Sanctification: Daily Duties & Contemplating the Crucifix – Apr 21 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

In his homily, Fr. Joseph Michael explains that our deepest desires are fulfilled only in Jesus, who nourishes us spiritually and physically through the Eucharist, where He is truly present—body, blood, soul, and divinity. He highlights St. Conrad of Parzham, a Capuchin friar who served as porter for 41 years at a busy friary near a Marian shrine in Germany. Conrad greeted countless pilgrims with charity and patience, offering them beer brewed by the friars, searching tirelessly for those requested, and enduring pranks from local boys without complaint. Inspired by contemplating God's love and the Crucifix, his motto was to love and suffer. Fr. Michael encourages us to find holiness in everyday tasks done for God's glory, just like St. Conrad.

CCC 1374 – Christ's Real Presence Eucharist – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1374.htm
CCC 1391 – Eucharist strengthens grace – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1391.htm
CCC 2013 – Holiness through daily Christian living – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2013.htm

00:00 - Introduction to the Eucharist
01:04 - Life of St. Conrad of Parzham
01:24 - Serving as the Friary Porter
02:13 - Diligence and Patience in Service
03:35 - The Motto: To Love and Suffer
04:03 - Sanctification in Simple Tasks