Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus warns the crowd to guard against the constant urge to acquire more stuff because this habit distracts one from acquiring true riches.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on July 31, 2022.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Father goves the Holy Spirit to everyone who asks for it. This Spirit ledds and guides disciples from within and helps them perceive how God is active in their life.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on July 24, 2022.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus tells Martha that she is anxious and worried about many things and is not doing the most important one -- listening to him.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on July 17, 2022.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ... July 10, 2022

"What must I do to inherit eternal life?"

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on July 10, 2022.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

After completing their mission, the disciples return to Jesus "rejoicing" in their accomplishment.  Jesus affirms their success but provides a word of caution for them. They are not to revel in the power that they have as his disciples; rather, they are to rejoice because they have secured a place in heaven.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on July 3, 2022.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

The miraculous feeding of five thousand serves as the link between the work of proclaiming the Kingdom of God and the heralding of Jesus as savior. The feeding seals the work of ministry with compassion and points to the grace from which it comes.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm on June 18, 2022.

The Most Holy Trinity.

Jesus tells the disciples that it will be the role of the Spirit to guide them to "all truth".

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on June 12, 2022.

Seventh Sunday of Easter.

Jesus states that he has given his followers a share in the glory thay was bestowed upon him by his Father.  This glory is nothing less than perfect unity with God.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm on May 28, 2022.

Jesus will leave the gift of peace with his disciples.  Beacause the disciples will be given the gift of the Lord's peace, they should be able to rejoice that the Lord is going to retur to the Father.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on May 22, 2022.

Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Jesus introduces a "new commandment". The answer lies in the difference between a love based upon law and a love based upon a heartfelt relationship.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on May 15, 2022.