A Word of Hope

A profound reflection on spiritual growth, trust in God’s timing, and how even when life feels unproductive, God is preparing us for greater fruitfulness.

A powerful message on perseverance, humility, and trusting in God’s mission—even in the face of persecution. Whether you're facing good days or bad days, this homily reminds us to keep preaching love, not retaliation.

Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle—healing a lame man—and redirect the people’s worship to the one true God. Fr. Scott reminds us that faith isn’t difficult when we connect it to the deepest desires God has planted in our hearts.

oday’s powerful message reflects on Revelation 21, where God promises a new heaven and a new earth—a world transformed by love, justice, and peace.

Jesus assures his disciples that, though he is going, they will still be connected. May we all feel this closeness.

Jesus is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life." So when he tells his followers "Do not let your hearts be troubled," he has also shown them how to overcome all worry and trouble: Just do as Jesus does in being a Good Shepherd and caring for the poor and outcast. His way is true and he banishes all death.

Reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the call to serve with humility, inspired by the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. As we celebrate the joy of Pope Leo XIV’s leadership, Fr. Yamil reminds us of our mission to embody God’s love and remain faithful to the Eucharistic table and the teachings of the Vatican Council.

Jesus elevates our relationship with Him beyond mere belief—to friendship. Drawing parallels between the election of Matthias (Acts 1:15-26) and the modern papal conclave, Fr. Bouchard shows how divine and human friendships shape our virtue and draw us closer to God.

Uncover a hidden gem in John 10:22-30—the seemingly small detail that "it was winter" during the Feast of the Dedication. What does this reveal about the seasons of our spiritual lives?

Jesus declares that his sheep hear his voice. Through a touching story about a young boy struggling to herd sheep, Fr. Lynch illustrates how God calls each of us by name and invites us to listen to His voice.

Weaving together two profound themes: Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday. Reflecting on a touching encounter with a young shepherdess in Bolivia, Fr. Lynch draws a powerful parallel between the love of mothers and the care of the Good Shepherd for His flock.

We often imagine a devout person passing away and entering a "heavenly reward" or peaceful, disembodied rest. Yet, in the Acts of the Apostles (cf. Acts 9:36-43), when the beloved and charitable Tabitha (Dorcas) dies, St. Peter miraculously raises her back to this life. Why would he do this if she was already destined for heavenly peace? Was it simply so she could continue her work?

What does it truly mean to receive the Eucharist? Br. Joe Trout, OP, explores Jesus' challenging words in John 6 about eating His flesh and drinking His blood. This Easter season reflection from "Word of Hope" highlights a key difference: unlike ordinary food, the Eucharist is the living Christ. Discover how receiving this divine life transforms us, makes us new, and is the source of our hope for resurrection. It's not just bread; it's the power of Christ's eternal life within us.

Delve into Jesus' profound statement from the Gospel of John: "I am the bread of life." Discover what it means to be nourished by Christ for eternal life and how we, like the indigenous communities in Chiapas, are called to share the blessings we've received.

In this reflection, Fr. Curran draws inspiration from the Acts of the Apostles (cf. Acts 8:1b-8), highlighting the courage of St. Philip. Following the martyrdom of St. Stephen and amidst the persecution of the early Christian church, Philip boldly went to Samaria to proclaim the Good News of God's healing love, transforming lives even in the face of threats and shaming.

St. Stephen, approaching his martyrdom, confronts the "stiff-necked people" who resist the Holy Spirit. Despite their hostility, Stephen, filled with the Spirit, sees Jesus in glory and prays with profound trust ("Lord Jesus, receive my spirit") and charity ("Lord, do not hold this sin against them"), even as Saul (St. Paul) looks on.

This "Word of Hope" message from Fr. Greg Heille, OP, for the Monday of the Third Week of Easter, delves into the beginning of Jesus's profound Bread of Life discourse in John Chapter 6. Fr. Greg reflects on the miraculous feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on water, leading into Jesus's teaching about the food that endures for eternal life.

In this "Word of Hope" message for the Third Sunday of Easter, Fr. Greg Heille, OP, reflects on the Gospel account of Jesus appearing to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias and the miraculous catch of fish. Drawing on the final preachings of Pope Francis, Fr. Greg explores how the risen Christ is present in our ordinary lives and calls the resurrection the "turning point of history."

Do you ever wish you could just see God to make faith easier? On the Feast of St. Philip and St. James (Saturday, May 3, 2025), Fr. Samuel Hakeem OP reflects on this common desire through the lens of St. Philip's request, "Show us the Father." Discover Jesus' powerful response as he points away from external proof towards the depth of their existing relationship.

Discover the profound wisdom offered by Gamaliel to the Sanhedrin: if this movement is merely human, it will fail like others before (Theudas, Judas the Galilean); but if it is from God, you cannot stop it! Fr. Hakeem highlights how the Church's endurance for over 2,000 years, despite immense challenges, is powerful testimony that our faith is from God.

In the second week of Easter, we hear from the Acts of the Apostles about the disciples' boldness in the face of opposition and from the Gospel about God's abundant gift of the Holy Spirit.

This homily connects the bold actions of the apostles in the first reading (Acts) and Jesus's own mission ("God so loved the world" from John) to Pope Francis's vision for a Church that reaches beyond itself.

On the Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena (April 29th), and during the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, this Word of Hope reflects on two powerful figures who called for unity, mercy, and charity in divided times. Just as St. Catherine was a voice for truth and a bridgebuilder 700 years ago, Pope Francis emphasized these same virtues, reminding us that we are all brothers and sisters.

Today's Gospel features the famous dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus about being "born again" or, more accurately, "born from above" (John 3). Jesus uses the analogy of the wind: "The Spirit blows where it wills... you do not know where it comes from or where it goes."