Fr. Bryan Ochs' Weekly Homily

Fr. Bryan talks about the meaning of the word "Gospel," how it was commonly used in the ancient world, and how we should proclaim good news today.

Fr. Bryan talks about the meaning of the word "Gospel," how it was commonly used in the ancient world, and how we should proclaim good news today.

Fr. Bryan explains a method Jesus gives for resolving conflict in the Church, and how he has learned from mistakes that it is true.

Fr. Bryan explains a method Jesus gives for resolving conflict in the Church, and how he has learned from mistakes that it is true.

Fr. Bryan explains how to effectively proclaim what it means to take up our cross and follow Jesus.

Fr. Bryan explains how to effectively proclaim what it means to take up our cross and follow Jesus.

In this homily, Fr. Bryan urges everyone to pray. Prayer helps us to rise above the chaos of life and to rescue others from the chaos as well.

In this homily, Fr. Bryan urges everyone to pray. Prayer helps us to rise above the chaos of life and to rescue others from the chaos as well.

Prophets are men and women who speak on behalf of God. If we want our Church to be a prophetic voice, we need to support the prophets like the woman and her husband who supported Elisha the prophet.

Prophets are men and women who speak on behalf of God. If we want our Church to be a prophetic voice, we need to support the prophets like the woman and her husband who supported Elisha the prophet.

Fr. Bryan explains one of the graces of fasting and how it applies to the pandemic. Our entire world is hungry for the Eucharist, even if they do not know it.

Fr. Bryan explains one of the graces of fasting and how it applies to the pandemic. Our entire world is hungry for the Eucharist, even if they do not know it.

Fr. Bryan explains how the Trinity is a really the doctrine of the Love between a Father and Son and what it means to truly be saved.

Fr. Bryan explains how the Trinity is a really the doctrine of the Love between a Father and Son and what it means to truly be saved.

Fr. Bryan explains why idolatry is such a serious sin and why God might be at work in the midst of this crisis.

Fr. Bryan explains why idolatry is such a serious sin and why God might be at work in the midst of this crisis.

It's a long one, but Fr. Bryan shares a bit about how our relationship with our mothers is sometimes like our relationship with God, and also reflects on what needs to happen before we reopen our parishes.

It's a long one, but Fr. Bryan shares a bit about how our relationship with our mothers is sometimes like our relationship with God, and also reflects on what needs to happen before we reopen our parishes.

Fr. Bryan reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and considers why their hearts were burning within them. He explains a similar experience he had in college and shares how you can have this experience too.

Fr. Bryan reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and considers why their hearts were burning within them. He explains a similar experience he had in college and shares how you can have this experience too.

Fr. Bryan explains how the Acts of the Apostles can give us clues for what the Church should be like today, and how this might come about during the pandemic.

Fr. Bryan explains how the Acts of the Apostles can give us clues for what the Church should be like today, and how this might come about during the pandemic.

This extended Lent is an opportunity for us all to experience the resurrection in ways we never had. Happy Easter!

This extended Lent is an opportunity for us all to experience the resurrection in ways we never had. Happy Easter!

Fr.Bryan explains how our suffering in communion with Jesus leads to peace, while other ways lead to fear, anger, despair, shame, and denial.

Fr.Bryan explains how our suffering in communion with Jesus leads to peace, while other ways lead to fear, anger, despair, shame, and denial.

Judas grasped at control of his situation, and it led to death. Jesus emptied himself, and this leads to life.

Judas grasped at control of his situation, and it led to death. Jesus emptied himself, and this leads to life.

Ever wonder what happened to Lazarus and his sisters after he was raised from the dead? Things probably weren't the same as they were before, and that's good. Similarly, there will be some changes that come about due to the coronavirus, but some of them will be good.

Ever wonder what happened to Lazarus and his sisters after he was raised from the dead? Things probably weren't the same as they were before, and that's good. Similarly, there will be some changes that come about due to the coronavirus, but some of them will be good.

Fr. Bryan explains how this moment in history will change the way we see the world. We will come to see the world in new ways, like the man born blind.

Fr. Bryan explains how this moment in history will change the way we see the world. We will come to see the world in new ways, like the man born blind.

La homilia de Padre Bryan sobre el Corona Virus.

La homilia de Padre Bryan sobre el Corona Virus.

Fr. Bryan explains the story of the Exodus and woman at the well in light of the Corona Virus Pandemic.

Fr. Bryan explains the story of the Exodus and woman at the well in light of the Corona Virus Pandemic.

Fr. Bryan explains the important gifts that the Elderly bring to the Church and the world, and how they can bring peace to the young, especially the young who are fearful.

Fr. Bryan explains the important gifts that the Elderly bring to the Church and the world, and how they can bring peace to the young, especially the young who are fearful.

Fr. Bryan explains what it meant of the first disciples to drop their nets. Sometimes following the Lord requres a risk.

Fr. Bryan explains what it meant of the first disciples to drop their nets. Sometimes following the Lord requres a risk.

Fr. Bryan explains why John the Baptist is a model for evangelization and how reading culture helps us discern what people desire.

Fr. Bryan explains why John the Baptist is a model for evangelization and how reading culture helps us discern what people desire.

Fr. Bryan explains why we need Sacred Tradition to help us interpret scripture, and also what it means to be loved by the Father.

Fr. Bryan explains why we need Sacred Tradition to help us interpret scripture, and also what it means to be loved by the Father.

Fr. Bryan explains why loving Mary is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus.

Fr. Bryan explains why loving Mary is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus.

Fr. Bryan explains two types of fear in the Gospel and how they are at work in the world today.

Fr. Bryan explains two types of fear in the Gospel and how they are at work in the world today.

Fr. Bryan explains why being able to make a commitment is so beneficial and important to our spiritual lives.

Fr. Bryan explains why being able to make a commitment is so beneficial and important to our spiritual lives.

Fr. Bryan explains why we all need people like John the Baptist in our lives.