Homily Rewind from St. Margaret Mary Church

The Word of God came to John the Baptist in the wilderness as he proclaimed a baptism of repentance. During the season of Advent, we're called to remove those things from our life that cut us off from God's Word and do not bear fruit in our life.

Fr. Shenoy tells us of the importance of Advent. Let us not be preoccupied with the secular celebration of Christmas. Rather, let us focus on this season of Advent and its necessity, as we prepare for the birth of Christ.

We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as King, and to be faithful disciples. Sometimes we let other things have reign in our life. Fr. Adam encourages us to be bold in proclaiming Jesus Christ as King in all aspects of our life.

Deacon Dave reminds us to look with joyful hope at the judgement of God in the last days by, like Deacon Nemsy, keeping our eyes focused on our Heavenly Father with childlike love and trust.

Deacon Bill speaks to us about stewardship. He says that our gifts of time, talent, treasure, and trust are needed to hear God say to us, at our end time, "well done good and faithful servant."

In the Gospel the poor widow gave all she had. Fr. Walsh tells us, we need to be good stewards of what we are given by the Lord, and give generously to those in need.

Love God and Love your neighbor. Fr. Shenoy tells us that the two go hand in hand and it is impossible to love God if we do not love our neighbor.

Bartimaeus was healed from his physical and spiritual blindness on that day when he became a disciple of Christ. Deacon Nemsy challenges us, like Bartimaeus, to become a disciple and an ambassador for Christ.

Do I listen when Jesus calls me? Bartimaeus decided to be Jesus’ disciple when he was called after he was healed. Deacon Tommy tells us that we are all called to become disciples of Jesus, everyday, in every decision that we make in our lives.

On our Parish's Feast Day, Fr. Walsh tells us about our patroness, St. Margaret Mary. Her life was one devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. Walsh says that contemplation and prayer are a very important part of our spiritual life and that we all need to "sit at the feet of Jesus."