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Here is the homily I gave for the  8th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the final in the series, "In It to Win It." Catholics today need to be people with clear vision. The thing that contributes most to our blindness are sins, especially habitual sins. As we prepare for Lent, we should choose penances and mortifications that help us overcome our sins. You can also follow me on: Vimeo -...

Here is the homily I gave for the 7 th Sunday in Ordinary Tim e. This is the 3rd in the series, "In It to Win It." Jesus does not give us a blueprint on how to be a Christian. Rather, He presents qualities that He expects His followers to emulate. Love and Mercy are the most important qualities.

Here is the homily I gave for the  6th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the second in the series, "In It to Win It." With all the cares and anxieties people have today, the way to lessen them and bring about Joy is to have a great Faith Life. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is the first in the series, "In It to Win It." Jesus Christ won the Victory over Death and we must be fully immersed in Him so that we can participate in His Victory. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Many Catholics do not realize the importance of continually striving to grow in holiness. The Lord is constantly refining us so that we may be pure and holy when we meet Him at the Judgment. #frpeterd #stjoekp #candlemass You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd Face...

Here is the homily I gave for the  Baptism of the Lord . This is the final one in the series, "What Child is This?". The Child that was born so long ago is the One who makes it so that of us can be called a child of God. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the  Feast of the Epiphany . This is the 4th in the series, "What Child is This?". Like the Magi, we are all called to seek the Christ Child and thank God for the many Blessings He gives us in Jesus. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the  Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary, Mother of God . This is the third in the series, "What Child is This?". From the beginnings of the Church, Mary, having borne the Son of God, has held a special place. Today we need Her intercession more than ever. Make a commitment to do the Rosary in a Year Podcast, which begins today. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - http...

Here is the homily I gave for the  Feast of the Holy Family . This is the second in the series, "What Child is This?". So often we tend to think being like the Holy Family is unattainable. However, since every family is a Domestic Church, to be a Holy Family is the call for every family. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook -...

Here is the homily I gave for  Christmas Day . This is the first in the series, "What Child is This?". While there are many competing images as to what Christmas is, Christmas is about the Birth of a Child. Not just any Child but the One Who is Christ the Lord. So we need to ask ourselves, "What Child is This?". You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTub...

Here is the homily I gave for the  4th Sunday of Advent . This is the final in the series, "Do Different." This week we are asked to do two things so that we Do Christmas Different. The first is to regain our sense of awe at the Christmas miracles. The second is to work on being hospitable. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBoo...

Here is the homily I gave for the  Third Sunday of Advent.   This is the 3rd in the series, "Do Different." This week we are encouraged to Do Confession Different. So often we allow fear and shame to keep us away from Confession. Rather than focus on confessing our sins, we should focus on the Joy of Forgiveness. Rather than obsess about the process, we should be filled with Joy over the outcome....

Here is the homily I gave for the  Second Sunday of Advent . This is the 2nd in the series, "Do Different." This week, as part of our Advent journey, we are asked to Do Prayer Different.  You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the  First Sunday of Advent . This is the first in the series, "Do Different." Each year we enter Advent with the promise to approach it differently and the days slip away. All of a sudden it is Christmas. This year we are encouraged to Do Different starting this week. This week let us plan to Do Advent Different this year. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://v...

Here is the homily I gave on  Thanksgiving Day . May God bless you and your family. Know that I give thanks to God for you and pray God will bring you peace and joy on this special day. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd FaceBook - https://facebook.com/frpeterd

Here is the homily I gave for the  Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe . On this feast, we celebrate the Kingship of Jesus Christ, a Kingship merited through His Blood Shed on the Cross. As citizens of His Kingdom, we must live our lives set on one day reigning with Him in His Heavenly Kingdom. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/...

Here is the homily I gave for the  33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the final homily in the series, "Anything But Normal." So many today suffer with an insufficient amount of information. As Catholics, we must do our best to know Jesus and what He asks of His followers. In this regard, we must be anything but ordinary. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - h...

Here is the homily I gave for the  32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.  This is the third in the series, "Anything but Ordinary." In our readings this weekend, we are presented with 2 widows who trust in God and give back to God from their want. They are rewarded for their generosity. All of us should look deep into our hearts and ask if we really Love God unreservedly. You can also follow me on: Vimeo...

Here is the homily I gave for the  31st Sunday in Orindary Time . This is the second in the series, "Anything But Ordinary." In today's world, the most misunderstood word is Love. There are many reasons why, but suffice it to say that Jesus sees Love as Anything But Ordinary, and we should as well. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/frpeterd YouTube - https://YouTube.com/frpeterd...

Here is the homily I gave for the  30th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the first in the series, "Anything But Ordinary." Jesus becomes a social influencer in His time by calling disciples to Himself. Although He is a Rabbi, His ministry was anything but ordinary. Rather than use gossip, calumny, and detraction as His tools, He used Love. Unlike other teachers of His time, He treated every human...

Here is the homily I gave for the  29th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the last in the series, "God's Plan is Better than My Plan." We know that Jesus is the Suffering Servant Who gave His Life for our Salvation. Jesus reminds His disciples that being a servant is part of God's Plan. All of us should be will to give of our time and talents to serve others. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - htt...

Here is the homily I gave for the  28th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the third in the series, "God's Plan is Better than My Plan." In this homily, I make a case for the need for heroic Catholics in the world today. We are often possessed by our possessions and fail to surrender ourselves to God. Yet God is our strength and we need to follow His plans if we are to thrive in this world. You can...

Here is the homily I gave for the  27th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the second in the series, "God's Plan is better than My Plan." Of all the created realities, Marriage and the Family are at the heart of God's Plan. Although our understanding is tarnished by the Original Sin, we have the capacity through the use of reason to understand what God wanted when He created Man and Woman. You can...

Here is the homily I gave for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.  This is the first in the series, "God's Plan is Better than My Plan." So many of us today put a great deal of energy in to making plans for ourselves, without checking with God. We are at a point in history where everyone needs to admit that God's plan is better than our own, and we should seek to understand that plan better. You can...

Here is the homily I gave for the  25th Sunday in Ordinary Time . This is the last in the series, "Be Consistent." If we truly believe in Jesus Christ, then our lives must reflect that in the way we live beyond our Sunday worship. Whatever we have in our lives that does not bring Glory to God needs to be changed to something that does. You can also follow me on: Vimeo - https://vimeo.com...