Beloved, Be Baptized by the Holy Spirit Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. We share in the Baptism of Jesus Christ into the family of God. Our own baptisms welcome us into the unconditional love of God. That is the hope of our lives- that we are his beloved. Our belovedness spurs us to respond with love to the Father and become his disciple.

Adoration of the Magi Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. The Savior’s Incarnation was not meant for a few, but for all of us. God does not wait for us to be perfect before allowing us to come to him. Rather, he approaches us as we are, just like the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more.” This encounter empowers us to share that same unconditional love with others in the ministry of evangelization.

Mary, Mother of God Homily from the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This new year is full of hope. But rather than immediately looking ahead, let us reflect on the work God has done in us this past year. It is easy to become distracted by what is to come and forget that God has walked with us and sustained through the chaos and uncertainty.

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family. If my heart is rooted in the faith of the Church, then when I am called by God, I can respond. The Church is not just an institution, but a family that provides us with support and guidance to lead us in practicing the faith.

The Word Was Made Flesh Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. We have a God who is always with us. The name Emmanuel gives us peace and hope that God is present among us in the chaos, unknown, and burdens. His presence gives us comfort that his Holy Spirit fill us that we might be God’s presence in the world.

Behold! I am the Handmaid of the Lord Homily from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. God wanted to give us the amazing gift of Him becoming man. But He wanted to also provide an immaculate vessel by which to come- his Mother, Mary. Just as God made Mary free from sin, God wants to rid us of our sin. Let us ask Mary, a perfect example of purity, for her intercession as we are transformed into the likeness of God.

Jesus Reigns Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. In what do we place our hope? In this life we will experience hardships, but Jesus reminds us that He is King and has overcome the world. Gratitude allows us to acknowledge the ways that God is working in our lives so that we do not despair when hardship comes.

My Soul Rejoices Homily from the 4th Sunday of Advent. Mary has made the love of Jesus Christ known the more than anyone in this history of the world. She is the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church. She is a mother to each one of us. She intercedes for us in all our needs.

God is the Joy of My Soul Homily from the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

God’s will for us is to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in all circumstances give thanks. When we live like this people will take notice, and see that we live differently, just like they did with St. John the Baptist.

Watch for the Joy to Come Homily from the 1st Sunday of Advent.

There is a fulfillment we cannot find in this world. We long for our home: a place to belong and feel safe. We long for love: to be seen and known. In the season of Advent, the Church invites us to focus on this truth-that all our longings will be satisfied in Heaven.