Semper Fi

Semper Fi

Author: Fr. James Searby September 8, 2025 Duration: 12:04

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

 

Great crowds were traveling with Jesus,
and he turned and addressed them,
"If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother,
wife and children, brothers and sisters,
and even his own life,
he cannot be my disciple.
Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me
cannot be my disciple.
Which of you wishing to construct a tower
does not first sit down and calculate the cost
to see if there is enough for its completion?
Otherwise, after laying the foundation
and finding himself unable to finish the work
the onlookers should laugh at him and say,
'This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.'
Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down
and decide whether with ten thousand troops
he can successfully oppose another king
advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops?
But if not, while he is still far away,
he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms.
In the same way,
anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions
cannot be my disciple."


Fr. James Searby hosts Holiness for the Working Day, a podcast that finds the sacred woven into the fabric of ordinary life. This isn’t about retreating from the world but engaging with it more deeply, whether you’re in a classroom, an office, on a commute, or managing a home. The struggle for goodness can feel overwhelming amidst deadlines, chores, and daily friction. Here, you’ll hear Fr. Searby’s homilies, meditations, and informal talks that reframe that very struggle as the path itself. The content is grounded in Christian spirituality but speaks to the universal human experience of seeking meaning and connection amidst busyness. Each episode offers a practical lens, suggesting that holiness isn’t a distant ideal for saints but a tangible possibility in our routines and relationships. Listen for thoughtful reflections that turn daily challenges into moments of grace and understanding. This podcast provides a quiet space for learning and interior growth, meeting you right where you are. The tone is accessible and encouraging, avoiding abstract theory in favor of relatable insight. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered how their faith or search for purpose fits into the relentless pace of a working day. By integrating spiritual wisdom with everyday reality, the podcast makes the pursuit of a meaningful life feel not only necessary but entirely achievable. You can naturally find this perspective throughout the entire podcast series.
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