Homilies Archives
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| 4th Sunday of Advent | (12/18/11) | Download (MP3) | |||
| In today's Gospel, Mary prepares us to receive Christ into our life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 3rd Sunday of Advent | (12/11/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Now is the time to rejoice, the Scriptures for this week tell us to as Christians. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 2nd Sunday of Advent | (12/4/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel, we hear the opening of Mark's Gospel. It immediately sets the theme for the entire Gospel. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 1st Sunday of Advent | (11/27/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| The Prophet Isaiah gives us a great picture of the human condition and why we need a savior. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (11/13/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Jesus, once again, gives us a parable that helps us to know and grow in the spiritual life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (11/6/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| The Scripture readings this weekend talk to us about the end times and to prepare for it. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/30/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| The Gospel gives us some comfort in the midst of the current Church scandal as well as some good lessons in the moral life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/16/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Jesus anwsers a question by saying "Give to Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar and give to God what belongs to God." It's great practical advice for us all in the spiritual life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/9/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today's Gospel tells us that the Kingdom of God is like a wedding feast. We celebrate this feast every time we go to Mass. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/2/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel, we here the parable of the landowner and the vineyard. This great parable is the story about God and us. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/25/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the second reading, we find one of the greatest proclamations of our faith by St. Paul. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/18/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Jesus and Isaiah remind us that God's ways are not our ways. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/11/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| By God's Providence do the readings this Sunday talk about forgiveness. These readings become a source of healing for us as we, as a nation, remember what happened on this day 10 years ago. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/4/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Jesus and the Prophet Ezekiel teach us about the importance of practicing Fraternal Correction. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/28/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| All 3 Scripture readings remind us of our Baptismal roles as Priest Prophet and King. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/21/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Peter receives the inspiration of the Holy Spirit from the Father in order to confess the identity of Christ. Only by surredering ourselves to God like Peter, can we come to know Christ ourselves. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/14/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel for this weekend, the Caananite woman shows us a powerful lesson in the spiritual life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/7/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| The Gospel story is about Jesus walking on water. However, it is Peter who teaches us some valuable lessons in the Spiritual Life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/31/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel, we hear the classic story of Jesus feeding the five thousand and the important lesson to learn from it. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/24/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the first reading, King Solomon is asked a great question by our Lord. What would our response be if we were asked the same question by God? | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/10/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today, we hear the classic Parable of the Sower and the Seed. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/3/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel, Jesus reveals his deepest identity in the Holy Trinity. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ | (6/26/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today, we celebrate the greatest gift that God could give us other than His only Son. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | The Most Holy Trinity | (6/19/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today, we celebrate the Holy Trinity and are reminded how we are drawn into the community of love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | The Feast of Pentecost | (6/12/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today, we celebrate the birthday of our Church through the reception of the Holy Spirit. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | Ascension of Jesus Christ | (6/5/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today our Church around the world celebrates the Ascension of Jesus Christ. It is a celebration for Christ and for us. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 5th Sunday of Easter 2011 | (5/22/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In this weekend's Gospel passage. Jesus teaches us what Heaven is for us. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 4th Sunday of Easter 2011 | (5/15/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Peter gives us an inspiring message to recognize that Christ truly is the Lord of our life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 3rd Sunday of Easter 2011 | (5/08/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today, we hear the greatest story told in the Gospel of St. Luke, the Road to Emmaus. This is a story that so carefully resembes our Mass. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | Divine Mercy Sunday 2011 | (5/01/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us a valuable spiritual lesson based upon St. Thomas. