Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall
Lord's Day Reflections with Lawrence Westfall is a Catholic podcast that takes readings from the Sunday Masses of the Novus Ordo, the Tridentine Mass, and the Divine Liturgy and reflects on what they mean and how they apply to our lives and the world today. At times it also incorporates other biblical readings and teaching series. The podcast is connected to the apologetic and catechetical ministry Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot and the Bible reading branch Let's Read the Bible with Lawrence Westfall.
Episodes
Fourth Sunday of Easter (2026) - Jesus Christ: The Good Shepherd
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The reading used for this reflection is from the Novus Ordo and is the Gospel according to St. John 10:1-10. In this lesson, we take a look at Jesus as the Good Shepherd on this Good Shepherd Sunday. God Love You!
Easter Message (2026) - Victory Over Death and Hell: Behold, He Is Alive Forevermore
Happy Lord’s Day! Happy Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! Conquered Grave, Empty Tomb, Living Saviour: The Triumphant Message We Proclaim Today! May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ grant you a blessed Resurrection Sunday and should you listen to this after Easter, may God still bless you as you either continue to live out your Christian life and remain with Him or if you are trying to find him!
Palm Sunday (2026) - Will You Follow Him? A Palm Sunday Invitation to Accept Christ into Your Heart
Happy Palm Sunday! Happy Lord’s Day! This Palm Sunday I invite you to accept Christ into your heart. May this message encourage you to do just that! This Palm Sunday could be the new found joy in your life that will become your eternal Easter - Accept Him Now! May God grant you a blessed Holy Week and should you listen to this after Holy Week, may God still bless you as you either continue to sear
Fifth Sunday of Lent (2026) - Four Days Late Yet Right on Time: God’s Perfect Timing
Happy Lord's Day!Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent. The reading used for this reflection is from the Novus Ordo and is the Gospel according to St. John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33-45. In this lesson, we take a look at the raising of Lazarus from the dead and how this Gospel reading can be applied to our lives. God Love You!
Third Sunday of Lent (2026) - Blessed Assurance: I Am Saved
Happy Lord's Day!Today is the Third Sunday of Lent. The reading used for this reflection is from the Novus Ordo and is the Epistle to the Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. The reading this Sunday speaks about justification and faith. In this lesson, we take a look at how we are already saved (we are saved, we are being saved, and we will be saved in full). God Love You!
The Parables of the Kingdom (Archbishop John J. Swint) - The Great Reckoning
Happy Lord’s Day! This is the last Lord’s Day I will be reading from Lenten discourses of Archbishop John J. Swint. These particular chapters from his booklet “The Parables of the Kingdom” have proven ever so necessary to be read, reflected upon, and given to the world as a reminder of what was and still is the truths of our Catholic faith that should always be upheld. This faith, the Catholic fai
The Parables of the Kingdom (Archbishop John J. Swint) - The Privilege of Our Faith
Happy Lord’s Day! For the next few weeks, I will be reading from Lenten discourses of Archbishop John J. Swint. These particular chapters from his booklet “The Parables of the Kingdom” have proven ever so necessary to be read, reflected upon, and given to the world as a reminder of what was and still is the truths of our Catholic faith that should always be upheld. This faith, the Catholic faith,
The Parables of the Kingdom (Archbishop John J. Swint) - The Power of Example
Happy Lord’s Day! For the next few weeks, I will be reading from Lenten discourses of Archbishop John J. Swint. These particular chapters from his booklet “The Parables of the Kingdom” have proven ever so necessary to be read, reflected upon, and given to the world as a reminder of what was and still is the truths of our Catholic faith that should always be upheld. This faith, the Catholic faith,
A Christmas Message: Christ the Saviour of the World
“Where Christ reigns, love reigns! Where love reigns, peace reigns!” A brief Christmas message as we enter the Christmas season. May God grant you all His many blessings and may you all have a Merry Christmas! God Love You!
Good People Go to Hell
This was originally a Substack article of mine (https://open.substack.com/pub/lawrencethezealot/p/good-people-go-to-hell?r=3hyxcs&utm_medium=ios), but it is so true and so necessary to be proclaimed vocally that I decided to release it in audio sermon form. Good people go to Hell everyday, those who have done good works go to Hell everyday, but those who have faith in Jesus Christ, do good works,
First Sunday of Advent (2025) - Are You Rapture Ready?
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the First Sunday of Advent. The reading used for this reflection is from the Novus Ordo and is the Gospel according to St. Matthew 24:37-44. In today’s reflection, we focus on the return of Christ at the consummation of the world. Also, the heresy of the pre-tribulation rapture is addressed. The title of this reflection might throw you off, but it is for to catch the att
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (2025) - Christ the King of Mercy
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 23:35-43. In today’s reflection, the thieves on the Cross are looked back too and the salvation power of the Cross is proclaimed! Christ is King! God Love You!
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (2025) - The Church’s One Foundation
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the First Epistle to the Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17 6:3-9. In today’s reflection, the Lateran Basilica and the Church’s one foundation is examined. God Love You!
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed: All Souls’ Day (2025) - The Newness of Life
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed or commonly called All Souls’ Day for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Epistle to the Romans 6:3-9. In today’s reflection, the baptism of a person which transforms them into a Christian through a new birth in Christ is examined. Through this new birth, we receive a newness of life. A life which ultimately will le
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Humility Over Pride
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 18:9-14. In today’s reflection, the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee is examined. One had humility and one had pride. One left justified and the other left unjustified. God Love You!
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - This Blessed Old Book
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Second Epistle to Timothy 3:14-4:2. In today’s reflection, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is given a closer look as the topics of Sola Scriptura (Scripture/Bible Alone) and a defense of Biblical Inerrancy is laid down. God Love You!
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Christ the Healer
Happy Lord’s Day!Today is the Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 17:11-19. The reading this Sunday speaks ten lepers who were healed of leprosy and one who turned back. In this lesson, it is discussed of how we should be like the one leper who turned back to give thanks to Christ after Christ had healed him of his dis
Christ: The Superior Sacrifice - SoC Series #8 (Final SoC Series)
This is the final lesson in the Superiority of Christ (SoC) sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the eighth and final lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 10:1-18. This begins our next lesson of Christ
Christ: Minister in a Superior Tabernacle - SoC Series #7
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the seventh lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 9:1-28. This begins
The Remedy to Our Sick Nation: Jesus Christ
Our nation this week dealt with a political assassination, a school shooting, and the Anniversary of 9/11. It seems that every passing hour of this week has been a constant heartbreak as the forces of evil seem like they are winning. Yet we must not forget that there is a remedy in this hour of darkness. The remedy is found in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Where He is, darkness turns into lig
Christ: Minister of a Superior Covenant - SoC Series #6
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the sixth lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 8:1-13 and Jeremiah 31
Christ: Superior to the Jewish Priesthood (Levitical Priesthood) - SoC Series #5
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the fifth lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 4:14-5:10 and Hebrews
Christ: Superior to Joshua - SoC Series #4
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the fourth lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 4:1-11, which begins
Christ: Superior to Moses - SoC Series #3
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the third lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 3:1-6, which begins ou
Christ: Superior to the Angels - SoC Series #2
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the second lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 1:4-14 and Hebrews 2:
Christ: Superior to the Prophets - SoC Series #1
In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews. This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the first lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic. If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 1:1-3, which starts us
The Harvest Awaits: Responding to Christ’s Missionary Call
In this week’s reflection, we turn to the missionary call of every baptized Christian. Taking a look at the Gospel according to St. Luke 10:2-3, we turn our gaze to the missionary work that we have been called to do in this world today. All of us have a mission as children and soldiers of God among the wolves of this world to boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith. Let u
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (2025) - Jesus is Calling You
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost for the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1-11. The reading this Sunday is about the miraculous catch of fish and the calling of St. Peter. In this lesson, it is discussed of how Jesus is calling each of us to be fishers of men in our daily lives as Christians. If you'd like to hear more, then give t
Are You in the Boat or On the Sea (First Sermon - November 24, AD 2019)
Last week, I shared with you my conversion story. This week I’m sharing with you my first sermon after announcing my call to preach as a young Protestant before becoming Catholic. The Sermon comes from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 14:22-33.I do not process the second sermon that I preached, for it would also be my last before converting to Catholicism. Nevertheless, I hope you find this edi
A Soul on Fire: From Protestantism to Catholicism
Happy Lord’s Day! This podcast episode is a special edition. This isn’t the typical Sunday reflection, but rather my conversion to Catholicism from Protestantism. I hope this might be of benefit to your faith and soul. Please forgive my errors in speech during this podcast episode, none of which is on purpose. This has come from the heart to share with you. God Love You!
Fifth Sunday after Easter (TLM - 2025) - Religion and Relationship
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday after Easter for the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of St. James 1:22-27.The reading this Sunday speaks of how we must not just be hearers of the Word, but also doers of the Word. Also, it speaks of how religion is a vital part of being a Christian. Being a Christian, having faith in Christ, is belonging to a religion. That religion is
Fifth Sunday of Easter (2025) - Heaven is Our Home
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the second reading from the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation) 21:1-5. The reading this Sunday speaks about the new Heaven and new Earth where we will shall spend eternity with our God and God shall spend eternity with us. In this lesson, it is discussed of the home prepared for us where death, sadn
Fourth Sunday of Easter (2025) - From Tribulation to Triumph
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the second reading from the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation) 7:9, 14-17. The reading this Sunday speaks the great multitude that will be found in Heaven, the tribulation period, and the triumph to follow the tribulation period when it’s all over. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must of
Third Sunday of Easter (2025) - Lovest Thou Me?
