Homily for July 20

by Fr. MD   •   July 20, 2008

This vlog discusses how God is very patient with us. Because God is very patient, we should learn to become patient with others’s faults as well. Through our patience, we can win other people’s hearts and help them become open to God. Based on readings of Wisdom 12: 13-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43.


Interview with Brent Shiver

by Fr. MD   •   July 20, 2008

Brent Shiver of Chicago is the key person behind Fr. MD’s Kitchen Table website. Without him, you would not be able to visit this website right now. Let’s meet him by clicking the vlog above and enjoy what he has to say to us!


Homily for July 13

by Fr. MD   •   July 13, 2008

The Parable of the Sower as narrated in the gospel today is one of the most well known stories given by Jesus. The main point of the parable is that God is always ready to help us but we need to do our part in order to grow as a Christian. This vlog discusses how we can become “good soil” as mentioned in the gospel. Based on readings of Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13: 1-23.


Homily for July 6

by Fr. MD   •   July 6, 2008

Jesus promises that his yoke for us would be light and easy. What is yoke? What is the purpose of yoke? Fr. MD did some research on this subject in order to understand Jesus’ message better. Let’s click on vlog above to understand what Jesus asks from us. Based on the readings of Zechariah 9: 9-10; Romans 8: 9-13; Matthew 11: 25-30.


Homily for June 29

by Fr. MD   •   June 29, 2008

Today is the feast of St. Peter and Paul. These are the men who helped set up the foundation of the early church. Without them, our Church would be different. In this vlog, Fr. MD discusses who are these outstanding leaders and about their education background, personalities and how we can follow their examples. Based on the readings of Acts 12: 1-11: 2 Timonthy 4: 6-18: Mathew 16: 13-19.


Homily for June 22

by Fr. MD   •   June 22, 2008

Jesus invites us to not be afraid but to trust in God because we are worth more than sparrows. Yet, many people ask this question: If God tells us not to worry, then why do bad things happen to good people? Click above to find out what Fr. MD thinks. Based on readings of Jeremiah 20: 10 - 13; Romans 5: 12 - 15; Matthew 10: 26 - 33.


Our Lady of Medjugorje

by Fr. MD   •   June 22, 2008

Six visionaries claim that Virgin Mary had been appearing to them since 1981 in a small village named Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Today, Medjugorje is one of the most popular places for pilgrimages. This vlog discusses the history of the claimed apparitions and the main messages of Our Lady.


Fr. MD’s Special Announcement

by Fr. MD   •   June 22, 2008

Fr. MD is pleased to announce that there will be a special pilgrimage for deaf people to Medjugorje on October 8-17, 2009. The vlog will give you more information on this pilgrimage which will be open to 25 people.


Homily for June 15

by Fr. MD   •   June 15, 2008

The gospel narrates Jesus appointing 12 men to become the Apostles. We have seen their names often in the Holy Scriptures, but we have vague ideas on what happened to them after Jesus’ ascension. Let’s watch vlog above to find out. Based on readings of Exodus 19: 2 - 6; Romans 5: 6 - 11; Matthew 9: 36 - 10: 8


Homily for June 8

by Fr. MD   •   June 8, 2008

Today, Jesus asked Matthew if He could stay at his house. Because Jesus did not judge His worldly lifestyle, Matthew was touched and became His devout follower. We can help people find God through our non-judgmental love and example. Based on readings of Hosea 6: 3-6; Romans 4: 18 - 25; Matthew 9: 9 - 13.