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Jesus’ Ascension into heaven gives us hope for eternal life in heaven.

Do you ever wish you could just see God to make faith easier? On the Feast of St. Philip and St. James (Saturday, May 3, 2025), Fr. Samuel Hakeem OP reflects on this common desire through the lens of St. Philip's request, "Show us the Father." Discover Jesus' powerful response as he points away from external proof towards the depth of their existing relationship.

Discover the profound wisdom offered by Gamaliel to the Sanhedrin: if this movement is merely human, it will fail like others before (Theudas, Judas the Galilean); but if it is from God, you cannot stop it! Fr. Hakeem highlights how the Church's endurance for over 2,000 years, despite immense challenges, is powerful testimony that our faith is from God.

Join us for a thoughtful daily homily on the purpose of our Lenten observances. As we journey through the fourth week of Lent, Fr. Samuel reminds us that these venerable exercises are not mere endurance tests, but tools to shape our hearts for the joy of Easter. Discover how our Lenten penances prepare us to 'welcome worthily the paschal mystery' and 'proclaim the praises of God's salvation.'

Join us for a powerful daily Catholic homily reflecting on the Gospel of John, where Jesus heals the son of a royal official in Cana. In this insightful Catholic reflection, Fr. Samuel delves into Jesus' challenging words about signs and wonders, and explores the true nature of faith. Discover how miracles serve as signs pointing to Jesus' divine identity and our ultimate salvation, rather than mere displays of power.

God will not be outdone in generosity, so when we give to God, God gives even more to us. But the real blessings of this generous exchange of gifts is that it draws us closer to God in love.

God wants to heal ALL who have sinned, and leaves open a path back for everyone. Today, reach out to those who think they are beyond God's mercy.

Jesus healed a Gerasene demoniac who then wanted to follow him. Instead, Jesus sent him back to his own family. The healing that comes from Jesus doesn't just cover over our sins, but empowers us to reunite with those we have hurt and bring them with us back to God. Is there someone with whom you need to reconcile?

As Jesus is presented in the Temple, the prophets Simeon and Anna see that his presence points to something beyond the moment—it point to eternity. Today we also celebrate consecrated religious persons whose lives point as well to the blessings of God in eternity.

On this Epiphany Sunday, we remember that the magi used their reason and science to find the Christ child. May we do the same.

Jesus asked his disciples what they were looking for, and the same question can be asked of ourselves. Are we looking for God?

Jesus said that although the the Good News was hidden from the wise and the learned, it was revealed to the childlike. "The learned" had too many expectations about how God would exactly fulfil this promise and so could not see that it was being fulfilled differently than their expectations. The childlike have no expectations and are thus free to see what is and trust it, even it they do not understand it fully. That is the childlike faith we should have.