Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

A Word of Hope

1 May • Filled with the Spirit: Preaching Boldly in the Easter Season

Join Fr. Louis Morrone, OP, Provincial of the Province of St. Albert the Great, for this Word of Hope homily on Thursday, May 1st, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and a day to honor religious brothers. 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. Fr. Louis reflects on trusting God's word, renewing our faith, and being a word of hope for others, empowered by the Spirit as we journey toward Pentecost.

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A Word of Hope for May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 by Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP

Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP, following the example of St. Paul, gives advice about how to reach out to a family member who has fallen away from the faith by finding common ground.
A Word of Hope for May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP reminds us that as we look around and see emptiness, no signs of what we pray for and hope for, in reality, we need to remember the empty tomb of Jesus, which was a sign that he is risen and is already gone ahead of us and is everywhere.
A Word of Hope for May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP reminds us that, as the holy object in a church point us towards God, out in the world, we are to point others towards God.
A Word of Hope for May 14, 2023

May 14, 2023 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Following the advice of 1Peter, Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP explains the reason for our hope, even when it does not exclude suffering.
A Word of Hope for May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP notes how Paul is constantly adapting his preaching as he goes out to different places, and asks us to think if we are adapting our own message to the people we are trying to reach, so that our own preaching can be more effective.
A Word of Hope for May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP challenges us to be like the Holy Spirit, not laying heavy burdens on others, but showing mercy that towers to the skies.
A Word of Hope for May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP, commenting on the First Council in Jerusalem, reminds us of its lesson—our religious traditions can not save us, only Jesus can save us.
A Word of Hope for May 10, 2023

May 10, 2023 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Donald Goergen, OP explains how the First Council of the Church in Jerusalem, narrated in the Book of Acts, sets an important direction for the developing Church.
A Word of Hope for May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Donald Goergen, OP reminds us the peace, shalom, is Jesus' gift to us, and we should cling to that on good days and bad.
A Word of Hope for May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023 by Br. Joseph Trout, OP

Br. Joe Trout, OP recalls how Paul and Barnabas were horrified for being worshipped as gods themselves, and asks us to think about how we define "success" in our own lives.
A Word of Hope for May 7, 2023

May 7, 2023 by Br. Joseph Trout, OP

Br. Joe Trout, OP looks at the struggles in the early church to build a community that is just and effective, and asks us each to ponder our own roles in the present-day church.
A Word of Hope for May 6, 2023

May 6, 2023 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP reminds us that, as Paul was thrown out of one town after another, which led him to spread the Good News far and wide, so we are to say today what needs to be said, and not worry about success and failure. Tomorrow is another day, not this day repeated.
A Word of Hope for May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP points out that therefore there is no magic formula to get into heaven, we simply need to work on our friendship with Christ, by spending time with God and forgiving and accepting forgiveness from God.
A Word of Hope for May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP recalls what God said about King David—he is a man of my own heart—and wonders if we can become the heart of God as well?
A Word of Hope for May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP recalls when Philip asked Jesus, "show us the Father, and that will be enough for us," to which Jesus replied, "I have been with you for so long, and still you do not know me?!" Sometimes, we are just as blind to the grace God pours into our own lives every day.
A Word of Hope for May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP, reminds us that, like the first "Christians" in Antioch, we are sent out to joyfully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
A Word of Hope for May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that he has other sheep, and that he is shepherd of them all, and so Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP reminds us that, as CHristians, we are to break down divisions and not to label any group as "outsiders."
A Word of Hope for April 30, 2023

Apr 30, 2023 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

On Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Brendan Curran, OP reminds us that since Jesus is the gate, we need not fear the wolves howling outside our door. Jesus will protect us.
A Word of Hope for April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP reminds of Catherine of Siena's words that we could set the world on fire if we were who God meant us to be, and who God means us to be is followers of Jesus.
A Word of Hope for April 28, 2023

Apr 28, 2023 by Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP

Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP reminds us that to embrace new life in Christ requires that something inside of us must die, such as the poisonous malice living in our hearts.
A Word of Hope for April 27, 2023

Apr 27, 2023 by Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP

Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP speaks about the joy of being able to join in the work of God, helping to bring people to faith.
A Word of Hope for April 26, 2023

Apr 26, 2023 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP reminds us that, with faith, even the hardest of times can be the most blessed times.
A Word of Hope for April 25, 2023

Apr 25, 2023 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

For the Feast of St. Mark, evangelist, Fr. James Marchionda, OP calls us to learn a new language, not of division, but of the the unity that comes through Jesus Christ.
A Word of Hope for April 24, 2023

Apr 24, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP asks us to think about why we go to mass: just to be fed, or to enter more deeply into communion with God and all of God's people?

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