Fr. Bryan Ochs' Weekly Homily

Fr. Bryan gives a very important homily about healing. So many of our habitual sins come from wounds that cause fear, anger, and grief. Fr. Bryan explains how the Holy Spirit heals these wounds, and stops sin from spreading.

Fr. Bryan explains that Jesus reveals what it means to be a real man, and how men are called to offer themselves as a sacrifice.

Fr. Bryan explains how mercy and forgiveness helped the apostles experience peace, and how crucial it is for us all to have a personal experience of God's mercy.

The Lives of the Apostles, the Saints since the Apostles, and even our own parishioners demonstrate the power of the Resurrection.

Fr. Bryan explains the significance of the Ten Commandments, and how they apply to us. Even if God never offered these commandments, doing this forbidden actions would still hurt the world around us. Sorry, once again, for the audio issues.

Fr. Bryan explains the significance of Abraham's sacrifice of his son Isaac, and how it helps us to explain the crucifixion of Jesus. Sorry for the sound issues!

Fr. Bryan explains what the story of Noah's ark teaches us about how Jesus works in the world today as well as how it teaches us to address evil in our own world.

Fr. Bryan continues our series on the First letter to The Corinthians by explaining that being single is good! Single people have opportunities that many married people do not have and have an important role in healing our culture.

Fr. Bryan continues a series from over a year ago by looking at St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians. In this section of the letter, St. Paul applies Divine Wisdom to the questionable sexual morality of the Corinthians.

The readings for this week's Mass shed light on the importance of our elderly parishioners. It is beautiful to be old!

Fr. Bryan explains that the world hasn't changed much since the day Jesus was born. Jesus has saved us from the problems we face before, and he will save us again.

Fr. Bryan acknowledges the void that exists when we lose a loved one, and instructs us how to heal. He then shares the good news we find in the story of Jesus raising the son of a widow.

Fr. Bryan explains why love for God is absolutely essential if we want to experience eternal life, and explains how coming to appreciate the complexity and detail of scripture can cultivate that love within us.

Fr. Bryan explains the importance of scripture, and reminds us that there is more to being Catholic than being baptized as a baby.

The parable of the generous landowner shows us that God's ways are, in fact, above our ways. Fr. Bryan explains that this parable is not about economic models, but is actually about generosity and gratitude.

The readings are all about forgiveness. Fr. Bryan gives an honest homily over the pride he has in his parishioners who obey this difficult command.

Fr. Bryan tells a story from Church history of a serious conflict was resolved, and encourages us all to receive fraternal correction with humility and gratitude.

Fr. Bryan explains why God wants us to know him, and why we need the Church to know Jesus authentically.

Fr. Bryan explains that the final few steps in the spiritual life are just as important as the first few. The 10% of the Gospel we struggle to believe or struggle to live are very important. Our prayer in these instances is, "Lord, Save me!"

Fr. Bryan shares a personal story of the Transfiguration, as well as his hope that all Catholics will experience Jesus in a new way.