Homily for The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C By drawing on the catechism and St Thomas Aquinas, Fr Michael explains the power of the apostle’s prayer in this week’s gospel to “Increase Our Faith” (Lk 17:5). Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehills, Lee…

Homily for The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Fr Doody speaks about the cataclysmic event of the fall of man from grace in the garden in Genesis and warns us of the errors of universalism. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehills, Leeds and the Vocation…

Homily for The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C This week’s gospel tells us that heaven rejoices more over one repentant sinner than over 99 virtuous men with no need for repentance. Through the parable of the prodigal son, we see that the older son is representative of these 99. Jesus is warning us of having merely the appearance of real virtue…

Homily for The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The gospel this week tells us that we must hate our father and mother to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Fr Michael Doody unpacks this jarring statement of Our Lord, explaining that if we want to follow Christ, we must do it without reserve, preferring nothing to Him. Download this episode (right cli…

Homily for The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Pride, the deadliest sin, and humility, it’s corresponding virtue, are the focus of this week’s readings. Father Michael expounds upon why we must foster the virtue of humility and flee from the vice of pride, drawing on the words of Our Lord in today’s gospel. Download this episode (right click an…

Jesus says that many people will try to enter into heaven, but most of them will miss out. Fr Dave Callaghan MGL suggests in this homily that they fail to reach their destination because their starting point is completely wrong. This homily was recorded on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary time. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you …

Jesus says that many people will try to enter into heaven, but most of them will miss out. Fr Dave Callaghan MGL suggests in this homily that they fail to reach their destination because their starting point is completely wrong. This homily was recorded on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary time. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you …

Homily for The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Fr Michael explains that the disposition of our hearts can drastically change the way we receive the words of Christ, and that we must have a true perception of ourself and acknowledge our flaws before we are able to accept Christ. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is th…

Homily for The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Fr Michael speaks about the responsibility that comes along with saying that you believe in God. We should take seriously the virtue of faith and always pray for God to increase that virtue within us. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine…

We often feel that we cannot follow God because we do not have the strength. Fr Chris Eaton says that we do not have to worry about the future if we trust that God will provide for us. This homily was recorded on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary time. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to th…

We often feel that we cannot follow God because we do not have the strength. Fr Chris Eaton says that we do not have to worry about the future if we trust that God will provide for us. This homily was recorded on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary time. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to th…

Homily for The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Fr Michael speaks about the importance of persistence in prayer, and how this persistence reveals the enduring desires of our heart. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehills, Leeds and the Vocations Director…

Homily for The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The Way of Saints Every aspect of the life of the saint is directed toward Jesus Christ. We must prayerfully discern where our focus is at all times. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehills, Leeds and the V…

Homily for The Feast of Corpus Christi 2019 Fr Michael Doody speaks on the great importance of spending time in Eucharistic adoration on this feast of the Most Holy Body of Christ. Download this episode (right click and save) The images used for this podcast come from Corpus Christi Watershed. Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine o…

Homily for The Feast of The Most Holy Trinity 2019 Fr Michael Doody preaches on the mystery of The Most Holy Trinity – commenting on how The Trinity is revealed through creation and the human person. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehills, Leeds and the Vo…

Homily for Pentecost Sunday 2019 Fr Michael Doody compares the apostles preaching after Pentecost with the tower of Babel, and explains the message behind the imagery of wind and fire. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehills, Leeds and the Vocations Directo…

If we are able to encounter the truth of the cross, it changes how we see ourselves. In this Homily for Good Friday, Fr Chris Eaton MGL says that Jesus wants us to know ourselves as the ‘beloved’ of God. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to the Cradio Homilies podcast on iTunes. Like, …

If we are able to encounter the truth of the cross, it changes how we see ourselves. In this Homily for Good Friday, Fr Chris Eaton MGL says that Jesus wants us to know ourselves as the ‘beloved’ of God. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to the Cradio Homilies podcast on iTunes. Like, …

Jesus pours out his love upon us as he humbles himself to wash our feet. As we enter into the mystery of God’s mercy on Holy Thursday, Fr David Callaghan MGL reflects on why it is so difficult for us to receive this gift of Christ’s mercy. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to the Cradi…

