God desires all people and nations, and every heart to know him. Scripture reveals this desire over and over again. Isaiah prophesied that the house of the Lord would be a house of prayer for all people. In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reflects on the moment heaven and earth are united, and reminds us that we are united with the saints and angels at the Sacrifice of the Mass and taken back to Calvary for Christ's one-time sacrifice of himself for us.

How does a humble farm boy with very little education become the patron saint of priests? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood recounts the life of St. John Vianney, his love for the Eucharist, harassments by the devil, and the spiritual impact he had on the souls he ministered to and continues to inspire today. Bishop DeGrood asks for the prayers of the faithful for our priests through the intercession of St. John Vianney, who is a holy role model for them.

Do you struggle to love and obey the commands of the Lord? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood explains how the graces we receive in Baptism and Confirmation allow us to be receptive to God's plan for our lives, and how trust and surrender to God brings freedom in all things, even in the trials of life.

Do you feel your heart changing? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood explains what happens when God purifies and changes your heart, and how you can cooperate with God as he works within your heart.

This homily also includes a special moment for four permanent diaconate candidates as they take the next step in their vocation journey through the Rite of Candidacy.

Is your soul open to the Lord? Or is your heart closed and hardened towards the Lord? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood explains the graces placed upon our hearts at Baptism that allow us to grow in spiritual fruitfulness, and how easy it can be to become distracted and discouraged from growing in faith. Will you allow the Lord to fill you with graces and water the seeds of faith in your heart?

Do you know the symbolism of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood explains what each part of the image means, and encourages us to allow the Sacred Heart to purify us.

Do you struggle to say "no" to sin and temptation? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood encourages us to stand up against evil and temptation like Christ did, and to grow in virtue and faithfulness to the Gospel.

How do we make ourselves worthy and let God live within us? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reminds us that we must continually pray and ask God for the graces we need, and how it is God who makes us worthy.

Mothers have a special and privileged role in bringing new life into the world. In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reflects on the beauty of motherhood and how mothers and mother figures enrich the lives of those around them.

Does everything going on in the world have you feeling unsettled and disturbed? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reminds us God has everything in his control, and encourages us to stay informed, but to not let the things that are happening consume us and lead us away from God.