Ornaments of Grace - St. Matthew
There was a man who had two sons. He approached the elder and said, “Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.” The son replied, “I am on my way, sir;” but he never went.
That They May Be One (John 17:11B-21)
John 17:11B-21 Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. When...
Marked With Dust [Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18]
Given Ash Wednesday 2022 by Fr. Michael at St.
Searching for Sears (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22)
During his recent pilgrimage to Greece, Fr. Michael lost his friend Fr.
This Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled [Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21]
Fr. Michael explains that Jesus came into Nazareth and to the local synagogue where he was invited to read from the Prophets.
What are Jesus' 3 tips for holiness? (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Jesus said to his disciples: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from...
Learn From Your Mistakes - Shrines of Spain Matthew 22:34-40
We left the Xavier Castle and made our way to Manresa, the little town on the River Cardonner, near Barcelona. It was here that St Ignatius lived and prayed in a cave for the...
Who did Pope John Paul II think was one of the greatest Saints of the 21st century?
Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over...
Ornaments of Grace Day 21
Malala Yousafzai is our twenty-first Ornament of Grace. Observing the Beautiful Ornaments Malala was lowly in the sense that she was a child.
Water
What water has Jesus given me this Lent to grow the seeds I have planted? Matthew 21:9 The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: "Hosanna to the...
The Judgment
Matthew 5:21 "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his...
Respect Life
In the Gospel from Matthew 21:33-43, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants who kill all of the servants and the son of the vineyard owner, hoping to steal his...
Life and Death
No matter our situation, there is always something bigger going on. A deeper truth to realize.
Faith is Easier
In this Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of two sons. One who disobeys his father, but then repents and one who says he will obey but doesn’t.
Forgive 77 Times?
When asked about forgiveness, Jesus told Peter to forgive his brother over and over again, or "seventy-seven times". Looking at world events, especially the war happening...
Who was St. Joseph?
Do you know St. Joseph?
We're in the Business
This Gospel Study is from Matthew 18: 21 – 35. It addresses the time Peter asked Jesus, “How many times are we called to forgive another?” Jesus surprised Peter and the...
We're in the Business
This Gospel Study addresses the time Peter asked Jesus, “How many times are we called to forgive another?” Jesus surprised Peter and the disciples when he said to forgive 70...
A Story of Hope (full)
In today's powerful homily, Fr. Michael addresses the violence in Charlottesville, VA that took place August 11-12 and in which one woman lost her life.
Give to God What is God's
Once again Jesus is put to the test, but again he turns the test around on His interlocutors and exposes their hypocrisy and true selves. Listen and learn as Fr.
Forgive and Forgive and Forgive
Peter wanted to know, "How many times should we forgive? Seven times?" and Jesus answered, "No, 70 times 7 times." Watch as Fr.
Is your faith as strong as hers?
Matthew 15:21-28 At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son...
Don't Be Tempted to Throw Away Faith
Stress. Fear.
St. Raphael - Ornaments of Grace 2023
Today's Ornament of Grace for Sunday of the first week of Advent is the Archangel Raphael. from Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “The coming of the Son of Man will...
Fr. Michael at OLPH - Better Together
00:00 Introduction 6:12 Sign of the Cross (embodied) 12:40 The Creation Story 21:12 A Juggling Analogy 22:40 Road to Emmaus 38:33 Rejoice in the Joy of the Gospel 41:24 Lord,...
Archangel Raphael - Ornaments of Grace
from Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “The coming of the Son of Man will repeat what happened in Noah’s time. In the days before the flood, people were eating and...
How Often Must I Forgive? - More Seeds of Hope
Today’s story seed is How Often Must I Forgive? From the Gospel of Matthew chapter 18, verses 21 and 22 “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him?
Is your faith as strong as hers? [corrected audio]
Matthew 15:21-28 At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son...
Audio Homily - Building Rock or Stumbling Block? (full)
Are we just like Peter or is Peter just like us? One minute he's the rock, the foundation of the faith, and the next he tries to tell Jesus what to do and how to do it.
Love
Love: Yes, we love each other and we love ourselves, but how do we love God? Matthew 12:30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all...