Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Videos

The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord

Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP brings out the radical nature of the story of the magi coming from the East and finding the baby Jesus, foreigners in a foreign land, foreshadowing the gentiles being accepted into the faith as equals to the Jews, so that we can all become lights to the nations, welcoming everyone into the grace of God.

16 Dec • The circle of life

As we approach Christmas, the Gospel today reminds us of Jesus' death, underscoring that his birth is connected to his death in the great circle of God's plan. May we see arc of our own lives, birth to death, circumscribed into this story as well.

15 Dec • Be open to something new

Jesus revealed new insights into God's plan for the world, but many in his day were not open to hearing anything new, believing they already had the complete truth. Are we open to hearing God today, and learning something new?

Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the word for this great Solemnity, assuring us that God has invited us to participate in his work of bringing about the Reign of God. Our part, if we choose to accept it, it is care for the poor, feed the hungry, and serve those who are in need. Are you on board?

23 Oct • Stop complaining

Jesus refused to be pulled into an argument between two brothers and instead, challenged them to guard against greed. God has given us all that we need, so we should not complain nor get drawn into the greedy arguments of others.

22 Oct • Everything belongs to God

Jesus refused to pit religion against politics, saying "give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." Of course, the whole world in all its wonder already belongs to God, so let us use what God has given us to solve problems, not to make more problems.

The Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the parable of the Wedding Feast in the Gospel of Matthew and its parallel in Isaiah, pointing out that God is preparing a banquet in heaven and all are invited, but those who want to go are challenged to respond properly to the invitation.