All Saints Homilies

Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Cross as presented during Holy Week through the imagery of other biblical characters.

Fr. Pat examines the expression of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15 from three different angles.

Fr. Pat explains that the mandate to forgive offenses is not something we're disposed to do except by grace.

Fr. Pat places the theme of Christian unity and peace in our present historical context.

Fr. Pat makes three points with respect to the central teaching of Chalcedon, particularly as we prepare for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Fr. Pat explores the dynamic nature of God's word, what it means to profess the Resurrection, and the contrast between law and gospel.

Fr. Pat examines each of the three players in the second of the "miracles of blessing" found in the Gospel of Matthew—the centurion, Jesus, and the servant.

Fr. Pat explains the significance of the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark and what it says about faith.

Fr. Pat takes a closer look at the wounds Christ suffered on his feet, hands, and side.

Fr. Pat distinguishes between "official" forgiveness and "personal" forgiveness.

Fr. Pat examines the three images of Jesus found in this parable: the Judge, the Brother, and the Teacher.

Fr. Pat examines three aspects of the temple: the human being, the family, and the Church.

Fr. Pat reflects on the story of Zacchaeus under three considerations: creativity, intuition, and incorporation.

Fr. Pat discusses the quotation of the prophecy of Isaiah in Matthew 4.

Fr. Pat examines three saints of the old covenant as three dimensions of the mystery of Christmas.