Christ the King Catholic Church
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Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 27, 2020 15:43The 10:30 am Easter Sunday Mass on April 12, 2020, was live-streamed on our YouTube channel. (This Mass took place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic when public Masses were not available.) You may watch it online by clicking here. The homily by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church, begins around the 29-minute, 30-second mark. Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! That changes everything, including how we approach the current pandemic. Fr. Ed especially addresses families as...
Easter Vigil, April 11, 2020 homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 27, 2020 15:24The 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass on April 11, 2020, was live-streamed on our YouTube channel. (This Mass took place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic when public Masses were not available.) You may watch it online by clicking here. The homily by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church, begins around the 1-hour, 21-minute, 50-second mark. The readings for the Easter Vigil make it clear that the universe is at war. The war is won because the King of Kings, our Lord Jesus Christ is...
Good Friday, April 10, 2020 homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 27, 2020 14:59The 2:00 pm Good Friday liturgy on April 10, 2020, was live-streamed on our YouTube channel. (This liturgy took place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic when public liturgies were not available.) You may watch it online by clicking here. The homily by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church, begins around the 33-minute mark. The Gospel for this liturgy (John 18:1 to 19:42) shows us how much Jesus loves us. Fr. Ed reflects on this amazing love and how it can transform our lives...
Holy Thursday, April 9, 2020 homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 27, 2020 14:35The 7:00 pm Holy Thursday Mass on April 9, 2020, was live-streamed on our YouTube channel. (This Mass took place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic when public Masses were not available.) You may watch it online by clicking here. The homily by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church, begins around the 37 minute, 30 second mark. The Gospel for this Mass describes Jesus washing the feet of the apostles. Fr. Ed says that we don't always appreciate how astounding this would have b...
April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 26, 2020 03:30 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBHomily given at Mass on Palm (Passion) Sunday, April 5, 2020, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This was in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when no congregation was able to be present. The Mass was livestreamed on Christ the King's YouTube channel; you may watch it by clicking here. In these difficult times, Fr. Ed reminds us that we need to choose to trust in the love of God, demonstrated in the passion and death of Jesus, and surrender our lives to Him. Wh...
March 14, 2020, 3rd Sunday of Lent homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 25, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 12.6 MBHomily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, March 14, 2020, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. God provided for the Israelites miraculously when He freed them from Egypt, yet in the first reading we see how quickly they lost trust in His provision. We frequently do the same thing, despite the fact that Jesus is always present to us, as He was to the Samaritan woman in the Gospel. His love transformed the Samaritan woman and her village; Hi...
March 1, 2020, 1st Sunday of Lent homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 25, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 1, 2020, the 1st Sunday of Lent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The first reading recounts the Fall in which Adam and Eve believed a lie about God, and things have been going downhill ever since. But it's not without hope because God is crazy in love with us, and He delights to save and restore us. Lent is not about what we give up. It's about making choices that will help us fall more deeply in love with Him. ...
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020: Dcn. Dan Foley
April 24, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 9.56 MBHomily given at the 7:30 pm Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Dan notes that the first reading from the Prophet Joel communicates a certain sense of urgency. Was that urgency just for Joel's time, or does it apply to us as well? Keywords: Lent, repentance, conversion, metanoia, Confession, prayer, fasting, almsgiving
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 homily: Dcn. Pete Hansen
April 24, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 7.43 MBHomily given at the 10:00 am Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020, by Dcn. Pete Hansen, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on the first reading from the Prophet Joel, Dcn. Pete asks, What does it mean for us to return to the Lord with our whole hearts? Keywords: repentance, conversion, mercy, forgiveness, transformation
Feb. 23, 2020, 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time homily: Fr. Ed Fride
April 24, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 23, 2020, the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The last verse of today's Gospel calls us to "be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect." We can't do that on our own. We have to turn to God for grace and healing. Key words: prayer, healing, conversion, love
Feb. 22, 2020, 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time homily: Dcn. Dan Foley
April 24, 2020 13:30 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MBHomily given at the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, February 22, 2020, the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Dan notes that the concept of limited retribution introduced in the first reading from Leviticus was revolutionary. It took more than a millennium to prepare the people of Israel for the fullness of the teaching on forgiveness given by Jesus as recorded in today's Gospel. The command to love our enemies is at the very heart of who we are...
