Deacon Ed Souza

Spread the Branches of Faith - A reflection on readings for the Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

A reflection on the Lectionary readings for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B.

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A June Reflection on the Weakness of Evil - Tenth Sunday Ordinary Time.

A short reflection on the readings for June 9th, 2024.

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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - An Unplugged Homily.

A homily for Corpus Christi

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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - A short reflection on Corpus Christi

A short commentary on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

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Trinity Sunday - A short reflection on mystery

A minute reflection on the Trinity

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Trinity Sunday - A Homily

The Trinity is a central mystery of our faith. It is not meant to be solved but to be contemplated as a way of reforming our lives.

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Pentecost - A Homily

Homily on the Feast of Pentecost. Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom and Fear of the Lord are paired gifts.

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Pentecost - Speaking in the Spirit

A short homily on the Feast of Pentecost. Speak always in the Spirit.

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The Ascension

For the Feast of the Ascension, we begin practically with prayer. We ask for what Jesus was able to do of his own will, be joined bodily in the spirit.

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The Feast of the Ascension - A Homily

A homily on the Feast of the Ascension,

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Secrets and Confidences.

Gospel reflection. Jesus tells us everything he has received. We are challenged to share that truth.

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Purify My Heart

Gospel reflection. The Gospels are good news, but even good news can be challenging.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter - On vines, faith, and time.

Reflection on the Sunday scripture readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B.

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