Homilies and Reflections
Read these reflections from Black Catholic bishops and priests.
“The Resurrection of the Dead: The Challenge of St. Paul”
by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, When American Airlines flight 5342 collided in midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter...
Sermon for the Mass of Thanksgiving
by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: “I am in your midst as one who serves.” These words of Jesus challenge...
“Come Holy Spirit”
by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In recent weeks, many people in different parts of the world have been captivated...
“God is Love”
by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Recently, during an interfaith memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral, the world-famous Chef,...
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT
by Fr. Vince Arisukwu
This Pauline expression is so real for several reasons in today’s world. Recently, I met with a friend who was...
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY: CALLED INTO GOD’S LOVE
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
By Fr. Vincent Arisukwu The doctrine of the Trinity occupies a central place in the history of Catholic theology. Historically,...
PENTECOST: RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
The Church is gathered today as on that day of Pentecost… “Parthians, Medes and Elamites; people from Mesopotamia, Judaea and...
PALM (PASSION) SUNDAY: THIS GUY LEAVES HIS CLOTH AND RUNS OFF NAKED
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
Each time I read the passion narrative from St. Mark, this image strikes me as very significant in the arrest...
His Excellency, Bishop Edward K. Braxton’s sermon from February 4, 2024: “Is everyone Looking For Jesus?”
by His Excellency, Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: “Jesus, everyone is looking for you!” This is what Simon, not yet called Peter,...
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