Jesus pours out his love upon us as he humbles himself to wash our feet. As we enter into the mystery of God’s mercy on Holy Thursday, Fr David Callaghan MGL reflects on why it is so difficult for us to receive this gift of Christ’s mercy. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to the Cradi…

The Irish have a saying that there are some places on earth where the veil between heaven and earth is very thin. Fr Chris Eaton MGL speaks about the mystery of the Transfiguration and the way that it reveals the presence of God to us in our ordinary life in this homily for the 2nd Sunday in Lent. Download this episode (right click and save) Like w…

The Irish have a saying that there are some places on earth where the veil between heaven and earth is very thin. Fr Chris Eaton MGL speaks about the mystery of the Transfiguration and the way that it reveals the presence of God to us in our ordinary life in this homily for the 2nd Sunday in Lent. Download this episode (right click and save) Like w…

In the story of David and Saul we see an example of true mercy and love. In this homily for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary time, Fr David Callaghan MGL says that this is an image for us of the love that Christ has for us and the love that we are called to have for others. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and gi…

In the story of David and Saul we see an example of true mercy and love. In this homily for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary time, Fr David Callaghan MGL says that this is an image for us of the love that Christ has for us and the love that we are called to have for others. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and gi…

The greatest challenge of our faith is to learn how to trust God. Fr Ken Barker MGL speaks about how trust in God is the secret to finding true peace in our life in this homily for the 6th Sunday in ordinary time. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to the Cradio Homilies podcast on iTun…

The greatest challenge of our faith is to learn how to trust God. Fr Ken Barker MGL speaks about how trust in God is the secret to finding true peace in our life in this homily for the 6th Sunday in ordinary time. Download this episode (right click and save) Like what you hear? Subscribe and give a nice rating to the Cradio Homilies podcast on iTun…

Homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Fr Michael Doody preaches on the dilemma we face if we are entrenched in Sin, and how it gets in the way of our ability to cooperate with God in listening to his voice. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury parish in Harehill…

Down through the ages, the Lord has been crying out the words that he spoke to Isaiah, “whom shall I send?” Fr Ken Barker MGL calls us to make the same response of complete submission to God in this homily for the 5th Sunday in ordinary time. This homily was recorded at St Benedict’s Parish in a special celebration to welcome one of the MGL sisters…

Down through the ages, the Lord has been crying out the words that he spoke to Isaiah, “whom shall I send?” Fr Ken Barker MGL calls us to make the same response of complete submission to God in this homily for the 5th Sunday in ordinary time. This homily was recorded at St Benedict’s Parish in a special celebration to welcome one of the MGL sisters…

Homily for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C This Sunday’s reading from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians provides a very good way to examine your conscience. We must ask ourselves whether love is at the heart of our actions. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbury pari…

The Gospel presents a scenario where one minute the people are celebrating Jesus, and the next minute they are trying to kill him. Fr David Callaghan MGL suggests that this reaction raises the difficult question of whether we really want Jesus in our life or whether we want to keep him at a safe distance. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/kmm…

The Gospel presents a scenario where one minute the people are celebrating Jesus, and the next minute they are trying to kill him. Fr David Callaghan MGL suggests that this reaction raises the difficult question of whether we really want Jesus in our life or whether we want to keep him at a safe distance. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/kmm…

Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The liturgical celebration of the Sacraments is the main channel through which God pours his grace into the world. This is especially true with the Holy Eucharist in the sacrifice of the mass. It would do us much good to often contemplate and give thanks to Almighty God for the greatness of the sacr…

Gaudete Sunday 2018 Joy is not a virtue or an emotion, it is distinct from pleasure and happiness. St Paul tells us that Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Joy is deeper than superficial emotions. We very often try to fill our lives with things that appeal to the lower appetites, things that bring us pleasure and happiness, but don’t ultimately ful…

In this busy time leading up to Christmas, we are able to be a voice of hope. Fr Chris Eaton MGL speaks about the simple ways that we can witness to Christ to those around us during this time of Advent. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/6f4457/MGL_Homily3rdAdventC18.mp3 The post Be a voice in the wilderness appeared first on Cradio.…

