We should try to identify the heart of darkness in our own time and place, and strive to set it alight for Christ. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Why does sinless Jesus insist on being baptized by John? Perhaps as evidence that He is fully human, as well as fully divine. Click here for the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
When we embrace our families, we learn that love is worth the risks. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday in Advent, Cycle A
During these last few days before Christmas, let’s do our best to live like Joseph did – attentive to those whose suffering might otherwise be left out of the stories of our lives and times. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday in Advent, Cycle A
Advent is a season when we wait with eager expectation for the coming of Our Lord in Glory. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday in Advent, Cycle A
The hope heralded by John the Baptist is ours in Christ. Click here for the Sunday readings, and here for a transcription of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
1st Sunday of Advent, Cycle A
During Advent, each of us can look up from the lives we think we know backwards and forwards, and see new ways that God’s Kingdom is preparing to break out into our world. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Everything we have, including our very existence, is a gift to us from Christ our king. To enjoy his gifts is to honor the giver. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here to link to a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Rather than get entangled in our own chaotic dance, we are encouraged to conform our lives to the Kingdom of God. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
The bush that burns, but is never consumed, is a profound way to consider the hope we cherish in the face of human suffering. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%