Fr. Shields' Christmas Homily
In today’s Gospel reading, St. Mark recounts for us the healing of two women by Jesus – a 12 year old girl, and a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for 12 years. The second healing is ‘sandwiched’ between two moments in the healing of the little girl. As Jesus is going to respond […]
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The Year 1989 saw the collapse of the Berlin Wall, Germany. This wall was the barrier that divided the nation from 1961 to 1989. After the collapse of the Berlin Wall, there would have been, perhaps, no person in all of East Germany, who was more hated … … than the former Communist dictator Erich […]
Fr. Paul’s Homily There is some very difficult messages in today’s Gospel. ‘If anyone kills he will answer for it before the court. But I say this to you: Anyone who is angry with his brother will answer for it before the court.’ ‘You must not commit adultery. But I say this to you: if […]
Archbishop Rodi’s Christmas Message 2019
Fr. Joseph Aytona of the Father of Mercy speaks on Eucharistic Adoration: Conversion & Transformation, September 18, 2019.
Fr. Joseph Aytona of the Fathers of Mercy speaks on Being a Living Tabernacle through Holy Communion, September 17, 2019.
Fr. Joseph Aytona, Fathers of Mercy, preaches on the Holy Eucharist in advance of the Parish Mission, September 16, 17 & 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
Deacon Peyton Plessala’s first homily, given Ascension Sunday, June 2, 2019, the day after his ordination to the deaconate for the Archdiocese of Mobile. “When he said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.” I don’t know about you, but the Ascension has never […]
Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, November 26, 2017, given by Rev. W. Bry Shields.
This is the first of three talks by Dr. Norman McCrummen on the Reformation. Part one asks: What Led to the Protestant Reformation?
What were the Effects of the Reformation on the Church and the World? A presentation by Dr. Norman McCrummen, October 18, 2017, St. Ignatius Parish, Mobile, AL.
The is part 2 of a 3-part series in remembrance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, presented by Dr. Norman McCrummen, October 11, 2017, at St. Ignatius Parish, Mobile, AL. Part 2 covers what happened after Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the Wittenberg Chapel doors.
Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel that He comes to fulfill the law of the Old Testament… And He does this with love. Back in His day, the Jewish Religious leaders taught the people that they had to follow hundreds of laws, to the exact letter… they took pride in how closely they followed these […]
Fr. Shields’ suggestion for a New Year’s resolution: “… to deepen your devotion to Mary, and strengthen your relationship with her. She will only lead you closer to her divine Son.” Homily – January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the […]
Fr. James Singarayar 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Oct 23, 2016 | Luke 18:9-14 A few years ago, I came up with this definition of prayer: “Prayer is becoming aware of who I am in the presence of God.” I could even consistently explain the different forms of prayers within this definition: when […]
Fr. Baskar Anandan HGN The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 2016 | Reading The quality of our prayer depends on our attitude. This is clearly evident in today’s gospel. The Jewish people had the custom of praying at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. They also had morning and evening prayers […]
Fr. James Singarayar 28TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (10/09/16) | READINGS One of the main reasons Catholics fail to practice the NFP discipline is that they simply don’t understand the teaching. They have either failed to study what the teaching is all about or have had it explained poorly to them. He even calls it a […]
Fr. James Singarayar 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (10/02/16) | Readings At some point in time, most people experience a feeling that there is something greater than the concrete world we inhabit. Whether this feeling is inspired by a mystery of science, the awe inspiring view from a majestic mountaintop, or the energy experienced in connecting with […]
The Mass: An Introduction is a four part series presented by the Archdiocese of Mobile in association with 4PM Media. The series features Archbishop Rodi with Fr. Victor Ingalls, Dr. Norman McCrummen, and Dr. Allison Meyer. The series asks four questions: 1) Why worship on Sundays? 2) Why a meal? 3) Why do we worship […]