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Whose neighbour can I be today and tomorrow?

15th Sunday of Ordinary time [Year C]

[Fr. Mark's final Sunday at St. Joseph's]

"A Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity."  


Making peace through the blood of His cross 

14th Sunday of Ordinary time [Year C]

"Whatever house you enter, first say, "Peace to this house." (Luke 10:15)


You were called to freedom

13th Sunday of Ordinary time [Year C]

“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal 5:1)


The Eucharist, Fathers, and the Little Ones

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ [Year C]

“Behold the Lamb of God; Behold Him who takes away the sin of the world.”


Our Triune God of Delight

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday [Year C]

“Take to heart that the Lord is God in Heaven above and on the Earth beneath” (Deuteronomy 4:39)


I’ll be home for Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday [Year C]

“Lord send forth your spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”


The Bullet Train Pilgrimage of Faith

Ascension Sunday [Year C]

“He who descended is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.” (Eph 4:10)


Gearing Up for More Holy Spirit!

Sixth Sunday of Easter [Year C]

A homily of Fr. Francis Ching, C.C. who lead St. Joseph’s Parish Mission from May 22-25, 2022.


See Mother, I am making all things NEW

Fifth Sunday of Easter [Year C]

“See I am making all things new.” (Rev 21:5)


LEADING US AND STRENGTHENING US

Fourth Sunday of Easter [Year C]

"I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own and my own know me (...)"  (John 10:14)


WRITE WHAT HAPPENED

Third Sunday of Easter [Year C]

“Yes, Lord; You know that I love you" (John 21-15)


UNLESS I SEE THE MARK OF THE NAILS

Second Sunday of Easter [Year C]

“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." (John 20:29)


SEARCHING AND BEING FOUND

Easter Sunday [Year C]


CARRIERS OF THE LIGHT

Easter Vigil - Resurrection of the Lord


LIVE EVERYDAY LIKE IT’S FRIDAY

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion [Year c]


KNEELING DOWN BEFORE US TO EXALT US

The Lord’s Supper - Holy Thursday [Year C]


WELCOMING IN THE KING

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion [Year C]

"Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Mark 11: 9-10) 


WITNESSES ALL AROUND US

Fifth Sunday of Lent [Year C]

“Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7)


I SHOT A MAN IN RENO

Fourth Sunday of Lent [Year C]

"... While he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him (...)" (Luke 15:20)


DOES GOD REALLY CARE?

Third Sunday of Lent [Year C]

“I am who I am.” - Exodus 3:14


A HOPE THAT TRANSFIGURES

Second Sunday of Lent [Year C]

From the bright cloud the Father’s voice is heard: “This is my Son, The Beloved, listen to Him.” - Gospel Acclamation


THE DESERT, THE SCHOOL OF LOVE

First Sunday of Lent [Year C]

“As you with Satan did contend, and did the victory win, o give us strength in you to fight in you, to conquer sin.” 


BECAUSE LIFE IS SO SHORT

8th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year C]

“Out of the good treasure of the heart, the good person produces good.” (Luke 6:45)


TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE?

7th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year C]

“Do not judge, and you will not be judge.” Luke 6:37


COMPLETELY FREE, ALWAYS AVAILABLE!

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year C]

“Do not be afraid,; from now on you will be catching people." (Luke 5:10) 


I AM WITH YOU TO DELIVER YOU

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year C]

“Faith, hope and love, abide these three; and the greatest of these is LOVE.” (1 Cor. 13:13)



A Beautiful Day for A Neighbour

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday of the Word of God) 

"For in the One Spirit We Were All Baptized into One Body." - (1 Cor. 12:13)


Overflowing Generosity

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year C] - January 16, 2022

“Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory.” (John 2:11)


To Walk in the Newness of Life

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord [Year C] - January 9, 2022


Following A Light, They Sought THE Light

Feast of Epiphany [Year C] - January 2, 2022


Mary Leads The Way

The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God [Year C] - January 1, 2022


Loving Pursuit

Morning Mass - Holy Family Sunday [Year C] - December 26, 2021


Seeing Salvation

Christmas Morning Mass - The Nativity of Our Blessed Lord

“And the word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only-begotten son full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)


The Christmas Discovery

Christmas Midnight Mass - The Nativity of Our Blessed Lord 

“To you is born this day in the city of David a saviour, who is the Christ, the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)


The Checklists vs. The Treasure

The FOURTH Sunday of Advent [Year C] - December 19, 2021

  "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb." (Luke 1:41)


Catching Souls with Joy

The THIRD Sunday of Advent [Year C] - December 12,  2021

“Rejoice in the Lord always; Again I say, Rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” (Entrance Antiphon - Phil. 4:4-5)


The Voice, The Wildman

The SECOND Sunday of Advent [Year C] - December 5, 2021 

“A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our god.’” (Isaiah 40:3)


Thirsty for Hope

 The FIRST Sunday of Advent [Year C] - November 28, 2021

“To you O Lord, I lift my soul.” (Psalm 25)


The Ever Stable Kingdom

Solemnity of Christ the King [Year B] - November 21, 2021



Please note that we are switching from Audio to Video Homily starting the Solemnity of Christ the King on November 21, 2021. Thank you and God bless! 


33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] November 14, 2021

“[...] About that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the son but only the Father." (Mark 13:22)


32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] November 7, 2021

"Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. (Mark 12:43) 



31th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] October 31, 2021

“Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart.” (Det. 6:6)


30th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] October 24, 2021

"Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me [...] Let me see again." (Mark 10:47, 51)


29th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] October 17, 2021

"...The son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)


28th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] October 10, 2021

"I called on God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to sceptres and thrones. (Wisdom 7:7)


27th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] October 3, 2021

“Let the little children come to me... For it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs.” (Mark 10:14).



26th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] September 26, 2021

“Would that all the Lord’s people were Prophets and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!” (Numbers 11:29)

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] September 19, 2021

“Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35)

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] September 12, 2021

“Get behind Me, Satan! For you are thinking not as God does, but as humans do.” (Mark 8:33)

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] September 5, 2021

“He has done everything well; He even makes the deaf to hear the mute to speak.” (Mark 7:37)



22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] August 29, 2021

“Welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls.” (James 1:21)

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] August 22, 2021

“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary [Year B] August 15, 2021

“A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun.” (Revelation 12:1)

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] August 8, 2021

“Elijah got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mountain of God.” (1 Kings 19:8)

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] August 1, 2021

“I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35)



17th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] July 25, 2021

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] July 18, 2021

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] July 11, 2021

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] July 4, 2021



13th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] June 27, 2021

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] June 20, 2021

11th Sunday of Ordinary Time [Year B] June 13, 2021

Corpus Christi Sunday [Year B] June 6, 2021



Holy Trinity Sunday [Year B] May 30, 2021

Pentecost [Year B] May 23, 2021