Tag Archive: #homily

Honoring Mary

The Catholic Church has a long-standing tradition of honoring Mary throughout the month of May. It is fitting that, during the most beautiful month of the year, we turn with gratitude and petition to God’s most beautiful creature—Our Heavenly Mother—by [read more...]

John 3:16

At Our Lady of the Wayside’s School Mass, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Deacon Paul Onischuk broke down the popular John 3:16 Gospel for our students.

“Simon, Do You Love Me?”

Third Sunday of Easter-Year C When Jesus asks Simon Peter three times “Do you love Me?”, in English it would appear that Simon Peter gives the same response three times “You know, Lord, that I love you.” In the original [read more...]

How Intimate is Your Relationship With Christ?

In his homily at Our Lady of the Wayside Parish on April 19th, Fr. Bill Zavaski reflected on how Mary Magdalene had a very deep personal relationship with Jesus. He suggested, “This is the challenge for every one of us [read more...]

Father Mark’s Easter Reflection

Father Mark Augustine delivered a joyous homily at the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of the Wayside. He began by remarking how great it is, after two years, to celebrate the Easter Vigil “the way it was meant to [read more...]

Father Mark’s Reflection: Good Friday

On Good Friday, the second day of the Sacred Triduum, Father Mark Augustine shared a reflection on the Lord’s Passion. He meditated on the “300-yard journey” that was the Stations of the Cross, the agonizing crown of thorns placed on [read more...]

Father Mark’s Reflection: Holy Thursday

On Holy Thursday, the first day of the Sacred Triduum, Father Mark Augustine shared a reflection on the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Lord’s Last Supper. He reflected on the unique differences of our priests — Fathers Arthur Marat, [read more...]

Tools for the Ultimate Test

At Our Lady of the Wayside’s School Mass on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Deacon Paul Onischuk’s homily discussed, ‘Tools for the Ultimate Test.’ Deacon Paul talked about tools St. Viator’s golf team uses to prepare for tournaments, and suggested that, [read more...]

Called to Serve

During the American Revolution, a man in civilian clothes rode upon a group of soldiers who were busy pulling out a horse carriage stuck in deep mud.  Their officer was shouting instructions to them while making no attempt to help. [read more...]

Fr. Dominic Shares Jesus with OLW Schoolchildren

On September 1, 2021, Our Lady of the Wayside schoolchildren gathered in our church for weekly mass. Associate Pastor, Father Dominic Vinh Ha, celebrated and delivered a joyous homily that engaged and enriched all in attendance. Fostering faith is a key [read more...]