March 1, 2016
Mar 01 – Homily – Fr Peter: Forgive From the Heart
Ave Maria! We often hold grudges and forget the words of the Our Father. In truly forgiving from the heart we receive Holy Communion worthily, sharing in the charity and peace of the communion…
September 25, 2016
Sep 25 – Homily – Fr John Joseph: Learn Lazarus’ Name
Solidarity, do we practice it? In the world, the rich are known, but the poor are anonymous, name-less. Fr. John Joseph remarks that in the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, the…
October 23, 2016
Oct 23 – Homily – Fr John Joseph: Presumption, Hope, Suffering
The Pharisee in today's gospel presumed on his own merit and--praying to himself--compares himself to sinners. But we must remember that we cannot justify ourselves, we are all sinners, and that from those…
February 19, 2017
Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Conquer Evil with Good
The Gospel reading today presents Jesus' teachings on loving one's enemies. This is not natural, but supernatural; not human, but divine. As such, it is the sign of the true Christian, one who…
March 11, 2017
Mar 11 – Homily – Fr Dominic: Radical Charity
Love your enemies. This is Divine, Jesus is telling us to love others the way God loves them. This is perfection, the ultimate perfection is to love you enemies as they crucify…
March 21, 2017
Mar 21 – Homily – Fr Alan: Mercy, Our Hope for Salvation
Our Lord teaches us the meaning and misery of unforgiveness through the parable of the wicked servant. When we withhold forgiveness we are no different than the wicked servant who would not…
April 27, 2017
Apr 27 – Homily – Fr Alan: Obey God Rather Than Men
Peter's witness to the Sanhedrin underlines an important principle of the Christian social order: Divine Law supersedes human law. He points out that the witness of the Church is not merely human,…
December 11, 2017
Dec 11 – Homily: He Comes to Save Us. But, From What?
With Jesus' arrival at Christmas, so too a new liberation is come for those who choose to follow Him. But we may ask: from what exactly does He liberate us? Today's Gospel helps…
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…
February 26, 2018
Making God’s Mercy Ours – Feb 26 – Homily – Fr Terrance
Fr Terrance explains mercy, what it means and how we can be merciful as our heavenly Father is merciful. He explains the distinction between being judgmental and making legitimate moral judgments, and…
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,…