St. Mary Magdalen Parish

06/02/2026

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05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

The Birthday of the Church: What Really Happened at Pentecost

On the Solemnity of Pentecost — the birthday of the Church — this homily unpacks what actually happened in that upper room and why it matters for us today.
From the Jewish feast of Pentecost and the giving of the Torah on Sinai, to the Tower of Babel reversed by tongues of fire, to the bold transformation of a man who once denied Christ three times — this is the story of how God did what we never could do on our own: restore the broken relationship.
Baptism. Confirmation. Eucharist. The sacraments aren't just rituals — they're the ongoing mission of the Holy Spirit drawing us into the divine life itself.

05/29/2026

Everything of Mine Is Yours: The Life of the Trinity Explained

What does it mean that "everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine"? In this homily for the 7th Sunday of Easter (Year A), Father reflects on Jesus's High Priestly Prayer and the Trinitarian life of total mutual sharing — and what that means for us.
From Tastykakes in your parents' pantry to the Prodigal Son to the Upper Room, this homily traces a single thread: God's desire to bring us home into His own life. The same Holy Spirit that glorified Jesus in the Resurrection is the Spirit poured out at Pentecost — and being poured out still, in us.
As we wait in joyful anticipation of Pentecost Sunday next week, we're reminded that the Church's first posture — before any mission, before any going out — is prayer.

05/17/2026

The World Can't Replace This: The Secret Behind Christian Joy

What is it about Christian joy and hope that even their enemies can't ignore?
In this homily, we explore two powerful stories — one from Cardinal Timothy Dolan about a man who despised Mother Teresa's sisters yet asked to be baptized before he died, and one from the 4th century, when a Roman emperor tried to build a competing system of charity to stop the spread of Christianity — and watched it collapse.
The answer to both stories is the same: a joy and hope that can only come from one source.
As we approach the Feast of Pentecost and the Ascension, we reflect on the Holy Spirit as Paraclete — our advocate — and what it means to live with a hope that others can actually see.

05/17/2026

You Are a Priest: What Really Happens at the Offertory

What does it mean when the priest says "Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable"? It's not just a formality — it's one of the most theologically rich moments in the entire Mass.
In this homily, we unpack the offertory: why the collection isn't just a fundraiser, what the bread and wine actually represent, and what Saint Peter means when he calls us a "royal priesthood." Every baptized Christian shares in the priesthood of Jesus Christ — and that changes everything about how we show up at Mass.
We also look at the first deacons in Acts of the Apostles, why the apostles chose seven men to extend Christ's charity into the world, and why the Church still needs men to answer the call to Holy Orders today.

05/15/2026

Tonight's opening presentation of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sold out; however, don't despair because a few tickets are available for Saturday at 6:30 PM and Sunday at 2 PM! Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/smm-presents-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamboat

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our First Holy Communicants! May the joy and peace of the Lord fill your heart always.

05/13/2026