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In today's homily, Msgr. Magee poses two questions.  If your life were to suddenly and unexpectedly come to an end today, how confident are you about what would happen to your soul after that? Question #2, why would that be your answer? These questions are inspired by today's parable of the ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom. Only five have enough oil in their lamps, and enough extra...

Today, we celebrate All Saint's Day with the universal church. In today's homily, Msgr McCormac reminds us of the ultimate purpose of our life in this world, which is eternal life with God. We celebrate all of the saints, both the well known saints that have a date on the calendar, and those lesser known saints who are our ancestors, family, and friends.  We call upon them, and ask them...

In today's gospel, we find our Lord Jesus in conflict with some of the teachers of Israel, namely the Pharisees and Sadducees. A Pharisee asked Jesus a question by saying "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest one? Jesus replies, telling them "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and all your mind. This is the greatest and the...

In today's homily, Msgr. McCormac reminds us that our allegiance to the United States, or to any other country, is important, but can never be more important than our loyalty to God himself. Our true identity is not being a citizen of a particular country, but rather being a son or daughter of God the Father. Please listen to this podcast, and allow God to speak to your heart. Then, share it...

In today's Gospel, Jesus uses the image of a banquet, comparing the kingdom of heaven with a king who is hosting a wedding feast for his son. In today's homily, Msgr. McCormac reminds us that everyone is invited to this feast, but not all will respond to the invitation. Are we doing all that we can to accept Jesus's invitation to His banquet each Sunday? By attending Mass, we are no...

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus invites us all to be workers in His Vineyard, working toward a bountiful harvest for His kingdom. Listen to Msgr. Magee's homily as he unpacks this parable and helps us to truly understand Jesus's message to us. Please share this podcast with a neighbor or a friend, and have a blessed week.

In today's homily, Monsignor Magee helps us to understand the deeper message in today's gospel. Following our own desires does not automatically bring us happiness. Our world is filled with people who have followed only their own desires, only to be miserable. People following only their desires frequently brings themselves into conflict with each other, into addictions, into crime; impr...

In today's gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who hires workers for his fields, first in the morning, then more later in the afternoon, and still more shortly before the end of the day. At the end of the day, He pays them all the same, regardless of how long they worked. Some of the workers who had worked the longest complain to the landowner about this. Jesus is the landowner, a...

Listen to Msgr. McCormac's announcement made at the 11AM Mass on September 13, 2026

In today's homily, Msgr. Magee discusses today's gospel message on forgiveness. We are reminded that we are to forgive any number of times, regardless of the kind, or seriousness of the offense. As hard as forgiving can be for us, it has a mysterious healing power, for both the offender and to heal the one who has been harmed and learns to forgive. The woman that Monsignor referred to in...

In this past Sunday's homily, Monsignor McCormac reminds us that Jesus gives us a blueprint for how to live in a Christian community, like being charitable to one another, and forgiving. He gives examples of how we can approach reconciliation with one another, both in giving and receiving. Above all, Jesus wishes unity for His people, which can only happen with our cooperation. Please share t...

   In today's homily, Monsignor Magee reminds us how Jesus came to earth as one like us in all things but sin. He explains that it is easy to praise God when the angels rejoice over the skies of Bethlehem at Christmas, or when witness Him curing the sick, casting out demons, raising the dead, and rising Himself from the dead to help us believe, but we don't know Jesus fully until we are...

In today's Gospel, Jesus asks those who are with Him "Who do you say that I am?' By extension, He asks that very same question of each of us today. How we answer that question really determines if we ever become the person we were created to be. Also, we hear how Jesus selects Peter to be the first shepherd of the whole flock, a role which we refer to as the Pope today. Msgr. Magee...

Father Onokumboro is today's celebrant, and he comes to us as a missionary from Nigeria. He shares information about our Catholic brothers and sisters living in his country, and to appeal to the good people of St. Frances Cabrini parish for their financial support. Please listen to Father's appeal again, and thank you for your generosity.

In today's Gospel, we hear about Peter, and how he became afraid when Jesus called him to Himself. When he felt himself sinking in the water, he cried out "Lord, Save Me". In his homily, Msgr. McCormac shares a very personal story in order to help us to overcome our fear of praying with one another. Please share this podcast with a neighbor, family member, or friend, and have a bles...

In today's gospel, we hear of Jesus's miracle of the loaves and the fishes. In his homily, Msgr. Magee reflects on this gospel message, that Jesus addresses to us who are spiritually starving, to bring us back to himself, and to enjoy his goodness forever. Listen to this homily, and let the Lord speak to your heart. Please share this Podcast with someone who might benefit in hearing it,...

In today's homily, Msgr. McCormac tells the story of a soldier who carried a small sack of personal items which meant a lot to him. Unfortunately, they were destroyed in battle, and he realized that everything that he valued and treasured was now gone. In that moment, he realized that he would never allow himself be possessed by his possessions. After the war, he met Padre Pio, and came to re...

In today's homily, Msgr. McCormac reminds us that the Lord is inviting us to persevere in our charity and our love. Jesus uses the parable of the wheat and the weeds to help us to understand. He cautions against removing the weeds before harvest, lest we remove the wheat instead. He will let the weeds and wheat grow side by side until harvest time, where they will be separated and the weeds b...

In today's homily, Deacon Mace reflects on how the readings use farming imagery, and teach about God's powerful Word and about our own personal receptiveness to hearing the Word of God. In these readings, the seed represents the word of God. God lavishly spreads the seed everywhere for all to hear. The seed that was spread on thorny and rocky soil did not bear any fruit. The seed that fa...

In today's homily, Msgr. Magee reminds us on this July 4th weekend, that while we do not bow down to an earthly king, we do owe praise and honor to our heavenly king. He beautifully ties in the powerful words found in our Declaration of Independence that " all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty...

In today's homily, Deacon Mace tells us that today's message comes from the Lord's reflections on being on missionary activity, and it has two parts. In the first part, Jesus lays down the conditions for following Him, and in the second part, He promises rewards to those who welcome his disciples. Jesus reminds us that we are to love Him and His heavenly father above all others, inc...

In today's homily, Msgr. Magee explains that one of Jesus's most frequent messages is "do not be afraid" and he gives us examples. It doesn't mean nothing bad will happen to us, but reminds us that whatever happens to us, good or bad, will not sink us in the eternal plan. Listen to Msgr. Magee's words from today's homily, and ask youself what is Jesus trying to s...

In today's homily, Monsignor Magee looks at the words of today's gospel, and reminds us that being God's chosen people does not mean standing above and against others, looking down on them. On the contrary, It means being chosen by Him to be a light to the others. Listen to this week's homily, and see what the Lord is saying to your heart. Please share this podcast with someone...

Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. which means the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Monsignor Magee shares some powerful insights about this feast, which is at the core of our Catholic faith. At every Mass, the priest says the exact words that Jesus himself used at the last supper. Jesus gives Himself to each and everyone of us, so He can live inside us,...

In today's homily, Deacon Mace shares his thoughts on the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity, one God in three divine persons. Each time we bless ourselves, we acknowledge the blessed trinity, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Listen to today's homily again, and see what the Lord is saying to your heart. Please share this podcast with a friend, and have a ble...