Episodes
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Mary, Mother of God - Jan 1, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Mary always points us to Jesus and the title Mary Mother of God helps protect the truth about Jesus. Listen to my family to learn more!
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Tips for Overcoming Friction and Family Life - Holy Family - Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Today we celebrate the holy family. Unfortunately, we are not as holy as they are but we are called to be faithful and humble like they are. In our own family lives, there can be difficulties and struggles which we can work through with the help of God’s grace. In my homily today I provide a few tips to help families work through the difficulties, challenges, and struggles that they may face. Listen to my homily to find out more!
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Why would God become man – Christmas – Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Sometimes it can be difficult for us to accept that the God of the universe. The creator of all would want to become human. Why would He do that? Perhaps a story from famous radio show host Paul Harvey can help us understand. Listen to my homily for the retelling of this story, and the answer to this question.
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Understanding the Mass - Part 3 of 3 - Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
In our final installment of the series, Understanding the Mass, we learn about the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Concluding Rites. It is in the Liturgy of the Eucharist that we have what makes Mass what it is, that is the sacrifice of Christ made present for us at the altar. At the words of consecration, the words that Jesus used at the last supper, He truly becomes present, and His sacrifice on the cross is made manifest for us, so we may glorify God, and receive His grace and blessing.
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Rejoicing, Grief, and Hope - 3rd Sunday in Advent - Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
St. Paul tells us to rejoice always to pray without ceasing and to give thanks in all circumstances. But how can we do that if we’re struggling, if we’re suffering, especially from the loss of a loved one? Listen to my homily to learn more about these things.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Understanding the Mass - Part 2 of 3 - Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
In this part of the series, I talk about the Introductory rites and the Liturgy of the Word. The Lord wants us to encounter Him and the Introductory rites prepare us to do so such that we can encounter Him not only in the Liturgy of the Word, but in the most excellent way in the celebration of the Mass that is in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Eucharist will be covered in Part 3 of the series along with the Concluding Rites.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Going to Confession - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Listen to what it was like for me to go back to confession, after having been away for several years. Confession is a great gift away for us to say we’re sorry to God and receive his merciful forgiveness. Let us consider the opportunity is available to us to go to confession this advent season.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Perfect Mother and Biblical Support - Immaculate Conception - Dec 8, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
If you could create your own mother, wouldn’t you make her perfect? Is there biblical support for the belief that Mary was conceived without sin? Listen to my homily to learn more.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Understanding the Mass - Part 1 of 3 - Dec 3, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this first part of the series, I introduce what the mass is, who it’s for, and how to best participate. I also talk about the liturgical year the different liturgical colors, the vestments, the sacred vessels, and the furniture of the church. The next part, Part 2, will cover the introductory rites and the liturgy of the word, and the final part, Part 3, will discuss the liturgy of the Eucharist and the concluding rights.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Preparation for the Coming of Christ - First Sunday in Advent - Dec 3, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Hunters and fishermen need to be prepared for hunting and fishing. They also need to wait and be patient because they don’t know when the deer will come or the fish will take the bait. If they’re not prepared, if they are not ready, then they won’t have the desired outcome. We are called to be spiritually prepared to watch and wait for the coming of Christ. Listen to my homily to learn more.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Genuflecting to the King - Christ the King - Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Why do genuflect we first arrive at church? We are giving due honor, reverence, respect, submission, obedience, and showing humility to our King, who humbled Himself to be among us by taking on our human nature. Listen to my homily to learn more!
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Reflection on Talents - 33rd Sunday in OT - Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
God gives all of us special gifts and talents, things that we can do to help build up the kingdom of God. He expects us to make good use of these things so that as many people as possible can be with Him forever in heaven, let us consider what our gifts and talents are, and how we may best use them in accordance with God’s will.