Omnia Christus

As a New Year’s resolution for this first week of Ordinary Time, you are invited to join "Pope Leo’s book club" by following the Holy Father's new Wednesday catechesis. Rather than relying on what others say about the "spirit of Vatican II," the Pope is challenging us to actually read the Council's documents for ourselves. This is a beautiful opportunity to inform your faith through official churc...

As the disciple and scribe of St. Peter, Mark captured the fast-paced, "immediately" driven narrative of an eyewitness who was eager to share how Jesus had impacted his life. By entering into this narrative, we are inspired by Peter’s zeal and reminded that we carry a special blessing: though we have not seen Jesus with our own eyes, we believe in Him and are called to witness to His presence in t...

While Christ performed physical miracles, he did so primarily as signs of the spiritual healing he truly came to bring—the removal of sin. We must resist the temptation to "use" God to solve our worldly problems or avoid suffering, as faith is meant to be a deep relationship of mutual self-giving rather than a transaction. By uniting our own pain and suffering to God, we allow Him to transform tho...

While God alone enacts judgment on corruption, we are called to a positive energy that builds something new rather than fixating on tearing down the old. Following the "law of Gamaliel," we can trust that evil eventually destroys itself, freeing us to focus on personal conversion and creating a culture of life. By fostering a spirit that is irresistibly good, we overcome obstacles through the comp...

In this homily, the speaker explores why Christ rebukes an unclean spirit even when it speaks the factual truth about His identity. He suggests that God prioritizes the spirit in which words are spoken over mere facts, warning that even "true" ideas can possess us and fill our lives with negativity, despair, or division. Ultimately, we are called to move beyond factual noise and rest in the deeper...

As the Church enters "Ordinary Time" we reflect on Christ’s roadmap for discipleship. True belief in the Gospel is not mere intellectual assent to facts, but a "whole body commitment" similar to the unconditional entrustment found in the sacrament of marriage. To truly believe is to place all your life, future, and plan into God's hands without fear, allowing this total surrender to transform your...

In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, the early Christians faced a similarly violent society by treating baptism as a radical, life-risking conversion. While we often view the sacrament as a forgettable childhood rite, it was originally a transformation that changed the world through sheer radiant joy. We are called today to activate that same baptismal grace, choosing to hand our lives over...

While the Latin root for repentance suggests sorrow or pain, the Greek concept of metanoia means a fundamental turn—not just of direction, but of focus. Sin is a state of being turned inward and trapped in our own minds, whereas salvation is Christ’s invitation to turn out of ourselves and toward others. True humility in this new year is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less...

In the season of Epiphany, we are reminded that we are not the source of light, but rather windows meant to let God's glory shine through. Our spiritual work, therefore, is not to generate grace but to "clean the glass" by scrubbing away the bad habits and worldly attachments that obscure His presence. This New Year, strive for the clarity of heart that allows the true Light of Christ to illuminat...

While we might prefer a "nice" religion of comfort, the true Gospel is a radical message that threatened the status quo enough to make Jesus' own neighbors want to kill him. A "beige" or lukewarm faith inspires no one; rather, we are called to set the world on fire with a conviction that demands total sacrifice. If your faith isn't causing some friction or opposition in your life, you might be "do...

Like Mother Teresa, who vowed never to say "no" to God, we are called to overcome the false prudence and excuses that keep us from acting on God's immediate promptings. Christ’s walk on water reveals that the impossible becomes possible not through showmanship, but when we "take ourselves lightly" and focus entirely on obeying the Father to serve others. This message challenges you to stop calcula...

The "problem of pain" forces us to ask why a loving God permits suffering rather than simply waving a magic wand to fix our broken world. God's answer is not to erase the struggle, but to enter it with us on the Cross, empowering us to "give them something to eat" by actively participating in the work of redemption. This New Year, find your true purpose by accepting the adventure of becoming spiri...

