Courageous Clergy

Fr. Meeks reflects upon anxiety and why Catholics need to keep in mind that God holds the future. Our outlook on life needs to be marked by Joy, Forbearance and Peace.

Fr. Kirby explains how we must work to recover our reverence for the most Holy Eucharist.

Fr. Mark Goring discusses the US bishops' failure to stop the sacrilegious reception of Holy Communion during their latest meeting in Baltimore.

Fr. Edward Meeks discusses the kingship of Christ and that no earthly king has the authority to tell us what to do with our bodies which are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Kirby discusses the need for sanctifying grace available to us through the Sacrament of Confession. Reception of Holy Communion which in a state of mortal sin is a great sacrilege that must be avoided.

Fr. Nolan discusses using the power of the mind to overcome fear and seek God's grace.

In this powerful homily, Fr. Kirby reflects on why we have weak priests and bishops. Fr. Kirby points to the example of St. Charles Borromeo who died at age 46 after pouring himself out as a reformer of the Church.

Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion.

Fr. Daniel Nolan discusses the potential suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass and other sacraments. We need to equip ourselves with confidence and proactivity. God can turn all things to our spiritual benefit. 

Fr. Thomas Dufner explains how Jesus brought together religion and marriage on a single track. Marriage is intrinsically linked to the sacrament of creation. When we follow God's plan for marriage, we experience true happiness and salvation.