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Devotional Evangelism Fr. Dominic Murphy Griswold, CT Homily New Evangelization Penance

October 30, 2016

Oct 30 – Homily – Fr Dominic: God Seeks Us First

Jericho is a symbol of the world of sin that will be destroyed at the end of time, and as Jesus passes through, He invites Himself to the infamous Zacchaeus' home. This shows…

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Catechism Faith Fr. Angelo Geiger Griswold, CT Heaven Homily Last Things Persecution Prayer Suffering

November 6, 2016

Nov 06 – Homily – Fr Angelo: Hope is not Optimism

The liturgy today reflects on the Resurrection. In the first reading, a mother with 7 sons, spiritually representing the fullness of life, has her sons taken one by one as they prefer the…

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Faith Family Fr. Dominic Murphy Griswold, CT Homily Penance Prayer

November 12, 2016

Nov 12 – Homily – Fr Dominic: Prayer Takes Time

Prayer takes time and perseverance, especially when we are praying for the conversion of someone else (or ourselves). We need to persevere in prayer, this is where many fail. God wants our faith…

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Advent Fr. Angelo Geiger Griswold, CT Homily Mariology Scripture Suffering

December 18, 2016

Dec 18 – Homily – Fr Angelo: Great Sign of the Virginal Maternity

Saint Joseph had no reason to doubt Mary's purity, but neither could he doubt her pregnancy. But when the angel came, he was able to understand the meaning of this sign: that…

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Faith Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily Last Things Liturgy

January 8, 2017

Jan 08 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: The Interior Star of Faith

Following the feast of Christmas, we have the Epiphany when Our Lord is manifested to the nations in the persons of the Magi. The Magi were learned men who sought the truth,…

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Fr. Angelo Geiger Griswold, CT Homily

February 26, 2017

Feb 26 – Homily – Fr Angelo: Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry

The poem "Lead, Kindly Light" by Cardinal Newman was written at a moment of crisis and expressed a serene trust in God. Today's gospel expresses this hope that God will take care…

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Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

March 12, 2017

Mar 12 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Journey From Tabor to Calvary

The Second Sunday of Lent is called Transfiguration Sunday because the Gospel reading is the account of this mystery. But why have this at beginning of Lent? It is a great source…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

September 6, 2017

Sep 06 – Homily – Fr Ignatius: God Alone is Holy

Fr. Ignatius on how only God is holy and we become holy by His indwelling within us. This is manifested by the virtues of faith, hope and charity. Ave Maria! Mass: Wednesday 22nd…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

September 11, 2017

Sep 11 – Homily – Fr Alan: Remembering 9/11

The tragic evil directed against America sixteen years ago today urges us still today, as in the case of present evils, to respond with a spirit of Christian faith. As we remember…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

November 1, 2017

Nov 01 – Homily – Fr Ignatius: All Saints – Who, Where And How?

Fr. Ignatius, on the Solemnity of All Saints, answers the questions "Who, Where And How?" regarding the saints in Heaven. Who these saints are, where they are and how they got to…

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Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily New Bedford, MA

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…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Josemaria Barbin Homily

December 21, 2017

Mary Leads Us to Jesus – Dec 21 – Homily – Fr Josemaria – Bloomington

Fr. Josemaria reflects during these last days of Advent on how Mary leads us to Jesus via the three virtues of faith, hope and charity. Ave Maria! Mass: Weekdays of Advent - Dec…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

January 11, 2018

The Problem of Presumption – Jan 11 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Jan 11 on how we can not presume on God's help when we are not being faithful. He uses the biblical example from…

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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. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

March 14, 2018

Possessing Eternal Life – Mar 14 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr. Matthias explains in the homily at New Bedford on Mar 14 that as God possesses life without losing it, He will one day give a share in that life to all…

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