The first Sunday of Lent always begins with the temptations of Jesus in the desert. Jesus is going to conquer the temptations of the devil, which Adam and Eve failed to resist, by being obedient to the Father. By the disobedience of one man sin entered the world and by the obedience of one man Jesus will all be made righteous. Enter the battle of the desert with Jesus.

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The battle of Lent

The threefold answer to the fall is prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

Jesus raises the bar to the level of the heart and gives us the grace to fulfill it. We have to surrender our weakness to Him. We can’t do it on our own. Surrender to Him today.

The surrender required for holiness.

The Lord fulfills the Law raising it to a higher level. But He also gives the grace to follow it. Have no fear. He loves you let Him and you won't be the same.

To the heart of the Law

Candlemas is the celebration of the Lord coming to His Temple and being the light in the darkness. When we practice our faith we become a light in the darkness. We can find redemption in our sufferings when we unite them to Christ. 

Candlemas (second homily) - Be a light

Our Gospel today presents to us Simeon and Anna as examples of the fulfillment of being who God wants us to be. Live every moment for the Lord and according to His purposes and you will grow in holiness. 

Candlemas - Be who are meant to be

Pope Francis declared the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Word of God Sunday. The power of God's Word has the ability to transform our lives. Let us pray with it daily. 

The Word of God Sunday

Baptism of the Lord - Identity & Mission

The Epiphany of God & Adoration of the Magi

Please enjoy my Midnight Mass Christmas Homily.

God becomes a Baby - What Love is this?

Rejoice for the Lord is near! Joy is available to the Christian who knows the Lord is near. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and know that He is close to you in all things.

The Nearness of the Lord brings Joy

Advent means "coming." We can distinguish three comings of Christ - in the flesh (first coming), in glory (second coming), and by grace (third coming). This third coming by grace happens in the sacramental life of the Church and prayer. It is available to us at all times and it is how we remain awake and prepared to celebrate Jesus' coming in the flesh and in glory. 

Be Awake, Prepare, Jesus is Coming

Christ is King of the Universe and wants us to choose Him as King of every part of our lives. He's is with you always. Choose Him today as your King!

He's Always Here

This talk covers some questions that were submitted by my parishioners. I took their questions and drew out what I thought were some truths that would help build a foundation for a prayer life. Such as:Who is God? We need to know the One to whom we pray.What is prayer?How do I pray?How do I deal with distractions?How do I pray with faith and trust?What if I am mad at God?I hope you find some of it helpful in your prayer life. 

Building a Foundation for Our Prayer Life

Jesus tells us not even the beauty of the Temple will remain. Do we seek what will remain when we are called to stand before Jesus after death? What remains is grace (the very divine life of God given to us). Seek to fill your life with grace by a fervent sacramental life, a life of virtue, and a life of prayer. Everything is will be thrown down.

Grace Endures

My homilies and talks on the Catholic faith.

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