Can You Really Be Perfect?

In Matthew's Gospel (Matt 5:38-48), Jesus tells his disciples, and us his followers, to "be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Can we really be perfect? I explore this as we explore Jesus' instruction to us to put aside retribution and embrace others into the Kingdom of God.

(c) 2014 Tom O'Brien
Listen to my homily  from February 23 2014

Emmanuel - We are Never Alone

During the Advent season we can begin to feel the approaching season of Advent with gloom rather than with anticipation. It's a time of year when we can feel alone. That's why I talk about the fact that because of Jesus--Emmanuel, we are never alone!

(c) Tom O'Brien 2013.
Listen to the MP3 file of my homily, Emmanuel - We are Never Alone. 

Can Catholics Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus?

A personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ... now there's terminology you don't hear much in Catholic circles. And yet a personal relationship with the Lord is vital to our life in God. Listen to how Deacon Tom ties in the Gospel of Luke 13's metaphor of the Narrow Gate with know Jesus personally.

from the Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 The Narrow Gate

Listen to the MP3 file: Can Catholics Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus?
(c) 2013 by Tom O'Brien, all rights reserved

Have You Ever Wanted to Just Run Away?

12-30-12: In considering what makes a holy family, I reflect on three guiding principles that help us grow in holiness: Patience, Acceptance and Prayer.

from the Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 Finding Jesus in the Temple

Listen to the MP3 file: Homily: Feast of the Holy Family 12-30-12
(c) 2012 by Tom O'Brien, all rights reserved

My apologies to my family because I may, from time to time, combine and obscure family stories to suit my needs!