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | Easter Sunday 2011 | (4/24/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today we celebrate the event that ushered in a new cycle of God's creation. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 5th Sunday of Lent | (4/10/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| Today's Gospel is the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. From the very beginning of the Gospel, we are drawn into the story and can identify with the characters of the story. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 4th Sunday of Lent | (4/3/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| The Gospel gives us the story of the man born blind. The implication here, is that we can all identify with him and how Jesus comes and heals us. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 3rd Sunday of Lent | (3/27/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| The Gospel story is powerful, the story of the woman at the well. This woman represents all of humanity receiving from Christ an invitation to His grace and participation in His Divine Life. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 2nd Sunday of Lent | (3/20/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel we hear of the great story of the Transfiguation of Jesus. This is a story that so closely mirrors our Mass. | To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org | 1st Sunday of Lent | (3/13/11) | Download (MP3) | |
| In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us how to face temptations and to do battle with the forces that try and draw us away from God. | 9th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (3/6/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In this weekend's Gospel, Jesus gives us that classic image of the house built on rock and the house built on sand and the consequences of each. The hard question we have to ask ourself is, "What is the foundation that our house is built upon?" | 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (2/27/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus Christ continues to challenge us in the gospel. The question we must ask ourselves, "Can I be a slave, a slave to Jesus Christ?" | 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (2/20/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today's Gospel passage is probably one of the most difficult for us to hear: Love your enemies. Yet, it is something that we can accomplish and something beneficial to our spiritual life. | 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (2/13/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The gospel gives us part 3 of Jesus Christ's teaching from His sermon on the Mount. This week Jesus teaches us how radical sin is for us. | 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (2/6/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This weekend's Gospel is Part II of Jesus' vision of the Christian life. | 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (1/30/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Gospel for this weekend is Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This great story lays out the blueprint of Christianity as well as the portrait of Christ Himself. | 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | (1/23/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus makes His first public appearance in the gospel, and He does it in a very convincing way. | 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time | (1/16/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we learn about St. Paul and how he, after Jesus Christ, is the most influential person in Christianity. | The Feast of the Epiphany | (1/2/11) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Magi help us distinguish authentic Catholic Spirituality vs. the popular pop-culture spirituality. | Holy Family | (12/26/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy family which is a gift and model for all of our families to imitate every day of our lives. | 4th Sunday of Advent | (12/19/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, the Gospel gives us the account of Jesus Christ’s birth according to Matthew. One thing it teaches us – to dream Big, to pray Big. | 3rd Sunday of Advent | (12/12/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the second reading, St. James issues us a challenge we cannot ignore or deny during this Advent Season: “Be patient, for the coming of the Lord.” | 2nd Sunday of Advent | (12/5/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus tells us the Son of Man’s coming will be likened to the flood of Noah. It has to be in order to sweep away those obstacles that prevent us from growing in our love for Christ. | 1st Sunday of Advent | (11/28/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus tells us the Son of Man’s coming will be likened to the flood of Noah. It has to be in order to sweep away those obstacles that prevent us from growing in our love for Christ. | The Feast of Christ the King | (11/21/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today our Church celebrates what Christians throughout the centuries have proclaimed, “Jesus Domine” | 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | (11/14/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The scriptures for this weekend appear to address the end times. But, instead, they address something that Christians and the Church have known for centuries. | 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time | (11/7/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The readings for this weekend remind us about the importance of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. | 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time | (10/31/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Gospel for this weekend gives us a great picture of what the spiritual life looks like. | Cherish the Life God has given us | (10/31/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The first weekends readings reminds us of the precious gift of life God has given us. | 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (10/24/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| All three Scripture readings speak to us about the proper attitude we must have when we pray. | 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (10/17/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the 1st reading, we hear about the Israelites at battle. This story is an icon of the spiritual warfare that we must battle in our lives. | 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (10/10/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy, we hear a wealth of spiritual and theological direction that can help us in our own lives. | 