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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

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…

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,…

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

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

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

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

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…

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

Christmas is a time to celebrate the coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace. But do we act as though we need a Prince of Peace? Dcn. James…

The voice of Christmas past and present.  

Whatever Happened to the Shepherds: Christmas Mass at Night Homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas Vigil Homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

God promises to David, king of Israel, a throne firm forever. Yet, it seems that with the failure of the Israelite kingly line, that God…

Becoming a Temple instead of Building a Temple: December 20, 2020 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

So now you get to hear what the rest of my first trip to Italy was like.

Seek the Something More: 3 Advent Homily 12/13/20 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 13 December 2020, Third Sunday of Advent, based on John 1:6–8, 19–28

Patrick goes to Italy for the first time.  Mamma mia!!