Christ the King Catholic Church

This is the first talk for the class "Hearing God in Conversation", given on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the  Upper Room Ministry . Upper Room Director Christy Whiting introduced the class. Then Sam Williamson taught about the Biblical basis for hearing God and how we can hear God through Scripture. The lectionary with daily Mass readings is available her...

The fourth talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry . Jerry Schoenle talks about preparing our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit and the gifts He gives. [Note: Talk 3 which precedes this was not recorded.]

Homily given at the 8:45a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Third Sunday of Easter, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed asks the question, are you willing to suffer for His sake? Do you love Him? Then proclaim Him.  Key Words: Evangelization, Conversion 

The second talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry . Jerry Schoenle talks about salvation and the need for repentance. [Note: Talk 1 which precedes this was not able to be recorded due to a power outage.]

Homily given at the 11:30a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 3, 2016, the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Larry reminds us that the Lord never tires of forgiving us and showing His Mercy. He only asks that 1) we recognize our brokenness and littleness and need; 2) we keep trying to grow in holiness and do things with great love; 3...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church.  Keywords: Easter, Eucharist, Jesus, Communion

Homily given at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 26, 2016, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church.  Keywords: hope, Easter, Resurrection 

Homily given at the Good Friday liturgy, March 25, 2016, by Dcn. Gerry Holowicki, Christ the King Catholic Church.  Key words: Good Friday, mercy, salvation, Passion

Homily given at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016, the Mass of the Lord's Supper, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church.  Key Words: Holy Thursday, Triduum 

Homily given at the 11;30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 20, 2016, Palm Sunday, Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Key Words: Palm Sunday

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 20, 2016, Palm Sunday, Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Larry reminds us that Jesus came to do the will of the Father and calls us to focus on living His Will. We need to approach Holy Week humbly and with humble reverence looking at why Jesus dies for us because of our sins.  Key words: Lent, Surrender to God, Father's...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, March 19, 2016, Palm Sunday, by Dcn. Lou Russello, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Lou reminds us that rousing words are important (to witness for the Gospel.) Use the name of Jesus in times of temptation, praying with people and for healing. (We are more than conquerors!)  Key words: Surrender to God, Scripture, Conversion

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 13, 2016, the Fifth Sunday in Lent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that we need more of the Holy Spirit to trust Jesus during difficult times. He empowers us to remember how much Jesus loves us!   Key words: Trust, Evangelization, Worship

"The whole church is being called to holiness for the sake of mission....The supernatural is in fact the normal Christian life. That is the way we are meant to live, as Jesus lived." Dr. Mary Healy speaks about the times we're living in and the urgency of our call to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. This talk is a must-hear. Recorded at the Southern CA Renewal Communities conference on Sept....

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 6, 2016, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, by Dcn. Lou Russello, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dc. Lou reminds us that God judges the heart, not external appearances of Religion. Key words: Surrender to God, Scripture,, Conversion

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, March 5, 2016, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. On this Lenten Sunday, the church rejoices in joyful anticipation of the Easter Mystery. Let us look at ways we are blind and ask Jesus to set us free and convert our heart to His heart in these remaining days of Lent.  Key words: Easter, Surrender to G...

Fr Ed Testimony/Holy Orders for RCIA  in 2016

Dr. Peter Williamson followed up his Jan. 29 talk on the importance of reading Scripture daily by teaching further about how to nourish your faith and your relationship with God through Scriputure. He was introduced by Dr. Mary Healy, who led a time of prayer at the beginning. For the link that details how much of the Bible is read at Mass, click here . Key Words: Scripture, Bible, prayer, hearing...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 7, 2016, by Fr. Mathias Thelen, Christ the King Catholic Church. 

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 28, 2016, the Third Sunday in Lent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that rather than hardening our hearts, we should be filled with gratitude for all Jesus does for us.   Key words: Surrender to God, trust, gratitude

Talk given on Friday, February 19, 2016, by Sr. Ann Shields as part of Christ the King Catholic Church's 2016 Parish Mission, "Jesus, the Face of the Father's Mercy." In this talk, Sr. Ann speaks on "Repentance and the Joy No One Can Take from You." Key Words: Parish Mission, mercy, repentance, joy

Talk given on Thursday, February 18, 2016, by Barbara Morgan as part of Christ the King Catholic Church's 2016 Parish Mission, "Jesus, the Face of the Father's Mercy." In this talk, Barbara speaks on "Swimming in an Ocean of Mercy." Key Words: Parish Mission, mercy

Talk given on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, by Fr. Ed Fride as part of Christ the King Catholic Church's 2016 Parish Mission, "Jesus, the Face of the Father's Mercy." In this talk, Fr. Ed speaks on "Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner, and Mercy." Key Words: Parish Mission, mercy

Talk given on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, by Fr. Ed Fride as part of Christ the King Catholic Church's 2016 Parish Mission, "Jesus, the Face of the Father's Mercy." In this talk, Fr. Ed speaks on "The Year of Mercy and Its Grace for Us." Key Words: Parish Mission, mercy

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 20, 2016, the Second Sunday in Lent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that Jesus wants us to surrender and will help us as we ask Him to reveal Himself to us.  Key words: Surrender to God