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (10/3/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| All three readings talk to us about how important our faith is especially during the most difficult struggles in life. | 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (9/26/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus and the Prophet Amos remind us of our responsibilities to care for the poor, needy, and down trodden of our world. | 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (9/19/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The parable of the Unjust Steward teaches us some simple lessons for our spiritual lives. | 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | (9/5/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Gospel for this week tells us to “hate our mother and father” in order to be a disciple. Is that really true? | 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time | (8/29/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Both Jesus and Sirach, the prophet, remind us just how important humility is for us all in the spiritual life. | The Assumption of Mary | (8/15/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today we celebrate the Holy Assumption of Mary into Heaven. | 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (8/8/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Second Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews gives us great knowledge about faith. | 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (8/1/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the first reading we hear the classic Scripture passage from Ecclesiastes. Therefore, it begs the question: Is all of life in vain? | 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (7/18/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Abraham and Mary teach us our proper reaction to the presence of God breaking into our lives. | 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (7/4/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This weekend’s gospel paints a beautiful picture of our Church. | 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (6/20/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today’s Gospel teaches us how Jesus’ mission flows from His identity. | 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time | (6/13/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The first reading as well as the gospel teach that the wrath of God is good for us all. | The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ | (6/6/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the second reading, St. Paul teaches us about the importance of the Eucharist. | The Feast of the Holy Trinity | (5/30/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Holy Trinity is a mystery that is continually revealing itself to us in many different ways. | Pentecost Sunday | (5/23/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Holy Spirit endowed the apostles with gifts from God. We too have such gifts and must use them for the edification of the Church. | The Ascension of Jesus Christ | (5/16/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we celebrate Jesus ascending back into heaven; our hopes and dreams have now become a reality. | 6th Sunday of Easter | (5/9/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| On the night before Jesus’ death, He gives the apostles a teaching that is crucial to their and our spiritual life. | 5th Sunday of Easter | (5/2/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The book of Revelation is the book that unlocks the mystery of God. | 4th Sunday of Easter | (4/25/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today we learn about some qualities that make Jesus our Good Shepherd. | Divine Mercy Sunday | (4/11/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today our church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday. The apostles as well as Mother Theresa teach us how to be conduits of God’s mercy in this world. | Easter Sunday | (4/4/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ which altered the world forever. | Palm Sunday | (3/28/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| As we read the Passion of Christ, we see different types of sin surrounding Jesus for the express purpose of destroying Him. | 5th Sunday of Lent | (3/21/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| All three Scripture readings tell us to live for the future, because it is in the future where our hope lies, the hope of our salvation. | 4th Sunday of Lent | (3/14/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Story of the Prodigal Son teaches us everything we need to know about the spiritual life. | 3rd Sunday of Lent | (3/7/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The scriptures teach us how God moves us into the center. | 2nd Sunday of Lent | (2/28/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Abraham teaches us that faith lies at the heart of our identity as followers of Jesus Christ. | 1st Sunday of Lent | (2/21/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Lent is a time for us to follow Christ into the desert and battle temptation. | 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (2/14/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In today’s Gospel, Jesus lays out His vision of Christianity. | 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (2/7/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| All 3 readings describe how God breaks into our lives and works to prepare us for mission. | 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (1/31/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| All 3 Scripture readings speak to us about our Baptismal role of being a Prophet. | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (1/24/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Nehemiah in the first reading sends us a powerful warning that we must all listen to and understand. | 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (1/17/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Prophet Isaiah and Jesus give a picture of what faith looks like – it closely mirrors the relationship of husband and wife. | The Baptism of Jesus | (1/10/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| What was first thought to be an incredible embarrassing event, turned out to be a powerful message for us all. | Epiphany | (1/3/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The story of the Magi mirrors our spiritual journey for the presence of Christ in our lives. | Mary Mother of God | (1/1/10) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today our Church boldly proclaims that Mary truly is our Mother and the Mother of God. | The Feast of the Holy Family | (12/27/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Holy Family is a great icon for all of us to emulate. | 4th Sunday of Advent | (12/20/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In this weekend’s readings three people give us 3 simple spiritual lessons to help us during the Christmas Season. | 3rd Sunday of Advent | (12/13/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| “What should we do?” is the question the people ask John the Baptist in today’s Gospel. This question is the great Advent question we all need to answer. | 2nd Sunday of Advent | (12/6/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Sin has exiled us. But the good news from Baruch and John the Baptist is that a time us coming when we will lead home to God. | 1st Sunday of Advent | (11/29/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| As we begin the Season of Advent, we find out that, like figures in Sacred Scripture, we are a waiting people. | The Feast of Christ the King | (11/22/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today we boldly proclaim one of the greatest fist century Christian proclamations of our Church ,”Jesus Curios!” | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (11/15/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus uses apocalyptic language to bring home a very important lesson for us all. | 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (11/8/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the scriptures this weekend, two widows teach us about stewardship. | All Saints Day | (11/1/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today we celebrate our older brothers and sisters who are still great models of faith for us all. | 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/25/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Gospel begins with a blind beggar in Jericho and ends as all conversion story end, with the person walking with Christ on the journey of life. | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/18/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus teaches us 2 characteristics of discipleship. One is to be a good steward of the gifts that God has given to us and freely give them away. Second, to be able to enter into the suffering of another. | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/11/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The story of the rich young man teaches us the great spiritual tradition of detachment: to allow nothing to come between us and our relationship with Christ. | 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (10/4/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The readings for this weekend help us to stop and truly appreciate the great gift of marriage. | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/27/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Sin has a radical effect on our lives. What is required? A radical act on our behalf to eradicate the sin from our lives. | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/20/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus teaches the apostles and us that true discipleship can only be practiced with the virtue of humility. Furthermore, to serve others requires that we identify ourselves with those we are to serve. | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/13/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This weekend’s gospel reveals to us Jesus’ true identity as well as true discipleship. | 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (9/6/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the scriptures this weekend, we hear the power of the Word of God on display in 2 different ways. | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/30/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| God’s Laws are an expression of His will. God gives His Laws to us for the express purpose of growing in holiness. | 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time | (8/23/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| St. Benedict once said, “Show me how a person spends their time, and I will show you who or what that person serves.” Our readings for this weekend highlight this Benedictine Rule. | 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/9/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Did you ever feel beaten up by life and can’t go on any longer? Jesus and Elijah teach us that God gives us strength and direction in order for us to continue on in life and ultimately reach our final destination. | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (8/2/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This weekend all 3 Scripture readings blend together to teach us about different aspects of our faith. | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/26/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 is in many ways relived every time we come to Mass. | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/19/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The history of Israel and their kings teach us a powerful lesson who truly is our King and Good and Eternal Shepherd. | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/12/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| God calls and summons the Prophet Amos as well as the apostles into Ministry. We are being called by God to be 21st century prophets for the world. | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (7/5/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This week’s passage reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians gives us a great lesson about suffering. | 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (6/28/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Through a simple touch, our lives can dramatically improve for the better. | 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (6/21/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the midst of the struggles in our life we can find peace, the peace of Christ. It is that peace that gives us the confidence and hope that we will persevere through our challenges. | The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ | (6/14/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we celebrate the communion of life we have with God through the Body and Blood of Christ. | The Holy Trinity | (6/7/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Holy Trinity is the celebration of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While, at the same time, this feast reminds us where we are in proximity with God. | Pentecost Sunday | (5/31/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| God’s Divine breath has the power to bring life to us and our Church. | Ascension of Christ | (5/24/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today our hopes and dreams become a reality in what we celebrate today. | 6th Sunday of Easter | (5/17/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Christ invites us into the Trinitarian love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Yet, it requires a way of life based upon following his command to love others. | 5th Sunday of Easter | (5/10/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| It can be, at times, very difficult to “bear much fruit” in our faith lives. But, if we allow Christ to live in us, then we have the power to persevere and overcome any life challenge. | 3rd Sunday of Easter | (4/26/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| One of the greatest threats to Christianity is ignorance. The scriptures for this weekend teach us how to combat this threat. | Divine Mercy Sunday | (4/19/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In this great feast, we celebrate God’s overwhelming and infinite mercy that he has for us all. | Easter Sunday | (4/12/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we celebrate the greatest event that dramatically changed the world forever. | Palm Sunday | (4/5/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| As Christ surrendered Himself on the cross, now we have the opportunity to surrender ourselves to Christ and have Him draw us into the mystery of His Passion. | 5th Sunday of Lent | (3/29/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the first reading, God makes a radical move and establishes a new covenant unlike any other. | 4th Sunday of Lent | (3/22/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| How do we make sense of what’s going on in this country? The scriptures for this weekend help give us some answers and motivation to persevere. | 2nd Sunday of Lent | (3/8/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Do you want your life to grow and your faith to be enriched and energized? Then give it all away! | 1st Sunday of Lent | (3/1/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This season of Lent is a time in which we must get back to the basics of our faith. | 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (2/22/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The scriptures this weekend teach us that we too can be stretcher bearers to bring people to Christ for healing and reconciliation. | 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (2/8/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Why do we suffer? The readings for this weekend as well as Randy Pausch’s book The Last Lecture give us the answer. | 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time | (2/1/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the Gospel, we hear Jesus teaching with authority. In doing so, the power of the Word of God is displayed to us through creation, the prophets, and in the Consecration of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. | Conversion of St. Paul | (1/25/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| St. Augustine once wrote, Love God, then do whatever you want. This theological concept was at the heart of St. Paul’s conversion and ministry as an apostle. | 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | (1/18/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Ever wonder if you are living out God's will? Then listen to this homily. | Baptism of Jesus | (1/11/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This feast helps us to appreciate how great baptism was for the mission of Christ and how it continues to be an essential component in our faith lives | Epiphany | (1/4/09) | Download (MP3) | ||
| If you care about the Spiritual Life you must listen to this homily. | Feast of the Holy Family | (12/28/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Holy Family is truly the prototype of every Christian family. It is important for us to establish a Domestic Church within our families in order for our families to also be holy. | 4th Sunday of Advent | (12/21/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the Gospel this weekend, we hear of the Annunciation. In this story, Mary teaches us how we are to receive Christ into our life. | 3rd Sunday of Advent | (12/14/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Isaiah gives us all a reason to rejoice today. Since we participate in the life of Chirst, nothing can defeat us in this world. | 2nd Sunday of Advent | (12/7/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| John the Baptist helps prepare us to welcome Christ into out life. We can’t come to know Jesus until we first come to grips with John’s message. | 1st Sunday of Advent | (11/30/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we enter into the season of Advent. This is a season that is very synonymous with the 12 step program in which we recognize the need for a savior in our lives. | The Feast of Christ The King | (11/23/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| On this great feast, we are reminded who really is our King and to whom our lives are ordered. This can be a life changing feast to celebrate. | 33rd Week of Ordinary Time | (11/16/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| It is a basic biblical truth that our spiritual and faith lives will grow by the very measure we invest ourselves in our relationship with God and in serving others. | Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica | (11/9/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This feast helps us to recognize the important role the Universal Church plays in our life, while also reminding us of the temple of the Lord that exists in us. | All Souls | (11/2/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we remember all of our faithful departed and recognize how much they still play an important part in our spiritual lives. | 30th Week of Ordinary Time | (10/26/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus teaches us the 2 greatest commandments. Yet, with the help of St. Catherine of Siena, we are able to apply the 2 commandments in our lives. | 29th Week of Ordinary Time | (10/19/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| We are citizens of two cities, the city of the world and the city of God. Yet, Christ teaches us how we can live harmoniously in both. | 28th Week of Ordinary Time | (10/12/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| God is always offering us the invitation of His life and love. How well do we respond to it? | 27th Week of Ordinary Time | (10/5/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus teaches us using the classic parable of the wicked tenants. Yet, this parable teaches us that God wants to obtain from us our produce. What is it? Why is God so persistent in obtaining it? | 26th Week of Ordinary Time | (9/28/08) | Download (MP3) | The 2nd reading for this weekend's readings is a wonderful summary of God's Plan of Salvation. Yet, through the help of St. Francis this scripture passage can also be thought of in terms of God's Descending Love in this world. | 25th Week of Ordinary Time | (9/21/08) | Download (MP3) |