In this busy time leading up to Christmas, we are able to be a voice of hope. Fr Chris Eaton MGL speaks about the simple ways that we can witness to Christ to those around us during this time of Advent. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/6f4457/MGL_Homily3rdAdventC18.mp3 The post Be a voice in the wilderness appeared first on Cradio.…

“Whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 11:27 The baptism which John offered was not sacramental, but only pointed toward and prepared the way for Christ. In the same way, let us prepare the way for Christ to enter into our own hearts by a…

Are we eager to run forth and meet Christ right now? Sometimes we have a fear of meeting Christ, due to not feeling ready or a warped view of God. This is all the more reason to get ourselves ready to meet Our Lord, so that we can have the eagerness to run forth and meet Him. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the pari…

As we begin the time of Advent, we need to look inside our hearts to see whether we actually want Christ to come into our life. Fr Dave Callaghan MGL speaks about the need to be honest with ourselves in this homily for the 1st Sunday in Advent. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/n6ep2n/MGL_Homily1stAdventC18.mp3 The post The coming of Christ a…

As we begin the time of Advent, we need to look inside our hearts to see whether we actually want Christ to come into our life. Fr Dave Callaghan MGL speaks about the need to be honest with ourselves in this homily for the 1st Sunday in Advent. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/n6ep2n/MGL_Homily1stAdventC18.mp3 The post The coming of Christ a…

Fr Stefan’s homily for the feast of Christ the King. The Kingship of Christ transcends every political and militaristic mind of this world because it is deeper and more glorious than the world and all the riches contained within. The Kingdom of God can be found in every aspect of our society because he is The Lord, unconquered even by death. Downlo…

Fr Michael Doody’s Homily for the feast of Christ the King. We need to allow the triumph of Christ the King to permeate through our whole lives. The saints are the quintessence of allowing Jesus Christ to reign in every part of their life. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Michael Doody is the parish priest of St Augustine of Canterbu…

Fr Stefan preaches on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary time. The readings become more apocalyptic in nature as we approach the book of Daniel, which prophesies the coming of the Messiah. We must not lose sight of the fact that it is into these apocalyptic times that Christ comes and remains with us. Download this episode (right click and save) Fr Stefan…

The second coming can seem like a scary thing, yet for those who believe it will be a moment of glory. Fr Dave Callaghan MGL speaks about the great hope we have in this homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/r5xxbg/MGL_Homily33rdSundayB18.mp3 The post When the Bridegroom returns appeared first on Cradio…

The second coming can seem like a scary thing, yet for those who believe it will be a moment of glory. Fr Dave Callaghan MGL speaks about the great hope we have in this homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/r5xxbg/MGL_Homily33rdSundayB18.mp3 The post When the Bridegroom returns appeared first on Cradio…

As we open up to the gift of the Holy Spirit, God will be stretching us in our faith. Fr Chris Eaton MGL speaks about the call to give everything and trust that God will provide in this homily for the 32nd Sunday in ordinary time. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/ub4mj9/MGL_Homily32ndSundayB18.mp3 The post Stretched by the Holy Spirit appear…

As we open up to the gift of the Holy Spirit, God will be stretching us in our faith. Fr Chris Eaton MGL speaks about the call to give everything and trust that God will provide in this homily for the 32nd Sunday in ordinary time. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/ub4mj9/MGL_Homily32ndSundayB18.mp3 The post Stretched by the Holy Spirit appear…

Fr Stefan examines Christ’s exhortation to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself, and all the nuance that comes with it. St Augustine says “Love, and do what you will because if you love, whatever you do will be right.” It is this love that sets us free from the law. This ‘freedom from the law’ is to h…

? So much of our sin can be linked to questions around our identity and sense of self-worth. Fr David Callaghan MGL speaks about the need to know who we are in God in this homily for the 31st Sunday in ordinary time. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/my3kmg/MGL_Homily31stSundayB18.mp3 The post Know who you are appeared first on Cradio.…

? So much of our sin can be linked to questions around our identity and sense of self-worth. Fr David Callaghan MGL speaks about the need to know who we are in God in this homily for the 31st Sunday in ordinary time. https://cradiomedia.podbean.com/mf/play/my3kmg/MGL_Homily31stSundayB18.mp3 The post Know who you are appeared first on Cradio.…