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Third Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 21:1-19. The reading this Sunday speaks about the appearances of Jesus after His resurrection and the reconciliation plus restoration of St. Peter. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must like St. Peter strive to love Christ with our entire hearts and lives. If
Low Sunday (2025) - My Lord and My God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is Low Sunday in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 20:19-31. However, this is the same reading in the Novus Ordo Mass for this Second Sunday of Easter. I have chosen to use the biblical translation from the Tridentine Missal and therefore have opted to use name for this Sunday from the 1962 Mass. The title of this message comes from t
Easter (Resurrection) Sunday (2025) - Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen!
Happy Lord’s Day! Happy Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! Today is Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday as I like to call it for all three branches of Christianity this year! The reading comes from the Tridentine Mass for this Resurrection Sunday and is the Gospel according to St. Mark 16:1-7. The reading this Sunday is focused on the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In this Res
Sixth (Palm) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is Sixth (Palm) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Gospel reading is that which is the Last Gospel for Palm Sunday according to St. Matthew 21:1-9. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - S
Fifth (Passion) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Commandments of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is Fifth (Passion) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from Hebrews 9:11-15 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. John 8:46-59. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “
Fourth (Laetare) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Fourth Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Fourth (Laetare) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. For those wondering, “Laetare” is a Latin word meaning “Rejoice” in English! Today the Epistle reading is from Galatians 4:22-31 and the Gospel reading is that which is ac
Third Sunday of Lent (Extra), (2025) - Let Saturday be Saturday and Let Sunday be the Lord’s Day
In addition to the reflection given today on the Third Sunday of Lent (2025), I have added a little extension onto the reflection. This addition is not to cause controversy or to upset fellow members of the faithful, but rather to encourage them to sanctify their Sundays instead of doing it on Saturdays. For us Christians, Sunday is the Lord’s Day. No other day of the week can claim this. Saturday
Third Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Third Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Third Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:1-9 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Luke 11:14-28.The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Mo
Second Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Second Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Second Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Matthew 17:1-9.The following lay reflections will be coming from the
First Sunday of Lent (2025) - The First Commandment of God
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the First Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Matthew 4:1-11. The following lay reflections will be coming from the
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - From Corruptibility to Incorruptibility
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of 1 Corinthians 15:54-58. The reading this Sunday speaks about the victory we have in Christ. In this lesson, it is discussed how we labor not in vain, but for a just cause, that cause being Jesus Christ! Because of Christ, death has been conquered and sin has been defeated. If w
Sexagesima Sunday (2025) - From Suffering to Glory
Happy Lord's Day! Today is Sexagesima Sunday in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of 2 Corinthians 11:19-33; 12:1-9. The reading this Sunday speaks about the infirmities of St. Paul and how he gloried in Jesus Christ through his sufferings and what he saw. In this lesson, it is discussed how we should be like St. Paul and rejoice in our infirmities, not in ourselves, but in Chri
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Place Your Trust in Christ
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Book of Jeremiah 17:5-8. The reading this Sunday speaks about those place their trust in humans versus those who put their trust in God. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must not trust in fallible men, but rather place our trust in Almighty God. If you'd like to hear more, then gi
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - The Cockle and the Wheat
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 13:24-30. The reading this Sunday speaks about the evil sower who is Satan who comes to sow cockle, that which represents evil, among the wheat, which represents the good.In this lesson, judgement, the modernist agenda, and keeping our eyes on Christ is the
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - Jesus Calms the Storm
Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 8:23-27. The reading this Sunday speaks about when Jesus calms the storm after being asking by the Apostles who lacked faith in the Master of the Sea. In this lesson, the attitude of Christ and His Apostles during this event is examined plus that of how we
Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot - New Podcast (Separate Series)
In addition to this podcast, I am launching a catechetical and apologetic branch called “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot.” Soon this podcast and the new one in the making will launch on other podcast networks to further advance the Catholic faith. God Love You!
Second Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - At Mary’s Request
Happy Lord’s Day! Today is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 2:1-11. The reading this Sunday speaks about the Wedding Feast at Cana. Many know that this is the first miracle performed in John’s Gospel and the first miracle Christ performed. This began the Lord Jesus Christ’s ministry on earth. You may ask: Did anyone p
The Baptism of the Lord (2025) - The Humility of St. John the Baptist
Happy Lord’s Day! Holy Mother Church commemorates today the Baptism of the Lord. This episode is focused on the Gospel reading of Year C in the Novus Ordo Missal. The Gospel reading comes from St. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. This episode isn’t focused so much on the baptism of the Lord itself, but rather another important aspect of the reading, that being the humility of St. John the Baptist. May we all
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (2025) - Every Knee Shall Bow
Happy Lord’s Day! It is January 5th, AD 2025 and that means it is time for the beginning of “The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall!” Today officially kicks off this new ministry and this ministry is dedicated to the advancement of the Word of God for the glory of Holy Mother Church and the glory of Almighty God throughout the world. This first addition is from a reading from the Introit of the Tr
The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall - Introduction & Trailer
This is the introductory trailer of “The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall.” This podcast will begin on Sunday, January 5th, AD 2025. God Love You!
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