Sep 17, 2017 9:04 AM America/Chicago
The Power of Forgiveness
In a powerful and inspirational homily, Father James explains the essential importance of forgiveness and what steps to take to forgive everyone always.
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Sep 10, 2017 9:03 AM America/Chicago
Charity and Fraternal Correction
After a clear reflection about the lessons that we should learn from Hurricane Harvey, Father James explains the importance of fraternal correction as an act of love.
Aug 15, 2017 4:41 PM America/Chicago
What Are We Doing Here Tonight?
Why are Catholics celebrating the Assumption of Mary today? Why is a Catholic feast day so important? How do we fix our culture?
Aug 13, 2017 8:45 AM America/Chicago
Walk on Water
In an inspirational and powerful Sunday homily, Father James Farfaglia explains how we can be free from the fears that control us and allow us to experience the freedom that trusting in God will give us.
Jul 30, 2017 8:59 AM America/Chicago
Balancing the Material and the Spiritual
The equilibrium of Catholicism is explained today by Father James. It is the both/and approach to all of reality. Catholicism celebrates the physical as a gift from God, but it points our direction to the things of God as our treasure and the pearl of gre
Jul 23, 2017 9:18 AM America/Chicago
How to Overcome Habitual Sin
Father James explains this Sunday's Gospel passage in a very practical way, providing concrete steps on how we can overcome evil and live a life with Jesus, filled with peace and joy.
Jul 16, 2017 9:03 AM America/Chicago
The Sower and the Seed - God's love and our freedom
The Word of God is the same for each person. Each person responds to the God’s love in different ways. The free will of each person is unique and quite mysterious.
Jul 9, 2017 6:29 AM America/Chicago
The Importance of Humility
In this Sunday's homily, Father James explains the importance of humility and how we can grow in this fundamental Christian virtue.
Jun 25, 2017 6:39 AM America/Chicago
Do Not Get Lost in Gehenna
During the time of Jesus, Gehenna was a filthy, maggot infested garbage dump outside of Jerusalem. Jesus referred to Gehenna as an image for Hell. With passion and clarity, Father James exhorts his listeners to fight against sin, especially sexual sin, an
Jun 18, 2017 8:33 AM America/Chicago
Father's Day, Marriage and the Eucharist
In another inspirational and motivational homily, Father James challenges his listeners to reject the prevailing decadent culture and to embrace the truth of marriage, sexuality and family life according to God's plan.
Jun 11, 2017 8:49 AM America/Chicago
The Blessed Trinity and the Gift of Prayer
Prayer is a gift from God and it is through prayer that we develop an intimate relationship with the Blessed Trinity. If prayer is a normal part of the life of any Christian, today prayer is even more important given the tumultuous times that we live in.
Jun 4, 2017 9:13 AM America/Chicago
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.
May 28, 2017 9:27 AM America/Chicago
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.
May 21, 2017 8:32 AM America/Chicago
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
May 14, 2017 8:58 AM America/Chicago
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
May 7, 2017 8:35 AM America/Chicago
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.
Apr 30, 2017 8:39 AM America/Chicago
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.
Apr 23, 2017 8:41 AM America/Chicago
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.
Apr 16, 2017 8:53 AM America/Chicago
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?
Apr 9, 2017 8:46 AM America/Chicago
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
Apr 2, 2017 8:55 AM America/Chicago
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.
Mar 26, 2017 8:44 AM America/Chicago
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
Mar 19, 2017 8:59 AM America/Chicago
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.
Mar 5, 2017 8:15 AM America/Chicago
Temptation and the Battle with Satan
As we begin our Lenten journey, this Sunday's liturgy reminds us that the battle with Satan is real. Father James provides practical ways to overcome temptation, sin and evil in our lives.