Jesus' baptism is his kingly anointing that begins his reign over God's kingdom.  The Holy Spirit's mission is to bring Jesus' kingly reign to our hearts and set us free from captivity to our unruly passions and desires.  In this episode,...

Jesus embodies the love and wisdom of God for us, a wisdom and learning higher than worldly knowledge.  In this episode, Father Ryan reflects on the Magi's journey of encounter with love and wisdom incarnate.

As we enter in Advent, the themes of darkness and light are symbolized by the Advent wreath.  In a world of darkness, we are called to be the light of the world!  As we wait for Christ's coming at Christmas and at the end of history, we are...

Christ the King calls us to join in his rule as a good shepherd over our own realms of responsibility and areas of influence.  Through the works of mercy, we can extend his kingdom over all the earth.  In this episode, Father Ryan reflects...

Jesus tells the parable of the Talents to reveal to us what the 'final exam' of our life will be about and encourage us to make a good return for all we've been given.  In this episode, Father Ryan explains how we can work hard and labor...

Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish virgins is a summons for us to be prepared for the most important day of our life, the day Jesus comes to bring us into his kingdom.  Will we be prepared and ready?  In this episode, Fr. Ryan discusses...

'Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God,' Jesus says.  In this episode, Father Ryan looks at this message that calls us to keep world politics in proper perspective and to labor in faith, hope, and love as...

In this episode, Father Ryan looks at how Catholics can bear good fruit for the healing of our nation as we engage in the political process.  How are we to form our consciences, decide who to vote for, and engage with those who disagree with us,...

In this episode, Father Ryan explores Jesus' parable about the sons and the vineyard.

Psalm 145 says the Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, compassionate toward all his creatures.  Grace and mercy and compassion don't always seem very fair.  We often think in terms of people getting what they deserve.  And who...