Fr Vladimir Echalas SOLT – Cradio

In times of difficulty do we doubt, and in times of success, do we try to be self-sufficient? Or do we look to Christ? The post Salvation From the Eye of the Storm appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily, Fr Vlad reflects on how the miracle of the fish and loaves foreshadowed an even greater one: Christ feeding us with His own self in the Eucharist, and the challenge that follows. The post Poverty that Enriches appeared first on Cradio.

In the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time we hear about the treasure and the pearl that one would sell everything in order to possess. Why would someone do such a thing? What does it mean for us as followers of Christ? Fr Vlad reflects... The post What Are You Willing to Give? appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the struggle between good and evil that is happening in the world and within ourselves. The post Which Wolf Did You Feed Today? appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the Creative Word of God which even now speaks to us, especially in the liturgy. The post The Word, Creation & the Mass appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on some differences between atheism and Christianity in regard to questions of the meaning of life and response to suffering. The post Suffering & the Meaning of Life appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Fr Vlad looks at the contributions of these two very different men to the Gospels and the historical narrative of our Church. The post What the Life & Death of Sts Peter & Paul Teach Us appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Fr Vlad shares his own awe at the gift of Christ in the Eucharist... The post Christ, Our Food and Sacrifice appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr Vlad explores what it means to say that God is One, and God is Three. The post Father, Saviour & Sanctifier appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Feast of Pentecost, Fr Vlad explores what both the Old and New Testament teach us about the Holy Spirit. The post The Call of Pentecost appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Feast of the Ascension Fr Vlad reflects on this new chapter in Salvation History: the call of the Body of Christ to make disciples of all the nations. The post Christ Calls You to Continue His Work appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr Vlad reflects on our own struggle with loneliness, and Christ's promise to be always with us. The post He Will Never Abandon You appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Fr Vlad reflects on part of what sets Christianity apart from all other religious traditions. The post Following The Way, The Truth & the Life appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the third Sunday of Easter Fr Vlad reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and what it teaches us about the theological virtue of hope. The post Men After Christ’s Own Heart appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the third Sunday of Easter Fr Vlad reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and what it teaches us about the theological virtue of hope. The post Find Your Hope in Christ appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Second Sunday of Easter Fr Vlad reflects on the temptation of each of us to doubt, and how we can grow in faith like Thomas. The post Blessed Are Those Who Believe appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for Easter Sunday Fr Vlad reflects on the Church reflected in St Peter and St John on Easter morning. The post The Empty Tomb & the Church on Easter Morning appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for Passion Sunday, Fr Vlad links King David, the Ark of the Covenant, and Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The post Your King Comes Triumphant appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on the Gospel account of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. The post Overcoming the Last Enemy appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on the story of Christ healing the blind man, and how He continues to restore our sight through our encounters with Him. The post That You Might See appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Vlad reflects on the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, and how Christ seeks us out offering us continual conversion and fulness of life. The post The Woman at the Well & Call to Conversion appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on Christ's salvific mission, and our own experience of transfiguration through Christ. The post Transfiguration & Salvation appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad looks at the link between the experience of the Israelites in the desert and the temptation of Christ. The post The Temptations of Christ & Redeeming Israel appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the Christian perspective on coping with anxiety. The post How to Stop Worrying and Start Living appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the challenge Christ has given us: not to seek revenge when others have wronged us, but to do good, to forgive and to love. The post The Way of Love appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reminds us that we are not to follow the law of God out of fear or obligation, but in freedom and love. The post Freedom in God’s Law appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on how we are called to be revolutionaries in the secular world; to be a light in the darkness of the culture of death. The post Called to Melt & Shine appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the feast of the Presentation Fr Vlad reflects on the prophecy of Symeon, and how each of us are consecrated to Christ at Baptism. The post You Belong to God appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Vlad reflects on Christ's call to the first apostles in his homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The post Is He Calling You? Come and See appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Vlad unpacks the Baptism of Christ by St John the Baptist and its significance in relation to our own baptism. The post Behold the Lamb appeared first on Cradio.

Fr Vlad unpacks the Baptism of Christ by St John the Baptist and its significance in relation to our own baptism. The post Beloved Children of God appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Feast of the Holy Family Fr Vlad reflects on how the family reflects the Holy Trinity. The post Trinity & Family appeared first on Cradio.

In his Christmas homily Fr Vlad reflects on the first Christmas, and God's magnificent design in coming to us as a baby, and now in the form of bread and wine in the Holy Eucharist. The post And the Word was Made Flesh appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Fr Vlad reflects on the unique responsibility of St Joseph in God's plan for salvation. The post The Faith of St Joseph appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for Gaudete Sunday Fr Vlad reflects on our call to, like John the Baptist, be the voice announcing to the world the coming of Christ. The post Be the Hands, Feet and Voice of God appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the second Sunday of Advent Fr Vlad reflects on St John the Baptist as the voice of Advent. The post Let This Message Change Your Heart appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the first Sunday of Advent Fr Vlad reflects on the gift of time that should not be taken for granted. The post The Time We Have is Golden appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King Fr Vlad reflects on what Christ reveals to us about His kingship through His suffering and death on the cross. The post The Humble King appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Vlad reminds us that we are Alleluia people and reflects on what we believe about life after death. The post I Look Forward to the Resurrection of the Dead appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Vlad reflects on how Zacchaeus' humiliation became his salvation. The post The Hospitality of God appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Vlad reflects on how to pray like the tax collector who went home justified. The post Do You Pray Like the Tax Collector? appeared first on Cradio.

In his homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Vlad reminds us of the three aspects of prayer: communion, persistence and faith. The post What are the 3 Aspects of Prayer? appeared first on Cradio.