On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Deacon Pat Hessel delivers a powerful reflection on what it truly means to call Jesus our shepherd. While we may find comfort in images of Jesus rescuing lost sheep, this homily confronts the deeper challenge: are we willing to imitate Him? Drawing a sharp contrast between Jesus’ compassionate power and […]

In this thoughtful weekday homily, Deacon Pat Hessel reflects on Jesus’ words in John 6—“I am the Bread of Life”—to draw out two essential dimensions of Christian discipleship: belief in Christ, and participation in the Eucharist. Drawing on a personal story about his 97-year-old mother receiving communion at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, […]

In this powerful Easter reflection, Fr. Joselito Cantal explores the Gospel encounter between the risen Christ and Peter on the shores of Galilee. Drawing on Peter’s threefold confession of love, the homily challenges listeners to confront their own moments of denial and weakness and to embrace the radical mercy of Jesus. With poetic imagery and […]

In this vibrant homily for a school Mass, Fr. Paul Moret guides the students of St. Marguerite deeper into the Easter season by connecting the Resurrection with the Sacraments. After celebrating the Risen Christ and baptism in recent weeks, he introduces a new focus: the Eucharist. Drawing on the Gospel story of the multiplication of […]

In this joyful and moving homily for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Fr. Joselito Cantal speaks directly to students, families, and teachers gathered to celebrate the spiritual father of Jesus. He reflects on St. Joseph’s quiet obedience, deep trust, and hidden holiness—noting that it was through his silent fidelity that God entrusted him […]

On this Divine Mercy Sunday, Deacon Wes Turton challenges us to consider what the Resurrection demands of us personally. Drawing connections between the Old Testament covenants sealed in blood and the New Covenant sealed by Christ’s own blood, he reminds us that God’s offer of mercy and eternal life comes with a call to respond. […]

In this compelling Easter Sunday homily, Fr. Paul Moret draws us into the reality and challenge of the Resurrection. He begins with a deep dive into historical and scientific reflections on the Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo, offering these as “silent witnesses” to Christ’s rising from the dead. But the Resurrection is […]

In this reverent Good Friday homily, Fr. Paul Moret meditates on the mystery behind Jesus’ final words: “It is finished.” Drawing on the symbolism of the fourth cup of the Passover, he explains how Christ deliberately linked the Last Supper to the Cross—offering not just His suffering, but the complete fulfillment of the New Covenant. […]

On this solemn day of the Lord’s Passion, Deacon Pat Hessel invites us to step beyond the physical suffering of Christ and enter into the moral and emotional depth of His sacrifice. Drawing on Fr. Ron Rolheiser’s reflections, he explains that the true agony of Gethsemane was not fear of death, but the struggle to […]

In this profound Holy Thursday homily, Fr. Paul Moret leads us into the Upper Room, where Christ gave us the Eucharist, the priesthood, and a radical example of humble service. Reflecting personally on the recent passing of Fr. Lester Wicke, Fr. Paul emphasizes the priesthood’s vital role: without it, there is no Eucharist, and without […]