Christ did not come to tear down institutions, but to convert hearts. Lasting change begins not with systems, but with personal repentance. This Christmas, let the light of Christ transform you —and through you, the world. 1 John 3:22-4:6 | Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Originally preached on the 3rd of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Get full access to Omnia Chr...

The Magi devoted their lives to following a distant light. Their journey reminds us that faith means risk, sacrifice, and trust. This Epiphany, seek Christ—and become the star that leads others to Him. Isaiah 60:1-6 | Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 | Matthew 2:1-12 Originally preached on the 8th of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Get full access to Omnia Christus at omniach...

As the year turns, the Gospel invites us to remember the first encounter that changes everything. “Come and see” is Christ’s quiet call to seek Him, stay with Him, and let our lives be transformed. If we follow and remain with the Lord, this year becomes a true before and after—one we will never forget. Pope Leo’s Address to Seek | 1 John 2:29-3:6 | John 1:29-34 Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in...

In an age that listens more to witnesses than to teachers, faith must be lived before it is spoken. Saint John the Baptist shows us that conviction becomes credible only when it shapes our actions. This new year invites us to witness to the Gospel through joy, kindness, and lives that are visibly transformed. 1 John 2:22-28 | John 1:19-28 Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the...

The title Mother of God reveals the astonishing truth that God truly became human in Jesus Christ. Mary teaches us how to begin the year rightly: by listening, pondering, and entrusting everything to God. If we hear God’s word and do whatever He asks, this new year can become a year of renewal and hope. Numbers 6:22-27 | Galatians 4:4-7 | Luke 2:16-21 Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton,...

The Church is a living community established by Christ to continue His redemptive work through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Rather than following the Bible in isolation, we find the truth by remaining obedient to the Church guided by the successors of the apostles and the successor of Peter. This path protects us from subjective interpretation and grants us the peace of being led by God. John...

Jesus Christ embraced the fullness of our humanity, growing in strength and wisdom while living a life of perfect faith. Rather than a distant demi-god, He experienced our same trials and temptations to show us the true path of human holiness. His journey invites us to follow His example, trusting in the grace He won through His death and resurrection. 1 John 2:12-17 | Luke 2:36-40 Recorded at Hol...

Saint Thomas Becket chose conscience over comfort and fidelity over power. Transformed by grace, he defended the Church even at the cost of his life. His witness calls us to stand for what is right, regardless of the consequences. 1 John 2:3-11 | Luke 2:22-35 Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025. Get full access to Omnia Christus at omniachristus.s...

In an age marked by isolation and radical individualism, our deepest hunger is for belonging. The readings today reveal that human flourishing is found in family, community, and shared purpose. By choosing connection in small, concrete ways, we begin to heal the loneliness of our time. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 | Colossians 3:12-21 | Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Originally preached on the 30th of December, 20...

In the darkest moment, the Beloved Disciple enters the empty tomb and sees a new reality breaking into the world. The burial cloths speak silently of a resurrection that changes everything. Christmas invites us to make space for Christ, so that His risen life may make all things new. 1 John 1:1-4 | John 20:2-8 Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 26th day of December, 2025....

At Christmas, the eternal Word becomes flesh—and becomes silent. The Logos, source of all meaning, enters the world not with speech but with stillness. Only in silence can our hearts become a dwelling place for Christ. Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 | Matthew 10:17-22 Originally preached on the 24rd of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Get full access to Omnia Christus at omniachr...

Christmas awakens the ancient truth we once knew as children: the world is more magical than it appears. In the birth of Christ, the Creator enters His creation, breaking the spell of darkness and revealing reality as it truly is. What seems like a fairy tale is, in fact, the most real and transforming event in human history. Isaiah 9:1-6 | Luke 2:1-14 Originally preached on the 24th of December,...

Christianity does not break from Judaism but stands in direct continuity with it, fulfilling the promises revealed in the Old Testament. The people of Israel are not strangers to our faith, but our ancestors in faith, whose story is our own. As we await Christ’s coming, we are called to pray with love and humility for the fullness of God’s promises to be revealed. Isaiah 62:1-5 | Matthew 1:1-25 Or...