Feb. 16, 2020, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
April 23, 2020 16:15 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 16, 2020, the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The opening sentence of today's first reading says, "If you choose you can keep the commandments..." So why do we find it so hard to keep the commandments? Fr. Ed looks at that question and what the Lord Jesus has for us to bring us to a point that we can do that. Key words: sacraments, healing, love
Feb. 9, 2020, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time/World Marriage Day: Fr. Ed Fride
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 18.1 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 9, 2020, the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This Sunday was also World Marriage Day. Reflecting on today's readings, Fr. Ed says that marriage and family as the Church teaches about them are under attack today. The best way to bring our marriages to fulfillment is by yielding fully to the King of Kings. Then our marriages can serve us in being the Light of the World. Keywords:...
Feb. 2, 2020, Feast of the Presentation: Fr. Ed Fride
March 08, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 14.8 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 2, 2020, the Feast of the Presentation, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's Gospel, we find two people, Simeon and Anna, who recognize the infant Jesus as the Messiah. Those attentive to the Spirit were prepared for His Presentation. If we're going to recognize Jesus and what He's doing and cooperate with Him, we have to spend time with Him every day. Are you prepared for Him? Keywords: evangelization...
Jan. 26, 2020, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Word of God Sunday: Fr. Ed Fride
February 27, 2020 19:40 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 26, 2020, the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In his Apostolic Letter "Aperuit Illis," Pope Francis designated the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time "Word of God Sunday." Jesus gives us the Word of God--Himself--as an essential part of our relationship with Him. Fr. Ed explains why the Holy Father has chosen to name this special Sunday. Keywords: Scripture, evangelization, worship, co...
Jan. 19, 2020, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Fr. Ed Fride
February 27, 2020 19:17 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 19, 2020, the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This Sunday was also the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christan Unity, which Fr. Ed made the focus of his homily. Jesus calls us to be One in Him and gives us the Spirit to help us do so. How can we build bridges of love among the members of the Body of Christ without compromising the truth? Keywords: evangelization, worship, co...
Jan. 12, 2020, Feast of the Baptism of Jesus: Fr. Ed Fride
February 27, 2020 18:32 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHomily given at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 12, 2020, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Jesus, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's Gospel, we hear the Father call Jesus "my beloved." Elsewhere in the Gospels, Jesus tells us that the Father loves us with the same love with which the Father loves Him. You are the Beloved! What are the barriers to us receiving the Father's love? Keywords: evangelization, worship, conversion
Jan. 11, 2020, Feast of the Baptism of Jesus: Dcn. Larry Randolph
February 27, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBHomily given at the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, January 11, 2020, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Father desires us to be open to Him, to trust Him no matter where He leads us. What are the barriers that keep us from receiving all that the Lord has for us in this new year? Keywords: Christmas, faith, hope, love, humility, Confession
Jan. 5, 2020, Solemnity of the Epiphany: Dcn. Pete Hansen
February 27, 2020 17:14 - 8 minutes - 8.45 MBHomily given at the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, January 5, 2020, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, by Dcn. Pete Hansen, Christ the King Catholic Church. In this feast, we celebrate God making Himself known to the Gentiles. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit want a relationship with us. In gratitude for God's great gift to us, let's give God the gift He most wants: the gift of ourselves. Keywords: Christmas, prayer, love, delight
Jan. 1, 2020, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God: Fr. Ed Fride
February 27, 2020 16:52 - 6 minutes - 5.03 MBHomily given at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. (Unfortunately, the opening of the homily was not recorded.) As we start a new calendar year, now is a good time to incorporate into our lives the four pillars of the spiritual life that we discussed in the homily series during Advent: the Eucharistic, Marian, charismatic, and contemplative. If we do, we'll grow in the things we ...
