
Homilies
Pentecost Sunday
Fr. Michael teaches us that every small step we take in charity is a giant step for all of us.
7th Sunday of Easter
Deacon Ben reminds us that the greatest love story of all time is the story of God’s love for us.
6th Sunday of Easter
Bishop Reidy guides us to look to our “bench” and put all of our “players” on the field.
5th Sunday of Easter
Father Michael teaches us that we are called to supernatural love in order to make the choice to love as Christ loves us.
4th Sunday of Easter
Deacon Ben reminds us that we need the Good Shepherd to guide us through the wilderness of our lives
3rd Sunday of Easter
Deacon Mark shows us that we need God’s help in order to succeed in our call to be disciples of Christ.
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.