Sunday Homilies - Podcasts

by Fr. Terrance Klein
The evangelists present Christ's baptism as a template for our own. The promise was made before the particulars were known. Facing the future in fidelity to a baptismal vow is the very figure and form of our salvation.
Date: 1/12/14
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When contrasted to King Herod, the Magi teach us the importance of seeking God's truth and of seeking what we can give instead of what we can gain for ourselves.
Date: 1/5/14
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
The Feast of the Holy Family-when carols in stores fall silent and Christmas trees show up on curbs-is the moment to sneak away from the hype and allow the heart to hope.
Date: 12/29/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Jesus is "God with us". Since his conception in the womb of Mary, Jesus has brought the presence of God in our midst by becoming one of us. He continues to be with us in many ways, especially through the Eucharist.
Date: 12/22/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
Sin should be defined as "what is forgiven," because before we encounter the truth and goodness, the beauty and unity of God, there is only falsehood, the lack of goodness, and the ugliness of disorder in our lives.
Date: 12/15/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
Confession of sins to a priest does more than allow the confessor to see in. It's also a way for the soul to see out, to acknowledge a God larger than its own creation.
Date: 12/1/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds us that our world needs more than any politician or program of action can offer. If needs a savior, one who can redeem our history.
Date: 11/25/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
As disciples of Christ, we are to await His coming with calm, persevering faith and with loving service of our neighbor.
Date: 11/17/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
Our Christian belief in resurrection, however, is more than a question of eternity quieting time. Resurrection is Christ claiming the ages as his own, redeeming them from oblivion, drawing them into his story, his own person.
Date: 11/10/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Giving of ourselves is an essential aspect of the Christian life. To truly welcome others into our lives is to give of ourselves. This will also lead us to be more generous with the material blessing we have received from our loving God.
Date: 11/3/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
In Baptism we have been called to live as Disciples of the Lord Jesus. This is a profound call to live lives of prayer, hospitality, ongoing formation in the faith and loving service of our neighbor.
Date: 10/27/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we pray, we bring with us our whole being, with its joys and sorrows, hopes and fears. We also pray in gratitude for the gifts God has given us and we show gratitude to God by using those gifts in the service of others.
Date: 10/20/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we truly know how God has healed us through Christ, we respond with humble gratitude for the salvation we have received through God's mercy.
Date: 10/13/13
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by Fr. Ted A. Skalsky
When our lives our comfortable, we easily can be inattentive to the needs of others. The scriptures challenge us to avoid being complacent, but to be attentive and generous when others are in needs.
Date: 9/29/13
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by Greg Darr
Our contribution to the parish also assists the needs of the church throughout the world.
Date: 9/29/13
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by Fr. Ted A Skalsky
We often have worldly wisdom, but far more important is to be astute about the things of God. Do we do the things that will help us grow in our relationship with God?
Date: 9/22/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we are estranged from God through sin, God longs for us to return, waits for us with mercy and rejoices when we have repented and returned to Him.
Date: 9/15/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsy
Today's Gospel offers an easy example of a Scripture passage that can be incorporated into our prayer: It is a passage which can challenge us to ask what stands in the way of my being a disciple of Jesus.
Date: 9/8/13
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