| We may see injustice in our lives or in the world. But, what we must understand is God's ways are not our ways. Therefore, it requires trust on our part. | Triumph of The Cross | (9/14/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The Triumph of the Cross is a feast in which we celebrate Jesus taking an instrument of pain and death and reversing it into an instrument of redemption for the world. | 23rd Week of Ordinary Time | (9/7/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The scriptures speak to us about our responsibility of fraternal correction. Even though it may seem challenging for us, yet when done out of love for another, as St. Paul teaches us, we can do it for others | 22nd Week of Ordinary Time | (8/31/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The readings for this weekend are uniquely aligned in such a way that they remind us of the three roles we promised, at the time of our Baptism, to live out. The roles of Priest, Prophet, and King. | 21st Week of Ordinary Time | (8/24/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Peter proclaims to Jesus, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." We too can make that proclamation because through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit given to us by God the Father we see the true presence of Christ in our lives. | 20th Week of Ordinary Time | (8/17/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Christ teaches us that an important characteristic of faith is perseverance. If we persevere, Christ will say to us as He did to the Canaanite women, "Great is your faith." | 19th Week of Ordinary Time | (8/10/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Peter is able to walk on water because he has the power of Christ within him. We too, with the power of Christ in our lives, can walk on the "chaos" of our lives and overcome it. | 18th Week of Ordinary Time | (8/03/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| God's love feeds us spiritually as well as physically. St. Paul tells us that because of God's love we can overwhelmingly overcome any obstacle in life. | |||||
| 17th Week of Ordinary Time | (7/27/08) | Download (MP3) | |||
| Jesus speaks to us in parables about the Kingdom of God. Yet, the Kingdom of God comes at a high price. Are we prepared to pay the price? | 16th Week of Ordinary Time | (7/20/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Christ teaches us why good and evil exist so closely in our world, and Abraham Lincoln is a great example of good overcoming evil. | 15th Week in Ordinary Time | (7/13/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus and Isaiah teach us about the power of the Word of God in our lives. Therefore, we must be properly prepared to receive it. | |||||
| 14th Week in Ordinary Time | (7/06/08) | Download (MP3) | |||
| Life Long Faith Formation rests at the center of the spiritual life. Therefore, it is vital for us to apply it in our lives. | Saints Peter and Paul | (6/29/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| This weekend we celebrate the two greatest saints our church has ever produced and they teach us a very power lesson in the spiritual life. | 12th Week in Ordinary Time | (6/22/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The readings for this weekend speak to us about fear. Jesus teaches us that fear can be a powerful motivating force in our life. | 11th Week in Ordinary Time | (6/15/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Jesus summons his 12 apostles and sends them out. We are now tasked with carrying out that same apostolic mission in our day. | 10th Week in Ordinary Time | (6/8/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the gospel, we hear the story of the call of Matthew. The heart of the spiritual life is ChristÂ’s call to us to enter into a deeper relationship with Him. | 9th Week of Ordinary Time | (6/1/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the readings this weekend, Christ teaches us that our house, our soul, must rest upon a firm foundation. The materials we are to use to construct the foundation should be a daily prayer life, active sacramental life, and works of service. | The Body and Blood of Christ | (5/25/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| We recognize the Body and Blood of Christ is the greatest gift God could ever give us other than His only Son and it has a powerfully transformative effect upon us. | The Most Holy Trinity | (5/18/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| The mystery of the Holy Trinity is revealed to us in the Scriptures this weekend. One way we can understand this beautiful mystery is looking at the roles each Person of the Trinity plays in salvation history and in our life. | Pentecost Sunday | (5/11/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| We celebrate the great event of the Holy Spirit giving life to our Church. Yet, everyday of our lives should be Pentecost in which we are swept up by the Holy Spirit and are now doing and saying things we never thought possible. | The Ascension of The Lord | (5/4/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we celebrate the event in which Jesus pioneers a pathway for all of us to take one day. This is as much a celebration for Jesus as it is for us! | 6th Week of Easter Sunday | (4/27/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| We are all given Divine gifts from God to be used for the benefit of others. How do you find out what are your gifts are? And how to share them with others? | 5th Week of Easter Sunday | (4/20/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| What is Heaven Like? Jesus tells us in the Gospel for this weekend. | 4th Week of Easter Sunday | (4/13/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| In the Scriptures this weekend, we have the treat of hearing the first Christian homily proclaimed by St. Peter. | 3rd Week of Easter Sunday | (4/6/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we hear the classic story of the Road to Emmaus which in essence is our Mass. Each time we celebrate Mass we walk the Road to Emmaus with Christ. | Divine Mercy Sunday | (3/30/08) | Download (MP3) | ||
| Today, we celebrate the overwhelming mercy God has for us. Yet, that mercy can best be seen through the lens of Jesus' death and resurrection | |||||
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