All Saints Day 2025.  When I first saw a picture of Mother Teresa smiling, I couldn’t understand how someone who lived with the poor could be so joyful. Later, I realized that her joy came from God — not comfort or success. In this homily for All Saints Day, I talk about what true happiness looks like through the eyes of the saints. They weren’t perfect, but they kept turning back to God. That’s what holiness really is — not perfection, but perseverance and trust.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 10.26.25. Sometimes people tell me they feel too unworthy to step into church — like God wouldn’t want them there. But the truth is, we don’t go to God because we’re perfect; we go because we need Him. In this homily, I share how Jesus flips our thinking about holiness, pride, and humility.

Saturday Mass. 10.25.25. All of us struggle with concupiscence — that inner pull toward sin and weakness. But through the Spirit, God gives us real power to overcome it. 

Friday School Mass. 10.24.25. In this homily, I share a story about visiting a man who had been away from the Church for over 40 years—and how God’s love patiently waited for him the whole time. Just like Joseph forgave his brothers, God forgives us and turns even the hardest parts of our lives into something good. No matter how far we’ve gone, God’s mercy is always greater.

Tuesday Mass. 10.21.25. In this homily, I reflect on how sin entered the world through Adam—but how grace and new life came through Jesus. Even when life feels heavy with doubt, struggle, or waiting, God’s grace overflows more than our failures. Where sin once reigned, grace reigns even stronger through Christ.

Monday Mass. 10.20.25. In this homily, I reflect on how Abraham was made righteous—not by following rules or rituals—but through faith and trust in God. St. Paul reminds us that this same faith is what makes us righteous today. Like Abraham, we’re called to trust God’s promises, even when the wait feels long, and to live out our duties not for justification, but out of love for Him.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. So often we pray and feel like God isn’t listening. We ask, we seek, we knock—but nothing seems to happen. In this homily, I share why prayer isn’t about getting what we want, but about learning to depend on God. He always answers—sometimes with a “yes,” sometimes with “wait,” and sometimes with “no, because I have something better.” Prayer isn’t meant to change God’s mind—it’s meant to change our hearts.

Saturday Mass. 10.18.25. Feast of St. Luke. In this homily, I reflect on the witness of St. Luke and how his faith reminds us what it means to stay close to Christ even when others fall away. I also share how each of us is called—like the 72 disciples—to prepare hearts to receive Jesus through the way we live and love.

Friday Mass. 10.17.25. St. Ignatius of Antioch. During my pilgrimage to Ireland, I visited the holy site where a priest once hid to celebrate Mass in secret during the Penal Laws — a place that truly felt like sacred ground. In this homily, I share how that experience, along with the witness of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, reminds us that every place we stand can be sacred when our lives are offered to God.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 10.05.25. In this homily, I talk about what real faith looks like — not as something we earn, but as a gift we nurture. Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains when it’s rooted in trust and humility. I share a story of a miracle, moments of doubt, and the truth that faith isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s choosing to trust God right in the middle of it.

Wednesday Mass. 10.01.25. Feast of St. Therese In this homily, I share how my mom first introduced me to the lives of the saints, leading me from the writings of St. Augustine to the burning simplicity of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. St. Thérèse’s “little way” shows us that holiness isn’t about being the smartest or the strongest, but about loving God in small, hidden, everyday acts. Her life reminds us to put Christ above everything and to trust that He will raise us up in His love.

Tuesday Mass. 9.30.25. Feast of St. Jerome In this homily, I reflect on the life of St. Jerome—his fiery temper, his incredible gift for scholarship, and his famous reminder that “ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” His story reminds us that even with flaws, God can transform us into saints, and that our Catholic faith calls us not only to love God but also to know Him deeply through His Word.

Monday Mass. 9.29.25. In this homily, I share a story from my early years as a priest about someone who didn’t believe in angels—and how it led me to reflect more deeply on God’s gift of the angels. I talk about St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael, as well as our guardian angels, and how they reveal God’s love, protection, and desire to share His glory with us.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9.28.25. In this homily, I reflect on the Gospel of the rich man and Lazarus and the urgent call to examine our lives. Moments of tragedy or unexpected events remind us that life is short and our choices matter. I invite you to ask: Who is the Lazarus in your life—the person God is calling you to notice, love, and serve?

Wednesday Mass. 9.24.25. In this homily, I share the story of someone who felt too far gone for God’s forgiveness—and how mercy is always greater than our sins. We reflect on Ezra’s prayer and the call to avoid two extremes: treating sin too lightly or falling into fear and despair. At the heart of our faith is God’s mercy, which invites us to trust, repent, and always return to Him.

Tuesday Mass. 9.23.25. In this homily, I share the life and witness of Padre Pio—not just his well-known supernatural gifts, but his deep humility and faithfulness to God. Despite the stigmata, visions, and even bilocation, what truly defined him was his willingness to suffer, his humility, and his trust in Jesus. Like Mary, whose greatness was her faithful “yes,” Padre Pio shows us that holiness is not about extraordinary gifts but about daily faithfulness to God.

Monday Mass. 9.22.25. In today’s homily, I reflect on how God used an unexpected figure—King Cyrus of Persia—to bring the Israelites back from exile and rebuild the temple. Even though Cyrus wasn’t a Jew, the Lord stirred his heart to fulfill His promise and restore His people. This reminds us that God is always at work in history, often in ways we don’t expect. Just as the Israelites were called to be a light in the midst of their trials, we too are called to let our light shine, trusting that God works through everything, even when we cannot see it.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9.21.25. In this homily, I share how easy it is to spend our time and energy worrying about earthly security—finances, investments, careers—while forgetting about what matters most: eternity. Jesus reminds us in today’s Gospel that we cannot serve both God and money. True wealth isn’t found in possessions, but in building eternal treasures with Him.

St. Andrew, St. Paul and companions. 9.20.25. In this homily, I reflect on the incredible way Christianity first took root in Korea—not through priests, but through a layperson who carried catechism materials from China. From humble beginnings, the faith spread through reading and witness, even amid persecution. We remember the Korean martyrs, like St. Paul and St. Andrew, whose courage shows us that Christianity cannot be destroyed because it is Christ Himself who gives it life. Their testimony challenges us to choose Christ boldly, even in a world where faith is often mocked.  

Friday Mass. 9.19.25. In this homily, I share the story of St. Januarius, a bishop and martyr whose courage in the face of persecution still inspires us today. His witness reminds us that faith is worth fighting for, and even death is not the end. The miraculous sign of his blood that continues to liquefy points us to the hope of eternal life and God’s enduring presence with us.