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How does change affect us? And, most importantly, do you believe God is leading you in the change? Today, Fr. Mark concludes week 5 of a 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn about how much the island has changed, the grief experienced in change, and how to follow God in the change. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyofth...

How does change affect us? Most of us experience grief. Today, Fr. Mark continues week 4 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed, how change affects us all, and the reality of grief when things change. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-nove...

How does change affect us? What's changing in your life? Today, Fr. Mark continues week 3 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed and how change affects us all. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-5-2023⁠

Today, Fr. Mark dives deep into the local, national, and international tragedies that have affected so many with anxiety. Today, we ask "Where is God?" and "What can we do to know his presence with us?" Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-29-2023

Today, Fr. Mark continues week 2 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn that nothing can determine our identity other than God. And, we learn about the history of the pirates in Grand Isle. Here are the notes for today's homily: ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-22-2023

Today, Fr. Mark starts week 1 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn how to "be where we are in life." Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-15-2023

Today is our birthday! Today is the 105th birthday of Our Lady of the Isle! In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how we can weather the storms. Here's the notes for today's homily:  ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-8-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark answers the question: "Why do bad things happen to good people." Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-1-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded of the importance of forgiveness - both receiving and giving. Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-20-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to the timely nature of today's Gospel. Today, we hear that: "Even though Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, Jesus never took his eyes off of Peter."

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to extraordinary circumstances which caused him to ask God "Why?" Ever asked "Why?" Join us today as we here God's response. Here are the notes for today's message:  https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-6-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how familiarity with the Bible helps us hear God's voice daily. Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-30-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we experience the mercy of God in the midst of our failure, amidst the "weeds" within our "wheat." Click here for today's notes:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-23-2023⁠

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded that adversity is part of the spiritual life. Let us rediscover perseverance. Click here for today's notes:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-16-2023⁠

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to encourage those who are experiencing burdens in life. If that's you, if you are carrying a burden, imagine if Jesus was carrying it for you. Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-9-2023

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how the pace with which we live life influences our capacity to live with God. Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-25-2023⁠

In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to remind us that tragedy often reminds us what is most important in life.

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Using the image of "the fridge," today Fr. Mark invites us to consider whether we are living with balance. Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-18-2023⁠

In episode 5, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 5, the final teaching in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Last Supper, the Garden, and the Cross thru the lens of the New Passover, the New Covenant, and the New Lamb.. Click here for today's notes: ⁠...

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." What is the relationship between our priorities and our relationship with God? Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠ www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-11-2023⁠

In episode 4, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 4 in part 1. In today's teaching, look at the development of the Passover ritual from its conception to the time of Jesus. Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ourladyoftheisle...

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Are you happy? What it take to live happy? Click here for today's notes: ⁠ www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-4-2023

In episode 3, Fr. Mark continues a new before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 3 in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Book of Exodus chapter 12. Understanding the three keys of the Passover helps us understand the Eucharist! Click here for today's notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In episode 2, Fr. Mark continues a new before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 2 in part 1. In today's teaching, we learn that from the very beginning, all the way back in the Book of Exodus, God established it such that the offering of sacrifice is the way to worship him. What is "sacri...

In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Imagine what your life would look like if you lived "with" and "in" God! Today Fr. Mark unpacks "how" we live influences "where" we live. Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-28-2023