Preaching Videos

Zechariah and Elizabeth spent decades longing and praying for a child. Yet, God’s silence was not a "no"—it was a preparation for something far greater than they could have imagined.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Joseph discovers Mary is pregnant and believes his only choices are to divorce her quietly or expose her to shame. Meanwhile, in the first reading from Isaiah, King Ahaz faces a terrifying political invasion and thinks his only choice is to surrender his sovereignty to Assyria. This video explains the deep historical context behind the "Emmanuel" prophecy in Isaiah 7 and how St. Joseph succeeded where King Ahaz failed—by trusting that God can create a "third option" where we see none.

While Scripture says the events surrounding Jesus' birth happened to "fulfill" the prophets, for Joseph, this likely felt less like a neat fulfillment and more like a complete disruption of Joseph's life plans.

God is not a God of abstract concepts, but a God of action and wisdom who breaks into human history to offer us justice, mercy, and love.

As the season of gift-giving reaches its peak and many of us scramble to find those final presents, this reflection invites us to pause and consider the deeper spiritual meaning behind the exchange.

In this reflection, we explore what it means to ask God to "incline a merciful ear to our cry."

If we expect faith to instantly remove all our trials and tribulations, we are set up for disappointment. Instead, we are invited to see how true redemption is found not by escaping suffering, but by uniting our cross with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

On this Memorial of St. Lucy, Fr. Greg Heille weaves together Scripture, history, and childhood memories to explore the theme of "Light" during Advent.

Just as Mary walked with the indigenous people of Mexico, we are called today to accompany the vulnerable and stand in solidarity with those in need.

In today’s Gospel, even John the Baptist asks Jesus, "Are you the one who is to come?" In this homily, Fr. Charlie draws a parallel between our modern political search for a "savior" to fix our problems and the ancient expectation of the Messiah.

"The Kingdom of Heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force."

True rest doesn't just come from sleep; it comes from a deepening commitment to works of love and letting God guide our strength.