Dayton Xii Presents

On this 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob reflects on progress vs. perfection in our efforts to love as God loves.    

Giving us a vivid picture of this well-known scene from the gospel of Matthew, Fr. Tony re-iterates our call as Christian disciples: "We give our lives back to God in lives of service to others."

Reflecting on the upcoming presidential election in light of the gospel, Fr. Joe reminds us: "We have to realize that each person will vote according to what their conscience tells them. And that's okay."

Exploring what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to God, Fr. Ambrose reflects on the role of Catholics in American democracy. He reminds us: "All of us belong to God before we belong to any country...We belong to God before we belong to any political body."

Fr. Tony delivers the annual financial report for the parish and school.

"Jesus came to give us freedom," says Fr. Tony, encouraging us to make the faith our own.

In a timely homily, Fr. Ambrose reflects on Pope Francis' latest encyclical and St. Paul's message to the Philippians.

Christ speaks truth to power. He calls those in authority to live up to the standards they set for others. Fr. Joe reflects on this and so much more.

In a moving homily on personal responsibility, Fr. Tony reflects: "Sure, we have rights. But it is our responsibility to use those rights according to the way God would have us use them."

"People can and do change, by the grace of God or by their own sinfulness," says Fr. Ambrose. He adds: "We must make use of those mercies that God makes new in every day and in every morning."

Reflecting on the parable of the landowner, Deacon Bob meditates on the generosity of God.

In this moving homily, Fr. Ambrose reflects on how cultivating the virtue of hope can help us overcome our fear of death.

"Forgiveness is a way of life," says Fr. Tony in this homily on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The forgiveness that God offers us is radical. As Fr. Ambrose reflects in this homily, Christ is calling us to an "incalculable mercy."

In a beautiful reflection on fraternal correction and reconciliation, Fr. Tony insists: "There is no relationship that is so broken that — if we turn it over to God — cannot be fixed."

Knowing when and how to forgive or ask for forgiveness of our brothers and sisters can be tricky. Fr. Joe shares some thoughts on the art of discernment.

"We have the word of God in us," Fr. Tony reminds us. And we must live the truth by bearing witness to Christ crucified and Christ glorified.

To truly imitate Christ is to walk the walk of self-sacrificial love. Fr. Ambrose reflects on this in a moving homily.

Authority is a responsibility — it is not something to be taken lightly, misused, or abused. Fr. Tony reflects on this in light of the authority Jesus bestows to Peter and the Apostles: "We are called to emulate Peter...so that we can help those come to Christ, not be a barrier for those who are searching."