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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Holy Family Homily 12/28/25 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Homily given by Fr Cam on Sunday 28 December 2025. If you would you like to explore what's on offer in our community, you can find some details here: https://stbenedicts.com.au Or you can contact us directly at admin@stbenedicts.com.au ABOUT US St Benedict's is a vibrant Catholic Community based in Melbourne, Australia, and the spiritual home to people of all ages and from various walks of life.  We're big on welcome, hospitality, friendship, and sharing the journey of life together.  Our goal is to create inspiring, spirit-filled environments which help people to encounter the love of God in Jesus and be transformed by the power of God's spirit. We're all about creating a culture which enables people of all ages to flourish in Christ. We would love for you to join the family! INVEST IN OUR MISSION Your donation will help us to expand our mission and impact more people around the world. You can donate at https://stbenedicts.com.au/donate FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/StBensBurwood https://www.youtube.com/StBenedictsBurwood https://www.instagram.com/stbensburwood https://www.instagram.com/stbensburwood

Homily by Father Peter Zwaans Mount Gambier Catholic ParishGospel according to Matthew 24:37-44Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As it was in Noah's day, so will it be when the Son of Man comes. For in those days before the Flood people were eating, drinking, takin wives, taking husbands, right up to the day Noah went into the ark, and they suspected nothing till the Flood came and swept them all away. It will be like this when the Son of Man comes. Then of two men in the fields one is taken, one is left; of two women at the millstone grinding, one is taken, one is left.‘So, stay away, because you do not know the day when your master is coming. You may be quite sure of this that if the householder had known at what time of night the burglar would come, he would have stayed awake and would not have allowed anyone to break through thewall of his house. Therefore, you too must stand ready because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.'The Gospel of the Lord.R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily by Father Peter Zwaans Mount Gambier Catholic ParishGospel according to Matthew 11:2-11John in his prison had heard what Christ was doing and he sent his disciples to ask him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or have we got to wait for someone else?' Jesus answered, ‘Go back and tell John whatyou hear and see; the blind see again, and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised to life and the Good News is proclaimed to the poor; and happy is the man who does not lose faith in me.'As the messengers were leaving, Jesus began to talk to the people about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the breeze? No? Then what did you go out to see? A man wearing fine clothes? Oh no, those who wear fine clothes are to be found in palaces. Then what did you go out for? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet: he is the one of whom scripture says: ‘Look, I am going to send my messenger before you;he will prepare your way before you. ‘I tell you solemnly, of all the children born of women, a greater than John the Baptist has never been seen; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater thanhe is.'The Gospel of the Lord.R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily by Father Peter Zwaans Mount Gambier Catholic ParishGospel according to Luke 2:1-14Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the whole world to be taken. This census – the first – took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria, and everyone went to his own town to be registered. So, Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and travelled up to Judaea, to the town of David called Bethlehem, since he was of David's House and line, in order to be registered together with Mary, hisbetrothed, who was with child. While they were there the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger becausethere was no room for them at the inn. In the countryside close by there were shepherds who lived in the fields and took it in turns to watch their flocks during the night. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone round them.They were terrified, but the angel said, ‘Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.' And suddenly with the angel there was a great throng of the heavenly host, praising God and singing: ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace to men who enjoy his favour.'The Gospel of the Lord.R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily by Father Peter Zwaans Mount Gambier Catholic ParishGospel according to Matthew 2:13-15,19-23After the wise men had left, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother with you, and escape into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the child and do away with him.' So, Joseph got up and, taking the child and his mother with him, left that night for Egypt, where he stayed until Herod was dead. This was to fulfil what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: I called my son out of Egypt.After Herod's death, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother with you and go back to the land of Israel, for those who wanted to kill the child are dead.' So, Joseph got up and, taking the child and his mother with him, went back to the land of Israel. But when he learnt that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as ruler of Judaea he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he left for the region of Galilee. There he settled in a town called Nazareth. In this way the words spoken through the prophets were to be fulfilled: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.'The Gospel of the Lord.R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The "trad family" goes back farther than the 1950's... Men and women need to be authentically masculine and feminine for their marriages and families to thrive. But what IS authentic masculinity? What IS authentic femininity? Mass Readings from December 28, 2025: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

St. John, Apostle, Evangelist (Feast)

Send us a textOne year at the Christmas Eve Children's Mass, I was walking the children through Luke's nativity. I had some cloth figures that I was using to illustrate the Gospel story. Mary and Joseph were making their way to Bethlehem. This particular set of characters included a donkey, so the donkey came with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Next, I brought out a manger, and then I placed the baby Jesus in the manger.I have Mass at St. Isidore on Sunday, December 28 @ 9:30/11:30 amI will have Mass at St. Andrew next Sunday, January 4 @ 5 pm.frjoedailey@gmail.com

