Reflections from St. Ann DC

What does the Baptism of the Lord mean to us?

Sometimes we imagine the Holy Family to have never suffered anxiety or problems - but that's simply impossible. They faced trials most of us will never face: Here's how they dealt with it.

What does Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer have to do with Jesus?

This Sunday, Monsignor Watkins reminds us to remember that Christmas is the celebration of Christ's birthday. We should celebrate the HOLY-day the way Christ would want; and give Him the gifts He would like to receive: for us to know Him, love Him, and Serve him.

This Sunday, Monsignor reflects on how blessed we are that our God humbles himself to become man so man may share in the divinity of God.

Fr. Ivan Pertine speaks about the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in the hearts of the holy, the Catholic Church, and the greater world on the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Fr. Maximo Stock describes how Jesus's teachings about the end of the world should bring with them a greater amount of seriousness in our lives.

This Sunday, Monsignor James Watkins reflects on beginnings and ends. He discusses the end of the liturgical year and the tendency of people to focus heavily on endings and beginnings. He remembers the departed souls and commemorates their life and new life in heaven.

In this week's homily, Fr. Maximo challenges us: No one is so poor that they have nothing to give. God will be generous with you.

This Sunday, Monsignor James Watkins invites us to reflect and be grateful towards those who have and continue to be incredibly generous towards us with their time, talent, and treasure; and invites us to find ways to bestow onto others the generosity we have received from Christ.

Fr. Ivan Pertine discusses what it takes to love the Lord with your whole heart, intellectual capacity, and personal will—wow!

Today Fr. Ivan Pertine speaks with us about learning from the saints and responding to Christ's call to holiness.

Miracles can happen! Hear a powerful testimony from longtime parishioner John Piunno on his healing journey from lymphatic cancer.

The month of October is dedicated to evangelizing in the Catholic Church. We are called to continue this vital mission of the Holy Spirit. Sooner or later, we are confronted with one obstacle: Is Christianity actually Good News, especially those who are doing well in this life, or for the young rich man in last weekend's Gospel? Yes, and here's why.

Why evangelize the young, rich man? Let's find out in this week's homily with Fr. Maximo Stock.

Fr. Ivàn Pertiné explores the good news about Jesus's teaching on matrimony and how to be open about it in the modern world.

Msgr. Watkins talks about how God's love is absolute, and how that is demonstrated through the unity of the Holy Trinity. He also discusses how marriage unifies 2 people into one body who exemplify God's love for humanity.

Jesus has different messages for outsiders and His disciples. Disciples are called fight harder against sin because they have received the fullness of the Gospels.

Just how important is memory?

Msgr. Watkins discusses the importance of not keeping focus on the substance of faith, even when when our attention may be drawn elsewhere.

Although some listeners thought Jesus was speaking metaphorically, He makes clear that His followers will literally eat his flesh and drink his blood. When we consistently do so, we become part of His sacrifice.

Sacrifices for atonement are universal throughout history and the world, but in Christ that sacrifice is made in its most perfect form.

Jesus wanted to give us the perfect gift. So He gave us Himself.

Jesus’ miracles point the crowds to his identity as the Son of God. We must interpret Jesus’ signs through faith, or we will not understand them.

Jesus is the one who can ultimately satisfy our desires, even as the world promises to feed us in other ways. As the world mocks the Christian faith, we are called to prayer and renewal.