

Homilies and Reflections

Read these reflections from Black Catholic bishops and priests.
The Pastor’s Thoughts — January 22, 2023, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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“Jesus moved to Capernaum, fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy.” Last week, Isaiah prophesied, “I will make you a light to the nations,...
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: THE STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S GRACE.
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
The solemnity of the Epiphany explains the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles. Saint Paul describes it as “the stewardship...
JANUARY 1, MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD: TO PONDER LIKE MARY
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
On this first day of the year, we are invited to meditate on the gentle, humble, contemplative spirit of Mary...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — January 8, 2023, The Epiphany of the Lord
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“Now it has been revealed that the Gentiles are coheirs of the promise.” “Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — January 1, 2023, Mary Mother of God
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“When eight days were completed, he was named Jesus.” Mary and Joseph obeyed the law of Caesar by going to...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — December 25, 2022
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“The Word became flesh and dwells among us.” “The angel said to the shepherds, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold,...
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: RECONCILING OUR EXPECTATIONS WITH GOD’S EXPECTATIONS
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
We all have expectations. We have things we want to accomplish. Particularly, as Christmas approaches, we want to meet our...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — 4th Sunday of Advent
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“Jesus will be born of Mary, the betrothed of Joseph, a son of David.” Let’s think back some 2,000 years...
The Pastor’s Thoughts — Third Sunday of Advent
by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
“Are you the one who is to come or should we look for another?” In today’s Gospel, Jesus must not...
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