In this homily, Fr. Luke reflects on the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the quiet faith of Juan Diego. He reminds us how Mary stepped into a moment of fear, suffering, and confusion with a mother’s tenderness—bringing healing, comfort, and unbelievable grace. Through Juan Diego’s simple yes, an entire people discovered hope again. This reflection invites us to trust, like he did, that Mary still comes close to us today, especially when life feels heavy. She speaks gently to our hearts and leads us back to the peace only God can give.

In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reflects on the Immaculate Conception as the first great victory of God’s grace in the story of our salvation—Mary’s life beginning with a grace so complete that the enemy never had a single claim on her. From the moment she was conceived, God’s plan was already moving toward Jesus, and Mary became the sign that salvation was near. Her purity, her yes, and her spiritual motherhood reveal the beauty of God’s love for us and remind us that His grace is always stronger than sin. As we honor the Immaculate today, we celebrate the God who fights for us, fills us, and leads us into the same victory that began with Mary.

Fr. Luke shares how the prophecies, the Holy Spirit, and the call of John the Baptist all point to one powerful truth: repentance brings real peace. God’s mercy is joyful—like a gift that lifts the heart. As we prepare for Jesus’ birth, we’re invited to think about what we can offer Him. And the gift He desires most isn’t something we can buy… it’s our sins, surrendered to His love and forgiveness.

Fr. Luke reminds us that God’s work in the world isn’t just something He does alone—He lovingly invites us into it. Jesus fulfilled every prophecy and then handed His mission to His Church, trusting us to carry His grace to others. Through the First Saturday devotion, our prayers, sacrifices, and simple acts of love become part of God’s healing plan for the world. Just like the Blessed Mother offered her humble “yes,” we’re called to offer ours too. And every time we do, God uses our hearts to bring hope, mercy, and light to a world that desperately needs it.

In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reflects on the kind of blindness we all carry—not the kind that needs sunglasses, but the kind that keeps us from seeing our own hearts. He shares how God gently opens our eyes, sometimes in a moment of grace and sometimes through a slow, ongoing healing. Through everyday frustrations, small sacrifices, and moments of clarity, the Lord teaches us patience, selflessness, and real love. This message invites us to see how God is quietly shaping us, purifying us, and helping us grow more like Him each day.

Fr. Luke reminds us that Jesus is not merely a teacher or prophet, but God Himself—the Rock whose word gives our lives strength and stability. In this Advent reflection, he calls us to do more than hear the Gospel: we are invited to let Christ’s teaching shape the way we think, choose, and act. When we listen deeply and live His word each day, we build our lives on a foundation that never fails.

Father Luke shows us that Jesus didn’t come to offer temporary fixes, but to defeat sin and death once and for all. Every prophecy points to His coming, where He nourishes us with His Word and His very life in the Eucharist. In Advent, we remember that the crib already points to the Cross—and that His arrival means the victory is already won. God’s plan is simple and beautiful: to give us eternal life with Him.

Advent invites us into the holy longing of God’s people—a yearning that stretched through generations as they waited for the promised Savior. Isaiah’s vision of peace and Jesus’ words remind us that God fulfills His promises in His perfect time. Like children watching the window for loved ones to arrive, we keep our hearts awake and expectant. This season teaches us to wait with hope, to pray with trust, and to prepare our lives for the moment the Lord draws near.