The Hidden Moment That Changed the World The Homily centers on the Annunciation (Luke 1:26–38) as the hidden . . . . . . yet decisive turning point of human history. Though proclaimed quietly to a single listener . . . Mary . . . it is an announcement of universal significance: the Word takes flesh. The Homily emphasizes how God's greatest act enters the world not through spectacle, but through humility, attentiveness, and consent. An Event Hidden from the World Yet Thunderous with Eternity Mary is portrayed as the one who is already listening when heaven speaks. Gabriel's greeting . . . “Hail, full of grace” . . . reveals her true identity, known fully only by God. Troubled but attentive, Mary questions not from doubt but from reverent understanding. When she says, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord,” her obedience allows the ineffable, eternal Word to become incarnate within her. The Homily also highlights the paradox of the Annunciation: an event hidden from the world yet thunderous with eternity, a public salvation accomplished in private obedience. Mary becomes the living “book” in whom the unspeakable Word is written. The Church, contemplating this mystery especially in Advent as it prepares for Christmas, and asks for the grace to imitate her humility, attentiveness, and surrender to God's will. Listen more to The Hidden Moment That Changed the World ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Quote from the Homily As the angel completes his message to her, Our Lady says to the angel, behold. Note how remarkable this is!!! Now this is Our Lady speaking to heaven . . . She says, behold and now Our Lady speaks her own truth, her understanding of the truth that heaven has given her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work The Annunciation.: Netherland Painter: Robert Campin: 1422 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why was this image selected: This work places the Annunciation within the texture of daily life, emphasizing the “fullness of time” arriving quietly in a domestic setting. It visually expresses the theological claim that God enters history not through power, but through grace-filled obedience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14

27 December 2025

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The word "holy" comes from the word "healthy." Holiness is a kind of health, and health may be the means for us to understand holiness and, therefore, what we celebrate on this feast of the Holy Family.About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year's experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

St. Stephen, First Martyr (Feast)

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass December 26, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Mt 10:17-22 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Listen to Fr. Steve's homily from 12/26/25.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can email ashley@rootedinthereallyreal.com with any questions or suggestions. God bless.

Listen to Fr. Steve's homily from 12/24/25.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can email ashley@rootedinthereallyreal.com with any questions or suggestions. God bless.

Homily - Christmas - The Good News: God Draws Near to Us

Homily for the Solemnity of Christmas - Recorded at the 10AM Mass at St. Barbara Parish on December 25, 2025. (Total Time: 8m0s)AI Notes (Click HERE)

Why does the Church place the martyrdom of Saint Stephen immediately after Christmas Day? Father Mark Baron, MIC explains that the tenderness of Bethlehem and the violence of Stephen's death belong to the same mystery: salvation. Christmas is not only the birth of a child; it is the coming of divine light into a darkened world — a light that saves, but also confronts.Salvation is more than a moment. It is participation in the very life of God through grace. Jesus enters the world as the Word made flesh, the Light of truth sent to reveal the Father and restore communion with Him. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Jn 1:5; NABRE). Yet when truth shines, darkness resists.Saint Stephen, filled with grace and power, lived a transformed life after Pentecost (Acts 6:8). His witness to Christ threatened those who clung to security without conversion. Unable to refute the truth, they attacked the messenger. Stephen, fixing his gaze on heaven, saw Christ standing at the right hand of the Father — the Savior welcoming His faithful witness home.Christmas teaches us that salvation must be endured, not assumed. Jesus Himself warns, “But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” (Mt 24:13). The Child in the manger is also the Light that exposes hearts, inviting repentance, perseverance, and real transformation.Saint Stephen reminds us that affection for Christmas is not enough. We are called to receive the truth Christ brings, even when it wounds, because within that pain is the healing God desires. To welcome the Light is to allow our lives to be changed. ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily 12-24-25 by Christ Central Durham

That there is a God is, for many,  difficult enough to believe. But even more difficult is that; that God through whom all things were created would enter into his creation! Yet that it's exactly what we celebrate and remember on Christmas. What an awesome gift we've been given! 

26 December 2025

Father Ben Jefferies delivers the Christmas Eve homily on Luke 2:20.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Send us a textFr Joe Krupp homily on The Nativity of the Lord: Follow that Star to Stand at the MangerCheck out the JIBM Web site at:  https://www.joeinblackministries.com/Please use the following link if you would like to financially support Church of the Holy Family: https://pushpay.com/g/hfgrandblanc?sr…Support the show

LIGHTSABERS IN THE MANGER - Homily for Christmas Day 12-25-25 by Fr Jim Chern

The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas (Solemnity)

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass December 25, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Homily given at St. Thomas à Becket at the Midnight Mass on Christmas 2025.

Homily for 12/25/25

Msgr. James Watkins beautifully captures the heart of Christmas this year: embracing the Christ Child. During his homily, he tenderly holds a parishioner's baby—a powerful and poignant image that says it all. May we, too, embrace the Christ Child this #Christmas

There is no reason to fear - love overcomes death.

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Pope Leo XIV's message during the Christmas Day Mass where he emphasized that the world's conflicts can only be silenced through dialogue.

Rev Ryan Arkema

Christmas Eve Homily 2025 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas Day Homily 2025 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Pastor Josh Anderson

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Homily from The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) What if all I received was HIM this Christmas? We have waited for Jesus—and now that He is here, true gratitude is shown by living fully in the gift of His presence and love. Mass Readings from December 25, 2025:Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18