In an unjust world, we can take confidence in our Lord who is perfectly just. In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reminds us of God's justice and encourages us to grow in the cardinal virtue of justice so we may treat those around us with the love of God, and rid our hearts of anything preventing us from loving others as God loves us.

On this first weekend of November where we remember the faithful departed, especially the souls in purgatory, Bishop reminds us that we are always in need of purification in this life and that we are not ready for heaven... yet.

The Lord hears the cry of the poor. He hears the cry of those living in poverty, and of those who are poor in spirit. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on how we are called to hear the cry of the poor and to be the hands and feet of Jesus to them, but we are also to remember our own poverty and need for the Lord.

There is an ongoing battle raging for life. A battle over the protection or destruction of life. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on the ways life is under attack, from the unborn, sick and the elderly. But we are not without hope! Bishop also reminds us that the people of God are called to be like Aaron and Hur, who held up the arms of Moses, and support and stand beside our leaders fighting to defend and protect life.

Are you struggling in your faith? Does it feel like the fire for your faith has started to go out? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminds us that sometimes God challenges us in ways that require us to stir the fire of our faith so it can grow into an ever stronger passion and steadfast faith.

Are you disheartened by all the evil in the world? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminded us that evil is overcome by good, and how humility and putting others before oneself combats evil. Never forget God will triumph in the end.

Do you wonder if you will make it through the narrow gate to heaven? Do you wonder how to make it through the narrow gate? This weekend in his homily, Bishop explained how choosing to follow Jesus and have a personal relationship with him will lead us to heaven.

Do you feel like you're in a deep cistern and not sure how things will get better? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on the difficulties and uncertainties of life and the importance of keeping our eyes on Jesus in the midst of struggles. In this homily, Bishop also reminds us that when we keep our eyes on Jesus he will give us everything we need, even in the darkest and most difficult struggles.

As human beings, we love pleasure and hate pain. We also love to have power over things and others, and we wonder why God doesn't think like we do and do things the way we want. Does any of this sound familiar? This weekend in his homily, Bishop explains where these desires come from, and why we should humble ourselves like Jesus and surrender our desires to God.

Has your understanding of justice changed over your life? Did you once see justice as others owing you everything, or doing what you want? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminds us that justice is a gift that is to be given what is owed to another. For example, it is just and right for us to give God his due honor, glory and praise at the Mass each Sunday, and to allow God's justice to flow through us on to others and be instruments of God's love.