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For 19 January 2021, Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary Time, based on Mark 2:23-28

God calls us by name: January 17, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Listen. See. Share. Today's readings provide a framework for Christian…

When God speaks, are we ready to listen? No matter where we are in life, or our past experience, God is always ready to welcome us with…

Further reflections on the events in the U.S. Capitol and I begin my time with working for the State of Illinois in Washington and Governor Jim…

Disturb me, O Lord. Make me uncomfortable. The trend today seems to be to avoid…

Does your baptism make a difference in your life? Do you live differently and…

Baptism of the Lord, 1/10/2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 11 January 2021, Monday of week 1 in Ordinary Time, based on Hebrews 1:1-6,…

The events of this week at the US Capitol have left me, like many, shaken. The…

Reflections on this week and my experiences of working in the Capitol and on the Hill.

For 9 January 2021, Saturday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 5:14-21

While the readings for daily Mass are almost always decided ahead of time,…

For 7 January 2021, Thursday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 4:19-5:4

Merry Christmas! If you have been counting, you know that today is the 12th Day…

For 6 January 2021, Wednesday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 4:11-18

Not, I'll not, carrion comfort, Despair, not feast on thee; Not untwist — slack…

Epiphany Homily: January 3, 2021 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples. This is a…

Ever wonder what Mary's favorite title is? While I think being identified as a…

So where were you on January 1, 2000?  It was a big night for me!!

For 31 December 2020, 7th day within the octave of Christmas, based on John 1:1…

The word family has many meanings and connotations. There is the traditional…

Holy Family Homily, December 27, 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP