Christ the King Catholic Church

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 14, 2016 , the First Sunday in Lent and World Marriage Day, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus teaches us how to fight temptation by immersing ourselves in His word. We must especially fight the temptation against marriage and family.  Key words: Lent, marriage

Homily given at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that Lent is a love affair between the Triune God and His people and we should use this season well.  Key words: Lent

RCIA talk on the 6,9 & 7,10 Commandments in 2016 by Dcn Larry Randolph

RCIA talk on 1-3 Commandments in 2016 by Kevin Lynn

At Upper Room's Praise & Worship, Dr. Peter Williamson spoke about why it is important to read Scripture daily, and how we can hear the Lord through it. His outline, along with the 1-year reading plan and timeline he referenced, can be accessed here.  Dr. Williamson is a CTK parishioner and occupies the Adam Cardinal Maida Chair in Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He is an author a...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 17, 2016, the 2nd SUnday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that the charismatic gifts are given to all, for all.  Key words: Worship, Conversion, Charisms

Advent Reflection given on Sunday evening, December 6, 2015, at the Christ the King Catholic CHurch, by Fr. Jacques Philippe, a priest of the Community of the Beatitudes, an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right, founded in France in 1973. The theme of Fr. Philippe's meditation is Mary and Mercy. The thirst of every man, even if they don't know it, is for the coming of Jesu...

Fourth talk, given on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the Christ the King 2015 Women's Retreat on "Thirsting for Prayer" by Fr. Jacques Philippe, a priest of the Community of the Beatitudes, an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right, founded in France in 1973. During this session, Fr. Philippe talks to us about the presence of God. It's a presence that is real, but also hidde...

Third talk, given on Saturday , December 5, 2015, at the Christ the King 2015 Women's Retreat on "Thirsting for Prayer" by Fr. Jacques Philippe, a priest of the Community of the Beatitudes, an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right, founded in France in 1973. During this session, Fr. Philippe continues to talk about prayer. He tells us that prayer transforms us, making us mo...

Second talk, given on Saturday morning, December 5, 2015, at the Christ the King 2015 Women's Retreat on "Thirsting for Prayer" by Fr. Jacques Philippe, a priest of the Community of the Beatitudes, an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right, founded in France in 1973. During this session, Fr. Philippe talks to us about how to pray. He reminds us that Prayer is an act of faith...

First talk, given on Friday evening, December 4, 2015, at the Christ the King 2015 Women's Retreat on "Thirsting for Prayer" by Fr. Jacques Philippe, a priest of the Community of the Beatitudes, an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right, founded in France in 1973. Fr. Philippe reminds us that in the gospel of John, Jesus started the Last Supper with, "Do not let your heart b...

Homily given at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Thursday, December 31, 2015, the Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by Dcn. Gerry Holowicki, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Gerry reminds us that God's love and goodness have been shown to us in the Incarnation. The Year of Mercy is a divine invitation for us to encounter God's mercy and goodness in a new way. Mary, the Mother of God and Mot...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, January 9, 2016, The Baptism of the Lord, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that baptism is the grace of mercy for us, as are all the Sacraments.  Key words: Evangelization, Worship

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 27, 2015, The Feast of the Holy Family, by Dcn. John Ozog, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. John reminds us that the family is an intermediate institution between individuals and society, and nothing can completely take its place. He relates to an experience he and his wife, Kathy had with John Paul II during a private audience in the Pop...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 3, 2016, The Feast of Epiphany, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that the Lord Jesus wants His light to shine on the Face of His Bride, especially this year; a light of mercy! Key words: Conversion, Mercy

Homily given at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, January 1, 2016, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by Dcn. Lou Russello, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Lou reminds us that Mary is a model of virtue for us. He also encourages us to bring all our anxieties and fears before the Lord as 2016 begins, expecting Him to help us in our daily struggles.  Key words: Christmas, Surrender to God, Tru...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, December 27, 2015, the Solemnity of Christmas, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that Jesus gives us grace for our families to be holy families. Key words: Conversion, Family Life

Homily given at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, December 25, 2015, the Solemnity of Christmas, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that the light shines in the darkness for us. Key words: Christmas, Conversion

Homily given at the 8:00 p.m. Mass on Thursday, December 24, 2015, the Vigil of Christmas, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. During this Christmas season, Fr. Ed reminds us that Jesus comes to set us free and break our chains.  Key words: Christmas, Conversion

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Thursday, December 24, 2015, the Vigil of Christmas, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Larry reminds us that Jesus appears in those around us; those that we come in contact with daily. When we love them we are loving Jesus.  Key words: Christmas, Evangelization, Love of Neighbor 

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 20, 2015, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that, immersing ourselves in prayer and scripture prepares us for His coming more deeply into our hearts. Key words: Advent, surrender to God, prayer, trust, coversion

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 13, 2015, the Third Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that, if we want to walk in Christ's joy, we need to spend more time with Him in prayer. Key words: Advent, surrender to God, prayer, evangelization, worship

Homily given at the Noon Mass on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. We fell, but from the beginning God promised us His assistance, made  perfectly visible in Jesus. He gives us His Mother to aid us in our journey.  Keywords: Immaculate Conception, surrender to God

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 6, 2015, the Second Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Lord Jesus gives us a choice every day to choose Him over all the rest. We do that especially when we anchor our day in prayer.  Key words: Advent, surrender to God, prayer

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 29, 2015, the First Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that Advent is a season of hope. He invites us to draw close to Jesus during this holy season. Key words: Advent, surrender to God, trust, hope