Jesus rallies his followers around the need to share their faith with a world not always receptive to the good news of salvation. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
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Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
To be able to hold in our hands the very source of our hope and life in these fractious, troubled times is the great gift of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The love that abounds among the members of Holy Trinity reveals the fundamental truth that perfect love can’t be selfish; it must be shared. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A
As the Holy Spirit pours over us, we’re able to celebrate all Christ accomplished for us, and all that God accomplishes through us, in Christ. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
As Easter season draws to an end, we are presented with a paradox: we are actually closer to glory when things are at their worst than we are when life seems at its best. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
5th Sunday in Easter, Cycle A
Preparing to bid his apostles farewell, Jesus reminds them of two distinct ways to stay in communion with God. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
From knowing each sheep by name to protecting them with his life, Jesus shows us what a good shepherd should be. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
The Emmaus story reminds us that for all the extravagant words and stories we rightly treasure, it’s simple actions and gestures that make Christ real for us. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday in Easter, Cycle A
Far from being a sign of exasperation, Christ’s invitation to touch his wounds probably struck Thomas as exactly the kind of thing his dear friend Jesus would say, thus serving to draw him into a more mature faith. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday in Lent, Cycle A
It’s Laetare Sunday, about halfway through Lent, and a good time to answer the same questions posed to the blind man whose sight is restored: who is Jesus to us, and what are we going to do about it? Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%