"Where love and charity are, God is there," a profound response to the cries of the human heart when experiencing suffering and loss. God came to us in the form of a human, and through his death, gives us the opportunity to experience eternal life. God's love is intimate and incomprehensible to us and uniquely made for each individual. Jesus loves each of us to the point of the cross, and through his Death and Resurrection, we may say that Jesus gave his life for us.

Fr. Stuart explains that during Holy Week we are uniting ourselves and walking along with Jesus Christ to his Passion, Death and Resurrection. These mysteries are what we celebrate Easter Sunday and live every day. He encourages us to pray and contemplate this week as we walk with Jesus.

Fr. Stuart's homily explains the gospel passage over the raising of Lazarus is more than just bringing him back to life. It is about the encounter he has with Mary and Martha. Whereas Martha is more intellectual and action-oriented, Mary is more contemplative and interaction-oriented. Our faith is more than just saying and believing the right things, but it is instead about love.

Fr. Stuart's homily explains the encounter the Samaritan woman at the well has with Jesus Christ. The woman is drawn to the living water, and Jesus thirsts for the faith of this woman. Our spiritual life is continually growing and changing, but God will help us understand the circumstances we endure.

Fr. Vince Fernandez presents the question of how would we react to Jesus if He were in our presence. He explains the Transfiguration was necessary for Peter, James, and John to experience Jesus' glory before the crucifixion. All of us are called to holiness, encountering Jesus on the mountain.

Fr. Stuart Crevcoure discusses the purpose of a church, a place to be formed and to be sent forth to evangelize. He explains the gospel passage of the Transfiguration, and that similarly we only experience a foretaste of heaven temporarily, but we must continue to deepen our relationship with Jesus in this Lenten season.

This is the third talk of the Lenten Parish Mission: The Presence of God presented by Fr. Louis Bethea, O. P.

Fr. Louis Bethea opens the talk with the story of the hemorrhaging woman whom Jesus heals. God makes himself present in each of the seven sacraments, most notably the eucharist and confession.

This is the second talk of the Lenten Parish Mission: The Presence of God presented by Fr. Joseph Hudson, O. S. B.

Citing St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Fr. Joseph Hudson explains the real truth of how God dwells within our souls when we are in a state of grace.

This is the first talk of the Lenten Parish Mission: The Presence of God presented by Fr. James Pierce Cavanaugh, O.P.

Drawing from scripture verses and personal anecdotes, Fr. James Pierce Cavanaugh explains that God has a plan for everyone, we have a part in it, and He delights in our participation.

Deacon Rich Bender's homily this weekend encourages us to reorient our minds and hearts to the upcoming Lenten season, and not through human wisdom alone can we sustain ourselves, but rather allow the Lord to accompany and help us.