Homilies from 2024

There’s Reason to Rejoice

It can be hard to relinquish control; but in our relationship with God, it’s necessary. In his Sunday homily, Fr. Ken shares part of his testimony and reminds us that when we are baptized with the Holy Spirit and surrender ourselves to God, there is reason to rejoice.

Preparing for Jesus’ Coming

When it comes to our lives, how often are we thinking about what happens at the end? In his Sunday homily, Fr. Ken emphasizes that one of the primary ways we can prepare to meet Jesus face-to-face, especially during the season of Advent, is to develop an intimate life of prayer.

Make Him King of Your Life

Is Jesus reigning in every moment of your life? On the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. Mark reminds us that we are to put in the effort each day to live a way of life that glorifies God; and this is the work of a lifetime.

The Final Battle

What does it take to equip ourselves for battle? In his Sunday homily, Fr. Ken emphasizes the importance of being aware of the signs of the times, and three key strategies we can practice to prepare ourselves for the Final Battle.

Doing Works of Mercy

Oftentimes, it can seem as though our culture is morally and spiritually bankrupt, and can neglect those who are most in need. In his Sunday homily, Fr. Mark highlights some key ministries at St. Mary’s that fulfill the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, and encourages us to give thanks to God for all He is doing at the Parish, and to recommit ourselves to helping those who are in need.

Focusing on the Main Thing

What are those things that distract or prevent you from focusing on the main thing? In his Sunday homily, Fr. Ken provides practical guidance on how to love God and love others on a daily basis, so that this can remain our focus and our priority (i.e. the main thing), throughout our lives.

Don’t Be Too Busy

Do you ever feel like you’re lacking clarity or failing to see the good things in life? In his Sunday homily, Fr. Mark reminds us that as God’s children, we are meant to be filled with the Holy Spirit who can help us to see things as they are, and most importantly, to see who we are and whose we are.

God Equips the Called

All of us have a universal call to mission. In his Sunday homily, Fr. Ken reminds us that God will prepare us and give us what we need in our unique mission fields to proclaim the Gospel message to those He places in our lives.

Fr. Mark’s Surrender Moment

Fr. Bob Bedard, the Founder of the Companions of the Cross, once said “that the only thing worth doing in life is God’s Will.” In his Sunday homily, Fr. Mark shares his vocation story and challenges each of us to say “yes” to the Lord in whatever He is calling us to do.