A homily for the first Sunday of Advent.

Reflecting on how hard the Christian life can be, Fr. Ambrose reminds us that we're not alone — we have each other. We are all brothers and sisters [in Christ] to help each other stay strong in the faith, in hope, and in love.

How to be a real Christian is the focus of this reflection from Fr. Joe. He discusses the spiritual and the corporal works of mercy and their role in our growth in love of God and neighbor.

On the feast of All Saints, Fr. Tony offers a moving reflection on saintly living and the beatitudes. He emphasizes that we are all called to be saints.

On the feast of All Saints, Fr. Ambrose reflects: "If we want to be like the saints, we have to open our heart up more for the desire for God."

Asking the age-old question Who is my neighbor?, Fr. Tony reflects on our Christian call to love. He says: "You can't love God without loving your neighbor and you can't love your neighbor unless you love God."

Reflecting on the greatest commandment, Fr. Ambrose reiterates that love is not a suggestion — it is a command.

On this 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob reflects on progress vs. perfection in our efforts to love as God loves.

Giving us a vivid picture of this well-known scene from the gospel of Matthew, Fr. Tony re-iterates our call as Christian disciples: "We give our lives back to God in lives of service to others."

Reflecting on the upcoming presidential election in light of the gospel, Fr. Joe reminds us: "We have to realize that each person will vote according to what their conscience tells them. And that's okay."