Fr. Caparas

Fr. Cappy’s Corner

Religion EN ↓ 225 episodes

A collection of talks, homilies, sermons, and lessons by Father Allain B. Caparas

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“The Lessons of Palm Sunday” 29.03.2024 5:28

There are four spiritual lessons we can take away from the Gospel reading at the beginning of the Palm Sunday liturgy.

“The Insanity of Sin” 04.03.2024 8:50

Like the Samaritan woman, we fall into the trap of addiction to sin.

“The Faith of Abraham” 25.02.2024 11:06

The Faith of Abraham is model for us of what a courageous faith looks like.

“The Miracle of Lourdes” 12.02.2024 11:11

The legacy of the Miracle of Lourdes is more than the physical healing that has and continues to take place there — it’s profound supplication, that because we are all “spiritual lepers”, we are all in need of healing in body, mind, and spirit.

“Marriage and Family Is God’s Way of Forming Us to be Self-Giving” 28.01.2024 10:06

Without the family and marriage, society and the church would fall apart.

“Christians Are Called to Be Missionaries” 14.01.2024 8:38

No one who follows Christ did so on their own. They were lead to Christ by someone.

“God is the Master of Events” 07.01.2024 8:29

The story of Three Wise Men offers us two important lessons concerning the spiritual life.

“To Understand St. Paul is the Key to a Holy Family Life” 31.12.2023 9:51

St Paul’s teachings about the call of husbands and wives is often misunderstood because it is hated. Hate blinds us to the truth. Love opens us to it.

“Come Let Us Adore Him at Mass” 25.12.2023 6:14

Whenever we come to Mass, we hold, receive, and nourished by the True Presence of Christ”

“My Grown-Up Christmas List” 24.12.2023 4:25

Jesus desires to fulfill more than our dreams and fantasies for us. He desires to give to us the gift of himself.

“Lessons from King David’s Life” 24.12.2023 7:12

The life of King David offers some important reflection as we prepare for Christmas

“Mary Leads Us to Jesus” 19.12.2023 7:30

We cannot love Mary more than Jesus loved Mary.

“The Fear of the Lord” 10.12.2023 11:11

The confusion on today’s society has been the result of the lack of the “Fear of the Lord”

“Innovations and Gimmicks in Worship Are No Substitute for the Eucharist.” 26.11.2023 11:38

Christians unknowingly substitute innovations and gimmicks in Christian worship, rather than focusing on the sound doctrine and proper worship — especially the Eucharist — and which is the Body and Blood of Christ.

“Christians Grieve Differently” 12.11.2023 13:12

Christian Hope is Sure and Certain.

“Preaching Truth and Holiness” 05.11.2023 12:06

The key to a vibrant church is not gimmicks and more programs — it’s preaching the truth and witnessing holiness.

“Why Do Catholics Pray to the Saints” 01.11.2023 14:40

Christian fundamentalists have criticized Catholics about praying to the saints. But Catholic beliefs are actually Scriptural and Historical.

“Immigration and Social Justice” 29.10.2023 10:13

Both Scriptures and Tradition are clear as to how we are called to respond to social issues and how we should treat the other.

“Give to God What Belongs to God” 22.10.2023 9:44

Christ’s command to give to God what belongs to God is synonymous with His command to offer the Mass. At Mass we offer the most perfect and adequate sacrifice, and by joining ourselves with that sacrifice, we offer ourselves.

“My Shepherd Is the Lord” 15.10.2023 9:22

The LORD who is our shepherd is a formidable God, who not only guides us, but challenges us.

“Anxieties and Prayer” 08.10.2023 13:23

St Paul in his epistles offers us insights on how to deal with our anxieties through prayer.

“The Infinite Goodness and Mercy of God” 25.09.2023 8:20

Isaiah reminds us that “God’s ways are not our ways.” To God, generosity is more important that fairness, because generosity is an attribute of Love.

“To Be A Catechist” 20.09.2023 10:09

An address to the catechists reminding them of what their responsibilities entail.

“Courage to Witness” 10.09.2023 12:29

Our lack of courage jeopardizes the salvation of others and the people we love.

“The Church and the Pope” 27.08.2023 12:37

Despite the confusion and division in the Church and society, we must pray for the Pope and avoid disunity. Attacking the Pope weakens the Church and it’s credibility.