Thu, 10 January 2013
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 6, 2013, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, by Dcn. Gerry Holowicki, Christ the King Catholic Church. "Christ is born for us." We often focus on the first three words -- "Christ is born" -- and forget the last two -- "for us." Dcn. Gerry reminds us that the grace that rests on this day is for us to absorb more of the meaning of the appearance of Christ in the flesh for us. His love for us is so strong that He can overcome any darkness in our lives. Key words: Epiphany, Christmas, incarnation, conversion |
Thu, 10 January 2013
Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, January 5, 2013, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, by Dcn. Lou Russello, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Lou reminds us that, in spite of the darkness that surrounds us, the "Light of Christ" has come to all peoples. Our role is to reflect that light and glory to others. Key words: Epiphany, Christmas season, evangelization, conversion |
Mon, 7 January 2013
Homily given at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As we celebrate the secular new year, we can consider how to make it through this new year: by allowing the Lord to bless us and keep us. How do we choose to let the King reign in us in this new year? Key words: surrender to God, faith, hope, love |
Mon, 7 January 2013
Homily given at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday, December 31, 2012, the Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Mary is the perfect example of fulfilling the purpose we all have in this life, that is, to be conformed to the image of her Son, to be Christ-like. We need to honor Mary for being chosen as the Mother of God because of the love that God had for her; for her total giving of self to God in love; and for being our mother by interceding for us through her prayers. Key words: Christmas, surrender to God, Marian devotion
Direct download: DcnLRandolph_123112_Sol_of_Mary_530PM.mp3
Category:Homilies -- posted at: 5:19pm EST |
Mon, 7 January 2013
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 30, 2012, the Feast of the Holy Family, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Holy Family is held up as a model for us. Fr. Ed explores the question, How can we imitate the Holy Family? Key words: Holy Family, trust, fidelity, courage, faith, patience |
Mon, 7 January 2013
Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 30, 2012, the Feast of the Holy Family, by Dcn. Greg VandeVoorde, Christ the King Catholic Church. It is important to be a member of a family. We are members, not just of our human families, but of God's family. Jesus, the Son of God, became human and became part of the human family. We become members of God’s family through our Baptism. This brings us great hope and joy. Key words: Christmas, family, trust, Eucharist, hope, joy |
Mon, 7 January 2013
Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 29, 2012, the Feast of the Holy Family, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Fr. Lobert reflects on the fact that the family is the place where we learn to grow perfect in love, to love each person as God loves them, starting with the members of our families. Key words: family, love |
Fri, 4 January 2013
Homily given at the 8:00 p.m. Mass on Monday, December 24, 2012, the Vigil of Christmas, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. We don't come together simply to commemorate what happened in Bethlehem long ago, but because we want Jesus to be born more deeply in us. We need to take this time of grace and peace to draw closer to Jesus, so that the Light that shines in the darkness will shine through our lives to others, both now and in times of darkness. Key words: Christmas, surrender to God, trust |
Fri, 4 January 2013
Homily given at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Christmas morning, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. We need to reflect, like Mary, on what has occurred at Christmas with the birth of our Savior. We need to be in awe, as the shepherds were, and open ourselves to the abundant love that Jesus has for us today. We need to make sure that we don't miss the real meaning of Christmas, the birthday of Christ, by focusing so much on the celebrations and the "glitter" of the season. Key words: Christmas, thankfulness, love, transformation |
Fri, 4 January 2013
Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Monday, December 24, 2012, the Vigil of Christmas, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. At this Mass, which was attended by many families with their young children, Dcn. Larry encourages everyone to give glory to God by exercising our gifts for Him and for others. We need to look to Jesus to see what our gifts are. Key words: Christmas, evangelization |
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