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Making Friends With The Lord Jesus

Fr. Edwin

Ways of getting closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ

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Yesterday · 10 min
Star of the Sea: The Most Holy Name of Mary · Sep 12, 2026
The homily celebrates the Most Holy Name of Mary, emphasizing her role as our spiritual guide and protector. I highlight St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s imagery of Mary as the "Star of the Sea," a radiant light that navigates believers through the...
Yesterday · 10 min
The Heart and the Harvest: Building a Spiritual Foundation · Sep 12, 2026
This homily offers a religious reflection on the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the connection between a person’s inner heart and outward actions. I emphasize that, just as a tree is known by its fruit, a person’s words and reactions reveal their true...
Thursday · 12 min
Humility in Teaching and the Journey of Learning · Sep 11, 2026
This homily explores the essential relationship between mentors and students, emphasizing that the ultimate goal of any instructor should be to see their pupils surpass them. Drawing on biblical parables from the Gospel of Luke, I warn against...
Wednesday · 10 min
Divine Mercy and the Call to Love Your Enemies · Sep 10, 2026
This commentary explores a powerful reflection on St. Luke’s Gospel and the challenging Christian call to love one’s enemies. It reminds us that truly absorbing this message takes a humble heart—one that recognizes we can't fulfill such radical love...
Tuesday · 10 min
The All-Seeing Eye and the Path of the Beatitudes · Sep 9, 2026
The homily reflects on Gospel teachings following a priestly anniversary, focusing on how God’s gaze sustains all of creation. I explore the Beatitudes in Luke’s Gospel, showing how true blessedness can emerge from hardships such as poverty, hunger,...
Monday · 12 min
The Divine Plan for Mary and Saint Joseph · Sep 8, 2026
This reflection explores the spiritual significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, focusing on their roles in God’s plan of salvation. I emphasize Mary’s Immaculate Conception, explaining that she was preserved from original sin through...
Sunday · 10 min
Divine Senses and the Restoration of the Withered Hand · Sep 7, 2026
This theological reflection explores the connection between human sensory perception and the moral obligation to do good. The speaker explains that humans acquire knowledge through their physical senses, which allows them to form abstract thoughts....
September 5 · 9 min
The Duty of Fraternal Charity and Sacred Correction · Sep 6, 2026
This is a reflection on the Gospel of Matthew and the Christian call to fraternal correction. It reminds us that when we notice someone struggling or making mistakes, our response should be compassion and help, not gossip or judgment. Using the Good...
September 4 · 10 min
Mercy and the Hierarchy of the Sabbath Law · Sep 5, 2026
This homily addresses the proper understanding of religiouslaws by contrasting rigid legalism with the primacy of charity. I highlight the selfless example of Mother Teresa, who gave up her own bed to a new sister to demonstrate that human needs...
September 3 · 10 min
New Wine for the Bridegroom's Feast · Sep 4, 2026
This homily captures a morning reflection that blends personal logistics with a deep spiritual commentary on the Gospel of Luke. I begin by discussing a scriptural analysis of why Jesus' disciples did not fast like the Pharisees. Using a lighthearted...
September 2 · 9 min
At Your Command: The Miracle of the Copious Catch · Sep 3, 2026
This religious reflection draws on a passage from the Gospel of Luke, focusing on Jesus’ interaction with fishermen at the Lake of Gennesaret. I highlight how Christ entered Simon Peter’s boat without invitation, drawing a parallel to how the divine...
September 1 · 10 min
The Linchpin of Faith: Intercession and Service · Sep 2, 2026
This reflective address emphasizes the profound importance of intercessory prayer and the spirit of service within the Christian community. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, I highlight how Jesus healed Simon’s mother-in-law, noting that her immediate...
August 31 · 10 min
Authority and Truth: The Presence of the Divine Word · Sept 01, 2026
I explore the spiritual significance of divine authority and the importance of personal preparation as the Christmas season approaches. The reflection contrasts the superficial prestige of human titles with the authentic power of truth, noting that...
August 30 · 13 min
The Divine Value of Hidden Lives and Small Acts · Aug 31, 2026
We have a religious reflection centered on the Gospel of Luke and the spiritual value of living an obscure or hidden life. I draw parallels between the Virgin Mary’s quiet support and the unheralded logistical teams that enabled General Patton’s...
August 29 · 12 min
The Way of the Cross and the Game Plan for Heaven · Aug 29, 2026
This recording is a religious reflection exploring the foundational tension between divine authority and human suffering found in the Gospel of Matthew. I discuss the significant moment when Jesus names Peter the “rock” of the Church, only to...
August 28 · 12 min
The Beheading of John the Baptist and the Moral Will · Aug 28, 2026
This consideration reflects on the biblical account of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, using the historical narrative to explore modern moral failures. It suggests that King Herod and Herodias represent the human tendency to silence voices that...
August 28 · 13 min
Wise and Foolish Readiness: The Parable of the Ten Virgins · Aug 28, 2026
This religious reflection centers on the Parable of the Ten Virgins to highlight the vital importance of spiritual preparedness and prudence. By contrasting the wise bridesmaids who brought extra oil with the foolish ones who did not, I emphasize that...
August 26 · 13 min
The Watchful Soul: Staying Vigilant in Faith and Life · Aug 27, 2026
Today, I share a spiritual reflection on the Christian virtue of vigilance and the feast days of Saints Monica and Augustine. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, the homily emphasizes the need to stay spiritually awake to avoid the temptations of...
August 25 · 11 min
Interior Transformation and the Call to Sincere Faith · Aug 26, 2026
Today, we have a reflective religious homily centered on a Wednesday morning reading from the Gospel of Matthew. I explore Christ’s condemnation of the scribes and Pharisees, comparing their outward displays of righteousness to whitewashed tombs that...
August 25 · 13 min
Faith from Within: Beyond the Hypocrisy of the Pharisees · Aug 25, 2026
Our reflection on the gospel this morning centers on Jesus’ critique of the scribes and Pharisees from the Gospel of Matthew. I emphasize that focusing on minor religious rituals while neglecting mercy, judgment, and fidelity leads to spiritual...

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