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As we prepare for Mass this weekend, we dive into the Gospel story of the man born blind—a narrative packed with conflict, confusion, and curiosity.

For Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, exploring a humorous yet profound detail from the Book of Jonah. When the King of Nineveh orders a fast, he demands that not only the people but even the beasts and animals wear sackcloth and ashes and abstain from food. Why would animals, who cannot sin, need to fast?

For Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026, breaking down the "economy" of the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on four essential words—Blessed, Will, Bread, and Forgiveness

Jesus in today's Gospel urges us to move beyond mere rule-following toward interior moral maturity. Jesus calls us to shape intentions, speech, and character — not just outward obedience — and Fr. Charlie also warns against the corrosive effects of outrage-driven media and coarse public discourse.

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.