The Baptism of Our Lord in the river Jordan by John inaugurates the public ministry of Jesus. Father's sermon is a call to embrace the present moments of life rather than avoid them by taking photos on cell phones.

The Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church is a day of Special Solemnity. 2014 marked the fourth anniversary of the elevation of Immaculate Conception to the status of Minor Basilica. The term "Basilification" was coined during the preparations for that ceremony which took place on January 10, 2010.

The Epiphany is the celebration of the arrival of the Three wise men, pagans, to the creche of Jesus. It is the day on which the gentiles receive the Self-Revelation of God for the first time. Father's sermon tells the story of the wise men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar and calls us all to recognize God's revelation of Himself in each of our lives.