Our Father Who Art a Vending Machine| 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Year C
Is God a vending machine or a Father who knows what we truly need?In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the deep meaning of prayer as revealed in the readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rather than viewing prayer as a transaction to get things from God, Fr Sam explores how true prayer draws us into relationship with God Himself. Drawing from Abraham’s bold intercession for Sodom and Jesus’ teaching on the Lord’s Prayer, we are reminded that prayer changes us—not God. We don’t wear God down; we are built up in His mercy.Let us stop demanding results and start seeking relationship.🔗 For more reflections and resources, visit frsamfrench.comReadings:First Reading: Genesis 18:20–32Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 138Second Reading: Colossians 2:12–14Gospel: Luke 11:1–13#PrayerNotTransaction #CatholicHomily #GospelReflection #FrSamFrench #Luke11 #AbrahamIntercedes #GodIsFather #DivineMercy #HolySpirit #CatholicTeaching
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Wasting Time with God | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Year C
What if the holiest thing you could do… was nothing at all?In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the virtue of hospitality through the lens of Abraham, Mary, and Martha. With insight from Scripture and a café conversation, he reveals that holiness begins not with action, but with presence — a heart ready to receive God in silence. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints and the call to Eucharistic Adoration, Fr Sam invites us to “waste time with God” in order to bear real spiritual fruit.For more content from Fr Sam French: https://frsamfrench.comReadings:Genesis 18:1–10Psalm 15Colossians 1:24–28Luke 10:38–42#CatholicHomily #SundayReflection #FrSamFrench #CatholicPreaching #MaryAndMartha #SilentPrayer #HolyHour #EucharisticAdoration #CatholicChurch #OrdinaryTime
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The Cringe Samaritan - Dare to Step Into the Real | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Year C
Are we chasing artificial light while real joy is right outside our door?In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan through a surprising lens. Instead of casting us as the hero, Jesus flips the story to reveal how we are the wounded, left in the dark and searching for something real. Fr Sam draws connections between the artificial light of social media and materialism, and the true healing light of Christ.This week, we’re challenged to stop looking to influencers and illusions for fulfillment, and instead open our hearts to the One who truly sees us. When all the hype fades, only the light of His love remains.More content at: https://www.frsamfrench.comReadings:Deuteronomy 30:10–14Psalm 69 (or Psalm 19)Colossians 1:15–20Luke 10:25–37#CatholicHomily #GoodSamaritan #OrdinaryTime #FrSamFrench #CatholicFaith #SpiritualLife #ChristianReflection #SundayGospel #JesusHeals #MentalHealthAndFaith
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Feelings vs Faith: Is Christianity Therapeutic? | 14th Sunday Ordinary Time | Year C
Are feelings becoming more important than truth in our culture?In this homily, Fr Sam explores the growing dominance of "I feel" statements and the danger of replacing truth with personal comfort. Reflecting on the cost of true discipleship, Fr Sam draws from Carl Trueman, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Jesus’ sending of the 72 disciples to emphasize that real faith often challenges rather than comforts. Discover how uniting our struggles with Christ’s cross transforms pain into profound joy.Visit Fr Sam's website for more: https://frsamfrench.comScripture References:Isaiah 66:10-14Psalm 66Galatians 6:14-18Luke 10:1-12,17-20#CatholicHomily #FaithOverFeelings #CostOfDiscipleship #GospelReflection #ChristianLife #SundayHomily #CatholicFaith #RealGrace #FrSamFrench #AuthenticDiscipleship
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Prayer and Mission | Sunday Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul | Year C
Can we truly know God without prayer? In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the inspiring examples of Saints Peter and Paul, two extraordinary yet deeply human figures whose lives show the power of openness to God. Peter, flawed yet faithful, reminds us of the transformative power of prayer, while Paul demonstrates how a true encounter with Jesus compels us into mission. Discover how prayer leads us from merely following religious rules to experiencing life-changing love, and how mission moves us from darkness into the joy of sharing God’s love.For more reflections and resources, visit: frsamfrench.comReadings: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19#SaintPeter #SaintPaul #PrayerLife #Mission #CatholicFaith #AuthenticChristianity #SpiritualGrowth #HomilyReflection #BibleStudy #CatholicSaints
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