Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 4, 2015, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, by Dcn. Gerry Holowicki, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Gerry urges us to be open to the blessings that the Lord Jesus wants to continue to pour out on us as the Christmas season continues.

Keywords: Christmas, Epiphany

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, January 3, 2015, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Fr. Lobert reflects on the gifts that the Magi brought to the Child Jesus and asks, What were the gifts that God the Father gave to His Son Jesus?

Key words: Christmas, joy, gifts, Magi, surrender to God

Homily given at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, the Vigil of the Octave of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Fr. Richard invites us to join the shepherds in contemplating the mystery of the birth of our Savior, Jesus.

Key words: Christmas, forgiveness, love

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 28, 2014, the Feast of the Holy Family, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. The source of the love in the family is the rivers of the living water of love flowing from the Heart of Jesus. As we start the Year for Marriage in the dioceses of Michigan, let's reflect on this truth and how it can be lived out in our families.

Key words: family, love

Homily given at the 8:00 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, the Vigil of Christmas, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As we celebrate the Mass of the Christ, we rejoice in the truth of the Incarnation, when God Himself took flesh and dwelt among us. Do we take our identity in our relationship with Jesus? Are we going to surrender our lives to Him and live for Him?

Keywords: Christmas, Surrender to God