At Upper Room's Praise & Worship, Dr. Mary Healy spoke about the Biblical call to corporate worship and the unique graces of worshiping together. Her talk was followed by an extended time of praise before the Blessed Sacrament. Because of the nature of this topic, we've included the whole evening of Praise & Worship in this recording so you can worship along. If you would like to only hear the talk, listen from 4:23 - 27:42. Music was led by John Macari.

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 1, 2015, the Solemnity of All Saints, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Church reminds us through this feast to have a relationship with our brothers and sisters in glory. This feast also reminds us that we are all called to holiness, to be saints, and to live fully for Jesus.

Key words: surrender to God, evangelization

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 25, 2015, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Bartimaeus cried out for mercy, and he received it. As Jesus revealed the Father's Heart of mercy to Bartimaeus, so we should reveal the Father's Heart to others, especially in our families.

Key word: mercy

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 18, 2015, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus came to serve, not to be served. We must imitate Him and be obedient to His Church's teaching authority.

Key word: evangelization, service, humility

The fourth talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry. Jerry Schoenle talks about receiving baptism in the Holy Spirit, his testimony, the gift of tongues, and the need for repentance to prepare our hearts for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The last few minutes did not record properly, so the recording ends during his conclusion.

The third talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry. Stefanie Ainley shares her personal story of how she received baptism in the Holy Spirit and a deeper relationship with God.

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 11, 2015, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Dan says that wisdom is truth, and he reminds us that God alone is truth. He emphasizes the importance of this point in a society which holds so many opinions to be "true." Dcn. Dan comments on the human desire for unity, and reminds us that, as Christians, we are called into the unity of the Trinity. We can only enter into this unity if we open our hearts and accept the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Dcn. Dan challenges each of us to consider our own hearts and how open we are to this unity with Christ.  

The second talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry. Jack Lynch presents the essential Gospel message of our sin, our need for a savior, and salvation through Jesus Christ.

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 4, 2015, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that today marks the beginning of the Synod of Bishops on the Family as well as the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis' patron saint. He elaborates on the significance of Francis' life and journey through his faith. Fr. Ed then goes on to defend the Synod and the Church in the midst of confusing media coverage in our society. He reminds us that the truth simply cannot be changed; therefore, the definition of marriage and family cannot and will not be changed. 

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 20, 2015, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed notes that the pagan attack on Christians is an effort to see if the Christian commitment is real, searching to discredit the messenger of the Gospel. He says that if they can discredit Christians and the message that they bring, pagans then feel justified in going on with their lives without making any changes. Fr. Ed goes on to say that only the Holy Spirit can empower us to handle these attacks, and reminds us that we are called to handle them with grace. Fr. Ed emphasizes that grace from God is the only way that we are able live according to His word.