Jan 31, 2022
The Synod on Synodality gives us a great chance to practice discernment with St. Paul's description of love in this Sunday's Second Reading: "It does not seek its own interests" (1 Cor 13:5). Hear how by listening now to Fr. Chuck. Plus, hear how a new parish prayer initiative, First Friday...
Jan 23, 2022
For you, it's a "good news," "Win-Win" situation to have Jesus Christ in your life. Learn why that's true whether you feel spiritually poor, trapped, and blind or you feel fine—by listening now to Fr. Chuck's homily.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 23, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps...
Jan 17, 2022
Focus your attention and your heart on St. Paul's declaration, in First Corinthians 12:4–11, that God gives the gifts and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit to "everyone . . . each individual" in the family of faith. Hear how a story of hardship in war can connect St. Paul's words with how we can put the...
Jan 12, 2022
Bonus Episode: Fr. Chuck preached a distinct message for the Saturday evening Vigil Mass. Listen now for inspiration to grow in hope—and to be an agent of hope for others—by meditating on Jesus' Baptism as a sign of his sharing in our humanity.
Baptism of the Lord, Vigil Mass, Jan. 8, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood;...
Jan 10, 2022
Consider this Part 2 of "Maybe, the Feast of the Military Family?" Fr. Chuck's Dec. 26 homily for the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Listen now for a fresh, strong, view of "comfort" (Is. 40:1, from the 1st reading) and "training" (Titus , 2:11; from the 2nd reading).
Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 9, 2022;...