Dec. 29, 2019, Feast of the Holy Family: Fr. Ed Fride
February 27, 2020 16:28 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 29, 2019, the Feast of the Holy Family, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph faced many challenges, but they were filled with joy as they loved and cared for each other. This is what Jesus has for our families, too, but to receive that grace, we need to pray with and for each other and take advantage of the intercession of the Holy Family for us. Keywords: Christmas, love, trust, joy, pra...
Dec. 29, 2019, Feast of the Holy Family: Dcn. Gerry Holowicki
February 27, 2020 16:04 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 29, 2019, the Feast of the Holy Family, by Dcn. Gerry Holowicki, Christ the King Catholic Church. (Unfortunately, the beginning of the homily was not recorded.) God became incarnate in Jesus and lived in the midst of a human family. He wants to live in our family, too, and be with us in all the challenges of life. Keywords: faith, surrender to God, trust, Christmas
Dec. 24, 2019, Vigil of Christmas: Fr. Ed Fride
February 27, 2020 15:47 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBHomily given at the 8:00 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, the Vigil of Christmas, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In the midst of a world that looks hopeless, we are called to renew our hope by keeping our eyes on the One Who was born and won the victory for us. Invite Him in and let Him be born in you! Keywords: Christmas, evangelization, worship, conversion, hope
Dec. 22, 2019, Fourth Sunday of Advent: Fr. Ed Fride
February 07, 2020 21:14 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 22, 2019, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed continues his series on Pope St. John Paul the Great's four pillars of spirituality that help us to grow in union with Jesus and to become more aware of His Presence with us: the Eucharistic, contemplative, charismatic, and Marian. After reviewing the previous three pillars, Fr. Ed turns to the fourth pillar, the contemplative. T...
Dec. 15, 2019, Third Sunday of Advent: Fr. Ed Fride
February 07, 2020 20:58 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 15, 2019, the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed continues his series on Pope St. John Paul the Great's four pillars of spirituality that help us to grow in union with Jesus: the Eucharistic, contemplative, charismatic, and Marian. Today, Fr. Ed focused on the charismatic pillar. On this Sunday when we are commanded to "Rejoice!", Fr. Ed reminds us that Jesus giv...
Dec. 8, 2019, Second Sunday of Advent: Fr. Ed Fride
February 07, 2020 20:23 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 8, 2019, the Second Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed continues his series on Pope St. John Paul the Great's four pillars of spirituality that help us to grow in union with Jesus: the Eucharistic, contemplative, charismatic, and Marian. Today, Fr. Ed focused on the Marian pillar. The Lady's "yes" made this season of Advent possible. She longs to be a Mother to us, especially as we, i...
Dec. 1, 2019, First Sunday in Advent: Fr. Ed Fride
February 07, 2020 19:51 - 9 minutes - 9.38 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 1, 2019, the First Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The grace that rests on the season of Advent is the grace for a deeper union with Jesus, that He may be born more deeply in us. During the season of Advent, Fr. Ed is focusing on Pope St. John Paul the Great's four pillars of spirituality that help us to grow in union with Jesus: the Eucharistic, contemplative, charismatic, and Marian. T...
Nov. 24, 2019, Solemnity of Christ the King: Fr. Ed Fride
February 07, 2020 18:13 - 16 minutes - 12.7 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 24, 2019, the Solemnity of Christ the King, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that Jesus calls us to surrender to Him in every aspect of our lives and to learn from Him, especially through the Bible and the Catechism. At the end of the homily, he led the congregation in an Act of Dedication to Christ the King. To read the encyclical by Pope Pius XI that established the Solemnity of Christ the...
