Homilies from Holy Cross Kernersville, NC
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMonthly "Coffee and Catechesis" family catechism classes from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kernersville, NC.
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Faith-Filled Response to Current Events
January 21, 2024 20:36 - 57 minutes - 44.5 MBAn explanation about how we ought to approach current crises in the world as a people of faith. Relying on Catholic Social Teaching to orient us and the practice of Christian detachment, we can persevere through any evil in the world and come safely to our heavenly homeland. Also, within the Church, we discuss the deposition of bishops, miscarriages of justice, and Fiducia Supplicans.
Racism, Immigration, and Critical Race Theory
June 20, 2023 01:18 - 59 minutes - 54 MBRacism, immigration, and Critical Race Theory (CRT) are terms that are thrown around daily on the news, in our workplaces, and at our schools. As Catholic Christians, we may be tempted to think, “I need to rise above the politics.” However, these are important topics that are shaping the way individuals process the world around them. In fact, the Church has quite a bit to say from its perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. She roots us in the reality of what these things are and h...
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 19, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 7.04 MBFr. Carter's homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Seven Sorrows of Our Lady
February 19, 2023 19:09 - 48 minutes - 38 MBA dive into the history, background and execution of the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. Encompassing the historical founding of the Servite Order in the midst of Florence's rise to influence in the medieval era, the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows is a unique look at the life of Mary and her experience of Christ's life.
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 12, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBFr. Carter's homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 05, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBFr. Mlakar's homily for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 29, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MBHomily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Faith, Justification, and the Salvation of Man
December 18, 2022 17:09 - 46 minutes - 36.1 MBOutline: Theological Anthropology The teaching of Martin Luther The teaching of the Council of Trent
The Four Last Things
November 21, 2022 14:08 - 49 minutes - 36.3 MBPrayer for a Happy Death (John Henry Cardinal Newman) Oh, my Lord and Savior, support me in that hour in the strong arms of Your Sacraments, and by the fresh fragrance of Your consolations. Let the absolving words be said over me, and the holy oil sign and seal me, and Your own Body be my food, and Your Blood my sprinkling; and let my sweet Mother, Mary, breathe on me, and my Angel whisper peace to me, and my glorious Saints smile upon me; that in them all, and through ...
The Liturgical Year
October 16, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 34.8 MBFr. Carter talks about the concept of time, the Jewish origins of feasting, what makes a feast, and how we can live the festive cycle of the Church's year within our homes and communities.
Four Marks of the Church
September 21, 2022 15:08 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBWhat does it mean when we say that the Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic? Join us for our September Coffee and Catechesis where we learn about these four characteristics of Christ's Church. Presenter: Fr. Jacob Mlakar
Unity of the Old and New Testaments
August 21, 2022 14:57 - 54 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat We Hope To Accomplish Methods of Exegesis Covenantal Story Arch The Concept of Covenant Expansive Covenants Matthew's Kingdom-Church Underpinnings Luke's Banquet-Eucharist Underpinnings The New Testament is the Eucharist
Faith and Reason: The Church's Relationship with the Sciences
July 17, 2022 16:28 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBOur July Coffee and Catechesis is on the theme of how reason and faith work together in order to discover truth. When we look at the history of the sciences, we discover Catholic monks, priests, and the Vatican itself at the cusp of innovation and discovery.
God Reveals Himself: One God, Three Persons
June 21, 2022 14:47 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBFr. Jacob Mlakar delivers this month's Coffee and Catechesis, speaking about what God reveals to us about Himself and how the Church over time came to reject erroneous preaching and falsehoods. It is imperative that we come to right belief in who God is, because we are created to *know*, love, and serve Him.
