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God, instead of having David build Him a house of stone, promises to build David a "house of people" – the people of God, a place for grace and salvation. Rather than an ark or a physical house, St. Thomas Aquinas built an immense "theological house" – the Summa Theologica.

Father Charlie opens with a vivid memory of a Corpus Christi procession in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where he witnessed profound reverence as the Blessed Sacrament was carried through the city streets. This powerful experience serves as a lens through which he examines the day's First Reading, recounting David's careful and dignified procession with the Ark of the Covenant.

Reflecting on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Charlie explores the powerful examples of Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist—two figures whose personal testimony changed the course of history. He challenges us to overcome our shyness and fear of hypocrisy to speak openly about what we believe.

Recalling the tradition of the "Last Gospel" from the old Latin Mass, Father Bouchard invites us to look deeper than the decorations and gift-giving of the season. He focuses on the central truth of Christianity: "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us."

Drawing from the First Letter of John and the Gospel story of the prophetess Anna, this reflection examines the "generations of faith." Just as a family has children, fathers, and elders, our spiritual lives journey from the innocence of childhood to the resilience of adulthood and the wisdom of old age.

In today’s Gospel, even John the Baptist asks Jesus, "Are you the one who is to come?" In this homily, Fr. Charlie draws a parallel between our modern political search for a "savior" to fix our problems and the ancient expectation of the Messiah.

"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof." We say these words at every Mass, but do we remember where they come from?

Fr. Charlie Bouchard reflects on the famous prophecy of Isaiah, where weapons of war are turned into tools for farming.

on the Feast of All Saints, celebrating the whole assembly of saints, both famous and ordinary.

Jesus heals on the sabbath, not violating sabbath laws, but celebrating its true meaning.

Reflecting on the Feast of All Souls, sharing a personal connection to the day stemming from his childhood experiences of loss.

Fr. Charlie explores the Feast of the Guardian Angels and the comforting idea of divine protection. Drawing a parallel to the "Cadejo" in the novel Solito, he discusses how different traditions have similar concepts of spiritual guardians. He encourages us to recognize and treasure these forms of divine assistance in our lives.