Preaching Videos

God reminds the people of Israel—and us—that it is "too little" to simply be a servant. Instead, we are called to be a "light to the nations."

Jesus ignored social norms and criticism from the Pharisees to dine with "sinners." This is a powerful reminder that the Apostles were not perfect people with perfect lives—they were flawed, messy individuals just like us.

Reflecting on the history of Israel and their demand for a human king—a request that initially seemed like a rejection of God.

Reflecting on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Charlie explores the powerful examples of Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist—two figures whose personal testimony changed the course of history. He challenges us to overcome our shyness and fear of hypocrisy to speak openly about what we believe.

While it's important to bring our needs to God, we must also surrender to His greater wisdom, trusting that His actions are rooted in love and aimed at our ultimate good.

In this reflection, we explore the biblical moment when God wakes Samuel from his sleep to call him by name. Just as He called Mary, and just as He called the prophets, God calls us to play a part in His plan.

In today’s reflection, we look at the inspiring story of Hannah from the Book of Samuel. Distraught and longing for a child, Hannah poured her heart out in the temple, pleading for God’s help. Her story reminds us that it is okay to bring our deepest pains and longings to God.

This video challenges a common misconception: that blessings equate to God's favor and misfortune to a curse. Fr. Samuel eloquently argues against a "Gospel of prosperity," reminding us that cultivating closeness with God in all circumstances – during times of both joy and adversity – is the true treasure.

Fr. Samuel explores the deeper meaning behind Christ's baptism, explaining how it not only shows us the path to a new covenant but also profoundly sanctifies the entire world through the very waters of baptism.

In today’s reflection, we explore how to bring the light of the Incarnation into a darkened world without succumbing to its evils. We also look to John the Baptist’s profound humility in the Gospel: "He must increase; I must decrease."

Father Scott connects the dots between today’s powerful scripture readings. He explores the Second Reading from the Book of Acts, where Peter realizes God’s message is for all nations, not just the Jewish people. This connects deeply to the Prophet Isaiah’s description of the "Servant" who brings justice without violence, and ultimately to the Gospel account of Jesus’ baptism.

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?