The Month of May and the Glories of Mary
May 15, 2022 15:12 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBCoffee and Catechesis The Month of May and the Glories of Mary Opening Prayer: Memorare Attempt with Coffee and Catechesis to recall the fundamentals of our faith. Since it is May, it’s the perfect opportunity to do a review of Mary’s role in salvation history. Mary’s humble role as dependent upon Christ. Walkthrough of Mary’s role in our salvation. Mary’s Involvement in Salvation History: Genesis 3:15 Prophecy of a “new Eve” and proto-evangelion Birth of ...
Corpus Christi Homily
June 18, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBEat my flesh, drink my blood, and you will have eternal life.
The Mystery of the Trinity
June 10, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Lectionary: 164 Reading 1 EX 34:4B-6, 8-9 Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him, taking along the two stone tablets. Having come down in a cloud, the LORD stood with Moses there and proclaimed his name, "LORD." Thus the LORD passed before him and cried out, "The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity." Moses at once bowed down to the ground in worship. Then ...
Render to God what is God's
June 02, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBChrist is asked about paying taxes. He confounds those present with his response. But the subtext teaches us what we are to render to God.
Sunday Obligation
May 30, 2020 17:30 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat's a precept and how is it different than a commandment? As we get used to a "normal" schedule at Holy Cross, many parishioners still have questions about whether they are obligated to go to Mass on Sundays.
Ascension Sunday Homily
May 26, 2020 15:30 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBSunday homily for the Solemnity of Ascension from the parish's Sunday Mass.
Dcn Tim - Grief Turned into Joy
May 22, 2020 16:30 - 9 minutes - 8.12 MBDeacon Tim reflects on Jesus' meaning that pain, sorrow, and grief pass because God always reveals his great providence in drawing closer to Him.
Paul, A Preacher Rejected
May 20, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 8.91 MBAfter Paul’s escorts had taken him to Athens, they came away with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. Then Paul stood up at the Areopagus and said: “You Athenians, I see that in every respect you are very religious. For as I walked around looking carefully at your shrines, I even discovered an altar inscribed, ‘To an Unknown God.’ What therefore you unknowingly worship, I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven a...
I Will Send the Spirit of Truth
May 17, 2020 13:30 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MBJesus promises to send another Advocate. After Philip's preaching and baptisms in Samaria, Peter and John travel their to confer the sacrament of Confirmation.
If The World Hates You
May 16, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 7.34 MBTo follow in the footsteps of Christ also means to know rejection by those in the world. Carry the peace of Christ within you anyway.
As Lockdowns End
May 15, 2020 17:30 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBLet's talk getting back to church and these new "spikes" in COVID-19 cases in our area/county.
Who Is Saint Matthias?
May 14, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBPeter stood up in the midst of the brothers and sisters (there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place). He said, “My brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus. Judas was numbered among us and was allotted a share in this ministry. For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his encampment become desolate, an...
My Peace I Give To You: A Reflection with Deacon Tim
May 12, 2020 15:45 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBJohn 14:27-31a Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, ‘I am going away and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe. I will no longer speak much with you, for th...
5th Sunday of Easter - Gospel and Homily
May 10, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBI am the way, the truth, and the life — the Gospel and Homily cut from today's Mass for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
COVID-19 and Staying Sane: Part 2
May 08, 2020 19:20 - 21 minutes - 40.9 MBA second interview with Tyler Kramer, a mental health counselor, about certain mental health issues facing individuals, families, and young people in these days and weeks of health crisis. We cover combatting purposelessness (0:00-3:36), providing for the family (3:36-7:48), improving self-image (7:48-10:15), social media use (10:15-14:45), video games and affimring our children (14:45-19:10), and lastly Tyler's recommendation to go outside and get some Vitamin D (19:10-21:57).
Will All Be Saved?
May 06, 2020 15:35 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBJesus says that he has come not to judge but to save. Does this mean that all will be saved? Exposing the heresy of universalism.
The "Catholic" Bible
May 05, 2020 15:15 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBMany Protestant Bibles differ in the number of books in the New and Old Testament. Fr. Carter explains why the differences arise and why Catholics have "more books" in the Bible than other communities and churches.
