Best Fr. Mark Kurowski, The Joyful Priest Podcasts (2025)

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Catholics With Attitude 30:31

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6d ago30:31

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Fr. Mark Kurowski asks, what if Christians changed their perspective on how they approached Mass? This changes everything! WATCH NOW to find out what that way is.#spirituality #spiritualjourney #christianliving #Christianity

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The Christian Way 22:15

14d ago22:15

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Fr. Mark declares the life Christians are supposed to live and has four examples to follow. Watch Now to Find Out. #spirituality #spiritualjourney #christianity

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Powerful 17:09

28d ago17:09

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Fr. Mark Kurowski tells there incredible implications for everyday life that God is three Persons in one Essence. They are powerful implications. WATCH NOW to find out. #spirituality #spiritualjourney #christianliving #Christianity

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God Is Not a Jerk, so Neither Should We Be 20:31

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Fr. Mark Kurowski points out that because Jesus is God, and he prays for us, that means God prays for us. In other ways, too, God is not a jerk, neither should we be. WATCH NOW to find out. #spirituality #spiritualjourney #christianliving #Christianity

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What It Is All About 24:29

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Fr. Mark reminds us of why we are doing this and what our next steps are. LISTEN NOW to find out. #SpiritualJourney #Spirituality #christianliving

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Christian Nationalism 24:16

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Fr. Mark tears into Christian Nationalism as a form of Spanish Colonialism and a failure to love. #SpiritualJourney #Spirituality #christianliving #ChristianNationalism

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Generosity: Christians must follow generous leaders 21:42

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Fr. Mark Kurowski says generosity is a must for Christians and who they follow. This week's lesson from the Gospel shows why. WATCH NOW to find out. #spirituality #spiritualjourney #christianliving #Christianity

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Boo Radley 16:47

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Fr. Mark Kurowski declares that the Resurrection of the Dead means that we have a powerful Savior in our life. Do we live like it? #spiritualjourney #spiritual #christian #resurrection

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What is Leadership? Christian Leadership? 47:44

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I am scandalized by they types of behavior Christians in the United States have excused in their leaders and the leaders of the United States. In this three part series over the Great Three Days of Holy Week, I explore what Jesus teaches us about leadership. He shows us that leadership is Service, Sustenance, Sacrifice, and Salvation. LISTEN NOW to…

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The Longsuffering Father 19:51

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The parable has been called by the wrong name for years, says Fr. Mark. Listen and find out why these two boys deserve each other. LISTEN NOW. #spiritualjourney #spirituality #christianliving #catholic

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People of The Way 20:03

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Before we were "Christians," we were "The People if The Way." The Way is a way of life. Find out what it is before you die. You never know when that is. #spiritual #spiritualjourney #spiritualguidance #christianlife #catholic

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Self-denial: How we respond 20:02

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Self-denial is a way of life for us and the Transfiguration tells us why. We are transformed to a new life that places some responsibilities that are important in the current culture of the United States and the world. WATCH NOW to find out. #spiritual #spiritualjourney #christian #catholic #selfdenial #transfiguration #lent #fasting #fridaysinlent…

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Hubris: Not to be, not to follow 21:09

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Fr. Mark points out that hubris is a big problem today. We should not aspire to or follow hubris. #spiritual #spirituality #hubris #humility #christian #jesuschrist #bejoyful

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Holy: What God Does To Us 22:58

5M ago22:58

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Fr. Mark Kurowski examines the way the holiness of God impacts Isaiah, St. Peter, and us. It causes us to go places that are beyond the best imaginings of our hearts. LISTEN NOW to find out. #Holiness #Catholic #Mystery #BeJoyful

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Hometown Murder 16:21

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Fr. Mark Kurowski explores why it is that the people at Jesus' hometown synagogue want to throw him off a cliff. It strikes at the heart of Christian Nationalism and the faith of self-importance. LISTEN NOW to ask if you are guilty or innocent. #BeJoyful #Pride

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Who Is the Preferred Option? 25:40

