Today we celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy. We owe this feast day first to Jesus who wanted it, then to Saint Faustina who was the one He chose to make His desire known, and finally to Pope St. John Paul II who promoted this feast. In fact, he said from the beginning of his … Continue reading Deacon Bob’s Divine Mercy Sunday Homily
First Saturday Devotion and Russia
The five First Saturdays Devotion requested by Our Lady of Fatima is connected to the consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. July 1917 apparition. At this apparition, Our Lady showed hell to the children. Afterward, she said “You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. To save them, God … Continue reading First Saturday Devotion and Russia
Spiritual Growth Requires Training
(Deacon Bob's Homily for the 8th Sunday Cycle C) I want to look at 2 points in today’s gospel. The first is how absolutely essential it is that we bear good fruit, and the second is the importance of training for our spiritual growth. A few months ago, a very popular psychologist, Dr. Jordan Peterson … Continue reading Spiritual Growth Requires Training
Do you know I love you”? (Homily by Deacon Bob)
We have turned one of our bedrooms into a little chapel and at the beginning of this week as I was walking back to my room to go to bed as I walked past the chapel, I felt I heard the Lord say, come in for a minute. So, I did and as I knelt … Continue reading Do you know I love you”? (Homily by Deacon Bob)
Strong in Faith
Deacon Bob's Homily (11/28/2021) The theme I see in today’s readings is the need to be strong in our faith, so we are always prepared for Jesus. Twice in today’s gospel Jesus says essentially the same thing: when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. and, pray … Continue reading Strong in Faith
Threat of Totalitarianism
I want to speak today about freedom in Christ. I’m going to begin with a message that I found extremely powerful from Bishop Barren in his talk “The Threat of Totalitarianism”. Totalitarianism is the dominance of the entire society by the arbitrary will of those in power. He starts with a quote from a 20th … Continue reading Threat of Totalitarianism
Bad Shepherds
Before I get into the subject of my homily, I need to comment on the Motu Proprio that Pope Francis issued on Friday (July 18, 2021) which seriously restricts the Traditional Latin Mass. This is going to be very hard for those Catholics who are even more traditional than us and who love the Latin … Continue reading Bad Shepherds
On Healing (Mark 5:21)
Whenever I read a gospel like today’s (Mark 5:21) with healings I always have to wonder if we (meaning my family and I) are doing something wrong. As many of you know, my wife Joni and my youngest son Eric have a condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or EDS which is a connective tissue disorder … Continue reading On Healing (Mark 5:21)
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
A lily grew among Mohawks, a people of pagan belief, bringing God’s love and His mercy, by raising a saint from her grief. When heartbreak struck little Kateri with loss to deep to bear, God with His almighty comfort, gave her His own heart to share. Small pox ravaged her family, killing Kateri’s brother, her … Continue reading St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Do You Love Me? (John 21: 15-19)
The following is Fr. Chris’ Holy Hour Reflection on today’s Gospel, and on his brother's current situation... On my way to the hospital. Yet again. To see my brother in agony. I think of all the times I've made this trip before. All the fearful nights; all the depressing days. And in the midst of … Continue reading Do You Love Me? (John 21: 15-19)
Pain of Grace 