Father Chas Canoy, Joseph Macklin, & Michael Philpott Watch the Interview Listen to the Interview This special parish event marked the unveiling and reflection on the newly completed sacred mural at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Led by Father Chas, the evening opened in prayer and continued with thoughtful conversation alongside the artist, offering insight … Continued
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Apse Painting Introduction Listen to the Apse Painting Introduction The Cosmological Vision of Holy Mass is a sacred artistic work that invites the faithful into a deeper awareness of the mystery they enter every time they celebrate the Holy Mass. As reflected by Father Chas, this artwork reveals the Mass … Continued
To baptize means to dunk, drown, submerse, wash. John’s baptism was something new; there were lots of Jewish washing rituals and rites, but his was so unique that St. John became known as “the Baptizer.” He took the practice of mikvah (mick-VEH; a Jewish bathing ritual) away from the temple and took it out to … Continued
This page gathers the Christmas homilies of 2025 preached at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, featuring reflections from Bishop Earl Boyea, Father Chas Canoy, and Father Randy Koenigsknecht. Together, these homilies proclaim the mystery of the Nativity of the Lord, inviting listeners to encounter the hope, humility, and saving love of Christ made flesh … Continued
Beauty – I think that is ultimately what we all yearn for as human beings. It is great when we find it, but unfortunately the pleasure in obtaining it dissipates all too soon, and we are on to the next best thing. Coincidingly, beautiful things lose their splendor to the corrupting progression of time, even … Continued