Homilies and Reflections
Read these reflections from Black Catholic bishops and priests.
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...
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: “Therefore, stay awake!”
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You I want...
32ND SUNDAY: THEY ARE SADDUCEE (SAD-YOU-SEE)
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
I was literally looking for a theme for the readings of this weekend when Fr. Austin (my pastor) shared this...
31st Sunday: THE ONLY APPROVED AMBUSH
by Fr. Vincent Arisukwu
Our impression of an ambush has to do with something negative. Its synonyms are: waylay, ensnare, trap. An ambush is...
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