
Homilies
2nd Sunday of Easter
Father Michael reminds us that “(God’s) mercy endures forever!” and that Christ is the New Day to which our scripture points.
Easter Sunday
Father Michael reminds us that all God wants from us is our YES! Jesus became disfigured and died, so that we could be with Him eternally.
Holy Saturday—Easter Vigil
Father Michael reminds us that all God wants from us is our YES! Jesus became disfigured and died, so that we could be with Him eternally.
Holy Thursday
Deacon Ben reminds us that at the Last Supper not only did Jesus show us how to treat others, he also commissioned the disciples as the first priests and established the church.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Deacon Mark helps us see the importance of a deeply personal relationship with Christ.
5th Sunday of Lent
Deacon Ben reminds us that God forgives ALL our sins. The sin is not what matters to God; what matters is our repentance and desire to draw close to Him.
4th Sunday of Lent
Father Michael reminds us that God wants to restore us to fullness in Him. He just needs our yes; our cooperation.
3rd Sunday of Lent
Father Michael shares that the Holy Spirit keeps the Church on it’s mission and then shared how we can help that through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Bishop-Elect Reidy’s ACA message can be found here: https://www.norwichdiocesedevelopment.org/Annual-Catholic-Appeal
2nd Sunday of Lent
Father Michael discusses the Transfiguration of Christ on the mountaintop and reminds us that our holiness comes from the Lord and encourages us to know Him and listen to Him.
1st Sunday of Lent
Deacon Ben shows us that the 40 days of Lent can be seen a s challenge to become the best versions of ourselves in Christ.
Ash Wednesday
Deacon Ben guides us, as we begin the season of Lent, to pray, fast, and do acts of charity with a renewed sense of purpose that will ultimately lead us closer to Christ.
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deacon Mark helps us to see that when we embrace God’s work it doesn’t weigh us down, it lifts us up.
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Michael reminds us that the heart of Christ is the source of mercy and that through His heart, Christ teaches us a language of humility and charity.
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Ellis helps us understand that we are all called to a specific vocation that allows us to serve the body of Christ more fully.
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deacon Mark explains the important symbolism of the boat in today’s Gospel.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Richard helps us to understand that the bridge between Earth and Heaven is the word of God.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deacon Ben reminds us that the Epiphany was completed when the Blessed Mother encouraged Jesus to change water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana.
The Baptism of the Lord
On this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Deacon Mark reminds us of the important role that Baptism has in our lives and the following our Baptismal call is what will lead us to Christ.
The Epiphany of the Lord
On this Feast of the Epiphany, Father reminds us that we are the heralds of the Good News of Christ. And that in order to share His love with the world we must continually seek Him.