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Fr. Mark Kurowski wants to thank Gov. Mike Braun of Indiana for giving him the perfect example of how a Christian is supposed to live under the Preferential Option for the Poor. LISTEN NOW to find out. #PreferentialOptionforthePoor #BeJoyful #Catholic

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Third Day People 25:12

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There is a lot happening at Cana in Galilee: Stone Jars, a 7 Day Wedding, Jesus doing his first thing. Then, Fr. Mark Kurowski adds 5 mistakes we make in choosing a spouse. Whew! LISTEN NOW to find out what they are. #BeJoyful #Catholic

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You Could and You Should 19:27

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What does it mean to be Baptized? The Baptism of Jesus and the placement of the story in the Gospel of Luke gives us a key. Fr. Mark Kurowski explains how. LISTEN NOW #BeJoyful #Baptism

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Getting Political 20:12

6M ago20:12

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God gets political on Epiphany. Gone are the outcasts, the poor, the unwanted in St. Matthew's account of the Star that appears in the East. No offense intended, but you might just be offended by God who watches nations as well as people. LISTEN NOW to find out what Fr. Mark Kurowski says. #BeJoyful #ReligionInPolitics…

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You Can Begin Now 20:37

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When a kid is lost, the response of his family gives us a good example of how we should enliven our faith in our homes and our lives. Fr. Mark Kurowski challenges us to start now the changes we need to make to be more faithful. LISTEN NOW to find out what changes we need to make. #BeJoyful

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Beyond What You Realize 26:30

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on how God is beyond, literally, beyond our understanding and our grasp. He turns Steven Hawking on his head. Homily on John 1:1-14 for Christmas Day. LISTEN NOW to hear how. #BeJoyful

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He Is One of Us 21:03

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Why is it important that the Savior of the World was born a baby? Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on we can go to someone who knows what we are going through in Jesus because he was born a baby. LISTEN NOW to find out. #BeJoyful

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Say "YES!" 26:24

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You may feel like you are nothing and have nothing, but God loves people like you because you have no idea how good you are. So, how do we know God is going to call you to do something amazing? LISTEN NOW to find out! #BeJoyful

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Liars, Theives, and Joy: Where Repentance and Joy Meet 20:49

7M ago20:49

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on how on "Joyful Sunday" John the Baptist is calling us out to change our ways. How do joy and repentance fit together: Fr. Mark has an answer. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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The Fifth Cup 20:11

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Father Mark shows how the Cup we take of Jesus' Blood is spoken about in the Old Testament and is tied up with Elijah. This is one of his best so far. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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BPSAT: Five things we can do to assure Salvation 29:51

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Fr. Mark Kurowski gives five ways of devotion that if done in combination make us ready to ask Jesus to judge us at the Second Coming. Jesus said for us to pray to be judged. How is that possible? Here is how. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful #Salvation #SecondComing

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What It Means to Lead 21:16

8M ago21:16

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Fr. Mark Kurowski says that Christians have a model for leadership from Christ the King. The self giving model of Jesus as King of the Universe as he stands before Pilate is the example for us. What does that mean to us today? LISTEN NOW to find out. #Bejoyful

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What Lasts... 17:07

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on what we can really hold onto during hard times, because they are going to come. LISTEN NOW to find out. #Bejoyful

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Guys in Long Robes 16:12

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on Jesus' warning against people who want positions of power for the wrong reasons. How can Christians focus on the right thing? LISTEN NOW to find out. #BeJoyful

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You Can't Find Him Like This... 22:19

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Fr. Mark Kurowski shows how the pattern of the Tent of Meeting, the Temple, and the layout of a Catholic Church are connected inextricably to Jesus being at the right hand of God the Father. LISTEN NOW to find out how. #BeJoyful

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Run to Jesus 15:34

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on the difference between the Blind Man in Mark 8 and Bartimaeus in Mark 10. The difference is in us, too. What is it? LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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Are You Ready? 20:03

