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For 10 December 2022, Saturday of week 2 in Advent, based on Psalm 79(80):2-3…

Are you ready for Christmas?  Rejoice, be patient, and be a messenger.  

What would it take to say yes to God? Knowing how to do something like this is…

Immaculate Conception Homily: 12/8/22 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For years and years Saint Monica prayed for the conversion of her son, Saint…

For 8 December 2022, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary,…

This time of year, it is not uncommon to hear people refer to "Jolly Ol' Saint…

2nd Sunday of Advent: 12/4/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The Problem, the Challenge, the Solution, the Hope. The readings this weekend…

There's a lot of bad stuff happening in the world.  How do we change our world?  "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me."

If you are going to build something important, it is very important to choose…

This verse from today's gospel reading is addressed to those disciples…

Certain events can just seem to come out of the blue. Learning we have some…

In listening to the meditations by Saint John Baptist de la Salle, it is…

My almost famous story about waiting in line at Ted Drewes - and waiting for Christ to enter our lives.

I was fortunate in my seminary time to have a spiritual director who challenged…

The Christian life makes no sense whatsoever without life after death. The…

For 22 November 2022, Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time, based on Psalm 95(96…

It seems today that there is a blurring of the lines between politics and…

Christ the King Homily: 11/20/22 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 19 November 2022, Saturday of week 33 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 20:27…

We have just had elections.  There have been elections in other countries - new rulers chosen.  Who do we consider our ruler?

Jesus weeps over the fate of Jerusalem. It can be easy to see some of the…