Episodes
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.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Oil Lamps and the Wedding Feast - 32nd Sunday in OT - Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sometimes Jesus, his parables can be confusing. Listen to my homily as I explain this parable about the wise and the foolish virgins and their oil lamps as they prepare for the wedding feast.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Pride and Humility - 31st Sunday in OT - Nov 5, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Jesus warns us to guard against pride, and instead to be humble. In my homily today I give a couple of examples from my own life and invite all who listen to go deeper into the reality of God’s love for them.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Priorities - 30th Sunday in OT - Oct 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
What are your top priorities? Is God or relationship with God one of them? God wants to be first in our lives as we heard today in our Gospel passage about the greatest commandment. Listen to my homily to learn more.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Relationship, Identity, Mission - 29th Sunday in OT - Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Today’ is World Mission Sunday. What does mission really mean? Where does it come from? How do we know what we’re supposed to do? Listen to my homily to find out answers to these questions and learn more about our faith.