Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Videos

9 January • God's Desire to Heal the World

A leper asks to be clean, and Jesus responds, "I do will it." This reveals God's deepest desire—to cleanse our world with justice, peace, and reconciliation. As we prepare for the Baptism of the Lord, ask yourself: What is my role in making this dream come true?

2 Sept • Building Each Other Up: Biblical Community and Mutual Encouragement

Father Greg Heille from Aquinas Institute of Theology continues his reflection on 1 Thessalonians, moving from chapter 4's message of resurrection hope to chapter 5's teaching about being "children of light." He explores how Christians, while acknowledging that life can change instantly like "a thief in the night," are called to live differently because of their faith in God's goodness and transformative power. Drawing from Psalm 27, Father Heille emphasizes the importance of Christian community in supporting one another through life's struggles, encouraging believers to lift each other up and live virtuous lives together as they glimpse God's light "in the land of the living."

1 Sept • Finding Hope in Grief: A Catholic Priest's Reflection on the Death of a Friend

Father Greg Heille from Aquinas Institute of Theology reflects on grief, faith, and resurrection following the recent death of his Dominican community brother. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4, he explores how Christians can maintain hope while grieving, sharing his personal struggle with loss despite having strong faith in resurrection since age 16. Through the lens of the Good Samaritan parable, Father Heille emphasizes how believers can express resurrection faith by lifting each other up during times of need and loss, even when we can only see God's presence dimly in this life.