Homily Rewind from St. Margaret Mary Church

Baptism is the entry into the Church. On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Walsh tells us that during Baptism, the Holy Spirit is called upon us. This call not only calls us to serve but the call to evangelize the Gospel to others.

From the time of Christ's birth, he is affirmed to be the true king, and hated by the world. Who do we say Jesus is, and what do we do in response?

Deacon Tommy tells us that the gift of Jesus' birth created a family, not just the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, but a Catholic family in which we are all included. Let us continue to embrace this very special family the entire year.

The Holy Family is an example of great love. Deacon Dave encourages us to pattern our lives, and our relationships with our family, on the love that the Holy Family showed each other.

Fr. Anthony: Christmas Eve 10pm by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Fr. Walsh: Christmas Eve 8pm by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Fr. Shenoy: Christmas Eve 6pm by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Fr. Adam: Christmas Eve 4pm by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Fr. Shenoy reads messages about different Christmas experiences. He tells us we need to follow Mary's example in the Gospel and let our Christmas experience become an authentic outpouring of love.

Sin is a failure to respond to God's invitation in our life. Fr. Walsh invites us to prepare the way for the Lord in our lives, the way to do this is to remove what is keeping us from God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.