too much Fr. Matt

Let the Word of Christ Dwell in you Richly 12.11.2023 8:25 ↓

Listen to the Word. Ponder it. Live it.

Preparation for Eternity 12.11.2023 8:17 ↓

God's Wisdom seeks us out, reminding us that every moment is preparation for eternity.

On Humility 05.11.2023 7:12 ↓

We all need to practice the virtue of humility. Homily for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. (1962 Missal)

Our Baptismal Priesthood 05.11.2023 6:12 ↓

We are all called to bring glory to the name of God. Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. (Ordinary Form)

To you I have entrusted my cause 26.06.2023 5:03 ↓

Let tomorrow worry about itself.

Universal Call 20.06.2023 6:06 ↓

We all are called to holiness and to mission, because we are members of the priesthood of the baptized.

God provides the sacrifice 11.06.2023 9:04 ↓

In the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, God provides the sacrifice by transforming ordinary bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

"If you love me, keep my commandments" 15.05.2023 11:06 ↓

If we love God, he promises that he will love us and reveal himself to us. So how do we love God?

We belong to Christ and him alone 24.01.2023 5:17 ↓

We belong to Christ, not to anyone or anything else. If we follow him, we will assist him in building his kingdom on this earth.

What just happened? (Mass during Christmas Day) 25.12.2022 7:17 ↓

After the frantic activity of Christmas Eve and birth of Christ, we take a breath and reflect. Mass During the Day Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

Beholding the Light in Silence (Christmas Midnight Mass) 25.12.2022 9:21 ↓

Tonight we gather in silence, in stillness, and our hearts behold the light that has entered the world. Midnight Mass Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

Christmas Proclamation 25.12.2022 2:02 ↓

The formal proclamation of Christmas from the Roman Martyrology, chanted. Text: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas/christmas-proclamation

Filling our Hearts with Hope (Christmas Vigil Mass) 25.12.2022 10:24 ↓

We await our Savior, knowing that he will fill our hearts with hope. Vigil Mass Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25

The Cost of Discipleship? Everything 04.09.2022 7:14 ↓

God wants everything. Every person we love, every thing we have, must come after him, because He is the one who gives eternal life.

Go through them 26.07.2022 6:09 ↓

When I worked at the Lord's Diner, my boss would sometimes say "we go through the greedy to get to the poor." It sure seems like God does something similar, going through the wicked to save the just.

He wanted to justify himself 12.07.2022 6:43 ↓

The scholar of the law knew the words of the law, but he didn't want to live it. Instead, he wanted to justify himself and his half-hearted approach to following God.

America needs the faithful witness of Christianity 04.07.2022 4:10 ↓

The United States needs the witness of faithful, fearless Christians to live the ideal of our founders: a land of freedom and liberty, where every human being can flourish and find true happiness.

The Life-Changing Call 29.06.2022 8:22 ↓

Elijah's call to Elisha was a call to a radically new life. Jesus Christ's call to us is no less radical.

Sing Praise to the Body of Christ! 18.06.2022 7:18 ↓

Words are not sufficient to comprehend the mystery of the Body of Christ.

The Body of Christ Ascends 07.06.2022 10:11 ↓

Better late than never! The Ascension matters--a lot. Without the Ascension, there is no Body of Christ bridging the gap between Heaven and Earth.

You can have everything 09.01.2022 9:29 ↓

But what will actually make you happy? Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022

The Epiphany Encounter 01.01.2022 6:42 ↓

How have you encountered Christ in your life?

Holy Mary, Mother of God 31.12.2021 8:00 ↓

We Catholics love Mary. But when we talk about Mary, it's often because we're trying to figure something out about her son, Jesus.

Advent Reflections 2021 — Christmas Day 24.12.2021 2:01 ↓

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us!

Advent Reflections 2021 — Vigil of Christmas 23.12.2021 0:33 ↓

The Lord will provide for his children!