Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus’ words after washing the disciples’ feet: “No slave is greater than his master, nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him” (John 13). We cannot skip the Cross to reach the Resurrection. Just as Jesus endured His Passion out of love for the Father and for us, we too must follow Him through our own Good Fridays. Fr. Miguel draws wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi, who begged the Lord to experience both the sorrows of the Cross and the joy of doing the Father’s will — and received the stigmata. He also highlights the humility of Christ, who washed dirty feet and served lepers through St. Francis’ example. True discipleship means humble service, patient endurance of trials, and loving one another without wishing to be greater than our Master. A powerful call to embrace the Cross with love, just as the Risen Lord did.

We often think of spiritual danger as something far away, but as St. Francis of Assisi discovered, the greatest threats often begin with a single, uncharitable thought. Today, we conclude our journey through John 10 by examining how the Good Shepherd protects us—not just from external trials, but from the internal "poison" that threatens our souls.

Through a dramatic account from Franciscan tradition, we hear how a single friar’s desire for revenge allowed a demon to enter an otherwise holy place. It took the intervention of a faithful "sheep"—St. Francis—and the mercy of the Good Shepherd to deliver him from the hands of the beast.

May we always heed the voice of the Shepherd, who doesn't just watch over us from afar, but intervenes to save us from ourselves.

We live in a world where "important people" are defined by their status and the security details that surround them. But in this homily, we flip that perspective: you are so important to God that He has provided the ultimate protection—not just for this short life, but for eternity.

Drawing from a personal journey to the Holy Land and the experience of finally holding a five-day-old lamb, we explore the dual nature of Christ: He is the Good Shepherd who fiercely protects His flock, but He is also the Lamb of God, whose docility and sacrifice on the Cross opened the gates to eternal life.

On the feast of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Capuchin priest and martyr, Fr. Miguel reflects on this “defender of the Catholic faith” who was killed by a Protestant mob on April 24, 1622, at age 45. Sent to preach in Protestant-dominated areas, St. Fidelis boldly proclaimed the truth and refused to deny Christ, even as he was beaten and stabbed. His final prayer was for his enemies: “Pardon them, O Lord, for they know not what they do.” Fr. Miguel connects this to the first reading from Revelation: “I know your deeds… you have held fast to my word and have not denied my name.” He notes how St. Fidelis prayed against mortal sin and even for the grace of martyrdom — and how the very Protestant minister who incited the mob later converted. Like the Good Shepherd who knows our weaknesses yet calls us to fidelity, we are invited to hold fast to God’s word, repent quickly when we falter, and remain faithful to the Church until the end. A powerful feast-day call to stand firm in trials.

In this powerful John 6 homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus’ direct and literal revelation: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Many disciples found this “hard saying” and walked away, murmuring in unbelief. Our Lord did not soften His words. Instead, He challenged the Twelve: “Will you also leave me?” Peter replies on behalf of the apostles: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life.” Fr. Miguel laments how many Catholics today leave the Church due to ignorance or indifference toward the Eucharist — the greatest gift of Christ’s Real Presence (Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity). He lists specific graces of worthy Holy Communion: it increases our union with Christ and the Church, wipes away venial sins, preserves us from mortal sin, renews the life of grace, and strengthens charity toward our neighbor. Drawing from Mother Angelica, he reminds us we must stay attached to Jesus in the Eucharist — the one attachment we can never detach from. A profound call to treasure the Living Bread and never walk away.

In this reflection on John 6, Fr. Miguel explores the "preface" of miracles that prepares our hearts for the greatest miracle of all: the Eucharist. He reminds us that while we weren't alive 2,000 years ago, we "see the Son" every time we gaze upon the Host during Mass and Adoration. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Faustina, he challenges us to move beyond routine or indifference so that we might be souls "penetrated by God" rather than "barely alive." By intentionally engaging our free will to say "Lord, I believe," we open ourselves to the specific graces Christ promises to those who recognize Him. Ultimately, this homily is a call to find deep consolation in the Lord’s promise never to reject anyone who comes to Him.

In this Easter homily on the Road to Emmaus, Fr. Miguel reflects on how the two disciples walked, talked, and listened to the risen Jesus yet failed to recognize Him — just as the Jews failed to recognize the Lord, and as we often do today. Caught up in the “headline news” of the crucifixion, their hopes were shattered and their eyes downcast. Fr. Miguel shares his own Lenten experiment of limiting news intake to 30 minutes a day, which brought greater freedom and time for the audio Bible. He offers three practical ways to better recognize the Risen Lord: frequent reading of Scripture (accompanied by prayer), spiritual reading or conversion stories, and acknowledging our sinfulness through repentance. Referencing the Prodigal Son and St. Jerome (“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”), he reminds us that the same Lord who opened the disciples’ hearts at the breaking of the bread still walks with us. A helpful Easter invitation to dispose our hearts and minds to see Jesus more clearly in our lives.

In this John 6 homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus walking on water and reassuring His fearful disciples: “It is I. Do not be afraid.” This powerful self-revelation echoes God’s words to Moses in the burning bush. Fr. Miguel shares two inspiring modern stories — a former Muslim woman (Nikki Kingsley) who argued with Jesus in the back pew until she heard His voice calling her to come like a child, and a former Protestant minister led to read the entire chapter of John 6 in an adoration chapel, opening his heart to the truth of the Eucharist. He also draws wisdom from St. Faustina: fear paralyzes faith, while one simple act of trust (“Jesus, I trust in You”) in the midst of suffering gives God greater glory than hours of consoling prayer. The same Lord who calmed the disciples now speaks to us from the Eucharist: “It is I. Do not be afraid.” A beautiful invitation to humble, childlike trust in God.

In this Easter homily launching John Chapter 6, Fr. Miguel reflects on the miraculous Feeding of the 5,000. It is not mere sharing — it is a true miracle where Jesus multiplies five loaves and two fish to feed thousands with leftovers. This sign prefigures the greater miracle of the Eucharist, where the Lord feeds souls with His own Body and Blood. Fr. Miguel reminds us that God easily multiplies even our smallest gifts — five minutes of prayer, a few dollars given in love — when offered with an open heart. Quoting Mother Angelica: “Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous.” The same Lord who performed this wonder now invites us to offer what we have so He can multiply it for the sanctification of the world.

In this Easter homily, Fr. Miguel shows how the Resurrection transforms the disciples from fearful unbelievers to bold witnesses. Commanded to stay silent, Peter declares, “We must obey God rather than men.” Jesus teaches that believing in the Son includes obeying Him — “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life” (John 3:36). Fr. Miguel explains the “obedience of faith” (Compendium of the Catechism, Q. 25): full surrender to God and acceptance of His truth. With examples from Abraham (father of faith) and the Virgin Mary (“Let it be done to me according to your word”), he urges us not only to believe in the risen Lord but to obey Him in all things for eternal life.