Recordings of Sunday homilies, special liturgies, and other messages from the Emmaus Pastorate.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
It's hard to celebrate an idea, which is exactly what the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary really is: the doctrinal teaching that Mary, the Mother of God, was conceived in St. Ann's womb without the stain of original sin. But what does that mean? Why is that important? The answer isn't revealed until an angel named Gabriel visited Mary in her teenage years. Mary's response to Gabriel changed history. Fr. John Haugen tell us more in his homily for this very holy day!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
What's your comfort food? A bag of chips? Some pasta or soup? This season of Advent, and especially this week, we're reminded that we need to take comfort in the fact that Christ has cleared the way into heaven for us. All we need to do is let go of this world's trappings and walk the way! And that should be very comforting!
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
As Advent begins in this tumultuous year, remember this: when the world starts going to pot or when the clay just isn't centered anymore, go to the Potter!
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
On this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Fr. John leaves us with three simple questions. Are you a sheep? Are you a shepherd? Who is king of your heart, mind, and life? Hopefully to the first two is a resounding, "Yes!" And hopefully we can always and honestly say that Christ is our king in everything. But...are we? Can we?
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
While Fr. John is on retreat, Fr. Cyrus Gallagher visits the Emmaus Pastorate this weekend. Fr. Cyrus represents Unbound, an organization that helps spread resources around the world. He asks us this question: as we live daily in the Mission Territory, are we using our talents or allowing them to stunt? For more on Fr. Cyrus' mission, please visit www.unbound.org.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Fr. John returns this weekend with a rousing homily on the realities facing us today and of what the scriptures remind us this month. First, we must be prepared. Second, we cannot rely on others for faith; we must grow our own faith. Third, despite the discord in the world, there is no disunity in the Sacrament of Unity, the Eucharist that we all aspire to celebrate in heaven. Let's get ready...for we don't know the hour when the Lord is coming!
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Filling in for Fr. John, Fr. Dustin Vu asks how many of us want to become saints. The answer is tricky but simple: we should all want to be saints! And the Beatitudes give us some direction on to how to do it!
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Although we are unable to celebrate Sunday Mass, members of the Emmaus Pastorate have gathered to pray a Liturgy of the Word, complete with music, the Sunday readings, and a message from Fr. John.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Jesus vs. Caesar. Church vs. State. Should there really be that separation? If a ruler's power is represented by his/her image on currency, God's power should be represented by his image on our hearts. Fr. John has this and more in this week's homily!
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Every single day, we receive an invitation to interact with Christ, to join him at the great Wedding Feast. Every single day, we get to RSVP yes or no. Which are you choosing this week?