God’s Perfect Mercy
Msgr. Charles Pope
April 27, 2025
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“His mercy is free except for this price: we must surrender our pride, admit our need, and open the door.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Pondering Some of the Teachings of the Easter Vigil in its Afterglow
Msgr. Charles Pope
April 17, 2025
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“The Easter Vigil is the manifestation of what St. John wrote in the prologue of his Gospel: The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (Jn 1:5).” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Lenten Assignment: Be Grateful!
Msgr. Charles Pope
April 5, 2025
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“True gratitude is a grace, a gift, that comes from a heart deeply moved, astonished, and aware of the fact that God is so very good.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Blessing or Woe: You Decide. A Homily for the 6th Sunday of the Year
Msgr. Charles Pope
February 15, 2025
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“If the world is cheering for you, you’re playing on the wrong team, the losing team.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Five Advent Themes
Msgr. Charles Pope
December 9, 2024
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“The heavens and the earth as we know it will pass away but we who are ready look forward with joy to a “new heavens and a new earth” where the justice of God will reside in all its fullness.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
A Recipe for Readiness – A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 30, 2024
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“In order for us to celebrate on that day when the Lord shall come, there are prerequisites that must be met.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
True Thanksgiving Isn’t Just Something We Do; It’s Something That Happens to Us
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 26, 2024
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“Simply reminding people of a rule of polite society isn’t really the gospel message.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
The Greatest Story Ever Told: The Creation
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 18, 2024
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“The greatest story ever told is the great drama of God with His people. It begins with the simple but awesome words, ‘In the beginning God…’ (Gen 1:1).”- Monsignor Charles Pope
Their Amen: The Feast of All Saints
Msgr. Charles Pope
October 28, 2024
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“Imagine the glory of billions of new thoughts, stories, and insights that will come from being perfectly members of Christ and of one another. Imagine the peace that will come from understanding and being understood. This is deep, satisfying, wonderful communion—not crowds of strangers.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Of Friends and Foes: A Homily for the 26th Sunday of the Year
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 29, 2024
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“If someone can drive out demons in Jesus’ name, we ought to praise the Lord! Such a one is not a foe; the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
