

Homilies and Reflections

Read these reflections from Black Catholic bishops and priests.
“My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
by Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D. Diocese of Belleville December 16, 2023, Third Sunday of Advent...
Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton, 2nd Sunday of Advent: Are You A Forerunner of Jesus?
by Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
December 10, 2023, Second Sunday of Advent 11:00 AM, St. Theresa Church Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Sitting in...
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: JUST ONE DAY
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
Today’s readings invite us to act like God’s salesmen and women. We have the BEST PRODUCT in the entire universe....
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,...
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