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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 7, 2025 at St. James in Colgan. Reflecting on Lk 14:25-33, Fr. Eric speaks about three of the main obstacles to becoming another Christ in this world. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to an animated film called "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (2025). Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is the second of a two-part review of the film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (2025). This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 7, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on an interview of the Korean pop star Ejae, who plays Rumi in the film. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is the first of a two-part review of the film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (2025). This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 7, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on August 17, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on how the Lord's commentary about division within the family (Lk 12:49-53) is an allusion to a famous prophecy in the Old Testament (Micah 7:6-15). As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to an animated film called "Frozen 2" (2019) as well as a movie called "Furious 7" (2015). Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric offers a Biblical response to the notion that the Holy Eucharist is merely a symbol of God's presence as opposed to being the Real Presence of Christ. This is a clip from a homily that was given by Fr. Eric on June 22, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of Corpus Christi. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of the Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on April 20, 2025. On Easter Sunday, Fr. Eric reflects on the need to persevere in the fight to become the person that God is calling us to be. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on a conversion story where the person in question learned to turn to the Lord with a childlike spirit in prayer. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 20, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Aug. 10, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Parable of the Faithful Servant (Lk 12:35-48). Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Aug. 3, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the subject of money and wealth. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on the Sacred Heart devotion. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Aug. 17, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As key examples, Fr. Eric refers to the films "Furious 7" (2015) and "Frozen 2" (2019). Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric does an extended reflection on the film "The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007) starring Matt Damon. Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homliy that Fr. Eric gave on July 13, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario where he reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37). Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave at a wedding on Aug. 8, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario between Ashley Mills, the youth minister at St. James, and Teddy Nigh. The entire parish commuity was invited to attend the ceremony along with the family and friends of the couple. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "A Man Named Otto" (2022) starring Tom Hanks. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) in speaking about how we are meant to find salvation in Christ. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 13, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the theme of gratitude in the context of the Last Supper. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Holy Thursday on April 17, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 27, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the Book of Job in speaking about how to navigate through difficult circumstances. Topics include image of God, trusting in the Lord, and discovering our deepest desires. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on sharing our paintul experiences with the Lord in prayer. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 27, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on the theme of motherhood in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (2025). Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric does a brief reflection on a key moment in the film "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (2025) produced by Marvel Studios. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the film is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon themes of discernment and trust in speaking about "Mission Impossible 3" (2006) starring Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan. Minor spoilers.   This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 16, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.   Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 20, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon the Gospel story of Martha and Mary (Lk 10-38-42) in speaking about stress and prayer in the midst of our personal storms. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the significance of the four cups of wine of the Passover Meal in light of the Last Supper. This is a clip from a homily that was given by Fr. Eric on June 22, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of Corpus Christi. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) in speaking about how we are meant to find salvation in Christ. Fr. Eric speaks also about an invitation from the prophet Moses to look inward in reflecting on Deut 30. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the film "The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007) starring Matt Damon. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on the closeness of God in speaking about Deuteronomy 30. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 13, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the Lord's Prayer in speaking about how we are called to cultivate a spirit of openness and receptivity to deepen our sense of intimacy and relationship with God. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 16, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on how Christ's clarity with regards to His sense of identity and self-worth gives Him the freedom to love as the Father calls Him to love. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 6, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on the Lord's instructions to His disciples before they are sent forth on mission (Lk 10:1-20) in speaking about how we might guard our hearts against discouragement while maintaining an apostolic fervour for the mission. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 6, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon how he worked through an extended period of spiritual desolation in the seminary before his ordination to the holy priesthood. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 28, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

On the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, Fr. Eric reflects upon how the Church at her best is meant to tradition and creativity, structure and flexbility, and centrality and mission. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 28, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Eric reflects on the various apparitions by Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque which helped to foster devotion to the Sacred Heart. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 27, 2025 at St. James in Colgan. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the film "Superman" (2025) directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet. Minor spoiler alert. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on a trailer from the upcoming film "Superman" (2025) directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet. Minor spoilers. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily given by Fr. Eric on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on June 27, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on how we are called to remember our belovedness in the Lord as a prerequisite to journeying with and loving other people. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 8, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of Pentecost Sunday. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon a story about a Eucharistic procession involving Fr. Chris Alar, who is a priest from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. This is a clip from a homily that was given by Fr. Eric on June 22, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of Corpus Christi. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 22, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Fr. Eric reflects on a purposeful approach to issues of legality, and the Biblical basis for the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon themes of fatherhood, idolatry and identity in the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Major spoilers.   Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on June 16, 2025 on the occasion of Trinity Sunday. Reflecting on the Blessed Trinity, Fr. Eric speaks about divine revelation, discernment and the necessity of trust in our relationship with God. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Mission Impossible 3" (2006) starring Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan. Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric recalls a conversation he had with a friend about premarital sex. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on March 9, 2025. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 8, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of Pentecost Sunday. Fr. Eric reflects upon Christ appearing to the disciples behind locked doors and giving them the grace to convey the Sacrament of Penance (Jn 14:15-16) in speaking about the necessity to grasp and receive the gratuity of God's mercy as a prerequisite to being a compelling witness to the Gospel. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric recalls an opportunity for evangelization which arose during a prior trip to the dentist. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 1, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. On the Feast of the Ascension, Fr. Eric reflects upon the gratuity of God's love and mercy, the need to situate everything in God's will, and the call to mission. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" (2025) starring Tom Cruise. Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects on themes on forgiveness and reconciliation in the contexst of the film "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" (2025) starring Tom Cruise. Minor spoilers. This is a clip from a recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 1, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Feast of the Ascension. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon how the Holy Spirit reminds us of key moments in the past. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon advice that Jesus gives to His disciples at the Last Supper to prepare them for difficult times ahead (Jn 14:23-29). Fr. Eric refers to the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), as well as the film "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980). Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon how the peace of Christ is meant to persist in the midst of difficult circumstances. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric refers to the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), as well as the film "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980). Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon how to offer your day to the Lord in prayer. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 18, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 18, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric talks about dealing with stress and anxiety, as well as the invitation to make a total gift of oneself. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the Netflix film "Nonnas" (2025) starring Vince Vaughan. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric recalls a speech given by the father of a bride at her wedding reception. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 18, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 11, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 11, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.   Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the importance of having difficult conversations in the course of journeying with people in their brokenness. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a violent incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock in the context of the 2022 Academy Awards. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave in the context of a memorial Mass held at St. James in Colgan, Ontario to mark the passing of Pope Francis. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon his favorite quote from Pope Francis. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave in the context of a memorial Mass held at St. James in Colgan, Ontario to mark the passing of Pope Francis. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.