OLVP Sunday Homilies

"Be Ready" - Feast of Jesus Christ King of the Universe Homily by Deacon Ted

In this homily, Deacon Ted discusses the feast day - Jesus Christ King of the Universe and our need to prepare and be ready for the coming of Christ our savior. 

"Keep Watch with Christ for One Hour" - 33rd Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg highlights the spiritual significance of the new Adoration Chapel and Christ’s call to “Keep Watch with Me for an hour.” He invites parishioners to deepen their faith through prayer and Eucharistic adoration, fostering a closer connection to Christ and unity as a community.

"There is Power in Poverty" - 32nd Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg delves into the theme of poverty and its transformative power, reflecting on the Gospel reading’s portrayal of widows who showed remarkable generosity despite their poverty. Drawing from his experiences with the Missionaries of Charity, he highlights how strength and grace can arise from adversity. He encourages recognizing different forms of poverty—material, emotional, personal, and spiritual—and shows how faith and prayer help us overcome these challenges, ultimately connecting these themes to Jesus’ teachings and the spiritual wealth gained through His own poverty.

"You Are Not Far From The Kingdom of God" - 31st Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg reflects on Jesus’ praise for a scribe who shows both knowledge and commitment to the law. He reminds us that through baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist, we receive and grow the Kingdom of God within us, calling us to love God with all our mind, heart, soul, and strength. While we may have come far in our faith, there is always more room to grow.

"Confidence in Prayer" - 30th Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg reflects on Halloween and All Saints’ Day through a Catholic lens, highlighting the Saints’ confidence in God, which translates into a profound confidence in prayer. 

“God Served Us In Creating Us and Re-creating Us” - 29th Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg reflects on Christ’s words, “I did not come to be served, but to serve,” highlighting Christ’s profound humility and service. Jesus allowed others to serve Him, not for His own sake, but to invite them into the goodness of service by following His example, just as the saints in Heaven glorify God through their service. Father Greg concludes by reminding us that, as we reflect on this Sunday’s reading, we ultimately celebrate the truth that God serves us through both creation and re-creation.

"Prayer, Conscience and Humility" - 29th Sunday Homily by Deacon Ted

In this homily, Deacon Ted explores the themes of human desire, humility, civic responsibility, and the guiding principles of Catholic social doctrine. He reflects on the disciples' ambitions, the importance of humility in our lives, the responsibility to vote as a civic duty, and the foundational principles that guide Catholic social teaching.

"Follow the Wisdom of the Church" - 28th Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg reflects on the wisdom of the Church, moral decision-making, and the right to life as rooted in the Fifth Commandment. Through a story about a senator choosing between Heaven and Hell, he illustrates the role of wisdom in our choices, especially during elections. The homily emphasizes the Church’s teaching on the preeminence of the right to life, highlighting that without this fundamental right, no other rights can exist.

"Saving The Best For Last" - 27th Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg shares the story of a boy’s final act of faith, comparing it to Christ’s sacrifice for His Bride, the Church. He explains how, in God’s providence, man and woman are united in marriage, a sacred bond planned from the moment of conception. Just as God created man and woman to reflect perfect unity, marriage mirrors this love, which requires the Lord’s help and grace, especially through the Eucharist to sustain couples through both good and bad times.

"Investing in Heavenly Treasure" - 26th Sunday Homily

In this homily, Father Greg challenges us to examine how we invest our personal stewardship—whether in earthly treasures that offer no lasting return, or in heavenly treasures that bring exponential grace. He invites us to reflect on our actions, urging us to let go of what leads us astray and focus on what builds true, eternal wealth in God’s Kingdom.