Pics or it Didn't Happen | 2nd Sunday of Easter | Year C
What if your doubts are not a barrier to faith but the doorway into it?In this week’s homily, Fr Sam dives into the story of St Thomas and the human hunger for proof. In a world obsessed with photos and evidence, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking faith should work the same way. But Jesus invites us to something far greater.Fr Sam shows how doubt is not the enemy of faith. It can be the soil where deep trust takes root. Drawing on his own experience of suffering and healing, he reflects on how the wounds we carry are not signs of defeat but places where Christ meets us most powerfully.This is a message for anyone who has ever wrestled with hard questions or carried hidden hurts. Jesus is not afraid of your doubts. He is already present in them, offering His peace and His presence.We do not need a photo to prove He is alive. We need the courage to reach out, encounter Him in the Word, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confession, and discover that the Risen Christ is closer than we ever imagined.My Lord and my GodConnect with Fr Sam: https://www.frsamfrench.com
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Reason and the Resurrection | Easter Sunday | Year C
What if the Resurrection isn’t just a matter of faith—but of fact?In this Easter Sunday homily, Fr Sam puts the Resurrection on trial—not to cast doubt, but to show that our faith in the risen Christ is grounded in history, reason, and truth. Like a courtroom drama, he presents three compelling exhibits: ancient testimony, radical transformation, and the unexpected witness of women.This isn’t just a celebration of Easter joy—it’s a challenge to think, to believe, and to respond.Drawing from saints, scientists, and Scripture, Fr Sam dismantles the myth that faith and reason are at odds. He shows how the empty tomb is not only believable, but life-changing. If Christ is risen, then his every word carries eternal weight. Including this one: “Come, follow me.”And that’s the invitation—offered to every heart this Easter. Come back to Confession. Receive the gift of the Eucharist. Say “yes” to the God who gave everything for you.Because if Jesus really rose from the dead… nothing can stay the same.Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.Connect with Fr Sam: https://www.frsamfrench.com
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Don't H8 the Playa H8 the Game | 5th Sunday of Lent | Year C
Ever been tempted to throw a stone—figuratively or literally? This Sunday, Jesus challenges us to drop it.In this week’s homily, Fr Sam breaks open one of the most confronting Gospel stories: the woman caught in adultery. It’s a scene charged with tension—sin, shame, public judgment. But instead of condemning her, Jesus does something unexpected. He writes in the dirt. He defuses the crowd. He shows mercy.Reflecting on a bronze statue from his seminary days—capturing the precise moment a Pharisee drops his stone and walks away—Fr Sam explores what it means to be people of both justice and mercy. He traces the thread of God’s relentless love from the Old Testament to the present, showing how divine mercy isn’t passive—it pursues us like a shepherd chasing his lost sheep.This homily doesn’t soften sin—it names it. But it also reminds us that God’s mercy is always greater. That we’re called not just to receive it, but to extend it—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.Fr Sam weaves in a funny airport story with a surprise twist that flips our assumptions upside down—just like mercy does.So here’s the invitation: if you’ve been hurt, misunderstood, or tempted to judge—drop the stone. Come to Confession. Receive mercy. And then pass it on.Don’t hate the sinner—or the chips. Hate the sin.Connect with Fr Sam: https://www.frsamfrench.com
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A Foretaste of Hope | Laetare Sunday 4th Week of Lent | Year C
Ever feel like you’re wandering through the desert spiritually? This Sunday is your foretaste of hope.In this week’s homily, Fr Sam reflects on Laetare Sunday, the midpoint of Lent, where the Church invites us to rejoice—even in the midst of our Lenten sacrifices. Drawing from salvation history, he traces the journey from Abraham, to Moses, to Joshua leading God’s people into the Promised Land. Just like the Israelites tasted the first fruits of that land, we’re given a glimpse of the joy of Easter—a taste of heaven.At the heart of this Sunday’s readings is the story of the Prodigal Son. Fr Sam unpacks how this powerful parable isn’t just about a wayward son—it’s about all of us. Whether we relate to the son who wandered or the brother who stayed, the message is the same: the Father’s mercy is greater than our sin. And His love runs to meet us, even when we’re still far off.Fr Sam shares how this parable connects with confession, forgiveness, and the Christian call to community. He offers a simple invitation: if you’ve been away, come home. Come to Confession. Experience the mercy of God and start again.This Lent, don’t just wander—come back to the Father. He’s already on His way to meet you.Connect with Fr Sam: https://www.frsamfrench.com
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Climbing the Mountain | 2nd Sunday of Lent (Transfiguration) | Year C
Do you ever wonder if it's worth the effort to climb the mountain toward God? We've all heard the story of Jesus' Transfiguration—but do we really grasp what it means for our lives today?In this week's homily, Fr Sam unpacks the mystery of the Transfiguration, drawing wisdom from one of his favourite saints and theologians, Saint Thomas Aquinas. Jesus revealed His glory on the mountain not just as a spectacular moment, but as a signpost pointing us toward our ultimate destination: heaven. Life's journey is filled with crosses—struggles, doubts, disappointments—but Jesus shows us the glory ahead to give us hope.Fr Sam shares a personal experience from his seminary days, a "mountaintop encounter" with Jesus in Scripture that strengthened his faith and carried him through challenges. Lent invites each of us to climb that mountain, to meet Jesus as He truly is. It won't always be easy—but Fr Sam offers a practical, simple way to start: 5-10 minutes of daily Bible reading, stacked onto an existing habit you never skip.Ready to begin your climb? Encounter Jesus this Lent—He's already waiting for you at the top.Connect with Fr Sam: https://linktr.ee/frsamfrench
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