Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 13, 2015, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Pat Egan, Chaplain at Ave Maria Radio. Fr. Pat discusses the significance behind Jesus asking His disciples the question, "Who do you say I am?" Fr. Pat explains that Jesus is helping His disciples come to the truth about not only the identity of Himself, but their own identity as His disciples. Fr. Pat encourages us to ask ourselves that same question so that we too may come to the truth. He emphasizes that this will allow us to be clear about our own identity as Christ's children, something that is extremely important in the midst of a troubled society.  

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 12, 2015, the vigil of the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Larry points out that this weekend's Gospel marks the beginning of a seven week journey in which Jesus focuses on our taking up our own cross. Dcn. Larry further highlights this important theme throughout these Gospels by reminding us that to follow Jesus is to go where He goes. This includes His suffering on the cross. Dcn. Larry encourages us to take up our own cross, emphasizing that only once we have done this will we ever experience the boundless love that God has for us. 

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 6, 2015, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed explains that following Jesus means that we live a life of grace, a life that transcends our nature. He reminds us that Jesus is calling us to draw closer to Him, which will allow us to live without fear because we trust Him. We must put Christ at the center of our lives and trust His supreme will. 

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 30, 2015, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed focuses on our understanding and perception of law. He encourages us to fight the urge to view law as a burden, rather, to see it as the Jewish people did in the Old Testament. The Jewish understanding of the law was that it was a gift, a gift given to them by God in order to make them a more holy people. These rules, these laws, were constant reminders that they were set apart as Christians. We too are set apart, called to transform the world with the light of the Gospel. 

Talk given by Ken Cousino at Upper Room's Praise & Worship. He was introduced by Christy Whiting, Upper Room Director.

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 23, 2015, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Gerry Holowicki, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Gerry reminds us that God has a wonderful plan for blessing our marriages and families, but we must heed His instructions in order to fully open our hearts to this plan. He says that we must have the same commitment and fidelity to the Lord as Joshua did, stemming from our knowledge of who Jesus is and our relationship with Him.

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, August 22, 2015, the vigil of the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Larry talks about the issues in our society today, and the fact that our children are under such pressure to conform to these social standards formed by our culture. He says that we need to prepare our kids by making the grounded in Christ. He encourages us to be involved in what our kids do and who they spend time with, and to teach them the truths of the Church. 

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 16, 2015, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed encourages us to open our hearts to the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. He talks with us about how the Lord Jesus is constantly presenting us with choices, and we must choose Him! Fr. Ed emphasizes that this choice, this faith in Christ, is especially important when He comes to us in the Blessed Sacrament. 

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 26, 2015, the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed emphasizes the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, urging us to open our hearts to Him through this special Sacrament. God provided for His people in this Sunday's readings through the bread miracles, and He continues to provide for us each day with the Eucharist. 

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 19, 2015, the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed notes that, although Biblical descriptions of shepherds frequently refer to clergy and religious, all the people of God are called to be shepherds, especially parents. We are all to proclaim the Good News and shine the Light into the darkness of the world around us.

Keywords: evangelization, conversion