Reflections on the Word

Reflecting on the Gospel, Fr. Pasala talks about the importance of living a life of humility, service, and love.

Deacon Paul reminds us not to worry about how many will be saved but to focus on striving to live our lives totally and completely with the goal of entering through the narrow gate.

Fr Bedel challenges us to strive to enter through the narrow gate.

Fr. Bedel talks about how some choose to follow Jesus while others do not and that we should prioritize our relationship with God over worldly relationships.

Fr. Pasala encourages to not compromise our faith and to "set the world on fire" through our faith.

Fr. Pasala reflects on what it means to have spiritual capital and how we are called to be ready when our time to leave this life comes.

Fr. Bedel reflects on the Gospel message about how like Abraham we are called to trust God and to be people of action.

Fr. Bill Martin reflected on the gospel and spoke about Unbound a Catholic Child Sponsorship organization. More info: https://www.unbound.org

Deacon Jeff reminds us that it is essential for us to pray and informs us of the elements of prayer.

Deacon Paul reflects on the Gospel reading of Abraham's persistence in prayer and how we too should be persistent in our prayer to the Lord.

Fr. Bedel stresses the importance of hospitality and the importance of focusing on God not on ourselves.

Fr. Pasala stresses the importance experiencing God  through hospitality.

Fr. Bedel reflects on the story of the Good Samaritian, our responsibility yo go above and beyond to be compassionate, and about how God's mercy is limitless.

Fr. Pasala, speaks on the missionary efforts of the Diocese of Hyderabad, India his home diocese.

Deacon Jeff talks about finding what God is calling us to do with our life.

Fr. Pasala  explains that the feast of the Corpus Christi is a doctrinal feast that is really three feasts in one. He tells us why it was established and why we celebrate it.

Fr. Bedel reflects on the Eucharist and explains how the Eucharist is a constant reminder of victory.

Fr. Pasala reflects on the Holy Trinity.

Fr. Bedel challenges us to contemplate the difference between authentic Christ-like love and the distorted ideas of love often found in society.

On Pentecost, we had guest priest Fr. Paul C. Wilderotter celebrate Mass with us. Fr. Wilderotter asked us if we could meet Jesus face to face would we be better Christians? Additionally, Father introduced us to Food for the Poor a ministry that provides direct relief to the poor through latin America and the Caribbean.

Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, reflects on the Ascension and the importance of growing close to Jesus in the Sacraments and going to Jesus in the poor.

For Ascension Sunday, Fr. Mark Bredestege talks about the ways Jesus is still alive and present in the Church today.

Guest priest, Fr. Mark Bredestege, challenges us to ask our selfs the question: "Am I willing to die so you can make it to heaven?" This is the mark of disciple, for a disciple who loves God will follow His commands because of that love.

Fr. Bedel asks us to ponder the question: How important is it to be active in the Church? He then dives in to discuss the 4 marks of the Church.

Deacon Paul reflects on Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you."