An explanation about how we ought to approach current crises in the world as a people of faith. Relying on Catholic Social Teaching to orient us and the practice of Christian detachment, we can persevere through any evil in the world and come s

Racism, Immigration, and Critical Race Theory

Jun 20th, 2023 59m

Racism, immigration, and Critical Race Theory (CRT) are terms that are thrown around daily on the news, in our workplaces, and at our schools. As Catholic Christians, we may be tempted to think, “I need to rise above the politics.” However, the

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Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Feb 19th, 2023 8m 40s

Fr. Carter's homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seven Sorrows of Our Lady

Feb 19th, 2023 48m 52s

A dive into the history, background and execution of the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. Encompassing the historical founding of the Servite Order in the midst of Florence's rise to influence in the medieval era, the Rosary of the Seven Sorrow

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Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Feb 12th, 2023 14m 15s

Fr. Carter's homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 5th, 2023 8m 27s

Fr. Mlakar's homily for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Jan 29th, 2023 14m 33s

Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Faith, Justification, and the Salvation of Man

Dec 18th, 2022 46m 29s

Outline:Theological AnthropologyThe teaching of Martin LutherThe teaching of the Council of Trent

The Four Last Things

Nov 21st, 2022 49m 42s

Prayer for a Happy Death(John Henry Cardinal Newman)Oh, my Lord and Savior, support me in that hour in the strong arms of Your Sacraments, and by the fresh fragrance of Your consolations. Let the absolving words be said over me, and the holy oi

The Liturgical Year

Oct 16th, 2022 45m 33s

Fr. Carter talks about the concept of time, the Jewish origins of feasting, what makes a feast, and how we can live the festive cycle of the Church's year within our homes and communities.

Four Marks of the Church

Sep 21st, 2022 33m 59s

What does it mean when we say that the Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic? Join us for our September Coffee and Catechesis where we learn about these four characteristics of Christ's Church. Presenter: Fr. Jacob Mlakar

Unity of the Old and New Testaments

Aug 21st, 2022 54m 43s

What We Hope To AccomplishMethods of ExegesisCovenantal Story ArchThe Concept of CovenantExpansive CovenantsMatthew's Kingdom-Church UnderpinningsLuke's Banquet-Eucharist UnderpinningsThe New Testament is the Eucharist

Faith and Reason: The Church's Relationship with the Sciences

Jul 17th, 2022 50m 26s

Our July Coffee and Catechesis is on the theme of how reason and faith work together in order to discover truth. When we look at the history of the sciences, we discover Catholic monks, priests, and the Vatican itself at the cusp of innovation

God Reveals Himself: One God, Three Persons

Jun 21st, 2022 45m 57s

Fr. Jacob Mlakar delivers this month's Coffee and Catechesis, speaking about what God reveals to us about Himself and how the Church over time came to reject erroneous preaching and falsehoods. It is imperative that we come to right belief in w

The Month of May and the Glories of Mary

May 15th, 2022 54m 11s

Coffee and Catechesis The Month of May and the Glories of Mary Opening Prayer: Memorare Attempt with Coffee and Catechesis to recall the fundamentals of our faith.Since it is May, it’s the perfect opportunity to do a review of Mary’s role in sa

Corpus Christi Homily

Jun 18th, 2020 11m 43s

Eat my flesh, drink my blood, and you will have eternal life.

The Mystery of the Trinity

Jun 10th, 2020 15m 15s

The Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityLectionary: 164Reading 1 EX 34:4B-6, 8-9Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinaias the LORD had commanded him,taking along the two stone tablets.Having come down in a cloud, the LORD stood with Moses

Render to God what is God's

Jun 2nd, 2020 6m 1s

Christ is asked about paying taxes. He confounds those present with his response. But the subtext teaches us what we are to render to God.

Sunday Obligation

May 30th, 2020 11m 41s

What's a precept and how is it different than a commandment? As we get used to a "normal" schedule at Holy Cross, many parishioners still have questions about whether they are obligated to go to Mass on Sundays.

Ascension Sunday Homily

May 26th, 2020 10m 10s

Sunday homily for the Solemnity of Ascension from the parish's Sunday Mass.

Dcn Tim - Grief Turned into Joy

May 22nd, 2020 9m 10s

Deacon Tim reflects on Jesus' meaning that pain, sorrow, and grief pass because God always reveals his great providence in drawing closer to Him.

Paul, A Preacher Rejected

May 20th, 2020 8m 3s

After Paul’s escorts had taken him to Athens,they came away with instructions for Silas and Timothyto join him as soon as possible.Then Paul stood up at the Areopagus and said:“You Athenians, I see that in every respectyou are very religious.Fo

I Will Send the Spirit of Truth

May 17th, 2020 11m 15s

Jesus promises to send another Advocate. After Philip's preaching and baptisms in Samaria, Peter and John travel their to confer the sacrament of Confirmation.