Omnia Christus

In the season of Epiphany, we are reminded that we are not the source of light, but rather windows meant to let God's glory shine through. Our spiritual work, therefore, is not to generate grace but to "clean the glass" by scrubbing away the bad habits and worldly attachments that obscure His presence. This New Year, strive for the clarity of heart that allows the true Light of Christ to illuminate the darkness for everyone you meet.

1 John 4:11-18 | Mark 6:45-52

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 6th day of January, 2026.<...

While we might prefer a "nice" religion of comfort, the true Gospel is a radical message that threatened the status quo enough to make Jesus' own neighbors want to kill him. A "beige" or lukewarm faith inspires no one; rather, we are called to set the world on fire with a conviction that demands total sacrifice. If your faith isn't causing some friction or opposition in your life, you might be "doing it wrong," for authentic love is always a challenge to the world.

1 John 4:19–5:4 | Luke 4:14-22

Originally preached on the 6th of January, 2022, at th...

Like Mother Teresa, who vowed never to say "no" to God, we are called to overcome the false prudence and excuses that keep us from acting on God's immediate promptings. Christ’s walk on water reveals that the impossible becomes possible not through showmanship, but when we "take ourselves lightly" and focus entirely on obeying the Father to serve others. This message challenges you to stop calculating the cost and simply go where God calls, reverencing Christ in the needs of those right in front of you.

1 John 3:22-4:6 | Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

Originally preached on th...

The "problem of pain" forces us to ask why a loving God permits suffering rather than simply waving a magic wand to fix our broken world. God's answer is not to erase the struggle, but to enter it with us on the Cross, empowering us to "give them something to eat" by actively participating in the work of redemption. This New Year, find your true purpose by accepting the adventure of becoming spiritual and emotional sustenance for those around you.

1 John 4:7-10 | Mark 6:34-44

Originally preached on the 4th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of...

Christ did not come to tear down institutions, but to convert hearts. Lasting change begins not with systems, but with personal repentance. This Christmas, let the light of Christ transform you—and through you, the world.

1 John 3:22-4:6 | Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

Originally preached on the 3rd of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Magi devoted their lives to following a distant light. Their journey reminds us that faith means risk, sacrifice, and trust. This Epiphany, seek Christ—and become the star that leads others to Him.

Isaiah 60:1-6 | Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 | Matthew 2:1-12

Originally preached on the 8th of January, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

As the year turns, the Gospel invites us to remember the first encounter that changes everything. “Come and see” is Christ’s quiet call to seek Him, stay with Him, and let our lives be transformed. If we follow and remain with the Lord, this year becomes a true before and after—one we will never forget.

Pope Leo’s Address to Seek | 1 John 2:29-3:6 | John 1:29-34

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 2nd day of January, 2026.

In an age that listens more to witnesses than to teachers, faith must be lived before it is spoken. Saint John the Baptist shows us that conviction becomes credible only when it shapes our actions. This new year invites us to witness to the Gospel through joy, kindness, and lives that are visibly transformed.

1 John 2:22-28 | John 1:19-28

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 30th day of December, 2025.

The title Mother of God reveals the astonishing truth that God truly became human in Jesus Christ. Mary teaches us how to begin the year rightly: by listening, pondering, and entrusting everything to God. If we hear God’s word and do whatever He asks, this new year can become a year of renewal and hope.

Numbers 6:22-27 | Galatians 4:4-7 | Luke 2:16-21

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 30th day of December, 2025.

The Church is a living community established by Christ to continue His redemptive work through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Rather than following the Bible in isolation, we find the truth by remaining obedient to the Church guided by the successors of the apostles and the successor of Peter. This path protects us from subjective interpretation and grants us the peace of being led by God.

John 2:18-21 | John 1:1-18

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025.

Jesus Christ embraced the fullness of our humanity, growing in strength and wisdom while living a life of perfect faith. Rather than a distant demi-god, He experienced our same trials and temptations to show us the true path of human holiness. His journey invites us to follow His example, trusting in the grace He won through His death and resurrection.

1 John 2:12-17 | Luke 2:36-40

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025.

Saint Thomas Becket chose conscience over comfort and fidelity over power. Transformed by grace, he defended the Church even at the cost of his life. His witness calls us to stand for what is right, regardless of the consequences.

