God’s fire does not destroy—it purifies. If we allow His flame to touch our lives, He burns away what is not ours to carry. Then, like John the Baptist, we become people who are truly alive.

Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 | Matthew 17:10-13

Originally preached on the 11th day of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Mary reveals the grace God prepared from the beginning for the Mother of His Son.In Guadalupe, she shows herself as Mother of all peoples, gathering every culture into God’s embrace. “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” — the promise that anchors our faith in her loving care.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Luke 1:39-47

This homily was actually preached on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception rather than that of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton Oregon on the 8th day of December in the year 2025. I apologize both to those at Holy Trinity who may already have heard this homily, as well as to those who listen to my previous episode on the Immaculate Conception and will recognize many of the same themes and points repeated. The nature of this project and the necessity of publishing something daily will lead to these occasional imperfections. Also, with regard to the idea of Mary’s freedom with regard to her immaculate conception, here is a link to a recent reflection video that I made that speaks about this in more depth.

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John the Baptist shows us the wild, burning zeal of Israel’s faith. Christ transforms that fire into an interior radicality for the whole world. This Advent, let that same flame ignite a new life within us.

Isaiah 41:13-20 | Matthew 11:11-15

Originally preached on the ninth day of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Christ’s yoke is not a burden but a gift of freedom. He invites us into a relationship that brings joy, not fear. In Him we find the rest our souls were made for.

What it Means to be a Christian | Isaiah 40:25-31 | Matthew 11:28-30

Originally preached on the seventh day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Advent teaches us to rediscover what we have by creating space for longing. Fasting awakens gratitude and opens the heart to joy. Prepare a place within you—so Christ may come anew.

Rome Sweet Home | Surprised by Truth | Isaiah 40:1-11 | Matthew 18:12-14

Originally preached on the sixth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Mary reveals the holiness God intended for humanity from the beginning. In her, we discover the tender strength of the Mother who leads us to Christ. “Am I not here, I who am your mother?”—this is the heart of today’s feast.

Genesis 3:9-15, 20 | Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 | Luke 1:26-38

Originally preached on the eighth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Advent calls us not to dramatic gestures, but to daily fidelity. Christ’s path is the hidden, humble way of Nazareth. Do ordinary things with extraordinary love, and you will shine with His light.

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Romans 15:4-9 | Matthew 3:1-12

Originally preached on the fourth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Christ invites us to ask boldly and trust deeply. In prayer, we join His work for our lives and for the world. This Advent, let us ask the Master of the Harvest, with childlike faith, for all that we need.

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 | Matthew 9:35-10:1, 6-8

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

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Christ performed miracles to lead us toward something deeper. The healing He longs to give us is spiritual, eternal, transforming. This Advent, open your heart to receive the healing that truly lasts.

Isaiah 29:17-24 | Matthew 9:27-31

Originally preached on the second day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Christ calls us not to words, but to a life shaped by His will. Faith becomes real only when it takes form in action. This Advent, let your whole life answer His call.

Isaiah 26:1-6 | Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Based on a homily originally preached on the first day of December, 2022, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Re-recorded at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

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