Fr. Cappy’s Corner

What have we welcomed into our hearts and homes? In this episode of Father Cappy’s Corner, Fr. Caparas reflects on the Sunday readings and challenges us to consider whether Christ is truly the permanent resident of our lives. From the Shunammite woman’s hospitality to St. Paul’s call to die to sin and Jesus’ invitation to encounter Him in the vulnerable, discover how authentic discipleship begins...

God has chosen us. Christ has saved us. Now He sends us. In this homily, Father Caparas reflects on the challenge of living as God’s holy people in a culture of distraction, anger, and spiritual complacency. Reflect on how Christ’s love calls us beyond simply being Catholic in name to becoming intentional disciples who know Him, love Him, and follow Him wherever He leads.

On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Fr. Caparas reflect on one of the most astonishing claims of the Christian faith: that the God who created the universe has made Himself our food. Drawing from the readings of Deuteronomy 8, 1 Corinthians 10, and John 6, we explore how God used the manna in the desert to prepare His people for an even greater gift—the Eucharist. Why do our hearts continue to lo...

On Trinity Sunday, we celebrate one of the deepest mysteries of our faith: one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While the mystery of the Trinity can never be fully explained, God has revealed something essential about Himself: He is merciful, patient, and rich in kindness. In this homily, we reflect on how our sins are not necessarily obstacles to God's friendship, but can become...

On this Pentecost Sunday, Fr. Allain reflects on the powerful meaning of the Holy Spirit’s gifts and how God continues to use our talents and passions throughout every stage of life. Drawing from the readings of Acts, Corinthians, and the Gospel of John, this homily challenges young people to discern God’s call intentionally and encourages older generations not to lose heart as their mission evolv...

In this homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter and Mother’s Day, Fr. Allain reflects on a childhood experience of getting lost in a crowded marketplace in the Philippines — and how hearing his mother’s voice brought peace in the midst of fear. Drawing from St. Peter’s call to “give a reason for your hope,” this homily explores how Christians are called not simply to argue about faith, but to witnes...

In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ powerful words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” In a world marked by division, anxiety, and impatience, how do we actually live with peace? Drawing from Acts, the early Church’s care for the vulnerable, and St. Peter’s call to become “living stones,” we explore what it means to treat others with dignity—not just in theory, but in everyday life. Through r...

In this homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Father Caparas reflects on a simple but revealing truth: sometimes in the spiritual life, we can be “confidently lost.” Drawing from a recent pilgrimage to Italy, the bold witness of the apostles, and the enduring authority of the Church, this message challenges us to examine a deeper issue—not disbelief, but spiritual arrogance. Do we shape the Gospel...

A quick, on-location conversation with Fr. Allain Caparas and Fr. Peter Gallagher as they wait in St. Peter’s Square for the Holy Father. History, the Papacy, and the witness of Saint Peter—all in the place where it continues today.

Too often, we settle for a comfortable, surface-level faith—showing up, going through the motions, and calling it enough. But Easter changes everything. We are reminded that the Resurrection is not just something to celebrate—it’s something to live. Jesus is not in the tomb, and we’re not meant to stay there either.

On this Holy Thursday, we enter into one of the most sacred nights of the year—the night when Jesus gives us the Eucharist and the Priesthood… and shows us what it truly means to love. In this episode, we reflect on the powerful connection between the altar and the towel—between receiving Christ in the Eucharist and becoming Christ for others. Jesus says, “I have given you a model to follow.” The...

This Palm Sunday reflection takes us deep into one of the most overlooked moments in the Passion—the healing of Malchus’ ear. At first glance, it seems like just another miracle. But what if it’s actually a powerful revelation about forgiveness? In this episode, we explore how Jesus doesn’t just forgive His enemies—He restores them. Even those who came to arrest Him. Even those who didn’t deserve...

Most of us believe in God. Few of us truly surrender control. In this episode, we unpack the spiritual movement of “Leave. Listen. Be Transformed.” What is God asking you to let go of this Lent? What noise in your life is preventing you from hearing His voice? In a world shaken by conflict, uncertainty, and anxiety, we rediscover that lasting peace comes not from politics, but from a heart transfo...

