Dayton Xii Presents

We are always invited to have a deeper relationship to Jesus, to live in his light. Fr. Joe reflects on this on this second Sunday of Lent

On this first Sunday of Lent, Fr. Ambrose offers a beautiful reflection on the self-sacrificial love of God and our call to imitate it. He reminds us: "God can do incredible works of generosity and mercy through us."

On Ash Wednesday, Fr. Ambrose reflects on our exterior actions and the inward motions that order them towards true repentance. He says: "This is the goal and the ultimate reality of repentance...to live with such an incredible, burning holiness that everyone who looks at us sees not just us but Christ."

On this first day of Lent, Fr. Joe talks about the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

In today's gospel account Jesus was "moved by pity." Fr. Joe offers a beautiful reflection on our call to imitate Christ in being moved to compassionate action by the suffering of others.

Pain is unavoidable. Suffering is inevitable in this life. Fr. Ambrose reflects on how we might suffer well.

There are many different ways in which our hearts can be broken. Fr. Joe reflects on sadness, grief, and sin, and reminds us to live in hope: "Praise the Lord, no matter what's going on. Give him thanks, no matter what. Because He heals the broken-hearted."

Reflecting on prayer and the spirituality, Fr. Ambrose explores the natures of marriage and consecrated life.

Is the devil real or a just a myth? Examining the Church's teaching on this question, Deacon Bob reflects on sin, temptation, and the importance of prayer.

Reflecting on St. Paul's words on anxiety, Fr. Alex Harb talks about the struggles we all face with anxiety and worry.

We're immersed in a culture that encourages attachments to things. Offering a beautiful alternative, Fr. Ambrose expounds on the virtue of detachment.

Reflecting on how the original 12 Apostles each answered the call to follow Jesus, Fr. John encourages us to consider how God calls each of us. He says: "God gives us time to figure out who Jesus is, what Jesus is calling and asking us to do in our lives for building the kingdom of God."

Fr. Ambrose gives an important parish update and offers a beautiful reflection on how communities can pray through their struggles together.

Fr. Joe gives an important parish update. And he reflects on our need for healing, saying: "When we have trouble, we realize that prayer is right — we live in a valley of tears."

We are all connected through Baptism. On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Joe distinguishes between social and spiritual isolation, reflecting on how spiritual isolation [due to sin] can disrupt our true communion.

"What type of power do we use to include and exclude people in our lives?" This question is central to Fr. Tony's reflection on The Epiphany, as he reminds us that Christ came to save us all.

Reflecting on the feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Ambrose talks about how we can "find Christ in the smallness" and in prayer.

God exists outside of time. And yet, God chose Mary as the link, the bridge between time (as we understand it) and eternity. On this Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Tony reflects on the concept of time and our ability to transcend it by grace.

On this Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Tony offers a beautiful reflection on how our true treasure lies at the heart of the love we share within our families.

On the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Ambrose emphasizes the importance of taking the time to pray together as a family.