

Homilies and Reflections

Read these reflections from Black Catholic bishops and priests.
An All Souls’ Day Pastoral Reflection on The Life of the World to Come
by Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
By The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D. Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Belleville We commemorate All Hallow’s Eve, All...
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: PAYING OUR DEBTS OF LOVE
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
The readings of this weekend invite us to the importance of community, to identify that the foundational element for building...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — July 2, 2023, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“Whoever does not take up his cross is not worthy of me.” Jesus said to His apostles: “Whoever loves father...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — June 25, 2023, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body.” “Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘do not be afraid of...
SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED TRINITY
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
Paul issues this powerful greeting, “May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — June 4, 2023, Holy Trinity Sunday
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“God sent his Son that the world might be saved through him.” People who knew both of us tell me,...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — May 21, 2023, Ascension Sunday
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“All power in heaven and earth has been given to me.” God the Father began His salvation of man when...
6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, 2023: I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ORPHANS
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
Christ’s statement in the gospel stands out for several reasons, “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — May 14, 2023, The Sixth Sunday of Easter
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.” “If you love me, you will keep my...
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