Christ at the Center

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.

Follow Your Faithful Conscience - Maarch 1, 2026

Part 2 of the series, “Belong: Connected to Christ and His Church.” The Church is the context in which Christ continues to form His disciples. This Lenen series examines five ways in which Christ is doing so. Part 2 is to repent to Christ. Conscience is the judgement of reason that enables a person to make choices in response to divine revelation. In the Gospel Reading, Peter needed to repent of his desire for Christ to fulfill God’s saving plan according to Peter’s opinion. God tells us that we do not have to be afraid to listen to Christ and live according to His teaching.

Conversion to Christ Produces a Fruitful Life - December 7, 2025

Part 2 of the Advent preaching series, "Believe: Following Christ." Captivated by the love of Christ, we desire to live centered on Christ. We need to prayerfully reflect about how our aspirations become actions. It may reveal that some areas of our lives are out of order. We turn to Christ to regain our focus. We trust in His healing mercy.

Life in Christ on Purpose - November 30, 2025

Holy Family Parish will celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2026. This will be a time for renewal as God continues to empower us to fulfill our mission. Beginning with Adent, I will invite us to reflect on the three-fold discipleship pathway in our Mission Statement (i.e., believe in Christ, belong to His Church, and bless our communities). Advent will focus on four aspects of following Christ. The Lord Jesus teaches us not to be indifferent about our conduct but to live an intentional Christian life. During this first week of Advent, consider if Christ is at the center of our lives. Do we allow the teaching and example of Christ to influence our thoughts, speech, and actions?

Certain Truths Amid Uncertain Times - November 16, 2025

The Lord Jesus teaches that us to rely on what is certain amid the uncertainties of life. How do we counter those who are proactive in doing what is unloving, unmerciful, unwise, and unjust? Testify about God’s transforming and triumphant love at work within us and around us.

The Significance of Three Temples of God

The prayers and Scriptures Readings for this Feast remind us to respect and revere three temples of God: Christ, the Church, and the Christian.