Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP is from Isabela, on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico. He teaches Dogmatic Theology but has also been blessed return to teaching in his original field of study and research: Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, as well as, the relationship between Theology and Postmodern Culture. Currently he is Assistant Professor of Theology and Humanities at the University of the Sacred Heart (est. 1880).

Videos

16 May • How to Un-Trouble Your Heart

Jesus is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life." So when he tells his followers "Do not let your hearts be troubled," he has also shown them how to overcome all worry and trouble: Just do as Jesus does in being a Good Shepherd and caring for the poor and outcast. His way is true and he banishes all death.

15 May • Carry on the Work of Jesus, the Good Shepherd

Reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the call to serve with humility, inspired by the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. As we celebrate the joy of Pope Leo XIV’s leadership, Fr. Yamil reminds us of our mission to embody God’s love and remain faithful to the Eucharistic table and the teachings of the Vatican Council.

12 April • Jesus' Sacrifice Gathers God's Children

Explore the profound meaning behind Caiaphas' statement that it was better for one man to die for the people (John 11:49-52). This homily unpacks how Jesus' death was foretold as a means to gather God's scattered children into one family. Understand Jesus' voluntary sacrifice on the cross as a historical manifestation of eternal, Trinitarian, redemptive love between the Father and the Son.

11 April • Threatened for Doing Good? Jesus' Example

As Lent nears its end, the liturgy confronts us with Jesus' imminent suffering. This homily explores the clash between Jesus' good works and the accusations of blasphemy He faced for revealing His divine identity. Discover the Lenten call to awaken our own identity as children of God and boldly perform works of love and justice, following Jesus' path towards the Paschal Mystery.

15 Mar • Love as God does—everyone

Jesus challenged his disciples to love everyone, as God loves everyone, friend and enemy, legal or illegal immigrant.

14 Mar • A higher standard

Jesus challenged his disciples to go beyond the Law, adding to the sin of murder that it was a sin to even be angry with your brother. Lent is a time to try to live up to this higher standard.