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Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem is the Promoter of Vocations for the province. He lives in Chicago.

Videos

29 Sept • Archangels: Protection, Guidance, and Healing

Fr. Samuel discusses the meaning of the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael on September 29th. He explores the significance of angels in our lives, not as role models but as powerful intercessors who bring God's protection, messages, and healing. Learn how to connect with these archangels for strength and support.

31 August • True Humility is Not Hiding Your Gifts

Fr. Samuel challenges common misconceptions about humility in this insightful homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Drawing from Sirach and Luke's Gospel, he reveals that true humility isn't about hiding our gifts or making ourselves small, but about being "grounded" - knowing who we are and operating within our God-given strengths. Learn the etymology of humility (from "humus" - ground), practical advice from Jesus about banquet seating, and why embracing our calling is actually an act of humility, not pride.

30 August • Bonds of Love Beyond Marriage

Recorded at the National Diocesan Vocation Directors Conference in Huntington, New York, Fr. Samuel draws from St. Paul's letter to the Thessalonians and Genesis. His homily explores why "it's not good for the man to be alone" applies beyond marriage to all human relationships, including celibate religious life. Learn how God reveals His love through our love for one another and why even vocations directors need fraternal support. A thoughtful reflection on community, loneliness in ministry, and the universal human need for connection.

1 August • Responding to Love

In our Gospel today, the people of Jesus' hometown needed him to prove he was worthy before they would believe in him. Do we need God to work our own private miracle for us before we believe? Our faith in God should not be transactional, "give me this and then I will believe." Faith is a relationship with God which should naturally deepen as a response to the love God pours out on us each day. May you know and grow in Christ's love.

31 July • God Dwelling With Us

In the first reading for Mass today (Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38), we hear about the Tent of Dwelling, where Moses could always encounter God because God dwelled there. In our days, we have tabernacles in Catholic churches where we know God is always present. Avail yourself of these.