1 John 2:3-11 | Luke 2:22-35

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 27th day of December, 2025.

In an age marked by isolation and radical individualism, our deepest hunger is for belonging. The readings today reveal that human flourishing is found in family, community, and shared purpose. By choosing connection in small, concrete ways, we begin to heal the loneliness of our time.

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 | Colossians 3:12-21 | Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Originally preached on the 30th of December, 2023, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In the darkest moment, the Beloved Disciple enters the empty tomb and sees a new reality breaking into the world. The burial cloths speak silently of a resurrection that changes everything. Christmas invites us to make space for Christ, so that His risen life may make all things new.

1 John 1:1-4 | John 20:2-8

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 26th day of December, 2025.

At Christmas, the eternal Word becomes flesh—and becomes silent. The Logos, source of all meaning, enters the world not with speech but with stillness. Only in silence can our hearts become a dwelling place for Christ.

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 | Matthew 10:17-22

Originally preached on the 24rd of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

Christmas awakens the ancient truth we once knew as children: the world is more magical than it appears. In the birth of Christ, the Creator enters His creation, breaking the spell of darkness and revealing reality as it truly is. What seems like a fairy tale is, in fact, the most real and transforming event in human history.

Isaiah 9:1-6 | Luke 2:1-14

Originally preached on the 24th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Christianity does not break from Judaism but stands in direct continuity with it, fulfilling the promises revealed in the Old Testament. The people of Israel are not strangers to our faith, but our ancestors in faith, whose story is our own. As we await Christ’s coming, we are called to pray with love and humility for the fullness of God’s promises to be revealed.

Isaiah 62:1-5 | Matthew 1:1-25

Originally preached on the 23rd of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

Advent leads us into darkness so that we may learn to long for the light. Suffering and trial are not meaningless, but the fire through which God refines us into His likeness. No matter how deep the night, the dawn is coming—and Christ will surely come.

Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 | Luke 1:57-66

Originally preached on the 23rd of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In a culture that rushes without direction, the Gospel asks a deeper question: what is the story of my life? Mary shows us the difference between being hurried and making haste—between drifting and living with purpose. Christmas invites us to open our lives to God and move decisively toward what we are made for.

Samuel 1:24-28 | Luke 1:46-56

Originally preached on the 22nd of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus and Saint Joseph before the Nativity, we know what it is to say, “We had hoped.” Christ meets us not after the darkness has passed, but within disappointment, loss, and shattered expectations. When we open the door to Him, hopelessness gives way to resurrection, and sorrow is transformed into joy.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Romans 1:1-7 | Matthew 1:18-24

Originally preached on the 20th of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

Our culture offers endless excitement without risk, outrage without action, and adventure without cost. Mary’s fiat reveals a different path—one of sacrifice, commitment, and real participation in God’s work. Christ comes into the world not through spectators, but through those willing to put themselves on the line.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Luke 1:26-38

Originally preached on the 20th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Advent is not only a season in the Church’s calendar, but the condition of our lives in a darkened world. Christ does not come to erase the darkness, but to dwell with us within it. Emmanuel—God with us—assures us that even in suffering and violence, we are never alone.

Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 | Luke 1:5-25

Originally preached on the 17th of December, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

Like Saint Joseph, we fear the darkness when God’s plans disrupt our own. Yet God comes not as a threat, but as a child—asking only that we not be afraid. In welcoming Christ, we discover that grace is enough and that nothing is lost, only fulfilled.

Jeremiah 23:5-8 | Matthew 1:18-24

Originally preached on the 17th of December, 2022, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The sadness and nostalgia woven through Advent and Christmas reveal something true about the human heart. Like a painting that points beyond itself, this world offers fleeting glimpses of the reality for which we were made. Advent teaches us to recognize our longing not as loss, but as a promise of Christ’s definitive coming.

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 | Matthew 1:1-17

Originally preached on the 19th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

We often tell ourselves comforting stories about who we are, but the Gospel exposes us to a harder truth: our actions reveal our hearts.Jesus reminds us that saying the right words—even doing impressive things—is not enough without real conversion.Even our sins, when faced honestly, can become the place where humility begins and grace takes hold.

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 | Matthew 21:28-32

Originally preached on the 14th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Truth always costs—but it frees the soul in a way nothing else can. John the Baptist, Jesus, and Lucy show us that truth is worth our lives. Let us ask for courage to speak what is true and refuse every lie.

Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 | Matthew 21:23-27

Originally preached on the 13th of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Even in our darkest moments, Christ invites us to see the good He is doing. Advent calls us to resist the darkness around us and refuse the darkness within us. Let the light of Christ burn in your heart, that you may shine with hope for the world.

Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 | James 5:7-10 | Matthew 11:2-11

Originally preached on the 11th of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

God’s fire does not destroy—it purifies. If we allow His flame to touch our lives, He burns away what is not ours to carry. Then, like John the Baptist, we become people who are truly alive.

Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 | Matthew 17:10-13

Originally preached on the 11th day of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mary reveals the grace God prepared from the beginning for the Mother of His Son.In Guadalupe, she shows herself as Mother of all peoples, gathering every culture into God’s embrace. “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” — the promise that anchors our faith in her loving care.

Isaiah 7:10-14 | Luke 1:39-47

This homily was actually preached on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception rather than that of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton Oregon on the 8th day of December in the year 2025. I apologize both to those at...

John the Baptist shows us the wild, burning zeal of Israel’s faith. Christ transforms that fire into an interior radicality for the whole world. This Advent, let that same flame ignite a new life within us.

Isaiah 41:13-20 | Matthew 11:11-15

Originally preached on the ninth day of December, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Christ’s yoke is not a burden but a gift of freedom. He invites us into a relationship that brings joy, not fear. In Him we find the rest our souls were made for.

What it Means to be a Christian | Isaiah 40:25-31 | Matthew 11:28-30

Originally preached on the seventh day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Advent teaches us to rediscover what we have by creating space for longing. Fasting awakens gratitude and opens the heart to joy. Prepare a place within you—so Christ may come anew.

Rome Sweet Home | Surprised by Truth | Isaiah 40:1-11 | Matthew 18:12-14

Originally preached on the sixth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mary reveals the holiness God intended for humanity from the beginning. In her, we discover the tender strength of the Mother who leads us to Christ. “Am I not here, I who am your mother?”—this is the heart of today’s feast.

Genesis 3:9-15, 20 | Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 | Luke 1:26-38

Originally preached on the eighth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Advent calls us not to dramatic gestures, but to daily fidelity. Christ’s path is the hidden, humble way of Nazareth. Do ordinary things with extraordinary love, and you will shine with His light.

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Romans 15:4-9 | Matthew 3:1-12

Originally preached on the fourth day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Christ invites us to ask boldly and trust deeply. In prayer, we join His work for our lives and for the world. This Advent, let us ask the Master of the Harvest, with childlike faith, for all that we need.

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 | Matthew 9:35-10:1, 6-8

Recorded at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

Christ performed miracles to lead us toward something deeper. The healing He longs to give us is spiritual, eternal, transforming. This Advent, open your heart to receive the healing that truly lasts.

Isaiah 29:17-24 | Matthew 9:27-31

Originally preached on the second day of December, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Christ calls us not to words, but to a life shaped by His will. Faith becomes real only when it takes form in action. This Advent, let your whole life answer His call.

Isaiah 26:1-6 | Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Based on a homily originally preached on the first day of December, 2022, at St Ann Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Re-recorded at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

Christ feeds far more than bodies—He feeds the human heart. Every act of charity is meant to become an act of love. This Advent, let Christ nourish our souls so we can nourish others.

Isaiah 25:6-10 | Matthew 15:29-37

Based on a homily originally preached on the second day of December, 2020, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Re-recorded at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon on the second day of December, 2025.

Advent is not past—it is now. We live as candles in the darkness, waiting for the true Light to come. Let this season be a time to clear space for Christ to dwell within you.

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Luke 10:21-24

Originally preached on the twenty-ninth day of November, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In a world of symbols and signs, Christ calls us to see persons, not avatars. The centurion’s faith reminds us that grace can appear where we least expect it. This Advent, open your heart to see others as Christ does — with love and hope.

Isaiah 4:2-6 | Matthew 8:5-11

Originally preached on the twenty-ninth day of November, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

As winter deepens, Advent invites us to wake from spiritual sleep. In the darkness, we prepare our hearts to receive the Light of the World. Let the flame of Christ burn within you, casting out the shadows.

Isaiah 2:1-5 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:37-44

Originally preached on the twenty-seventh day of November, 2022, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.