Nov. 17, 2019, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
January 17, 2020 16:17 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 17, 2019, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The readings for this Sunday and the next few weeks could be summed up with the words, "Ready or not, here I come." Next week, we will celebrate the feast of the Kingship of Jesus. We can prepare for that by examining our lives and asking ourselves, "Is He my King?" Keywords: evangelization, worship, conversion, Scripture
Nov. 16, 2019, Mass for Children Lost during Pregnancy and Birth: Fr. Ed Fride
January 10, 2020 16:10 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBHomily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 16, 2019, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This Mass was celebrated as a memorial Mass for those who have suffered the loss of children during pregnancy and birth. Fr. Ed reflects on the children who have died before and during birth, comparing them to the Holy Innocents, whose feast we celebrate on Dec. 28, and assures us that they are with Jesus. Keywords: evangelization,...
Nov. 10, 2019, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Joseph Khalil, OMM
January 10, 2020 15:55 - 10 minutes - 9.12 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 10, 2019, the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Joseph Khalil, OMM. In today's first reading, the seven brothers and their mother responded courageously to the promise of God for life after death. That is contrasted with those in the Gospel who do not believe in the afterlife. Our life on earth has problems, but our faith in Jesus tells us that there is life after death and that our daily dying to ourselves prepares us for that lif...
Jeffrey McKeone Funeral Mass homily, Nov. 6, 2019: Dcn. Larry Randolph
November 22, 2019 02:08 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MBHomily given at the funeral Mass for Jeffrey T. McKeone, son of John and Nancy McKeone, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. At the end of the recording are comments made after Communion by Jeff's niece, Meg McKeone, and Christ the King's Pastor, Fr. Ed Fride. Keywords: innocence, disability, love
Nov. 3, 2019, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
November 22, 2019 01:14 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBHomily given at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 3, 2019, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Today's Gospel story of Zaccheus demonstrates that every human heart is built in a way that it won't rest until it rests in Jesus. There are very particular ways that Jesus calls some of us to let other people know that there's a Savior who loves to save. As we start Vocational Awareness Week, Fr. Ed reflects on what we need in order t...
Nov. 2, 2019, All Souls Day: Fr. Ed Fride
November 22, 2019 00:49 - 7 minutes - 5.87 MBHomily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed talks about our belief in Purgatory and why we offer the Mass and our prayers for the dead. Keywords: worship, evangelization
Nov. 1, 2019, All Saints Day: Fr. Ed Fride
November 06, 2019 22:54 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBHomily given at the 10 a.m. Mass on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, the Solemnity of All Saints, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus gives us the saints and angels to assist us in our weakness. Are we taking advantage of their help? Keywords: worship, evangelization
Oct. 27, 2019, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
October 31, 2019 16:06 - 11 minutes - 9.9 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 27, 2019, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on today's Gospel, Fr. Ed notes that humility is key to our relationship with Jesus. Being arrogant is destructive of it. Where do we stand in relationship to Jesus? Keywords: evangelization, worship, trust, surrender to God, mercy
Oct. 20, 2019, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
October 31, 2019 15:54 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHomily given at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 20, 2019, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In the first reading, the army of Israel was victorious as long as Moses was in an attitude of worship. Worship is the heart of our life and it brings about God's power. Having full, active and conscious participation at Mass is our goal. Keywords: worship, evangelization
Oct. 13, 2019, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
October 31, 2019 15:40 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBHomily given at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 13, 2019, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Lord delights to heal and work His wonders and He uses us to do it. Both today's first reading and the Gospel recount the healing of lepers. Although healing was rare until the time of Jesus, in the Church it became more common, to the point that St. James in his letter describes the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, which he...
