Fr. John Paul Walker's Easter Vigil homily connects the evening rain to Isaiah’s promise that God’s word will water the earth and bear fruit. He proclaims Christ’s victorious resurrection, conquering sin, death, and hell, and rejoices that 28 new Catholics will soon receive the sacraments of initiation. Inviting all to share the holy women’s “fearful yet overjoyed” awe at the empty tomb, he calls the parish to let the Risen Christ’s life fill and transform them.

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St. Gertrude Parish has a monthly bulletin feature called Meet a Parishioner. It's a way for parishioners to get to know one another, build community, and stay connected in Christ. This month, we put a spotlight on the Roberts Family! In this video, Daniel Roberts (parishioner and host of the St. Gertrude Parish podcast) talks with his wife, Lindsey, about how they became St. Gertrude Parish parishioners, their conversion to Catholicism, and what makes the parish unique. You can also listen to their conversation on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or read about this wonderful family in our April 5 bulletin at stgertrude.org/bulletin.If you like this video, and share it with a friend!To learn more about St. Gertrude Parish, visit stgertrude.org.

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We are excited to bring you the St. Gertrude Parish Podcast's first interview, featuring our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) coordinator, Mary Beth Thiemann.In this conversation, podcast host and parishioner, Daniel Roberts, and Mary Beth cover the following topics:– What is CGS?– Who founded it?– Why does it work so well?– How to explain mortal sin to children?And much more!Thank you for listening. If you have other topics you want us to discuss or people we should consider for the podcast, let us know in the comments or email our director of communication, Michelle Dushensky, at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Music Attribution: Rays of Triumph (5-minute loop) from Descript Audio Library.

Fr. Leo Camurati, O.P., explores the unity of baptism in this Lenten homily, drawing from Ezekiel's vision of life-giving water flowing from the Temple—fulfilled in the blood and water from Christ's pierced side. Baptism incorporates us into Christ's body, makes the Dead Sea fresh, and unites all humanity under His headship, even those who never hear the Gospel but live righteously. He stresses living downstream from this grace, rejecting burdens of the old law while embracing moral demands and apostolic succession in the sacraments.

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Fr. Leo Camurati, O.P., explores the unity of faith in this Lenten mission talk. He reflects on creation renewed through Christ's incarnation, contrasts false gospels with the one true faith in the one Lord, and emphasizes trusting God's revelation. Drawing on Scripture, saints like Francis and Dominic, and anecdotes, he calls listeners to live worthy of their calling in the one body, one Spirit, one faith.

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Fr. Leo Camurati's Lenten mission talk explores creation's goodness and unity through Christ. Drawing from Psalm 8 and Sirach, he contrasts the biblical view of an ordered, good world with modern individualism, urging us to recognize our place in God's story and surrender self-centered narratives for faith.

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Father John Paul reflects on the Transfiguration as a revelation of Jesus' true divine nature, preparing the apostles for the Cross. He shares two moving human "transfiguration" stories: a man’s selfless care after a first date accident, and a boy who offered his kidney—thinking it would cost his life—to save his sister. True love shines through ordinary moments. Open your eyes to see Christ in others—and live to reveal Him.

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In this powerful Ash Wednesday homily, Father Vincent reframes Lent not as a gloomy tally of sins, but as a joyful response to God's unconditional love. Discover how prayer, almsgiving, and sacrifice help us turn inward to better love outward—transforming our hearts and relationships.

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Father John Paul reflects on Matthew 5, where Jesus deepens the commandments: anger equates to murder, lust to adultery. He shares the joy of second graders receiving First Reconciliation and encourages adults to approach Confession with full ownership of sins, deeper examination of thoughts and motives, and true excitement for this sacrament—especially during Lent.

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In this poignant 2026 Holy Hour homily for peace—called nationwide by USCCB President Archbishop Paul S. Coakley—Fr. John Paul confronts pervasive violence: urban bloodshed, gang wars, and the war in Ukraine.

Christ’s gift—“My peace I leave with you; not as the world gives”—offers inner tranquility amid chaos and empowers our prayers to advance healing in our nation and world.

Join in praying the litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/litany-most-precious-blood

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