Catholic Cardinal Reflections

August 13, 2017 - Peter Is Jesus' Rock, upon which His church is built, yet he sank when his faith faltered. This metaphor applies to us all, when we fail to trust in God.

Preacher: Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, O.P.

August 6, 2017 - Dying on the cross was shameful and weak Jesus took his friends to a mountain, to explain his upcoming death in this way. God's dream for us is not power, a PhD, or possessions. It is that we turn the other cheek, feed the hungry and love those who oppress us- emmulate Jesus.

Preacher: Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, O.P.

July 30, 2017 - Jesus' parable tells of the man finding treasure and buying the land to gain it, a rather drastic measure. Are we prepared to take drastic action to gain the kingdom of God? Where does our treasure lie?

Preacher: Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, o.p.

July 23, 2017 - Technology- continued from last week, Stay focused on its use to bring you closer to the teachings of Christ and their implementation in your life.

Preacher: Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P.

July 16, 2017 - Technology plays an ever-increasing role in our lives but should be used for the "Common Good". The Common Good is that which causes humanity to flourish, and you need others to help you to discover it. We need to master technology to allow us to help others.

Preacher: Fr. Taylor.

July 9, 2017 - Jesus tells us that His yoke is light, yet He lost his life because of His great love for us. This is counter to the societal messages of today, where it is far better to be winners. But in Jesus, losing is the new winning.

Preacher, Rev. John Kerrigan.

July 2, 2017 - Summer time is baseball time in America, and and we can use it as a metaphor for our life in Christ. First base is falling in love with Jesus; second base is to become a disciple of Christ, and achieving third base is to fill yourself with Jesus. A home run is to love Jesus above all else, and to do good for others.

Preacher: Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P.

June 11, 2017 - "It's a mystery!", the most overused phrase in a catholic upbringing! Sometimes used to describe our triune God. But we can think of it simply as the Father's love for us is so great that he gave his Son for us to know him and be saved; the Holy Spirit is their mutual love poured out for us. The trinity is thus the supreme gift. Bottom line: Love God and one another as He has loved us.

Preacher: Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, O.P.

June 4, 2017 - On Pentecost, Jesus sent his followers out in the world, filled by the Holy Spirit. Three themes of the sermon are: Reaching out, giving back, and using our gifts wisely.

Preacher: Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, O.P.

May 28, 2017 - We celebrate the Ascension of Christ on this 7th Sunday of Easter. After Jesus was taken up to be with the Father, the disciples were left without his bodily presence, but Christ promised to be with us always, and hie Spirit guides us today and for all time. We are to share this Good News with others this week.

Preacher: Deacon John Kerrigan.