Christ at the Center

Qualified by Christ to be His Witnesses - May 17, 2026

Christ commissions His Church to make disciples of all nations. We may have doubts about our abilities. Christ is determined for us to depend upon Him. Prepared by Christ, we are learning from Him. Trusting in the promises of Christ, we are living with Him. Praying with Christ, we strive to love like Him.

 

Faith In God Is Not A Feeling - May 10, 2026

After extending greetings on Mother's Day, the Easter season homily series focuses on this Gospel Reading verse:  "[Jesus said to his disciples:] 'If you love me, you will keep my commandments'" (John 14:15). Faith in God, hope in God, and love for God are gifts from God. They are exercised with the act of the will with God's help. The Apostles sre being taught by Jesus as He faces His cross.

Confidence in God during Life's Chalkenges - May 3, 2026

Having faith in Christ and following Him within His Church does not prevent events that can trouble us. It gives us a perspective to deal with them and overcome them.

Which Voice Inflences Your Viewpoint about Life? - April 26, 2026

Part 3 of the series, "Bless: Our Christian Testimony." There are many voices competing for our attention. In addition to public officials and other public figures, there are social media influencers and content creators. The voice of the Lord Jesus Christ must supersede every other voice and deteermines our viewpoint about life. 

 

Going in the Right Direction - 19 April 2026

The discipleship pathway at Holy Family Catholic Church is. "to help people to believe in Christ, belong to His Church, and bless our communities." The first and second parts were covered during Advent and Lent, respectively. The blessing of our Christian testimony transforms lives and our communities for the good. In the Gospel Reading, two disciples had left Jerusalem to return to Emmaus. It seemed that they were abandoning their faith in the Lord. Jesus draws near to them to invite them to go back in the right direction.

The Blessing of our Christian Testimony - April 5, 2026

As we renew our baptismal promises, we are inspired by the witness of the first Christians who learned about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Their faith was shaken during the crucifixiuon and death of Jesus (cf. Matthew 26:31-32). However, they eventually accepted the revelation of the Lord that He ould rise from the dead and encountered the Risen Lord. Our Christian testimony is a blessing for oursevles and our communities.  Professing the faith provides the perspective in which we will practice our faith. Like those first Christians, it will have an impact within time and for eternity.

Embracing our Cross with Courage - March 29, 2026

As the Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last time, the crowds exclaimed, “Hosanna,” which means, “Lord, grant salvation” (cf. Matthew 21:1:9; Psalm 118:25a). Many were probably thinking about how the Lord could do this in a worldly way.  However, Jesus would show us how He would grant salvation to us.  NOTE: There will be a period of silent prayer for about 1 minute followed by a concluding prayer.

Resolved to be Risen with Christ - March 22, 2026

Connected to Christ and His Church, we are being formed to be risen with Christ. The Lord Jesus invites us to trust that He is the resurrection and the life. Living from an eternal perspective informs how we will live on earth. A remarkable example is the radical faith of Martha, which she expressed during a conversation with the Lord Jesus after her brother had died..

The Resilient Christian - Masrch 14, 2026

Part 4 of the series, “Belong: Connected to Christ and His Church.” This series examines ways in which Christ forms His disciples within His Church. A man who had been born without sight was healed by the Lord Jesus. His perception about Christ’s identity became clearer as he engaged in conversations with people who were curious, contentious, contemptuous, and cowardly. Yet, his resilience led him to accept Jesus as the Lord and worshipped Him. We can be resilient Christians through the different circumstances of our lives.

Thirsty for Reconciliation - March 8, 2026

Part 3 of the series, “Belong: Connected to Christ and His Church.” The Church is the context in which Christ continues to form His disciples. The encounter between the Lord Jesus and the Samaritan Woman teaches us about being reconciled to Christ and inviting others to do the same.