Homily Rewind from St. Margaret Mary Church

Fr. Ken reflects on Jesus’ promise to never leave us orphaned, reminding us that the Holy Spirit remains with us as a source of strength, unity, and hope. On Mother’s Day, he honors mothers as living reflections of God’s love—women who nurture faith, heal divisions, and quietly sustain families, the Church, and the parish community through sacrifice and prayer.

Fr. Walsh uses the experience of being lost to illustrate that Jesus is “the way,” guiding us when we lose direction in life. He reminds both children and adults that, like the story behind Amazing Grace, God’s grace can lead us from the wrong path to the right one if we choose to follow Him.

Fr. Benjie reflects on the power of kindness, reminding us that small acts of hospitality, compassion, and gentle words can reveal the presence of the risen Christ, just as the disciples encountered Him on the road to Emmaus. He calls us to choose kindness over bitterness, forgiveness over grudges, and to love others—especially our parents—while we still have the chance.

Deacon Tommy shares Michael’s story to show that God’s mercy is always available—no matter how far we’ve wandered—and that true peace is found when we return to Him through the sacraments. Like Thomas, we are called to trust in Christ’s mercy, not on our terms, but by opening our hearts to receive the healing and love He freely offers.

Fr. Anthony reminds us that the Resurrection is the heart of our faith—Christ has conquered sin and death and restored new life to us. He calls each of us, through our baptism, to go forth with joy and boldly proclaim this truth by the way we live, so that others may come to believe in the risen Lord.

On Palm Sunday, we proclaimed the reading of the Passion. The first 10 seconds of Deacon Tommy’s audio were unclear; the rest has been corrected. Our apologies.

Fr. Benjie reminds us that heaven is real and is our ultimate goal, found in eternal union with God. Through the raising of Lazarus, Jesus shows that death is not the end but a call to new life. He urges us to prepare now—living in God’s grace through faith, the sacraments, and acts of love.

Fr. Walsh: Fourth Sunday in Lent by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Fr. Ken reflects that Lent is a journey of the heart where we return to Christ, who meets us in our thirst and offers the living water that heals and restores us. Like the Samaritan woman, when we truly encounter Jesus, our lives are transformed and we are sent to share that hope with others.

Deacon Tommy reflects that God’s call often disrupts our plans, just as it did for Abraham and the apostles at the Transfiguration, but obedience opens the door to transformation and blessing. During Lent, he invites us to seek quiet time with the Lord, embrace reconciliation, and allow Christ to transfigure our hearts as we return more fully to Him.