Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Preaching Videos

  • The Fourth Sunday of Easter

    The Fourth Sunday of Easter scriptures shed light on the significant events of Pope Francis' passing and the election of Pope Leo XIV. Discover surprising parallels in the readings about community, leadership (the Lamb and Shepherd), and the joy of the Gospel message for all.
  • 10 May • Beyond Heavenly Rest: Tabitha & The TRUE Hope of Resurrection

    We often imagine a devout person passing away and entering a "heavenly reward" or peaceful, disembodied rest. Yet, in the Acts of the Apostles (cf. Acts 9:36-43), when the beloved and charitable Tabitha (Dorcas) dies, St. Peter miraculously raises her back to this life. Why would he do this if she was already destined for heavenly peace? Was it simply so she could continue her work?
  • 9 May • Eating Living Christ: The Truth of the Eucharist

    What does it truly mean to receive the Eucharist? Br. Joe Trout, OP, explores Jesus' challenging words in John 6 about eating His flesh and drinking His blood. This Easter season reflection from "Word of Hope" highlights a key difference: unlike ordinary food, the Eucharist is the living Christ. Discover how receiving this divine life transforms us, makes us new, and is the source of our hope for resurrection. It's not just bread; it's the power of Christ's eternal life within us.
  • 7 May • From Persecuted Church to Global Witness

    In this reflection, Fr. Curran draws inspiration from the Acts of the Apostles (cf. Acts 8:1b-8), highlighting the courage of St. Philip. Following the martyrdom of St. Stephen and amidst the persecution of the early Christian church, Philip boldly went to Samaria to proclaim the Good News of God's healing love, transforming lives even in the face of threats and shaming.
  • 05 May • Bread of Life Discourse: Believing in the One God Sent

    This "Word of Hope" message from Fr. Greg Heille, OP, for the Monday of the Third Week of Easter, delves into the beginning of Jesus's profound Bread of Life discourse in John Chapter 6. Fr. Greg reflects on the miraculous feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on water, leading into Jesus's teaching about the food that endures for eternal life.
  • 04 May • Easter Hope: Pope Francis & Finding Jesus Everywhere

    In this "Word of Hope" message for the Third Sunday of Easter, Fr. Greg Heille, OP, reflects on the Gospel account of Jesus appearing to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias and the miraculous catch of fish. Drawing on the final preachings of Pope Francis, Fr. Greg explores how the risen Christ is present in our ordinary lives and calls the resurrection the "turning point of history."
  • 03 May • Finding God in Relationship, Not Just Proof

    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.
  • The Third Sunday of Easter

    In this insightful homily, Br. Joe explores the Gospel of John (John 21:1-19), where the Risen Jesus appears to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Why did Simon Peter go back to fishing? Br. Joe delves into the disciples' confusion after the Resurrection and how Peter returned to what he knew. Discover how this moment becomes a "second calling," mirroring their first encounter with Christ and commissioning them for a new ministry.
  • 02 May • Gamaliel's Wisdom: Why Our Faith Endures

    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.