on Heaven. Our Hearts on the Eucharist and our Souls consecrated to Jesus daily!
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Matthew 22:34-40. 30th Sunday OTa 2023
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Jesus is the law and loveBy Fr. Steve Mateja
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"Harming the Heart of God at your Fingertips"--a talk on Technology to Junior High Students at St. Lawrence Catholic School
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Fr. Steve was invited to give a talk to 6th, 7th and 8th graders at St. Lawrence Catholic school about the harmful use of Technology. And to use it for the GOOD and not the BAD.
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Birds and the Bees with Fr. Steve--talk to the parents. This is our Second Annual TOB night for young people
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Fr. Steve hosted the second annual Theology of the Body event for Junior High and Teens at St. John Fisher. Over 50 kids came together to break out into groups and have great discussions. The night ended around the bonfire where we shared Holy Ghost Stories--stories of the Holy Spirit and mae smores. Pray for the chasity of the youth!…
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"Little Girl, Arise"--St. John Fisher Women's Conference 2023 Talk by Sr. Mary Peter, SOLT
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Sr. Mary a member of the SOLT community gave an extraordinary talk at the SJF women's conference rooted in being a little girl and the struggles of family life.
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"Little Girl, Arise"--St. John Fisher Women's Conference 2023 Talk by Hubert Sanders
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St. John Fisher Oakland U hosted an incredible women's conference. Here is the talk by Hubert Sanders, father of three girls and campus minister.
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St. John Fisher Women's Conference (Fr. Steve's Homily)
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SJF hosted an annual women's conference on 10-14-23. It was a tremendous blessing a success. This was Fr. Steve's homily from that mornings Mass.
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Bible Study Matthew 22: 15-21--Wednesday in the Word 29th Sunday OTa 2023
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Render to Casesar what is Casesar's!
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"Our attire at the Wedding Banquet"--28th Sunday OTa 2023
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The Wedding Banquet Our attire The Gift we bring The garment symbolizes so much and it is for us for Eternity...and for now!
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word--28th Sunday OTa 2023
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Matthew 22:1-14By fr. Steve Mateja
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"Do not be anxious about anything!"--27th Sunday OTa 2023
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A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians 4:6-9 Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever…
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"What is the point to follow Jesus now?"--25th Sunday OTa 2023
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Each and every worker gets the same pay--no matter when they are hired. What is the point of following Jesus now, if we're all going to get Heaven together tomorrow? The answer...Him. We get Him now! We get the privledge of working along side of Him in the Vineyard. To know His voice and love Him now! (we forgot to hit record on the recorder. This …
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"As we forgive those who sin against us! Forgiveness!"--24th Sunday OTa 2023
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The wicked servant is forgiven 160,000 years wages by the king and is unforgiving to the one who owes him 100 days wages. There is no unforgivness in Heave--it is not optional.
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word--24th Sunday OTa 2023
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We continue our journey through Matthew Chapter 18, the community regulations of being part of the Church.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"State of the Parish Address"--23rd Sunday OTa 2023
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Fr. Steve delivered a State of the Parish Address this past Sunday at St. John Fisher, student parish at Oakland University. He posed the question: "Why do we exist?--Why does St. John Fisher Exist?" We must become an Acts 4 Church! Acts 4 in '24 is the theme that Fr. Steve has layed out for us over this next year for us. Believe it! Acts 4:12 Proc…
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Bible Study 23rd Sunday OTa 2023--Wednesday in the Word
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If your brother sins against you, what should you do?
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"Can we be Satan to Jesus?"--22nd Sunday OTa 2023
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Jesus calls St. Peter Satan, how can it be that the Rock becomes Satan immediately? Perhaps it is because he opposes Jesus--can we do the same and thus be called Satan?
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Wednesday in the Word Bible Study--21st Sunday Ota 2023
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"The Rock that Blocks the Gates of Hell"--21st Sunday OTa 2023
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There is a truly fascinating belief in Jewish tradition about The Rock of Mount Moriah, one in which Fr. Steve just discovered himself.
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Wednesday in the Word--Bible Study. 21st Sunday OTa 2023
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Wednesday in the Word--Bible Study. 21st Sunday OTa 2023 I splurged a little and had to get a new recording device. It is a little more work to upload but let me know what you think of the quality. You are Peter and on this Rock!
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30th Anniversary of the Adoration Chapel Homily
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St. Joseph is beyond Blessed to have had a Perpetual Adoration
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"The dog finds her Master"--20th Week of OTa 2023
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Why does Jesus call this Cannanite woman a dog? Ever wonder that? It is actually quite significant and profound. She is a perfect model for how we must apporach Jesus for salvation...on our knees begging!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Wednesday in the Word--Bible Study. 19th Sunday OTa
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By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"Do we even need the Sacraments?"--(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 8) 19th Sunday OTa
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Do we even need the Sacraments? What are they for? What do they do?By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Wednesday in the Word--Bible Study 19th Sunday OTa Jesus' Walking on the Water
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Is this day a Theophany?By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"Why get married in the Church? Hope for your marriage”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 7.3 on Holy Matrimony). Feast of the Transfiguration
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"Why get married in the Church? This is a very common question in our world today. Is it even important? What happens at a Catholic wedding? There is Hope for marriages that are struggling!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Wednesday in the Word Bible Study--Transfiguration August 6th 2023
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The Glory of the Journey leads from Jerusalem to Tabor to Calvary.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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"What is Marriage?--a Defense of Marriage" (preaching series on the Sacraments week 7.2 on Holy Matrimony). 17th Sunday OTa
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What is Marriage? A marriage is only between a man and a woman. That is God's voice clearly in the Sacred Scriptures and in His Church. Marriage is not about what two people do but about who they become...one in Christ. One man. One woman.
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Wednesday in the Word (Bible Study) 17th Sunday OTa 2023
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“What’s on the platter?”—(preaching series on the Sacraments Week 7.1 on Holy Matrimony). 16th Sunday OTa
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“What’s on the platter?” The silver platter is offered to you by God and the Church. If you want to Divorce Proof your marriage you must accept what is on the platter!
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Come to me all you who Labor!
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