Fr. Peter Crowe Homilies

Trinity Sunday 15.06.2025 12:10 ↓

Corpus Christi Procession on June 22 at the 10:30 Mass!

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapter 2 13.06.2025 7:51 ↓

The Means employed by Almighty God to Promote the devotion. "Behold this heart, which has loved men so much, and has spared nothing, even to consuming itself, in order to show them Its love; and in return, I receive nothing by ingratitude from the greater number through the contempt, the irreverence the sacrileges, and the coldness shown towards me in this Sacrament of love..."

Pentecost Year C: Pray for the Gift of Piety! 08.06.2025 13:27 ↓

Piety  is, principally, revering God with filial affection, paying worship and duty to God, paying due duty to all men on account of their relationship to God, and honoring the saints and not contradicting Scripture. The Latin word  pietas  denotes the reverence that we give to our father and to our country; since God is the Father of all, the worship of God is also called piety (I/II.68.4; II/II....

First Friday! Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus! June 6, 2025 06.06.2025 10:51 ↓

Quotes taken from "Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus" by Fr. John Croisset, SJ and "The Holy Spirit Within" by St. John Avila

7th Sunday of Easter, Month of the Sacred Heart and Jubilee for Families 01.06.2025 12:20 ↓

From Pope Leo XIV: Dear friends, if we love one another in this way, grounded in Christ, who is “the Alpha and the Omega,” “the beginning and the end” (cf.  Rev  22:13), we will be a sign of peace for everyone, in society and the world. Let us not forget: families are the cradle of the future of humanity. In recent decades, we have received a sign that fills us with joy but also makes us think. It...

6th Sunday of Easter: The Holy Spirit Guides the Church 25.05.2025 11:18 ↓

Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit. We see the Magisterium working from a very early point.

5th Sunday of Easter: Love one another 19.05.2025 11:24 ↓

Love of neighbor is thus shown to be possible in the way proclaimed by the Bible, by Jesus. It consists in the very fact that, in God and with God, I love even the person whom I do not like or even know. This can only take place on the basis of an intimate encounter with God, an encounter which has become a communion of will, even affecting my feelings. Then I learn to look on this other person no...

Good Shepherd Sunday Saint Damien of Molokai 11.05.2025 10:38 ↓

Saint Damien, pray for us!

St Peter and the Eucharist! 04.05.2025 14:44 ↓

I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church

St Athanasius and First Friday 03.05.2025 7:51 ↓

Saint Athanasius courageously defended the true Catholic Faith. May we imitate his example!

5th Sunday of Lent: The woman caught in adultery 06.04.2025 11:24 ↓

Jesus calls us to return to Him.

First Friday and Saint Isidore of Seville 05.04.2025 8:56 ↓

The Saints show us that the way to glory is through the cross.

4th Sunday of Lent: The Joy of Confession 30.03.2025 18:16 ↓

Go to Confession Frequently!

3rd Sunday of Lent: Conversion 23.03.2025 5:04 ↓

Lent is a time of conversion!

Novena-March 19-Solemnity of St Joseph 20.03.2025 11:34 ↓

Saint Joseph, pray for us!

2nd Sunday of Lent Transfiguration--The importance of parish devotions 16.03.2025 9:56 ↓

Come participate in devotions your parish has this Lent!

1st Sunday of Lent Temptations 09.03.2025 11:13 ↓

Jesus conquers temptation. Stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist. We can't combat temptations on our own will power. We need God's help.

First Friday in Lent Saints Perpetua and Felicity 08.03.2025 9:50 ↓

The power of the splendor of the liturgy to draw us to the heart of Jesus and the powerful witness of the saints. The Lord calls each of us to give that same witness.

8th Sunday of OT-Get ready for Lent! 02.03.2025 9:17 ↓

Ash Wednesday is this week. Remember abstinence and fasting!

7th Sunday OT-Forgiveness and not reacting in anger 23.02.2025 14:09 ↓

Lots of good ideas from Venerable Luis of Granada and his book "The Sinner's Guide"

February First Friday-Be an Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! 08.02.2025 8:18 ↓

Readings available at: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020725.cfm