In the Easter Season, we contemplate the Risen Jesus in all of His glory!  It is a season of joy and hope, where we witness even in creation around us a new springtime.  The Easter season also calls to mind two special devotions of hope: The Holy Eucharist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

As we enter into the holiest week of the Church’s calendar and prepare our hearts for the Sacred Triduum, let us take some time to reflect on the many sufferings we endure in our day-to-day lives and how we may be able to carry them better.

Here we are already 2 months into 2026. It begs the question, are we making good use of our time?

Jesus is our King and Lord!  How fitting it is that at the end of the Liturgical Year, the Church celebrates this beautiful truth that we hold deep in our hearts.  We must reflect on this truth and ask ourselves, “Is Jesus really King in my life?”.

Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows

If you have ever climbed a mountain, it can be quite an experience!  You need to have some good climbing gear, a good pair of sneakers, water bottle (very important!), and most importantly some good buddies to share the experience with.  If you have never climbed a mountain, you can probably imagine how important it would be to take in the whole experience and to enjoy every step, all the way to the top, even if it is challenging!

Many of history’s greatest songs center on love, echoing the message of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “I will always love you.” God’s love is constant, whether we are in sin or grace, and it calls us to respond not with complacency but with conversion. True love for God moves us to console His Heart through prayer, obedience, and acts of mercy. As we encounter His love in the Eucharist, may we respond with confidence: “Jesus, I will always love you.”

A Homily by Fr. Ryan on the main emphasis of Advent.