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Fr. Mark says, "Jesus did not promise to take away the Cross away from us. He invited us to be nailed to it with him." What does that even mean? LISTEN NOW to find out. #BeJoyful

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Live the Gift 18:39

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If all you got out of loving God was the gift of loving him, would you still do it? Or, is this a business transaction? Fr. Mark Kurowski does not hold back in this podcast. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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True Holiness 21:03

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Fr. Mark Kurowski contemplates "how many letters of recommendation do you need to join the community pool?" Jesus talks to us about this phenomenon and what it means to be holy. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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Servants of Each Other 19:17

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on how we are like the apostles: constantly asking who is the best, rather than who serves best. Jesus has a message through his actions and words: if you want to be first, you must serve all. LISTEN NOW #BeJoyful

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Now Is the Time 18:54

10M ago18:54

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What if you knew you were going to die? What if the plan is that you are going to die in your career, your personal goals, or you are just going to die? What then? This question is at the heart of Jesus' encounter with Peter. Whose mission are you on? LISTEN NOW to find out. #BeJoyful

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Ephphtha: Be Open(ed) 20:13

10M ago20:13

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What is the key to being healed? Father Mark Kurowski thinks today's vision of Jesus giving the man with a speech impediment a spit bath gives us a clue. How open are YOU to God and his ways? LISTEN NOW to find out.

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The Seven Heavenly Virtues 22:07

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Deuteronomy shows us the Seven Deadly Sins, but how should we live our life to be protected from those and become more fully human? Fr. Mark Kurowski lays out the Seven Heavenly Virtues. LISTEN NOW to find out that they are.

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God Transforms, Part 4 18:25

10M ago18:25

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In this last of a four part series on John 6, Fr. Mark Kurowski shows how it all comes together to give us an amazing Gift from God.

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God Transforms, Part 3 20:02

11M ago20:02

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The Passover and the Manna in the Desert are the prototype for the Eucharist, says Fr. Mark Kurowski. How does God lead us through the "Red Sea of the Crucifixion"? LISTEN NOW and find out. #BeJoyful

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God Transforms, Part 2 14:56

11M ago14:56

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Modern culture portrays God as a being on a power trip set out to ridicule us. Fr. Mark Kurowski says John 6, the Passover, and the Eucharist say otherwise. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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God Transforms, Part 1 17:29

11M ago17:29

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Fr. Mark begins a four part series on Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. Today, he says, this is the most important thing to know to understand when considering that God gives himself to us to eat as food for the journey. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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Abundance or Scarcity 17:14

12M ago17:14

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on The Feeding of the Five Thousand in the Gospel of John. It all hinges on how you view the Way. LISTEN NOW!

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Daddy Retreat 15:21

12M ago15:21

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Jesus was a rockstar by this point in the Gospel of St Mark. Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on how Jesus deals with his stardom. His parishioners said this one is one of his best. LISTEN NOW. #BeJoyful

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Pray For Us 17:24

12M ago17:24

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LISTEN NOW: Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on the scandals of the priesthood and what real priesthood means. "Pray for us. Pray for me," he says. #BeJoyful

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Thorn in the Flesh 25:20

12M ago25:20

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Fr. Mark Kurowski addresses what he thinks St. Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was based upon Scriptural evidence and how he thinks this can guide us to deal with our own. LISTEN NOW.

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His Boats Don't Sink 16:34

1y ago16:34

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on why we can trust Jesus Christ with our lives. LISTEN NOW.

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Good Dirt 11:41

1y ago11:41

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Father Mark Kurowski reflects on how results are not the point of following God. Sometimes you just need good dirt. LISTEN NOW.

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Weird Wayne (and Other Annoying Family) 16:32

1y ago16:32

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on dealing with family and how that should make us think about our church family.#BeJoyful

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Holy Intimate Union 16:46

1y ago16:46

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Fr. Mark Kurowski reflects on the similarities of an emotionally, spiritually, and physically intimate human relationship with the intimacy of Jesus Christ and us in the receiving of the Eucharist this Corpus Christi Sunday. #BeJoyful