Homily Rewind from St. Margaret Mary Church

Deacon Bill tells us that we need to focus on what we need, as opposed to what we want. If we can deprive ourselves of our wants, we can more deeply appreciate everything else in our life.

Fr. Walsh talks to us all about prayer. He tells how important it is to pray, even if we become distracted. We must continue to make prayer an important part of our lives.

Deacon Walt introduces himself to our parish, he then tells us that hospitality is the theme of the readings, both action and contemplation are both equally important!

Who is better Martha or Mary? Fr. Joshy asks us today which is better the listening spirit of Mary or the working spirit of Martha? He tells us the key is balance, both body and soul, in the end Jesus just needs people who will do His work.

The story of the Good Samaritan is not only a parable but a way of life. Deacon Tommy tells us that we need to have compassion and to be open to help every person who is need.

Jesus sends the 72 to proclaim the kingdom to the places he intends to visit. We are sent forth at each Mass to do the same, leading others closer to Jesus.

How do you become Holy? Fr. Walsh talks about his pilgrimage to France, he tells us about St. Margaret Mary and St. John Vianney, one became holy through prayer and the other one through works. He says in order to become holy depends on how we spend our time, talent, and treasure.

Faith does not make life easy, but it makes life meaningful. Bishop Noonan asks us if we are ready to surrender to the power of God in our lives and if are open to see who He truly is?

Fr. Shenoy talks about the call to Religious Life. He challenges us to pray for vocations and to talk about this option within our families.

Deacon Dave reminds us that we worship one God in Three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit whose love cannot help but overflow in loving acts of creation, in taking delight in the human race, and in calling us, as his children, to be like him in loving and caring for others.

Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. We are called to actively place ourselves in a disposition to receive these gifts from the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Walsh talks about the school tragedy in Texas. He stresses that God needs to be a priority in all of our lives everyday. God's Spirit has been given to all of us and we cannot be afraid to live out the Gospel.

The Holy Spirit has a prominent role in our Faith. Fr. Shenoy tells us that the Holy Spirit will teach us and is present in all the Sacraments. We must let the Holy Spirit guide us and help us in our daily lives.

How do we love everybody? Deacon Bill talks about the virtue of respect, and by respecting all people's dignity we are in turn loving them.

Jesus gave us the Eucharist, which is the greatest expression of love. Deacon Tommy tells us Jesus only expects one thing when receive this love, and that is we share it with others.

Fr. Shenoy shares his appreciation for our community on the celebration of his 25th anniversary of his ordination.

Our mothers help us grow in our relationship with God and hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. Fr. Adam tells us about Saintly mothers who helped their children to respond to God's call.

Do you love me? That was Jesus' question to Peter in the Gospel and Fr. Walsh asks us the same question today, "Do you love Jesus?" If the answer is yes, then we must make Jesus a priority in our lives.

On this Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Adam reminds us the importance of receiving the free gift of mercy, which God extends to everyone.

Sometimes we might feel like the disciples before they encountered the Risen Lord, with fear and uncertainty about the future. Fr Adam encourages us to unite ourselves to the resurrection and live in hope.

Do you want to rise with Christ in the newness of eternal life? Fr. Walsh tells us, that how we live our lives today is what determines what happens to us in the next life.

On Palm Sunday we hear the proclamation of the Passion of Christ. Fr. Walsh then tells us our attitude must be that of Christ and we must try to humble ourselves and be obedient to our God especially during this upcoming Holy Week.

Jesus is a forgiving Jesus. Fr. Shenoy tells us the purpose of Lent is to look at our lives and to see what we need to change, the best way to begin this change is the Sacrament of Reconcilliation.

Jesus is the Resurrection! Fr. Walsh talks about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and he stresses that Baptism is the beginning of the new life that Jesus promises with Him in heaven.

God's desire is for anyone who is fallen away to come back to Him. Deacon Dave tells us we are all God's children and are all worthy of His forgiveness.