Fr. Patrick Gonyeau C.PP.S.

In Chapter 14 of John's gospel, Jesus teaches us that if we love Him, and keep his commandments, that He & the Father will come and make their dwelling in us (Jn14:23). As disciples of Jesus, He calls us to walk in the power of the Spirit and expect to both see and work signs and wonders in His name...

Motherhood: God's Amazing Design

5th Sunday of Easter, Year A

In the gospel of John we hear Jesus tell the apostles, and the world, that "I am the way the truth and the life". On Mother's day we consider the unique gift of motherhood and the critical role mothers have in both showing, and teaching, their children the way, truth and life of Jesus.

Living Joyfully in God's Love

4th Sunday of Easter, Year A

The Good Shepherd brings us into intimate communion with God and desires to lead us in a life lived in the depths of God's love!

Hearing Jesus

Third Sunday of Easter, Year A

As with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus walks with us. As we journey with the Lord, learning to hear his voice makes all the difference.

His Ocean of Mercy

Through the revelations given to St. Faustina, Jesus invites us into the depths of complete trust in His mercy, where love, joy, peace, healing and freedom abound. Drinking deeply of His Merciful love, we become living springs of His love to the parched world all around...

Homily on Easter Sunday of Year A

The tomb is empty and the risen one awaits with an offer that changes everything...

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year A

The unexpected visit of six non-Catholic children from the inner city neighborhood of St. Moses the Black prompted a spontaneous homily directed toward the hearts of the special visitors. Additionally, the moving story about a Christian recognizing a blind spot in her faith that, once noticed, changed her life and the lives of people around her.

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A

As we look with faith anew at the encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well, we realize God is drawing us to drink ever more deeply of the life-giving living water that He gives.

Does it ever seem like your life is just the same old thing day after day? Jesus is the way out of the monotony. He invites us to experience daily transformation in Him that awakens us to the adventure of life with Him!

Homily for The First Sunday of Lent, Year A

Do you understand the root sin in your life and how to conquer it? In the story of The Fall (Original Sin), God reveals the root to us, and in the desert, Jesus shows us how to conquer temptation.

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