Homily Rewind from St. Margaret Mary Church

Deacon Tommy tells us we need to understand that God is always with us, especially in difficult times. We have to continue to be Christ to each other even when times seem the most dark.

Fr. Walsh talks about the parable of the prodigal son. He tells us that it is not really about the son but it is about the father, who is God the Father. He says God, the Father, always loves us and is always ready to welcome us in.

Fr. Joshy explains what Jesus meant by His words in the Gospel. He tells us, in order to follow Jesus we need to love Him above all others, be willing to suffer, and put Him ahead of our possessions.

Deacon Dave reminds us that humility draws us close to God and to each other.

Deacon Walt tells us of his 'table experiences.' He reminds us no matter what table we are at, a lunchroom table, a wedding table, or at the altar; we need to recognize that we need to love our neighbor and that the least always be first.

Jesus tells us to "strive to enter through the narrow gate." We are all called to humbly recognize the ways we need to grow, so that we can enter the narrow gate.

Deacon Tommy talks to us about the saints and how the Holy Spirit led him to his Confirmation name of Francis. He tells us that we need to let our hearts catch fire with the Holy Spirit, and to cut ties with anything the prevents the Holy Spirit to guiding our life.

Deacon Bill asks us if we are we trying to grow our faith? He tells us that in order to do this we need to focus on improving our prayer life, be more present at Mass, and to use all of the resources available to us to grow our faith.

In our society, preparation for uncertainty is a sign of wisdom. Fr. Joshy tells us we can prepare for all the uncertainty of life but we need to prepare for the certainly of the second coming Jesus. We need to live our lives as each day is going to be our last.

Rest. Eat. Drink. Be merry. Fr. Anthony tells us we need to rest in the Lord, eat of the Eucharist, drink of His cup, and rejoice in the Lord in order to receive the kingdom that has been prepared for us.