Padre's Points

The Magi are a great example of one of the “virtuous cycles” of the Christian life. Tune in as Fr. Mattingly uses details from the Gospel to describe this virtuous cycle.

What is the most significant relationship within a family? Husband and wife, of course. And what effects do the love (or lack thereof) between husband and wife have on children? Tune in to hear Fr. Mattingly describe two significant effects.

What is one way to understand the decision of a Catholic man and woman to get married? Tune in as Fr. Mattingly contextualizes the vocation of marriage within the larger Christian vocation.

There are many ways to answer the question: “Why did God become man?” As we meditate this Christmas on this decision of God to become man, tune in as Fr. Mattingly reflects on a powerful way to answer this question.

Today’s Gospel features Mary’s famous “fiat” to the angel Gabriel. Father Mattingly points out how there is much more humility in Mary’s response than might initially catch our attention. In fact, there is astonishing humility in her response. Tune in to hear more about the humility of our Blessed Mother.

The liturgy of this Sunday (“Gaudete” Sunday) commands us to rejoice. St. Paul also commands this is in the second reading, adding the word “always”. But is it possible to be constantly rejoicing? What about when we experience something tragic? Tune in to find the answer.

 In this homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mattingly unpacks St. Peter’s letter from the 2nd reading, explaining possible reasons why God might “delay” the accomplishment of something good in our lives or the lives of others. Tune in to broaden your perspective on the depths of God’s providential guidance.

At the evening Mass this year, Fr. Mattingly and parishioners formally consecrated the parish to Mary. Tune in to this homily for a brief explanation of the history and nature of the practice of consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? At the Last Supper, when Jesus established the New Passover, did He do anything differently from a typical Passover meal at the time? Tune in to find out.  

Today on the Solemnity of Christ the King, we hear Matthew’s description of the General Judgment – the separation of the sheep and the goats. Jesus’ litmus test for this “dividing” is the works of mercy. Tune in for insight into this critical aspect of the Christian life.