Take Up Your Cross
St. Peter gets an unforgettable lesson from Jesus. It’s something we need to learn as well. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity, Mamaroneck, New York.
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The Test of Prayer
The story of the Canaanite woman reminds us that prayer doesn’t mean immediate results. It is about a relationship with the Lord that grows in trust. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily
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Jumping Out of the Boat
St. Peter shows us great spiritual instincts when he jumps out of the boat to go to Jesus. Like him, may we also know how to say, Lord save me,
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Jesus the Healer and Food for our Souls
Gospel story today shows us Jesus meeting the people’s most fundamental needs for healing and food. We need both too, and he gives them to us in the Eucharist. Fr.
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Make a Wish
Many old fables have the line, “make a wish” or “I will grant you three wishes.” Often those go wrong. In the first reading, Solomon gets it right when he
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Our Catholic Battle Against Racism
The Holy Spirit challenges us to up our game, to overcome the rash judgments that are intrinsic to the sin of racism. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy
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God the Father and our Dads
We are in the midst of so many challenges, but the Heavenly Father’s providence is sustaining us…and we remember today our dads with their indispensable role in our lives. Fr.
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Lazarus, Come Forth!
The story of the raising of Lazarus is also the story of faith purified through trial. It’s an inspiring chapter of St. John in the midst of this pandemic. Fr.
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Faith and Adversity
Covid-19 has brought us to an experience of adversity unlike anything since 9/11. The man born blind offers us an example of faith growing through adversity. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily
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Keeping our Lenten Resolutions
Making sacrifices is a challenging part of Lent. With the Transfiguration Jesus shows his disciples the reward there will be for faith-filled sacrifice. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most
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