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Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, unpacking the Beatitudes, challenging us to become "poor in spirit" so that we trust more in God.

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering background information about Gideon and the Battle of Midian, the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali, and on the beginnings of Jesus' ministry.

Br. Joe Trout, OP breaks open the readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, challenging us to see more deeply the many layers of meaning in scripture, and how we constantly need to struggle to reinterpret our faith through Christ. As examples of the struggle to understand, he asks how it is that Israel is to be a light to all the nations (from Isaiah); how it is that Christ is light to all the nations (from John), and how it is that John the Baptist, Jesus' cousin, claims that he does not know Jesus (from Mark)?

Fr. Brian Walker, OP celebrates the Epiphany, when Christ was made known to all the nations. Let us extend that peace to all, no matter their origin, color, political party, or any other difference that might divide us.

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP celebrates this Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God by challenging each of us to bring a message of blessing to others this Christmas season and into the new year.

For Christmas, Fr. Don Goergen, OP speaks of the three-fold coming of Christ—in Bethlehem, at the end of time, and in our heart every day.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP recalls St. Joseph's dream, and muses that sometimes, in order to follow God's plan for ourselves, we have to let go of our own plans.

by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP
On Gaudete Sunday, we remember the promise that the lame will run and the blind will see, knowing that this promise was fulfilled in Jesus, but also cautioned to wait for it to come in its fulness, as a farmer waits for his crops to grow.

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP reminds us that Advent is a time to prepare for God's coming by getting our priorities right in the here and now.

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP calls us to WAKE UP to the injustice in our world, to be a light of peace in our world, especially this month shining a light on the horror unfolding in Myanmar.

Recalling the promise to the good thief crucified next to Jesus, Fr. James Marchionda, OP challenges us to take to heart the words of Jesus, "This day, you will be with me in paradise."

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP reminds us to not get carried away by the troubling signs in our world, but to stay faithful to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Fr. Don Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, speaking about how for Christians, death is a transition, not an end, from this life to eternal life.

Br. Joseph Hilliker, O.P. preaches on Wisdom 11:22-12:2 for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary…

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us that God cannot a resist a heart that is honestly seeking him.

Br. Jacob preaches on the 2nd reading (2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18) for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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Br. Dominick Jean preaches on Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, at our Come…

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, speaking about plunging into the abyss of God's mercy.

Br. Bernard preaches on the Second Reading (2 Tm 3:14-4:2) for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time…

Br. Andrés María Trujillo, O.P. preaches on Exodus 17: 8-13 for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time…

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the reading for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time teaching about prayer.

Br. Sam Wharton, O.P., preaches on the Second Reading from 2 Timothy for the 28th Sunday in…

Br. Benjamin Steary, O.P. preaches on 2 Kings 5:14-17 for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In his…

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for Mass for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, challenging us to move from enemy to friend and to embrace those whom we consider outcasts.