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Do we even think about those sorts of decisions? Or do we feel that we are battered by circumstances and things out of our control? Well, there is…

For 2 March 2024, Saturday of the 2nd week of Lent, based on Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

‘Believe what you read. Teach what you believe. Practice what you teach…

‘Believe what you read. Teach what you believe. Practice what you teach…

Are we merciful more? Or do we judge more? Do we forgive more? Or do we condemn…

It is not just Abraham who has faith, so too does Isaac. It is not the case…

Today's readings bring to mind a very important word for us to kind of know the…

For 27 February 2024, Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent, based on Matthew 23:1-12

Transformational Relationships: 2/25/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Well, it means we are changed, but changed in a very special way. We don't often want to change, because it can make us uncomfortable or maybe it…

I learned years ago that words matter. I don't know if you know the word for…

This first reading from Isaiah is, I think, so, so beautiful, and says so much…

"Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy." With these words, God sets in…

In the Old Testament, there are four specific covenants that were offered to…

A Beautiful Desert: 2/18/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Either or? So, yesterday I talked about the notion of freedom as license that a…

And if they are the first words, they must be important....right? It's "Repent and believe in the Gospel." And that is what we hear…

Oftentimes, when we think of the word "freedom," we might define it this way,…

The Glory of Ashes: Ash Wednesday 2024 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

There was a period of time, I think, where we cast aside any mention of sin. It…

Consider it all joy, brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials…

Obvious Wounds: 2/11/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

I want to really get us thinking about the season of Lent, but particularly…

For 11 February 2024, The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, based on Mark 1:40–45