Intimacy with the Holy Spirit
Today is Pentecost and Fr. James speaks from the heart on how to have an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Homilies by Fr. James Farfaglia
If there are the sounds of a lively discussion mixed with hearty laughter and the aroma of a good cigar, Father James can't be too far away. His priestly service has taken him to four different countries, many parish set...
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Ascension: Desire for Heaven, Passion to Serve those in Need
Father James maps out a practical vision for the renewal of the west side of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Do You Love Me?
As we journey through the Easter season, Father James focuses his reflection on these words from this Sunday"s Gospel: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14: 15). Christianity is practical. Christianity is a way of life. We show our
Motherhood and the Mexican Culture
Answering a criticism that Father James is a white priest telling Mexicans how to be Mexican, Father launches into a beautiful reflection on motherhood and the Mexican culture. Father explains that it is essential, for the survival of the family in Americ
Living Our Lives for Others
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He gives his life for the sheep. This is how we are to live our lives - giving ourselves to others. Life grows by being given away, and it weakens in isolation and comfort.
Grieving Loss and the Encounter with the Risen Lord
Through his own experience of the loss of a dear friend, Father James explores the meaning of this Sunday's Gospel passage. The disciples of Emmaus grieve the loss of Jesus only to find him alive and risen from the dead.
Thomas and the Wounds of Jesus
The beautiful gospel passage about Thomas and the Risen Jesus fills us with peace, joy and hope as we journey through the trials and tribulations of life.
Easter
Ash Wednesday and Lent brought us through an intense spiritual journey. Today we now come to celebrate once again Easter Sunday. What does it mean that Jesus rose from the dead?
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most important week of the year. The Sacred Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday mark the culmination of Holy Week. Father James explains, in a clear and practical way the meaning of the S
Lazarus, Come Out!
Lazarus, come out! With these amazing words, Jesus brings the dead man back to life. Jesus is the resurrection and the life. In another inspirational homily, Father James invites us to understand that Jesus is real and that we need to be real too.
The Bind Shall See
This Sunday’s gospel narrative allows us to examine closely the intense and ever increasing tension developing between the Pharisees who can see physically, but are spiritually blind, and a simple, humble man who is physically blind, but who eventually
The Restless Search
If we were to give a title to this Sunday's Gospel passage we could call it: Man's Search for God and God's Search for Man. Father James delivers a powerful homily about the beautiful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.