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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…

For 17 November 2022, Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, based on Luke 6…

Today's saint is probably not as well-known as others, and yet he is the saint…

Don't get too comfortable. One aspect of biblical wisdom is that we need to…

The choice is ours - let Jesus and his way be our guide.

How often do we want to know in life exactly what the plan is? In other words,…

Sometimes when a person thinks about their faith, they can be tempted to say, …

For 8 November 2022, Tuesday of week 32 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 17:7-10

God of the Living: 11/6/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Can you imagine having seven sons and watching them die all on the same day?…

We think a fair amount about heaven - not a bad thing - but why do so many of us fear getting there?

Prayer Intentions. The Friar website provides the opportunity to ask for…