Just as the main course serves as the focal point of a meal, essential for satiating hunger, the Eucharistic celebration holds a central position in the Mass. How do we receive reminders of the Lord's presence during the Mass, and in what ways does the Lord refresh and renew us?

The appetizer can create excitement for the main course, similar to the beginning of Mass. It can engage the senses, like the smell of incense or the opening hymn. 

St. James the Greater willingly dropped everything at the seashore to follow Jesus as his first Apostle. Have a listen to how the community of St. James is alive and active as James the Greater was when he became the first Apostle.

People often interrupted the plans that Jesus and the disciples had, yet the way that he responded was utterly fascinating and unconventional. Learn Jesus' surprising method for dealing with people when they interrupt you, especially when you are tired or busy with many other things. 

We were privileged to be visited by the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine who joined the community of St. James on July 14, 2024 and delivered this homily. St. James would not be in existence if it were not for the support of the local diocese and we are grateful for the ongoing support and good relationship with the new Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. 

If you are hesitant about sharing the gospel with your family, this homily is for you. Learn from our Lord and prophets before him how God has approached those who are resistant to hearing what he has to say.

If you are mad at God and have issues with his sovereignty and him allowing horrible things to happen, you will want to hear this homily. This is especially true if you are tired of hearing unhelpful, trite responses such as “its all because of free will” or “God willed your abuse” or “everything has a meaning.” 

Learn about the elusive virtue of patience and why it is so central to the Catholic faith. There is an easy way to begin experiencing growth in this virtue, a way that many people fear unnecessarily. With this simple way, you can instead begin excelling in this virtue. 

Many Christians think of their relationship with God to be relegated to the spiritual realm alone, but imagine what it would be like to be able to touch God! This is exactly the gift that Jesus gave to his Church through the Eucharist. Learn about the fascinating history behind the bread and the wine at Mass being transformed at Mass into the body and blood of Christ and why the Lord wanted us to experience him in this way. Learn also how Christians are called to respond to this gift.

There is a Christian teaching that is the source of all other Christian beliefs, the foundation upon which everything else is built. You might think that this is love or service or belief or Jesus' sacrifice. The truth is that all of these point to a deeper and little understood truth among many Christians. Learn what this doctrine is and why it has and continues to transform the world into a better place.