Courageous Clergy

Fr. Nolan discusses using the power of the mind to overcome fear and seek God's grace.

In this powerful homily, Fr. Kirby reflects on why we have weak priests and bishops. Fr. Kirby points to the example of St. Charles Borromeo who died at age 46 after pouring himself out as a reformer of the Church.

Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God...

Fr. Daniel Nolan discusses the potential suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass and other sacraments. We need to equip ourselves with confidence and proactivity. God can turn all things to our spiritual benefit. 

Fr. Thomas Dufner explains how Jesus brought together religion and marriage on a single track. Marriage is intrinsically linked to the sacrament of creation. When we follow God's plan for marriage, we experience true happiness and salvation.

Fr. Meeks explains the challenges we face in a society which has largely rejected truth for the allure of lies and why Christians must defend the truth in love.

This Homily was presented by Fr. David Wilton on September 26, 2021 at the Divine Mercy Chapel at the Fathers of Mercy, Auburn Kentucky. Fr. Wilton discusses how true freedom needs to be based upon the truths of Jesus Christ and that we have duty, as Christians, to resist evil when present.

Fr. Thomas Dufner delivers a powerful rebuke of Catholic politicians who actively promote the practice of abortion.

During the first Sunday of Advent, Fr. Nolan urges us to draw closer to Christ. The closer we get to God, the more we come to understand the Truth. The further our society drifts from Christ, the world leads behind reality.

Fr. Daniel Nolan discusses the problem of atheistic fear and the need for people to be vaccinated against it. We need to put our trust in God.

Fr. Stefano Penna, pastor of St. Paul’s Catholic Co-Cathedral in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan calls out the hypocrisy of government jab mandates while society murders the “unborn.”

Fr. Benedict McKenzie speaks frankly about the morality of government mandated vaccines.  His homily was removed by YouTube shortly after it was published.

Fr. Matthew Kauth reflects upon the Christ's parable of the seed falling on different kinds of ground and the fact that the seed must dies in order to yield fruit.  We are easily consumed by the immediate pressures of life that take our attention away from what should be our ultimate focus - a good death.

Fr. Edward Meeks presents his congregation with the most important question in human history when Jesus said, "Who do you say that I am?" The question posed by Christ to his disciples is just as relevant today as it was nearly 2000 years ago. Is our faith mere lip service?  Or do we really believe what we say in the creed.

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby offers a homily on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 Islamic Terrorist Attack on our nation reflecting on the true meaning of freedom.

Fr. Christopher Sharah reflects upon Matthew's Gospel at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, September 11, 2021 and sees that the warning of Our Lady of Fatima are coming to pass in our times.

Fr. Thomas Dufner offers this reflection on finding true happiness in life.

Fr. Daniel Nolan shares some examples of success stories of parents using discipline to correct their children in love.

Fr. Dufner offers some valuable insights about the differences between men and women when it comes to marriage.

Dan Burke interviews Fr. Robert Altier on the Holy Eucharist.

Fr. Meeks challenges us to follow the same advice given by Joshua to the Israelites: fear the Lord, serve the Lord and rid your life of idols.

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in South Carolina says our culture has “lost its sense of sin” and discusses the importance of remaining reverent during worship.

His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke is yet again warning Catholics about the third secret of Fatima and its connection to the growing attacks on family life being perpetrated by politicians who consider themselves followers of Christ. During a forceful sermon given at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima earlier this month, Burke remarked that there is a “practical apostasy” taking...

Fr. Daniel Nolan reflects on today’s readings that show there are consequences for bad behavior. Jesus shows us that corporal punishment is sometimes necessary.

Fr. Dufner discusses the realty of Hell and the fact that people do go there without good shepherds.