Father Michael reminds us of the deep love that God has for each one of us and when we truly know that love, we can use the gifts He has given us to reach out to others to spread His mercy and peace.

Father Michael teaches us that living a sacramental life by attending Mass, going to confession, and praying is what will lead us closer to Christ and eventually to eternal life in Heaven.

Deacon Mark walks us through the deeper meaning of the Old Testament reading in light of the Gospel. He shows us how the Old Testament is revealed by the New Testament and asks us to live in the light of our baptismal promises.

Deacon Ben explains that the Epiphany is the manifestation of God to the world. The Magi were not Jewish, so they represent all non-Jewish people, and their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh represent the core values of Christianity: faith, hope, and love.

Father Michael reminds us that because of Mary’s YES to God, we are able to call God our Father; to cry out to Him with Jesus, “Abba, Daddy.”

Father Michael tells us that Christmas is about giving of yourself sacrificially and that from the Holy Family we learn: Adoration: I Love You; Contrition: I’m Sorry; Thanksgiving: Thank You; and Supplication: Please. These are important skills to have in our relationships with people in our lives and also with our Lord.

Deacon Ben reminds us that the true meaning of Christmas is to keep our eyes focused on Jesus and to turn away from the “idols” we have come to worship.

Father Michael invites us to follow our call to share in God’s divine mission to bring Emmanuel into the world. Let us allow God to enter into our hearts through the sacraments because He is truly the King of Glory.

Father Michael helps us see that the waiting through advent is an opportunity to refocus to see that God is With Us (Emmanuel) and that the reconciliation that we needed because of the sin of Adam & Eve took time. Be Patient.

Father Michael encourages us to ask our Blessed Mother to help us to have the sentiments she had while carrying the Word Incarnate within her. And, he reminds us that Mary was the first to receive God’s redeeming Grace which she received at her conception.

Deacon Mark helps us prepare our hearts and minds to receive Jesus in the Eucharist while also preparing our hearts to receive Him at Christmas.

Deacon Ben reminds us to stay watchful and alert as we await the coming of Christ into the world

Deacon Mark shares the type of King that Jesus is—not a worldly King with wealth and authoritarian power; but a meek and humble servant leader. May He reign in our hearts!

Father reminds us that in Baptism God takes us by the hand and makes us a new creation, but we need to remain alert through prayerful vigilance to meet Christ.

Father reminds us that we truly are the body of Christ.

Deacon Ben helps us understand the concept of purgatory

Father reminds us that God’s mercy is free and limitless.

Deacon Mark reminds us to be persistent in prayer.

Father Michael shows us that gratitude in all things is a foundation of our faith and expressing our gratefulness will lead us deeper into conversion towards Christ.

Deacon Ben helps us to see that faith changes us. It changes the way we see and deal with the circumstances we face.