This homily reflects on a moving story of a father who never stops searching for his son, reminding us that God is a faithful Father who always keeps His promises. We are invited to deepen our personal relationship with Him, trust His presence in every struggle, and live with confidence, knowing He never abandons His children.

This homily reflects on trusting God through seasons of waiting and sacrifice. Like Simeon and the Blessed Mother, we are invited to remain faithful to God’s promises, even when life is difficult or uncertain. True consolation is found not in the world, but in Jesus Christ, who strengthens us, leads us, and remains with us in every trial. As we receive Him, we are called to place our lives and struggles in His hands and magnify His name with trust and hope.

This homily reminds us that Christmas is not only a celebration of Christ’s birth, but an invitation to let Him enter the wounded and fragile places of our lives, especially within our families. Healing is essential to salvation, and Jesus comes to carry our weaknesses, fears, and the hidden wounds of the heart. We are called to pray, to trust, and to turn our confidence to the One who truly loves us, resisting the voice that accuses and isolates. Through faithful prayer—especially the Our Father—Christ heals hearts, restores families, and strengthens the family of God to live in love, forgiveness, and peace.

On the Feast of the Beloved Disciple, this homily invites us to reflect on God’s deepest desire for our lives: a real and living union with Him. Jesus comes to take our weaknesses, not to shame us, but to draw us into a deeper relationship rooted in faith rather than the ways of the world. Like St. John, the beloved disciple, we are called to recognize the Lord through a lively faith—one that humbly offers our poverty, our dependence, and our surrender each day. As faith grows, we begin to see, hear, and know God more clearly, learning to walk with Him now as preparation for eternal life.

Following Jesus was never meant to be comfortable. In this homily, we are reminded that living the truth of the Gospel requires courage—especially when that truth challenges the world around us and even those we love. Like Saint Stephen, we are called to speak the truth in love, trusting that real love may sometimes cause discomfort. This reflection invites us to ask for the grace of holy courage: to live our faith without fear, to lovingly challenge when necessary, and to remain faithful even when it costs us.

Father Luke Mary Fletcher, reflects on the real story of Christmas—a story of joy, but also of struggle and suffering. From Mary’s vulnerability to the dangers the Holy Family faced, Christmas shows us that Jesus entered a world much like ours, full of challenges. Yet His birth brings hope, transforms our pain, and reminds us that even in the hardest times, joy and peace are possible. Christ is born—glorify Him!

Fr. Luke reflects on the bigger picture of God’s loving plan. From the promises made to Abraham and David to their fulfillment in the coming of Christ, we are reminded that nothing in God’s story is random or accidental. Through the Benedictus of Zechariah and the Gospel, we see how God patiently prepared the way, leading His people step by step to the moment when the Word became flesh. As we prepare for Christmas, Fr. Luke encourages us to trust that this same plan is still unfolding in our own lives today.

Father Luke reflects on the birth of John the Baptist—the final prophet who prepares the way for Christ. From Zachariah’s months of silence to Elizabeth’s faith, and the quiet presence of the Blessed Mother, we see how God works patiently and lovingly behind the scenes. These hidden moments remind us that long before Jesus is born in Bethlehem, God is already at work, guiding hearts and fulfilling His promises as we prepare to welcome our Savior.