Fr. Bryan Ochs' Weekly Homily

Fr. Bryan talks about the Communion within the Trinity, baseball, and the love that fathers pass onto their kids.

Fr. Bryan explains how the lies we believe leads to isolation, and how the Holy Spirit speaks the truth of our identity before God.

Fr. Bryan explains the realities of Heaven and Hell in a way you may not have considered.

On Palm Sunday, the nature of evil is revealed to us. On Easter Sunday, the power of God is revealed. Jesus has defeated evil, and he gives us all apart to play in this battle. Recent tragedies in our own community show us we need to get in the fight.

Fr. Bryan explains the true nature of the priesthood and why he responded to God's call to serve as a priest.

Fr. Bryan explains the nature of evil and why the crucifixion happened.

Fr. Bryan explains the story of the woman caught in adultery.

Fr. Bryan talks about Kindness. The goal of our faith, concerning kindness, is to be kind to our family, friends, enemies, and strangers in thoughts, words, and actions at all times. This even includes showing kindness to God.

Fr. Bryan shares one thing he loves about the Catholics of Cowlitz County.

Fr. Bryan reflects on diversity in the Church and how this especially applies to age.

In a somewhat "strange" homily, Fr. Bryan explains how the feminine form proclaims the Gospel, how and why the evil one attacks femininity and how this plays out in the life of the Church.

Fr. Bryan ponders why the Magi travelled so far to encounter Jesus, and asks us all to be more aware of simple things we take for granted.

Marriage and Family are the foundation of society. Men have been stepping back from their role as Fathers. Father Bryan calls on all men to teach their children virtue.

Fr. Bryan explains how Jesus' prophetic words in Mark 13 apply to our own lives today. It is a message of hope for those in difficult moments.

Fr. Bryan reflects again on the horrible scandals of abuse in the Church, and asks us to draw ourselves into communion with the suffering members of the body by listening to their stories.

Fr. Bryan reflects on the awful revelations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in light of the Gospel.

Fr. Bryan explains the significance of the Holy Eucharist in our life of faith. The Eucharist forces us to confront the fact that we have desires within us that nothing in the created world can fulfill.

Fr. Bryan explains the role of John the Baptist, and how the Church is called to fulfill that role today.

Fr. Bryan explains the wisdom contained in the book of genesis. Sin has consequences. It makes us feel ashamed and isolated. It then leads to blame, which only makes it worse. In order to reverse sins consequences, we must admit fault and ask God for mercy.

Fr. Bryan explains that we best understand the Holy Trinity by entering into it. Through a process of healing, the love of the Father raises us, his sons and daughters, up out of sin and death.