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Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. 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 temptation of Jesus in the desert (Mt 4:1-11) in light of the temptation of Adam and Eve (Gen 2:7-9, 3:1-7). This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 22, 2026 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the First Sunday of Lent. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. 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 film called "Finch" (2021) starring Tom Hanks in speaking about how we are called to change by abiding in the Lord's presence. Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, 2026 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.

Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. 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 Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, 2026 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Finch" (2021) 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.

Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of reflections coinciding with each of the forty days of Lent. 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 film "Superman" (2025) written and directed by James Gunn, and starring David Corenswet. Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 8, 2026 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 Lord's invitation for us to become the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Mt 5:13-16). This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 8, 2026 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Superman" (2025) written and directed by James Gunn, and starring David Corenswet. 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 film "Amazing Grace" (2006) starring Ioan Gruffudd in speaking about how peace is the fruit of responding to the call to go forth on mission. Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 1, 2026 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the subject of the Beatitudes (Mt 5:1-12). 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 Feb. 1, 2026 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the subject of the Beatitudes (Mt 5:1-12). As a key example, Fr. Eric cites a film called "Amazing Grace" (2006). 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 prophecy of Isaiah with regards to the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali (Isaiah 8:23-9:3), especially how that prophecy is fulfilled in Christ (Mt 4:12-23) in speaking about how we are meant to cooperate with God's grace in bringing hope to what seems to be an otherwise hopeless situation. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 25, 2026 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 leads a guided reflection on the Beatitudes (Mt 5:1-11). This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 1, 2026 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 presentation called "The Path of Becoming" that Fr. Eric gave a group of young adults on Oct. 24, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier for Spiritus Ministry hosted by the Office of Catholic Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Uncle Buck" (1989) starring John Candy. 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 the Presentation of the Lord (Lk 2:22-40) in speaking about how Divine Providence continues to work in the midst of extended periods of waiting on the Lord. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2026 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 Jan. 4, 2026 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh given by the Magi to the Christ child (Mt 2:1-12).   As a key example, Fr. Eric reflects on the animated film "The Lion King" (1994) in speaking about how we are called forth to mission because of our relationship to Christ the King.   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 animated film "The Lion King" (1994) in speaking about how we are called forth to mission because of our relationship to Christ the King. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave during the weekend of Jan. 3/4, 2026 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 Mary Mother God, Fr. Eric reflects on the story of the shepherds telling the Holy Family about the angels in the field (Lk 2:16-21) in speaking about what it means to keep and ponder in imitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 1, 2026 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 Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Eric reflects upon St. Paul's advice as to what it looks like to be a holy community of faith (Col 3:12-21). This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 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.

Fr. Eric reflects upon a crucial conversation with his spiritual director about personal weakness in the context of Divine Providence. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 28, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Feast of the Holy Family. 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 Dec. 25, 2025 on the Nativity of Our Lord at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the Christmas film "The Santa Clause" (1994) starring Tim Allen. 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 an extended reflection on the Christmas film "The Santa Clause" (1994) starring Tim Allen. Major spoilers. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 25, 2025 on the Nativity of Our Lord 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 Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects on the figure of St. Joseph in speaking about how he wanted initially to send Mary away in the aftermath of hearing about Jesus' miraculous birth (Mt 1:18-24). This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 21, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean.

On the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects on the story of John the Baptist in prison and Jesus' response, which reveals Himself to be both the Messiah and God (Mt 11:2-11). This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 14, 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 Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects upon the symbolism behind the Advent wreath in terms of how it helps to frame our preparation during the season of Advent. As part of the reflection, Fr. Eric references a famous Gospel story involving John the Baptist (Mt 3:1-12). Fr. Eric was away from the parish during the First Sunday of Advent due to a personal matter. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on Luke 23:35-43, Fr. Eric speaks about the Christian perspective on power. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 23, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Solemnity of Christ the King. As a key example, Fr. Eric cites the film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021). 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 upon a famous passage in the Gospel (Lk 21:5-19) where the Lord invites His disciples not to prepare their defence in advance in speaking about how to approach the work of evangelization. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

On the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Fr. Eric reflects upon the Gospel story of Jesus overturning the tables of the money changers on the occasion of the Passover (Jn 2:13-22). This is a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 9, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric reflects on the song "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift. 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 film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) in speaking about what it means to exercise power with responsibility. Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 23, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, ON on the Solemnity of Christ the King.   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 All Souls Day and All Saints Day. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 2, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Secretariat" (2010) starring Diane Lane. 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 upon the film "Secretariat" (2010) starring Diane Lane in speaking about the need to allow the Holy Spirit to reign in our hearts. Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on All Souls Day at St. James Parish in Colgan, Ontario on November 2, 2025. 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 Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Lk 18:9-14) in speaking about spiritual pride. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 26, 2025. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a documentary about the comedian John Candy called "I Like Me" (2025). 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 the song "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 9, 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 Parable of the Persistent Widow (Lk 18:1-8) in speaking about how we are invited to pray specifically to God to strengthen our faith in the midst of our personal trials. This is a homily that Fr. Eric gave at the 5:30 pm Mass on Oct. 18, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a moment of discernment with regards to his mother's declining health. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon an important moment of discernment in light of his mother's declining health. This is an extended version of this reflection based on the homily that Fr. Eric gave at the 5:30 pm Mass on Oct. 18, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario, as opposed to the three-minute video that was based on an abbreviated clip from the 10 am Mass on Oct. 19, 2025.   Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Gospel story of the ten lepers (Lk 17:11-19), Fr. Eric speaks about how Christ accepts us in the midst of being rejected by His people, and how this dynamic can elicit a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving. This is a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 13, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to an interview of Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 7, 2025. Minor spoilers of the film "K-Pop Demon Hunters." 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 Oct. 13, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon an interview of Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 7, 2025. Minor spoilers of the film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (2025). 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 Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Sycamore Tree (Lk 17:5-6) in speaking about how we are invited to have faith in the power of God. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 5, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to an episode of "Britain's Got Talent" involving a singer named Gruffydd Wyn Roberts. Fr. Eric refers also to the film "Rocky 2" (1979) starring Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire. 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 upon an audition by a singer named Gruffydd Wyn Roberts at Britain's Got Talent. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 5, 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 cites the film "Rocky 2" (1979) in speaking about how we might revisit our concept of how God sees us. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 5, 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.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the nature of marriage in speaking about a film starring Tom Hanks entitled "A Man Called Otto" (2022). Major spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave at a wedding between Ashley Mills and Teddy Nigh that was held at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on Aug. 8, 2025. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-31), Fr. Eric speaks about the importance of learning to appreciate difference and celebrate the good in our search for the truth. This is a recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 28, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the animated film "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 third of a three-part review of the film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (2025). This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 28, 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.

Fr. Eric reflects on a story about Tim Glemkowski, who served recently as the CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress and was gifted a prophetic word about him and his family that had been given to one of his friends in the context of prayer. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 14, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

During a homily that was given on Sept. 20, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario, Fr. Eric reflects upon the Parable of the Dishonest Steward (Lk 16:10-13) in speaking about the exhortation to bring true effort and creativity to the things of the spiritual life. In the aftermath of the death of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, Fr. Eric reflects also on the example of Charlie's courage in witnessing to the Christian faith.  Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the homily is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

In the aftermath of the death of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, Fr. Eric reflects on the example of Charlie's courage in witnessing to the Christian faith. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 20, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the homily is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Sept. 14, 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 knowledge and suffering conduces towards wisdom. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Aug. 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.