Good Shepherd Sunday
May 03, 2020 13:15 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBJohn 10:1-10 Jesus said: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has driven out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice. But they will not ...
Holy Communion of the Trinity
April 30, 2020 12:15 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBJesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. It is written in the prophets: They shall all be taught by God. Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but th...
Clinging to Christ
April 29, 2020 22:15 - 6 minutes - 6.75 MBJesus said to the crowds, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. But I told you that although you have seen me, you do not believe. Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave m...
Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2020 13:40 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThat very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to hi...
COVID-19: An Interview with a Counselor
April 24, 2020 19:15 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBFr. Carter interviews Tyler Kramer, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who practices in Mecklenburg County. Tyler gives some great insights on how we all can cope with stress and anxiety. He speaks about married couples facing tensions and conflict. He speaks about what different things children need in these times, as well as concrete advice for teenagers.
Jesus and Nicodemus
April 21, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBNicodemus questions Jesus. Jesus corrects Nicodemus' failure to believe in a spiritual rebirth. Jesus uses the image of Moses raising up a serpent in the desert.
Divine Mercy and Confession
April 19, 2020 13:30 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSecond Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) Lectionary: 43 Reading 1 ACTS 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need. Every day they devoted themse...
Easter Saturday Gospel and Reflection
April 18, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBMark 16:9-15 When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping. When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country. They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them either. But later, as the El...
Easter Friday Gospel and Reflection
April 17, 2020 17:35 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBJohn 21:1-14 Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the ...
Easter Sunday Homily
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBEaster Sunday Mass homily recorded during the live broadcast of Mass. The Gospel comes from St. John 20:1-9.
Holy Saturday Message
April 11, 2020 21:10 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBApril 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Mass at 8am https://youtu.be/eDPdMPCtzqc
My Thoughts on Covid-19
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBLet's talk plague! The models don't lie? The help of sheltering in place cannot be measured. When will we get "back to normal"? The "longest week" versus "Holy Week." Who's to blame for us being stuck at home?
Mary Magdalene and Judas Iscariot
April 06, 2020 13:30 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBFor Monday in Holy Week, the Gospel comes from St. John 12:1-11. Jesus attends a banquet in Bethany. Mary Magdalene anoints Christ's feet with oil. Judas becomes indignant because he wanted to seen the oil and skim some of the profits for himself. There are times in the history of the Church where we have seen Judases who profit from the Church and cheat others. But we should be like Mary and seek intimate union with God, not lust after wealth.
Palm Sunday Reflection
April 05, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFr. Carter offers a reflection on why Christ enters as he does into Jerusalem with the people waving branches. St. Matthew — the only one of four Gospel writers — records Judas' suicide as he recounts the Passion narrative. The Blessed Virgin is a silent, steadfast, ever present mother to Christ in his suffering and death; she continues to accompany us in all sufferings, anxieties, persecutions, and tribulations.
April 3 Reflection and Holy Week Updates
April 03, 2020 13:15 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBThe Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?” The Jews answered him, “We are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy. You, a man, are making yourself God.” Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your law, ‘I said, ‘You are gods”‘? If it calls them gods to whom the word of God came, and Scripture cannot be set aside, can you say that the one whom the Father ...
Come Get Your Palms!!
April 01, 2020 15:45 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBFather Carter announces that parishioners can drive-thru the parish parking lot to receive blessed palms and pamphlets that can be used to lead your household in a Palm Sunday procession in your homes! Visit holycrossnc.org for a map and a PDF of the prayers.
Where I Am Going, You Cannot Come
March 31, 2020 20:30 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBJohn 8:21-30: Jesus said to the Pharisees: “I am going away and you will look for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come.” So the Jews said, “He is not going to kill himself, is he, because he said, ‘Where I am going you cannot come’?” He said to them, “You belong to what is below, I belong to what is above. You belong to this world, but I do not belong to this world. That is why I told you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I...