Barbara Morgan Funeral Mass homily, 9-7-19: Dcn. Dan Foley
October 24, 2019 23:18 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MBHomily given on Sept. 7, 2019, at the Funeral Mass for Christ the King parishioner Barbara Morgan by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Barbara was the foundress of the Catechetics Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She also served as Director of Religious Education at Christ the King in the 1980s and early 1990s and again following her retirement from Franciscan University. The readings for Barbara's funeral were: First reading: Isaiah 25:6a-9 Second r...
Oct. 6, 2019, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
October 17, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 6, 2019, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's readings, we hear a call to listen to the voice of God. We are all called to hear His voice, listening to the Spirit's guidance. Keywords: evangelization, worship, conversion
Sept. 29, 2019, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
October 10, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 29, 2019, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's readings, both the first reading and the Gospel warn us of the importance of using the resources that we've received to build the Kingdom and serve the poor. Keywords: evangelization, worship, service, corporal and spiritual works of mercy
Sept. 22, 2019, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dcn. Larry Randolph
October 03, 2019 20:41 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBHomily given at the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2019, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Commenting on today's Gospel, Dcn. Larry talks about the sometimes confusing parable of the dishonest steward and draws out some of the lessons to be learned from it. Keywords: prayer, stewardship, money
Sept. 15, 2019, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
September 20, 2019 19:36 - 11 minutes - 9.15 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 15, 2019, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's Gospel parable of the Prodigal Son, the Heart of God the Father is demonstrated by the response of the Prodigal Son's dad to his son when he returns. We should imitate him. Keywords: evangelization, worship, conversion, Eucharist
Sept. 14, 2019, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Fr. Ed Fride
September 20, 2019 14:42 - 10 minutes - 8.22 MBHomily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 14, 2019, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. After first describing why the Feast is being celebrated today instead of the Vigil Mass for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Ed explains that the Feast of the Exaltation, or Triumph, of the Holy Cross celebrates three events: the Finding of the Cross, the Dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, and the ...
Sept. 8, 2019, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
September 12, 2019 16:40 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 8, 2019, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In the first reading, the writer of the Book of Wisdom asks, "Who can know God's counsel?" The answer is, "You can." Jesus reveals His will and plan for us, especially as we read the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. There are other resources available to us as well, such as Catholic radio and Alpha. Keywords: Scr...
Sept. 1, 2019, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
September 04, 2019 14:57 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 1, 2019, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Society in the time of Jesus was very status conscious. Jesus, however, in today's Gospel calls us to meet the needs of the poor. Pope Francis has recently called on the Charismatic Renewal to take particular care for the poor. As a concrete expression of this and in light of the connections that we already have in Flint through the Se...
Aug. 25, 2019, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Ed Fride
August 29, 2019 20:09 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 25, 2019, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that, although many are proclaiming that they have "good news," we have the real Good News: that we have in Jesus a Savior Who loves to save. We have to share that Good News with others! Keywords: evangelization, worship, conversion, surrender to God
Aug. 18, 2019, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dcn. Dan Foley
August 29, 2019 19:50 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBHomily given at the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, August 18, 2019, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Dan observes that all of today's readings point to the conflict between the truth and the lie. Yet it isn't the truth that causes conflict, but the reaction to the truth that causes conflict, a message that is very relevant for us today. Keywords: truth, evangelization
Aug. 18, 2019, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dcn. John Ozog
August 29, 2019 19:34 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBHomily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 18, 2019, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. John Ozog, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on Jesus' statement in today's Gospel that He has come to cast fire on the earth, Dcn. John asks if we are spending the time with God's Word and in silent prayer that is necessary for our hearts to catch the fire of God's love. Keywords: Scripture, prayer, Holy Spirit
Aug. 17, 2019, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dcn. Larry Randolph
August 29, 2019 19:19 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBHomily given at the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, August 17, 2019, the Vigil Mass of the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Commenting on today's Gospel, Dcn. Larry explores the image of fire and its place in the lives of the followers of Christ. He ends by reflecting on a new book by Cardinal Robert Sarah, The Day Is Now Far Spent. Keywords: Holy Spirit, faith, virtue