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Homily Short, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflect on Pentecost and discover how the Holy Spirit transforms hearts, brings new life, and calls each of us to become joyful witnesses of Christ. Read the Homily Short Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the New Life God Wants for Us Whenever we get…
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Faith Journeys: Testimonies of Conversion, Growth, and Returning to God – May 21, 2026
Faith often grows quietly through moments we do not fully understand at the time. Sometimes it begins in childhood memories, unexpected encounters, questions, struggles, or years spent searching for meaning. In this week’s bulletin article, Zach Jones and Ryan Grubbs share personal testimonies about their journeys toward faith and the Catholic Church. I didn’t really…
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Homily Short, Ascension of our Lord, May 17, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily What does the Ascension mean for us? Discover how Jesus brings our humanity into heaven and calls us to live boldly through the power of the Holy Spirit. Read the Homily All right, the Ascension of the Lord. What’s the Ascension? The Catechism states that…
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Homily Short, Sixth Sunday Easter, May 10, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short This reflection explores the final words of Jesus in John 14 and what it truly means to “keep my commandments.” Through Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the beauty of the Eucharist, we are reminded that God desires more than simple rule-following…
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Homily Short, Fifth Sunday Easter, May 03, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short What does God truly desire for your life? This reflection explores three powerful truths revealed in the Gospel: God wants to remove fear, draw close to you in relationship, and empower you to live a transformed life. Discover how listening to His voice can…
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A Journey Home to the Catholic Church, Jacob Faist Story – April, 30, 2026
Jacob Faist’s Story I came into this with a strong faith in Jesus as our savior but looking back at it now was lacking direction in it and I believe that I have found that direction in the Catholic Church. I believe with all my heart the teachings of the Catholic church are not simply…
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Homily Short, Fourth Sunday Easter, April 26, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Discover what it means to hear and follow the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In a world filled with noise and competing voices, learn how to recognize His call and live in the peace, joy, and abundance He desires for you. Read…
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Called Home: My Journey to the Catholic Church, My Story Annie Hancock – April 23, 2026
My Story , Annie Hancock I knew who Jesus was from a young age. I didn’t grow up going to church regularly, however my parents did their best to introduce my siblings and me. I was home schooled until age 12 and I have few memories of my life prior to then. I didn’t have…
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Homily Short, Third Sunday Easter, April 19, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Encounter the risen Christ in the story of the Road to Emmaus. This reflection reveals how Jesus remains present to us today—especially in the Eucharist—inviting us to recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. Read the Homily Short Great—here we have one…
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Homily Short, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Christ is risen! In this powerful Easter reflection, we explore how Jesus’ Resurrection definitively conquers sin and death, bringing hope into a chaotic world and calling each of us to participate in the ongoing mission of the Church. Read the Homily Short Christ…
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Homily Short, Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Enter into Holy Week like never before. This reflection invites you to experience the Passion of Christ as a present reality through the sacred liturgy, reminding us that Jesus chooses to dwell within us and transform us into instruments of His grace. Read…
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Homily Short, 5th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Jesus meets us both in our doubt and in our suffering—calling us to faith while also weeping with us. In the story of Lazarus, we are reminded that God is not distant from our pain, but present in it, and powerful enough to bring…
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Homily Short, 4th Sunday in Lent, March 15 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; true humility is looking beyond yourself A reflection on spiritual blindness, humility, and overcoming pride. Discover how the simple prayer “Empty me, Fill me, Use me” can help us turn away from self-centeredness and live more fully…
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Homily Short, 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection on the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman (John 4), we discover the profound meaning behind the simple line: “Jesus had to go through Samaria.” Christ seeks out one broken soul with divine love, revealing the primacy of grace and the…
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Homily Short, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Mar. 1, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church gives us the Transfiguration — a powerful revelation of Christ’s divine glory. This reflection explores why the Transfiguration is proclaimed every Lent and how it anchors our Lenten journey not merely in penance, but in certain…
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Homily Short, 1st Sunday in Lent, Feb. 22, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflect on the contrast between the original Adam and the New Adam, Jesus Christ. In this message, we explore the root temptation of self-reliance, the distortion of love after the fall, and how Christ’s victory in the desert reveals the path to true…
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Homily Short, 6th Sunday Ordinary Time, Feb. 15th, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short As Lent begins, Father reflects on death, judgment, and the temptation toward mediocrity in the spiritual life. Instead of aiming to “just get by,” we are called to wholehearted discipleship and the abundant life Christ promises. Read the Homily Short Last week, Deacon Dave…
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Homily Short, 5th Sunday Ordinary Time, Feb. 8, 2026
Father Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short A powerful reflection by Deacon Dave on Jesus’ call to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This message challenges believers to live the Beatitudes authentically, embrace radical transformation in Christ, and shine God’s light into a…
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Homily Short, 4th Sunday Ordinary Time, Feb 01 2026
Father Bob Irish Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection on the Beatitudes, Father invites us to examine how we live our daily lives and challenges us to grow in mercy, humility, and holiness as true disciples of Christ. Read the Homily Short Blessed are the merciful, for they will…
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Homily Short, 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time, Jan 18, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this homily, Father Randy reflects on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, explaining Jesus’ mission as the Lamb of God who takes away sin and baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. He invites us to ongoing conversion, deeper prayer, and a…
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Homily Short, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Jan 11, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Father Chas explains how Christ sanctified the waters of baptism and united Himself to our humanity. Drawing on the powerful image of betrothal and marriage, he shows how baptism initiates our…
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Homily Short, the Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 04, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this Epiphany reflection, Deacon Dave explores the meaning behind the gifts of the Magi—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—and how they point to who Jesus is: King, God, and Savior. More importantly, he challenges us to consider what we are called to offer Christ…
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Homily Short, Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 28, 2025
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short What Makes the Holy Family Holy In this reflection, Father Chas invites us to look beyond perfection and rediscover what truly makes a family holy. Drawing from the example of the Holy Family, he emphasizes that holiness comes from intentionally welcoming God into the…
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Homily Short, Fourth Sunday in Advent
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short As part of our Creed sermon series marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Father Chas reflects on the fourth and final article of the Creed: belief in the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. This homily explores the Church’s unity…