Isaiah doesn’t mince words—light and healing come with clear conditions. In this episode, we explore why being Catholic means more than just checking boxes, and why aiming for the bare minimum in the spiritual life is a dangerous way to live. Jesus calls us higher: to be salt, to be light, and to strive for sainthood.

Jesus never called people to comfort—He called them to conversion. In this episode, Fr. Allain explores the Beatitudes as a counter-cultural way of life that challenges us to examine how we live, speak, and love—especially when it’s difficult. From navigating conflict and online behavior, this reflection highlights how people are drawn to Christ not by arguments, but by love. At the heart of it al...

What if your faith was never about proving yourself to God? In this episode of Father Cappy’s Corner, Father Allain Caparas reflects on the Baptism of the Lord and reminds us that before we act, serve, or succeed, we are first claimed and loved by God. Baptism gives us the capacity to know and love Him; Confirmation strengthens it—but discipleship requires our response. This episode invites listen...

Nations shall walk by your light.” (Isaiah 60:3) The Feast of the Epiphany reminds us that God used a star—not a speech, not a strategy—to lead the world to Christ. In this episode, we reflect on how every baptized Christian is called to be that light: a steady, faithful presence that draws others to Jesus through authentic discipleship. Drawing from the readings of Isaiah, Ephesians, and the Gosp...

On the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded that God did not save the world from a pulpit first—but from a family. Before Jesus preached, healed, or called apostles, He lived thirty hidden years in the ordinary, demanding, and sometimes chaotic life of a family. In this homily, we reflect on the Holy Family not as a perfect, picture-perfect ideal, but as a real family formed through obedience...

Christmas is more than a celebration of the past — it is an invitation in the present. In this episode, we reflect on the great Christmas readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and the Prologue of John to explore what it truly means to proclaim: “The Word became flesh.” God does not remain distant. He enters our story — our joys and sorrows, our wounds and hopes — so that what is broken may be redeemed an...

As Advent draws to a close, the Church invites us to contemplate Peace—not as the absence of problems, but as the presence of God. In this Fourth Sunday of Advent episode of Fr. Cappy’s Corner, Fr. Cappy reflects on the virtue of Peace through the lens of Joseph’s quiet faith, Isaiah’s promise of Emmanuel, and St. Paul’s proclamation that God entered our world in the flesh. This episode speaks to...

In this Gaudete Sunday episode of Fr. Cappy’s Corner, Fr. Caparas reflects on the virtue of Joy—not as a passing emotion, but as a defiant act of faith in a world still marked by struggle and uncertainty. Drawing from Isaiah, the Letter of James, the Gospel of Matthew, and John Mark Comer’s Live No Lies, this episode explores what it means to live between Christ’s decisive victory over evil and it...

This week on Fr. Cappy’s Corner, we dive into Charity—the virtue that actually proves to the world that Jesus is real. With John the Baptist yelling “Produce good fruit!”, Isaiah imagining wolves and lambs as roommates, and a culture running at 90 mph, Fr. Allain makes the case that love cannot survive a hurried life.

Advent begins not with comfort, but with a call: “Stay awake.” In a time of exhaustion, anxiety, and cultural darkness, Father Allain reflects on the Virtue of Hope—the Christian’s holy rebellion against despair. This episode explores how Advent invites us to wake up spiritually, reclaim silence, limit the noise of the world, and rediscover the healing presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

On this episode of Fr. Cappy’s Corner, we explore the surprising and powerful truth behind Christ’s kingship—not a throne of gold, but a Cross; not armies and crowns, but mercy, forgiveness, and radical love. Through Scripture, reflection, and the story of the Good Thief, discover what it truly means to let Jesus reign in our hearts today. A perfect way to wrap up the liturgical year and enter the...

This week, Fr. Caparas unpacks Jesus’ message about the end of the world — and why it’s actually a message of peace, not panic. Drawing from Malachi, St. Paul, and Luke, he reflects on what it means to persevere, stay faithful, and find healing in the Sun of Justice when everything around us feels uncertain.