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Father Raymond Harris is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He has served in parochial, university chaplaincy, seminary formation, and canon law ministries. He serves as the Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Randallstown. This podcast includes homilies, and Bible Study presentations.
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
God is sovereign and the source of our lives. Created in God's image, human beings ae the crown of God's creation. We must appreciate that God has given us an inherent dignity. However, our sin against God has damaged our dignity. God provides a solution that provides a healing remedy. The Lord Jesus Christ comes to share in our humanity so that we can have a share in divine life. We avoid the invitation to sin by acknowledging our identity in God.
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Lent will begin this week. This English word is based upon a word which means, “springtime.” It is a time for growth. The purpose of self-denial is to cooperate with the love and mercy of God to discipline oneself. What obstacles are preventing us from following the Lord Jesus wholeheartedly? In the Gospel Reading, Jesus speaks about three areas in which to answer this question: influence, intention, and integrity.
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
"Jesus said to His disciples, '... Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36). We want our lives to be transformed for the good by the Lord Jesus Christ, but this is a challenging teaching. Christ means what he says. He also means to help us to fulfill what He has commanded us to do. Consider the reality of God's mercy. Receive God's mercy. This enables us to reflect God's mercy toward others.
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
The disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and other members of the crowd came to Him because they wanted to be in touch with the power of God. The power of God is His love and life shared with us. They were overwhelmed and wanted assurances that God had not forgotten them. Jesus teaches us that God has not forgotten us. God provides us with His favor and faithfulness. God also provides us with fortitude.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
"When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, 'Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man'" (Luke 5:8). As followers of Christ, we will feel inadequate to participate in the mission of Christ. In response to our excuses, the Lord Jesus offers encouragement. We will never be worthy to testify to Christ. But we cannot use that as an excuse to be settled into sin. Following Christ within the fellowship of His Church, we are empowered by Christ to live according to His teaching and example.
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
The Christian has lifelong resolutions to fulfill and not to forsake. With the help of God, we will remain secure in our identity and steadfast in fulfilling our purpose as beloved children of God. Daily prayer and reading the Word of God are crucial ways to maintain this resolution. On this “Sunday of the Word of God,” we reflect on the Word of God at work in His Church. This informs how we will contribute to the common good of our nation.
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
In the Gospel Reading, the dialogue between the Blessed Mother and the Lord Jesus Christ shows us enduring principles of prayer. Commitment to God is our approach to prayer. Confidence in God is our attitude while praying. Cooperation with God after prayer. This encourages us as we fulfill our vocation to transform and sanctify soceity as we consider several observances this week..
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Some make resolutions as the New Year begins, which may fall apart before January ends. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord reminds us of resolutions that Christians must maintain every moment of our lives. With the help of God, we will be secure in our identity in Christians. We will be steadfast in fulfilling our purpose for living.
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
It seems to be obvious that the purpose of worship is to praise God. However, everyone who talks about worship is not speaking about praising God. In the Gospel Reading, King Herod is an example for that. The Magi show us practices of worship that truly praise God.
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
The Collect (Opening Prayer) of Holy Mass refers to “the shining example of the Holy Family.” We may wonder how we can imitate this family that was brought together by God as part of salvation history. Considering the experience of the Holy Family, such as the events of today’s Gospel Reading, inspires us to emulate them.