Preaching Videos

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.

This reflection moves beyond the "perfect" family image to address the real struggles families face today—from the dinner table arguments to the global crisis of displacement.

Fr. Thomas shares a personal story about choosing "Stephen" as his confirmation name at age 12, initially without fully understanding the sacrifice it implied and he explores what it truly means to be a martyr and a witness to the faith.

Drawing on the beautiful imagery of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, he describes Jesus Christ as the "Kiss of God"—the ultimate sign of the Father's love sealing a marriage between humanity and divinity.

Father Louis explores the "Canticle of Zechariah," a beautiful song of praise that bridges ancient prophecy with the coming Messiah. He focuses on the powerful image of "the Dawn from On High"—a light that does not just explain away the darkness, but dispels it entirely.

When Zechariah writes "His name is John" on a tablet, it isn't just about naming a baby; it is the moment he finally confirms his trust in the angel's message after nine months of silence. Brother Edward invites us to use these final two days of Advent to take a "time out" from the shopping and wrapping to recognize the wonders God is working in our own lives.