In this Easter Octave homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on the beloved Gospel passage John 3:16: “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” Without Jesus, the world would perish and no one would have access to eternal life. Believing in the Son who died and rose for us is the key. Fr. Miguel reminds us we are created for everlasting life, not just this temporary earthly existence, and that the Eucharist gives us a foretaste of it. Drawing on St. Francis of Assisi, who calls Jesus “our eternal life,” he encourages us to believe first so we may understand more deeply, keep the commandments, and follow Christ with the help of God’s grace. A powerful invitation to pursue the eternal life we all truly desire.

In this Saturday of the Easter Octave homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on the Gospel where the risen Jesus appears to the disciples and rebukes them for their unbelief — they refused to believe Mary Magdalene and the two on the road to Emmaus. Yet, despite their weak faith and doubts, the Lord still commissions them to “go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” Fr. Miguel shows how the apostles’ initial hardness makes their witness more credible, and connects it to Divine Mercy Sunday: sometimes we struggle to believe in God’s total forgiveness and goodness. Drawing on St. Faustina, he reminds us that lack of trust in God’s mercy can grieve the Lord more than our sins. A powerful call to move from doubt to firm faith and become courageous witnesses of the Risen Christ.

In this Easter homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus’ third appearance after the Resurrection (John 21). The disciples fish all night on their own and catch nothing — but a few minutes cooperating with the Risen Lord’s simple directive brings in a miraculous 153 large fish. Fr. Miguel explains the deeper symbolism of 153 (according to Saints Cyril, Augustine, and Jerome) and shows how God’s grace initiates every good action while inviting our free response. Without Jesus we can do nothing fruitful; with Him, even ordinary work becomes abundant. A beautiful call to open our hearts, follow His guidance, and let grace bring our efforts to completion.

In this Easter homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus’ first words to the disciples after the Resurrection: “Peace be with you.” This same greeting echoes throughout every Mass as the peace only Christ can give. Amid the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and upcoming diplomatic talks, the Holy Father invites intense prayer for peace on the Vigil of Divine Mercy. Fr. Miguel reminds us that peace is disturbed by sin, but God can turn even tragedy into good — as He did on the Cross. Through repentance, prayer, and the “little way” of love, we can become channels of Christ’s peace. Concluding with St. Francis’ greeting: “May the Lord give you His peace.”

In this Easter Octave homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24). Two disciples walk beside the risen Jesus yet fail to recognize Him — “their eyes were prevented.” Only in the breaking of the bread do they finally see the Lord. Learn how sin, distractions, and attachments still prevent us from recognizing Christ today, and how the Eucharist opens our eyes. A hopeful call to renew faith, repent, and let our hearts burn for the Risen Lord who walks with us every day.

On this Spy Wednesday of Holy Week, Fr. Miguel reflects on Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus for 30 pieces of silver — the price of a slave — and his desperate search for an opportunity to hand the Lord over. He explores the tragedy of Judas: his later realization of guilt, his return of the blood money, and his ultimate choice of despair by hanging himself, contrasted with St. Peter’s repentant return to mercy. Fr. Miguel reminds us that we are all, in some way, authors of Christ’s crucifixion through our sins, yet God’s mercy is infinite for anyone who repents and confesses. Drawing on Pope Benedict XVI, he calls the story a “mystery of iniquity” and a “mystery of choice,” urging us to humbly surrender to God’s mercy rather than despair. Jesus stands as the perfect model of fidelity to the Father’s plan, even unto death. May we receive the grace of true repentance and remain faithful to the end. A powerful Holy Week meditation from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

n this moving Lenten homily from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Miguel reflects on John 10 where Jesus speaks with crystal clarity: He is the Son of God, consecrated and sent by the Father, equal with Him, and doing the Father’s works. The Jews’ furious reaction — picking up stones to kill Him — shows how hard it can be to accept divine truth. Yet many others began to believe. Fr. Miguel asks each of us: What is your reaction when the Lord reveals truths about Himself or about you? On the 10th anniversary of Mother Angelica’s passing (March 27, 2016), he shares her inspiring example — always saying “yes” to God, even amid great physical and spiritual suffering, including her determination to return to the studio to evangelize despite losing her speech. A heartfelt challenge: Will we respond with refusal and spiritual “stones,” or with faith and surrender? The Lord reveals these truths for our good.

Fr. Miguel breaks down the heated confrontation at the end of John Chapter 8. He explores why those who once believed in Jesus suddenly switched sides, and how their lack of humility blocked them from the Truth. Drawing from the Admonitions of St. Francis, this homily is a gut-check on whether we are truly "students for life" or if we've become too arrogant to be taught by God.

In this climactic Lenten homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on the raising of Lazarus (John 11), where Jesus fulfills Ezekiel's prophecy by raising a man dead four days—proving only God can conquer death and give life. He connects this to the three-week series: Jesus directly reveals Himself as "the resurrection and the life" to Martha (following the Samaritan woman and the man born blind), declaring, "Whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live." Fr. Miguel addresses our common fear of death, shares how Lazarus' temporary resurrection previews eternal life through Christ (who rises to never die again), and emphasizes the miracle's purpose: to deepen belief in Jesus. The Gospel isn't mere spectacle—it's a direct question to each of us: "Do you believe this?" If faith feels weak, ask the Lord for strength to trust Him fully, persevere, and live without fear. A profound invitation to grow in faith amid Lent's call to eternal hope.

In this stirring Lenten homily, Fr. Miguel explores the division sparked by Jesus in John's Gospel—among the crowd and even the Pharisees—as guards and Nicodemus begin to grasp the truth. He explains why division can be healthy: it breaks chains of lies and frees souls to embrace reality. Drawing on Venerable Fulton Sheen's prophetic words about the world dividing into the "brotherhood of Christ" versus the "comradeship of Antichrist," Fr. Miguel affirms that truth cannot lose—Jesus died but rose victorious. He shares Mother Angelica's bold call to speak truth about evil, even if it offends, because hurting God by silence is worse than offending others. In a world of distorted truths and lies from the father of lies (Satan), we must stand with Jesus, the Truth Himself, no matter the division it causes in families, nations, or the Church. A challenging invitation to courageously choose truth and follow Christ.