Deep Dive - 1st Sunday of Lent 2025

A 'Deep Dive' with Andi & Izzy, into Fr. Blairs' homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Fourth Sunday of Lent - Deep Dive

This homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent emphasizes joy in God's enduring love and the forthcoming covenant sealed by Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. It highlights Lent as a period for self-examination, urging believers to recognize areas of spiritual neglect and renew their commitment to Christian living. Fr. Blair underscores the importance of repentance and reconciliation, not just as regret but as a willingness for profound personal transformation. Ultimately, he connects Christian joy to recognizing God's constant love and attention, encouraging a deeper embrace of faith and forgiveness.

Homily - 4th Sunday of Lent C

The "Fifth Sunday of Lent - 3rd Scrutiny" homily serves as a powerful reminder for all Christians to refocus on the ultimate goal of their faith: eternal life with God. It challenges complacency and encourages a renewed understanding of Jesus Christ as the victorious warrior who has conquered death. By highlighting the examples of young saints and emphasizing the call to a life lived in the Spirit, equipped with spiritual armor and virtues, the text urges both the Elect and the baptized to embrace their role as warriors in the ongoing battle for salvation.

Deep Dive - Fifth Sunday of Lent 2025

The "Fifth Sunday of Lent - 3rd Scrutiny" reflection serves as a powerful reminder for all Christians to refocus on the ultimate goal of their faith: eternal life with God. It challenges complacency and encourages a renewed understanding of Jesus Christ as the victorious warrior who has conquered death. By highlighting the examples of young saints and emphasizing the call to a life lived in the Spirit, equipped with spiritual armor and virtues, the text urges both the Elect and the baptized to embrace their role as warriors in the ongoing battle for salvation.

Homily-Fifth Sunday of Lent, 3rd Scrutiny

This Palm Sunday homily centers on Jesus' quotation of Psalm 22 on the cross, specifically his anguished cry of abandonment. Fr Blair explains that while seemingly scandalous for the Son of God, this act reveals Jesus' profound humanity and solidarity with suffering humanity. By reciting the psalm, which transitions from lament to trust, Jesus not only expressed his own pain but also adopted the cries of all who feel forsaken, offering a model for prayer in times of distress. Ultimately, the homily emphasizes that even in apparent divine silence, God remains present, offering hope and redemption, a message reinforced by the example of the repentant criminal and the broader themes of trust, remembrance of God's faithfulness, and the power of prayer found within the Psalms.

Homily - Palm Sunday 2025

Ultimately, the homily emphasizes that even in apparent divine silence, God remains present, offering hope and redemption, a message reinforced by the example of the repentant criminal and the broader themes of trust, remembrance of God's faithfulness, and the power of prayer found within the Psalms.

Psalm 22_ Jesus' Cry and Our Prayer

This homily for Holy Thursday 2025 focuses on the significance of the priesthood and the Eucharist within Christian faith. It explains that while Holy Thursday is often associated with the washing of the feet and the theme of service, the primary celebration centers on the institution of these two pillars. Fr. Blair emphasizes the essential role of priests, called from the community to serve and re-present Christ through the Eucharist. He highlights the demanding yet loving nature of priestly service, drawing parallels to parental care, and stresses the need for the faithful to support their priests with prayer. Ultimately, the homily underscores the extraordinary nature of Christian life, rooted in Christ's sacrifice and made possible through the Eucharist and the ministry of the priesthood.

Homily - Holy Thursday 2025

This homily describes the significance of the Easter Vigil as the most important Church celebration, marking Christ's passage from death to life and the inauguration of resurrected life for believers. It emphasizes that this resurrected life is transformational, intentional, and relational, calling Christians to be missionaries of love and mercy. Fr. Blair highlights the symbolism of light overcoming darkness and underscores the sacred value of all human life from conception to death, a message central to the Gospel. Ultimately, it urges believers to renew their commitment to living in the light of Christ and to actively promoting a culture of life in the world.

Homily -  Easter Vigil Mass 2025

The homily centers on the significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection as the core tenet of Christian faith. The biblical readings from Acts, Psalms, Colossians, and Luke recount the events following the resurrection and emphasize the importance of witnessing to others about this pivotal event. Father Blair underscores how the resurrection reinterprets Jesus' life and teachings, transforming his followers into bold proclaimers of this good news. It argues that the resurrection offers unique hope and victory over sin and death, impelling believers to share their joy and the story of Christ with others.

Deep Dive into Easter Sunday Homily

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