Name: A Legacy of Love, Not Possessions – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) by Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections
Duration: 10 min 1 s
Description: In a time marked by grief and farewells, Fr. Michael reflects on the true measure of a life well lived. Drawing from recent funerals and the Gospel parable of the rich man, this homily challenges us to place our finances in God’s hands and to remember that love, not wealth, is what endures. Greed divides, but sacrificial love unites. What will your legacy be?

In this warm and accessible homily, Fr. Michael reflects on Jesus’ promise: “We will come to them and make our home with them.” Prayer is no longer just a human gesture of worship or awe — through Christ, it becomes a daily communion. Drawing from Scripture, the parish prayer survey, and everyday examples, Fr. Michael offers practical encouragement for those beginning to pray and those who’ve been praying for years. Prayer is not just something we do — it’s living with the God who dwells within us.
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“God Dwells Within You” – Homily – 6th Sunday of Easter

In this special recording, Fr. Michael offers a deeper reflection on the Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter (John 14). He walks through the text verse by verse, uncovering its rich context—from the Last Supper to the sending of the Holy Spirit. Why does Jesus say, “We will come and make our home with him”? What is the peace He gives that the world cannot give? With clarity and warmth, Fr. Michael unpacks the theological heart of Christ’s promise to dwell within us and give us His peace.
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“The Indwelling Word & Peace of Christ” – Gospel Commentary – 6th Sunday of Easter

In this homily for the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Michael reflects on the profound mystery of Christ’s return to the Father—not as a departure, but as a completion. The Son who descended to take on our humanity now brings that same humanity into the heart of the Father. What does this mean for us? That we are made for heaven, destined for the Father’s love, and invited to offer our lives daily as a living sacrifice in union with Jesus. This is not abstract theology—it’s the roadmap for hope. Come Holy Spirit.

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The Ascension: Where Jesus Goes, We Follow

On this Pentecost Sunday—marking five years since the birth of Holy Family Parish—Fr. Michael reflects on the explosive growth of the community and the deeper spiritual revival unfolding in hearts. But the Holy Spirit doesn’t just comfort us—He commissions us. Drawing from his own upbringing and missionary witness, Fr. Michael urges each of us to reject cultural drift, seek personal conversion, and become men and women truly alive in Christ. Pentecost isn’t just a memory; it’s a movement.


Pentecost: Alive in the Spirit, Changing the Culture

On this Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, Fr. Michael reflects on the deepest mystery of our faith—not a distant doctrine, but a lived reality. God is not content to remain hidden; He opens His very heart to us through Christ and draws us into His own life through the Spirit. In this homily, Fr. Michael explains how we experience the Trinity in prayer, in our interior life, and even in our longing for heaven. The Trinity is not an abstract idea—it is the secret of God’s love made personal.

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The Trinity: The Secret God Reveals to His Friends

Jesus sends the 72 out two by two — and he sends us too. In this homily, Fr. Michael reflects on the courage it takes to live and proclaim the Gospel in everyday life. Whether it’s through a kind word on a deathbed, letting go of old wounds, or simply choosing peace over bitterness, every believer is called to be on mission. Drawing from encounters with his own family and parishioners, Fr. Michael reminds us that if we lose our edge — that missionary clarity and self-giving love — we lose our faith. This is a call to choose again, to live again, to go on mission again.

Stay Sharp: The Mission Edge of Every Catholic - 14 Sunday of OT

This Sunday, we encounter the Good Samaritan not as an idealised helper, but as a man with a quiet heart, courage in action, and a fidelity that sees through. Drawing from a university psychology class, Mother Teresa’s rice story, and the challenge of real family life, Fr. Michael reflects on how interior silence makes us truly see others—and how virtue is proven not in momentary acts, but in a life lived consistently in love.

Are we aware enough to notice?
Brave enough to engage?
Faithful enough to return?

Awareness, Courage, and Fidelity: The Samaritan’s Path to Love - 15th Sunday of OT

In this moving homily on the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42), Fr. Michael shares insights from a recent retreat with his fellow brothers, led by the general superior of the Community of St John. With pastoral warmth and deep spiritual clarity, he explores the essence of contemplation — that still, silent gaze of love that renews the soul. Drawing on Scripture, Church history, and personal experience, Fr. Michael shows how returning to the “one thing necessary” not only strengthens us but renews the Church and heals relationships. A call to sit once more at the feet of Jesus.

One Thing is Necessary: Contemplation in the Heart of Busyness

In this tender homily, Fr. Michael reflects on the death of a beloved parishioner and invites us to rediscover the realism and intimacy of prayer. Drawing from the tradition of wakes, the symbolism of the Easter candle, and the gospel’s call to “knock and it will be opened,” he guides us to pray as Jesus taught: not with an agenda, but with open hearts ready to rest in the Father. A moving meditation on death, purgatory, and the transforming power of heartfelt prayer.

Teach Us to Pray from the Heart – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

In a time marked by grief and farewells, Fr. Michael reflects on the true measure of a life well lived. Drawing from recent funerals and the Gospel parable of the rich man, this homily challenges us to place our finances in God’s hands and to remember that love, not wealth, is what endures. Greed divides, but sacrificial love unites. What will your legacy be?

A Legacy of Love, Not Possessions – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Reflections and homilies rooted in the Gospel of John and the wisdom of the Church, helping you walk the journey of faith. Join Fr. Michael, a priest of the Community of St. John in New Zealand, as he unpacks the Word of God, explores the depths of grace, and leads you to encounter Christ, the Word made flesh.

A Legacy of Love, Not Possessions – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections

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