Preaching Videos

Is Christmas about caring for the needy, or is it about the theological mystery of the Incarnation? Fr. Dominic suggests it is both. Just as the Peanuts gang only cared for the tree *after* hearing the Gospel, we too are empowered to love our neighbors because we first believe that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh.

The Magi—wise men who traveled great distances following a star to find the "newborn King of the Jews," threw a curveball to King Herod, sparking fear and political jealousy.

We are "Children of God," which is not a finished status, but an ongoing transformation. Just as Jesus, the Lamb of God, reflected the Father through sacrifice, we too are called to bring that spirit of sacrifice into our workplaces, families, and neighborhoods.

Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian celebrations, pre-dating even the standardized date of Christmas. It originally encompassed the birth of Christ, the visit of the Magi, and the Baptism of the Lord into one massive celebration of revelation.

we look at the question posed to John: "Who are you?" John’s answer is simple yet profound—he is not the Messiah, but rather a voice crying out in the desert, preparing the way. We all face moments where we feel "out in the cold," waiting in the wilderness for something to happen.

The Spirit of Christ lives within our hearts, crying out "Abba, Father!" Even when we feel unworthy or drowned out by negative thoughts, that small, quiet voice inside us claiming our place in heaven is the true voice of the Spirit.

Recalling the tradition of the "Last Gospel" from the old Latin Mass, Father Bouchard invites us to look deeper than the decorations and gift-giving of the season. He focuses on the central truth of Christianity: "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us."

Drawing from the First Letter of John and the Gospel story of the prophetess Anna, this reflection examines the "generations of faith." Just as a family has children, fathers, and elders, our spiritual lives journey from the innocence of childhood to the resilience of adulthood and the wisdom of old age.

While shepherds had angels appear to tell them of the holy birth and Simeon had his own explicit revelation from God about it, Anna simply lived every moment attentive to God working in the world.

Mary and Joseph, economically poor and offering simple turtledoves, yet carrying the greatest treasure in the world—Jesus, the Messiah.

he Holy Family were Anawim—the poor of Yahweh. To save the Savior, they had to become migrants, fleeing to a foreign land to escape persecution.

Looking at the resurrection account where John and Peter run to the empty tomb, Fr. Tom explores the profound identity of John as the beloved disciple.