This Homily explores the concept of faith, contrasting mere natural belief with the profound trust in God central to Jewish and Catholic traditions, exemplified by Abraham. It emphasizes that biblical faith, or emunah, is not simply intellectual assent but an active reliance and faithfulness that compels consistent behavior and action, clarifying that what people often seek when asking for "more faith" is actually a desire for greater faithfulness. The text explains that faith is a foundational theological virtue—a free gift from God that leads to a deep desire to understand and act upon divine revelation. Ultimately, this living faith works through charity and is perfected by the Holy Spirit, enabling the Christian to live a righteous life that is marked by fidelity to commitments and the constant imitation of Christ.

Homily-27th Sunday of Ordinary Time

This homily explores gratitude as a fundamental moral virtue that requires daily nurturing to prevent a shift toward indifference and entitlement. It contrasts the innate wonder and awe observed in infancy with the adult tendency to lose this virtuous disposition, drawing on biblical references like St. Paul's letter to the Romans to illustrate the consequences of ungrateful thinking. Fr. Blair emphasizes that gratitude is rooted in the recognition that everything is a divine gift, aligning the heart with God’s generosity and leading to fruits such as deeper communion, humility, and increased generosity. Crucially, the text positions the Eucharist—meaning "thanksgiving"—as the central act of Christian worship where this virtue is most fully nurtured and where human thanks are transformed into divine offering.

Homily-28th Sunday of Ordinary time

A discussion about this weeks homily, giving a brief overview  of the topic. In the homily Fr. Blair explores gratitude as a fundamental moral virtue that requires daily nurturing to prevent a shift toward indifference and entitlement. It contrasts the innate wonder and awe observed in infancy with the adult tendency to lose this virtuous disposition, drawing on biblical references like St. Paul's letter to the Romans to illustrate the consequences of ungrateful thinking. 

Deep Dive - Its about Gratitude

The homily primarily discusses the Christian imperative to be immersed in scripture and persistent in prayer to maintain faith until the return of Christ. Fr. Blair stresses that true persistent prayer is not about struggling to make time for specific prayers but about cultivating a prayerful disposition—an abiding awareness of God's presence throughout all daily activities, including while driving or sleeping. He explains that while formal prayers and participating in Mass are important, they serve to support this deeper state of persistent prayerfulness. 

Homily - 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time

A brief discussion of the main themes and points of Father Blair's Sunday Homily.

Deep Dive - Scripture and Prayer

This homily centers on the Gospel parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, emphasizing the crucial disposition of humility required to receive God's grace and forgiveness. The Pharisee, convinced of his own righteousness, was condemned because he exalted himself and demonstrated no need for God's mercy, essentially praying only to himself. In stark contrast, the tax collector humbly confessed his sinfulness, crying out, "Oh God, be merciful to me a sinner," and was therefore justified by God. Fr. Blair connects this humble plea to the Jesus Prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner") and stresses that God is tirelessly forgiving, urging listeners to seek reconciliation frequently and immediately, recognizing that only the refusal to ask for mercy can hold back God's boundless love.

Homily-30th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Brief discussion of the homily for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It centers on the Gospel parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, emphasizing the crucial disposition of humility required to receive God's grace and forgiveness. The Pharisee, convinced of his own righteousness, was condemned because he exalted himself and demonstrated no need for God's mercy, essentially praying only to himself. In stark contrast, the tax collector humbly confessed his sinfulness, crying out, "Oh God, be merciful to me a sinner," and was therefore justified by God. Fr. Blair connects this humble plea to the Jesus Prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner") and stresses that God is tirelessly forgiving, urging listeners to seek reconciliation frequently and immediately, recognizing that only the refusal to ask for mercy can hold back God's boundless love.

Spiritual Narcissism and the Shocking Reversal

This homily explores the Catholic theology surrounding the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell, focusing particularly on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls' Day. The central theme is the Christian hope for eternal life through sharing in Christ's resurrection, which is contrasted with a necessary acknowledgment of the spiritual realities of death, judgment, and the possibility of hell.

Homily - All Souls

This Deep Dive conversation explores the Catholic theology surrounding the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell, focusing particularly on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls' Day - as preached by Father Blair. 

Homily-27th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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