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Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily New Bedford, MA

January 29, 2018

Learning to Trust God – Jan 29 – Homily – Fr Terrance

King David was a man of action, but above all, he trusted completely in the Lord. Fr. Terrance reflects on the reading and psalm from today's Mass, and explains how we can…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

January 30, 2018

Unprovided Death, Eternal Perdition – Jan 30 – Homily – Fr Alan

The unprovided death of Absolom in today's first reading reminds us of the danger of mortal sin and the possibility of eternal perdition. The antidote is to have a humble and contrite…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

January 31, 2018

The Fatherhood of St. John Bosco – Jan 31 – Homily – Fr Matthias

What made St. John Bosco's ministry so effective was his ability to be a true father to the young men to whom he ministered. Ave Maria! Mass: St. John Bosco - Mem…

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Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily New Bedford, MA

February 5, 2018

Power and Authority Given to the Apostles – Feb 05 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Christ shared not only his healing power with the Apostles, but He also entrusted them with the power and authority to lead His Church. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Agatha - Mem Readings: Monday 5th…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

February 6, 2018

Jesus, Mary, & Joseph: Martyrs’ Strength – Feb 06 – Homily – Fr Alan

The martyrs remembered today, Sts. Peter Baptist, Paul Miki, and companions, died for the Truth with the names of Jesus and Mary on their lips. Then, as now under the “dictatorship of…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

February 13, 2018

Lenten Resolutions – Feb 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias

"Guard against the leaven of the Pharisees!" As we contemplate our Lenten resolutions, we should be careful to not try to sacrifice to God that which means no real effort for us,…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

February 14, 2018

Ashes Remind Us of Need for Conversion – Feb 14 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W

On Ash Wednesday, Fr. Maximilian explains the Gospel call to inner conversion, to seek to examine our conscience before God in the secrecy of our own heart, and to turn back to…

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Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily New Bedford, MA

February 19, 2018

Being Holy Like God? – Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Three times in the book of Leviticus, God tells His people to be holy as He is holy. What does he mean by that, and is it even possible? Fr. Terrance explains…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

February 20, 2018

The Lord’s Prayer, the Rosary, & the Key to Mercy – Feb 20 – Homily – Fr Alan

In today's Gospel, the Lord teaches His disciples how to pray: "Our Father..." He teaches the key to obtaining mercy: "If you forgive men their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you." Repeating the…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

February 21, 2018

The Responsibility of a Christian – Feb 21 – Homily – Fr Matthias

As Christians, we have received much: we have been called to imitate Christ and we have been given the means of reaching this goal. This is our responsibility. We will answer to…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

February 27, 2018

In Humility, We See Truth – Feb 27 – Homily – Fr Alan

Christ teaches humility, the foundational virtue on which the life of sanctity rests. Humility helps us to acknowledge the truth about God and about our self, without putting up false fronts for…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

February 28, 2018

By Love, Not Force – Feb 28 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr Matthias explains that Our Lord truly has authority over us, but He makes us feel only by His Love, which compels us to love Him back. Ave Maria! Mass: Wednesday 2nd…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

March 5, 2018

Unappreciated Prophets – Mar 05 – Homily – Fr Alan

"No prophet is accepted in his own native place." Word of Our Lord, so we should not be discouraged from evangelizing when we, too, meet with rejection. Likewise, let our ears and…

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Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily New Bedford, MA

March 6, 2018

Forgive for Life – Mar 06 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Fr Terrance explains the benefits of forgiveness and the distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation. Ave Maria! Mass: Tuesday 3rd Week of Lent - Wkdy Readings: 1st: Dan 3:25, 34-43 Resp: Ps 25:4-5,…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

March 7, 2018

The Commandments Guide Us to God – Mar 07 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W

Fr Maximilian explains how Jesus fulfilled the Law, and how the Decalogue undergirds His whole mission of reuniting lost humanity to its Creator. Ave Maria! Mass: Wednesday 3rd Week of Lent -…

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